Also avoid caffeine, citrus fruits, tobacco. Avoid vegetables such as peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and white potatoes. These foods contain solanine which interferes with enzymes in the muscles, and may cause pain. Consume iron in foods such as blackstrap molasses, broccoli, fish, lima beans, and peas. If you are overweight, try to lose the excess pounds.
Asian doctors explain arthritis by high acidic content.
If the blood is too acidic, this may cause the cartilage in the joints to dissolve. Dr. Testaguzza is the new Women's Health Consultant Wellness Coordinator at York University's Wellness Center working in collaboration with Dr. Joseph Levy Ph.D. Sandra is dedicated to teaching health and wellness in a multi-faceted way integrating both the conventional and traditional fields. She is known for her hospital work in the area of childbirth by acupuncture. In Ontario, Sandra is a member of The Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. All rights reserved.