Nutrition for bone and joint disorders

Good nutrition throughout life is essential for the formation and maintenance of strong bones, while regular exercise is an important factor in maintaining the healthy function of bones and joints.

A bit about bone and joint disorders

Nutrition plays a vital role in the health of bones and joints. Our bones and joints make up the body's framework, protecting our internal organs and working in conjunction with our muscles to keep us mobile.
Read the article
Boosting your dietary calcium intake

Calcium is vital for bone formation and keeping bones strong. It is important to boost your calcium intake if you are at risk of developing, or if you already suffer from, osteoporosis.
Read the article
Can diet cure arthritis?

Theories abound that eliminating certain foods, such as tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers, taking specific supplements, or adding honey, vinegar, or herbs to the diet will alleviate arthritis.
Read the article
Case study: chef with severe foot pain

Michael's GP diagnosed an acute attack of gout and has advised lifestyle and diet changes, along with medication to allieve the symptoms.
Read the article
Nutritional advice for bone and joint disorders

Treatments for bone and joint disorders include medication, surgery, physiotherapy, and nutritional therapy.
Read the article
Nutritional therapy for gout

A common form of arthritis, gout is a very painful condition, usually affecting the base of the big toe. The condition is due to high levels of uric acid in the blood, leading to the deposition of uric-acid crystals in joint tissue.
Read the article
Benefits of increasing physical activity for osteoarthritis

People who exercise regularly to control their weight and manage their arthritis typically are in less pain and function better than those who are inactive.
Read the article
Preventing and treating osteomalacia and rickets

Osteomalacia and rickets (the name given to osteomalacia when it occurs in babies and children) are caused by a deficiency of vitamin D in the body.
Read the article
Treating rheumatoid arthritis

Depending on the stage of the disease, treatment of rheumatoid arthritis varies but initial treatment is usually aimed at reducing inflammation while minimizing the side effects of such treatment.
Read the article