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“PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - EVEN IF YOU DON'T LOSE AN OUNCE, YOU'LL LIVE LONGER, FEEL HEALTHIER AND BE LESS LIKELY TO GET CANCER, HEART DISEASE, STROKE AND ARTHRITIS. IT'S THE CLOSEST THING WE HAVE TO A WONDER DRUG.” — TOM FRIEDEN
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Arthritis THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE CHRONIC ARTHRITIS PAIN, INCLUDING MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT, EATING A BALANCED DIET, EXERCISING, MAINTAINING A SENSE OF HUMOUR AND ASKING FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT.
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rthritis is a common problem among older adults that can severely affect their quality of life. Many people coping with the pain and discomfort of arthritis find it overwhelming. However, there are ways to effectively manage chronic arthritis pain. Becoming active and engaging in a regular exercise program is important for maintaining healthy joints. Synovial fluid is released to the joints through movement, thereby cushioning them throughout motion. Managing pain will be an important aspect of working through arthritic episodes. The Aging in Place Experts at Care & Company Senior Care Victoria recommend the following strategies to assist the reduction of arthritis pain:
1. Healthy living. Weight is something to consider when looking at arthritis management, as extra weight puts more stress on your knees and other joints. Every pound of extra weight adds about four pounds of pressure to the knees. A person who is 20 pounds overweight has an extra 80 pounds of pressure on their knees. Joint replacements such as hip or knee can be caused by a combination of arthritis and weight gain. 2.Eat a balanced diet. Although there are no diets or dietary supplements that will cure your arthritis, some people do find that their symptoms improve as a result of changing what they eat. Healthy diets include rich whole grains, fruit and vegetables. Eat foods low in saturated
fat, and include Omega 3 fatty acid rich food such as salmon, avocados and nuts. 3.Keep moving. Avoid holding one position for too long. Endorphins are stimulated through pain receptors to assist the body in handling pain. Exercise increases and releases endorphins, helping you to feel better during and after exercise. Strengthening the muscle structures around the joints will also help support joint health, aiding in pain relief and quality of movement. Stretching exercises help keep joints mobile and prevent stiffness. 4.Maintain a sense of humour. Focus on positive thoughts. Surround yourself with positive people and engage in hobbies. 5.Ask for help. Maintaining independence is essential to self-esteem, but independence at the cost of your health and happiness may
be detrimental to your quality of life. Achieve a balance by educating family members and friends about the disease and the limitations it imposes, and enlist their support. Ask for help with specific tasks. Various types of support services are available to ensure the needs of the senior are met. Home support workers, registered care aides, certified medical exercise specialists and a variety of nursing staff will help you live at home and provide you with the care you require. For more information on arthritis and the recommended steps to manage joint health, or to learn more about in-home care and exercise options, call Care & Company Senior Care Victoria at: 250-382-2328. Visit: seniorcarevictoria.ca
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hat fitness class can give you cardio, muscle conditioning, body weight training, and is synced to original music that matches every beat? A Strong by Zumba™ class! This amazing exercise from the creators of Zumba is known for its international rhythm dance fitness, with an emphasis on Latin music. Zumba takes the format of a choreographed dance class. Strong by Zumba™ has entered new territory. It focuses on HIIT (high intensity interval training) through a variety of movements such as planking, jumping jacks and martial arts. The end result is a total body workout. Three intensity levels can be taught, depending upon participants’ fitness levels. Music is a proven motivator. Strong by Zumba music is original and is synced to every beat. There are four quadrants in a
Strong by Zumba class. Three are mainly above the floor, and incorporate standing to floor transitions. Quadrant four is the final section and consists of core work on a mat. Like all safe workouts, Zumba has a warm-up and a cool-down. You will be amazed at your progress and level of conditioning right from the first class compared to the last class of your session. You’ll also enjoy more stamina, strength and a higher energy level and a caloric afterburn. Tone your muscles, maximize your burn, challenge your core and make every minute count. What do you need? A good cross trainer shoe, mat, towel, water and padded fitness gloves, which are helpful with transitions to the floor as well as mat work. Contact Deborah Ward, certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, to find out more. BaseMovesFitness.com
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