Diet is very important for the patients of inflammation of joints and those who are suffering from obesity. Along with yogic exercises, this diet plan should also be followed.
Diet for the arthritics
A proper diet for the arthritics or rheumatic people means—to take what is beneficial and stop what is harmful. With this consideration, they are advised to stop taking the following things: bananas and curd (yogurt). Those who smoke and take tobacco in any form, should stop it completely or should reduce its intake considerably.
No more than two cups of coffee or tea should be taken within twenty four hours.
They should eat four times daily. During breakfast they should eat an orange, apple or any fruit (except banana), germinated gram, chapati and green vegetables. They can take a cup of hot milk with ovaltine. The non-vegetarians can take boiled or poached egg. During lunch and dinner they should first take salad (a mixture of tomato, carrot , cucumber, radish, lettuce or any eatable raw vegetables such as, papaya and others). After eating about a cup of salad, they should eat wheat bread, green vegetables, saag, pulses (except arhar and kesari). The non-vegetarians can eat fish and liver with least amount of spices. They should avoid excessive use of hot spices, should drink ten to twelve glasses of fresh water and should eat at least two hours prior to retiring time during night.
In the afternoon, they should take some light refreshment, such as some fresh fruits, salted biscuits, chana or other similar items.
Hygienic Care
The most important thing about hygiene is to bathe regular, keep the whole body clean and take proper care of teeth. Bath can be taken with hot or cold water as desired. The whole body should be thoroughly rubbed with a rough towel by applying some bathing soap. In order to have full benefit of water, rubbing of the whole body is essential.
It is also important to wear a clean undershirt, underwear and other clothes. Neatness and cleanliness should be maintained in every day life as much as possible.