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Arthritis
Arthritis is joint and surrounding tissue conditions.
Symptoms are joint pain, swelling, stiffness, redness and decreased motion.
Arthritis is a major cause of disability and depression.
There are many types of arthritis. Two common types are:
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Osteoarthritis is caused by joint injury and/or degeneration with aging.
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Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease.
Two major types of arthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA):
Wear and tear of protective cartilage resulting in inflammation, pain and stiffness.
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Most common form of arthritis.
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Managed by diet, pain medication, and exercise.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Autoimmune and inflammatory; joints are damaged by body's own immune system.
Arthritis statistics in USA
Arthritis incidence is increasing in USA
Our hypothesis
Low glycemic index, wholefood reduces chronic inflammation. This may lead to glycemic control improvement and joint pain remission.
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