Healthy foods to eat are raw foods such as fruits and vegetables, along with fishes rich in good oils like salmon, herring, mackerel and tuna. Drink plenty of good water and minimize sugar and refined foods. A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to disease. Maintaining movement in your body is crucial. A good brisk walk while swinging your arms is one of the best forms of exercise.
Flexibility exercises help to gently stretch the muscles.
Your local arthritis foundation should be able to send you some good exercise suggestions. If you are experiencing symptoms of arthritis, and find even the simplest of movements to cause pain, then a good way to gently move your body is in a pool. The warm water is soothing, while the buoyancy helps reduce strain on your joints. Warmth seems to soothe the aches and pains of arthritis. Keep warm while sleeping.