Juvenile Arthritis by Edith Santana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month en-us 2022-05-27 04:09:43 UTC 2024-11-20 10:11:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Did you Know? Kids can get Arthritis too edithtsantana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201750018 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) also referred to as Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is the most common form of arthritis found in children  (ages 0-16)

Arthritis can be most simply defined as inflammation in the joints

The exact cause is still unknown but studies show that it is an autoimmune disorder, meaning our own bodies' immune system triggers inflammation in the body that leads to arthritis

About 1 in 1,000 children are diagnosed with a varying type of chronic arthritis]]> 2022-05-27 04:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201750018 edithtsantana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201753153 2022-05-27 04:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201753153 Symptoms edithtsantana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201754581 Doctors use physical symptoms, family history and sometimes a blood test (not all children test positive) checking for Rhuematoid factor

Symptoms include but are not limited to:
-Morning joint stiffness that can improve with activity
-Joint Swelling
-Excessive Clumsiness
-Fatigue
-Limping (knees are the most commonly affected)
-Difficulty writing or opening containers requiring twisting (due to pain in the joints of hands)]]> 2022-05-27 04:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201754581 What are some natural ways to help manage symptoms? * edithtsantana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201760693 -Good source of Vitamin D (helps with calcium absorption and reduces inflammation) such as salmon, herring, mushrooms
- Protein
-“Healthy” oils
-Fiber
-Limited “natural” sugars (as opposed to processed/refined sugars)
 
Some great examples are:
Tomatoes, Olive and Fish oils, Almonds, Walnuts, Green leafy vegetables, Fruits: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries

A good resource: www.choosemyplate.gov. ]]> 2022-05-27 04:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201760693 Foods to moderate edithtsantana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201765255 -Fried Foods
-Processed Foods
-Foods high in processed sugars

Want to learn more?
https://knowyourmeds.org/what-are-pro-inflammatory-and-anti-inflammatory-diets/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation

]]> 2022-05-27 04:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201765255 Other Supplements that aid in fighting inflammation! edithtsantana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201775200 -Turmeric and black pepper (curcumin) must be taken together to be effective 
-Green Tea
-Ginger
-Cinnamon
-Probiotics such as Kefir and/or fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut 


]]> 2022-05-27 04:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201775200 Resources: edithtsantana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201778013 https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation

https://coachart.org/blog/natural-remedies-for-juvenile-arthritis-to-help-ease-discomfort

https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/juvenile-arthritis#1

https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/kids/healthy-joints#tab-id-2

https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Juvenile-Arthritis

https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/childhood.htm


]]> 2022-05-27 04:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201778013 *Always consult your doctor before making dietary changes or consuming any supplements edithtsantana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201785440 2022-05-27 04:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201785440 Stay Active edithtsantana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201817868 -Physical activity is crucial in keeping joints healthy.
-Regular activity strengthens the muscles around joints. These muscles support the joint and keep them working the way they should.
-Even those already diagnosed with arthritis should incorporate regular exercise. This is especially true for kids, as establishing good lifestlye habits is important in early age.
 -Children and teenagers should get 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day.
-When exercising or playing sports, be sure to wear the proper protective equipment to avoid injuring your joints.
Don't forget stretching and warming up before exercise]]> 2022-05-27 05:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201817868 edithtsantana https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201819106 2022-05-27 05:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/edithtsantana/JIA_JRA/wish/2201819106