Weight control is important especially when arthritis strikes the lower back and legs. However, do not use heat if you have infectious arthritis. Certain foods seem to aggravate arthritic conditions. Try a vegetarian or largely vegetarian diet. Strengthen the body with good nutrition Adopting a healthful diet based on fresh vegetables and fruits, plus whole grains and small amounts of protein and dairy products is a good way to begin strengthening the body.
Nutritional supplements are useful for general health and strength.
Plenty of beta carotene from yellow and orange vegetables and fruits and green leafy vegetables. Use one that contains 50 mg of the major B vitamins. Take twice a day. B vitamins can also be found in whole grains, dried beans and legumes such as split peas and lentils. 25 mg of this form of vitamin B3, three times a day.