Eating for arthritis with Dr Harriet Holme

rthritis, or inflammation of the joints, can be divided into two main groups. The first is arthritis caused by wear and tear (osteoarthritis) and the second is a collection of arthritic ailments associated with autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. In these cases, the cartilage that protects the end of bones breaks down and leads to pain and swelling. Our risk of this cartilage breakdown increases as we age and, as the disease progresses, people suffering with OA are at risk of worsening pain and increasingly limited mobility. Treatment options are very limited and current medications only offer