Rheumatism is a common chronic disease, especially among middle-aged women. In the case of middle-aged women with rheumatological arthritis, the daily care of science and effective preventive measures play a key role in controlling the condition and improving the quality of life.
1. Avoid overuse of joints: In daily life, care should be taken to combine labour and to avoid long and repetitive joint activities such as long typing, knitting, etc. In the case of housework, reasonable arrangements may be made, with appropriate breaks to reduce the burden of joints. For example, the use of long-stamp tools reduces bending and hand stretching and reduces pressure on waist and finger joints. 2. The right position: the right position, whether standing, walking or sitting. Standing up with a chest close and two feet flat; sitting down with a highly appropriate chair with a back-to-back knee and hip level; sleeping with a hard mattress and a thin pillow under the knee while on top of the bed, which eases the joint, helps to alleviate pain and prevent the disfigurement of the joint. 3. Heating of the joints: The cold causes a contraction of the veins around the joints, increasing pain and rigidity. Therefore, care should be taken to keep the joint warm, especially during seasonal shifts and cold weather. Heating items such as gloves, knee and wrist protection may be worn to avoid direct exposure to the cold air. (ii) Moderate exercise 1. Selecting the right sport: the sport for people with rheumatism is walking, Tai Chi, yoga, etc. These movements are of moderate strength and are capable of active joints and muscle strength, without causing excessive damage to the joints. Walking, for example, facilitates the circulation of the whole body blood and enhances the flexibility of the lower limb joint; the tao-poo, with its slow, soft moves, helps to regulate breathing, balance body and reduce joint pressure. 2. Frequency and duration of exercise: 3 – 5 campaigns per week, approximately 30 minutes per campaign. Sufficient warm-up activities, such as stretching, rotation of joints, etc., are carried out before the exercise, which is followed by relaxing and stretching, which reduces muscle stress and physical damage. (iii) Diet regulation 1. A balanced diet: ensure sufficient intake of protein, vitamins and minerals. The high-quality protein-rich diet, such as skinny meat, fish, beans, eggs etc., helps maintain muscle quality and repair damaged tissues. Increased intake of vegetables and fruits, provision of a wealth of vitamin C, vitamin D and antioxidating substances, increased immunity and reduced inflammation response. For example, oranges and strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which contributes to antioxidation; fish are rich in vitamin D, which is beneficial for bone health. 2. Control of Inflammatory Foods: Reduce the consumption of foods that can exacerbate inflammation, such as high fats, high sugar, spicy irritant foods and alcohol. These foods may lead to higher levels of inflammation in the body, increasing joint pain and swelling. 1. Actively facing disease: Rheumatism is a chronic disease, with long-term and easy to repeat, with patients prone to anxiety, depression, etc. Learn to understand the disease properly, learn about it, cooperate actively with the treatment and build confidence in overcoming it. They can communicate with their families and friends, share their feelings and get emotional support. 2. Relaxation techniques: Learning some relaxing techniques, such as deep breath, meditation, gradual muscle laxity, etc., helps to relieve stress and anxiety. It takes 15 – 20 minutes per day to exercise with relaxation, which improves the state of mind and has a positive effect on medical control.
1. Avoiding infection: Certain viruses and bacterial infections may induce rheumatism. Therefore, attention should be paid to personal hygiene, hand-washing, avoiding access to densely populated and inaccessible sites, preventing respiratory infections such as flu, influenza and urinary system infections. During the high-prevalence influenza season, influenza vaccines are available to increase the body resistance. 2. Periodic medical check-ups: Mid-aged women should undergo periodic check-ups, especially for those with family history of rheumatism. Through medical examinations, early detection of possible health problems, such as elevated rheumatist factors, mild joint pain, etc., is conducted in a timely manner to slow the occurrence and development of the disease. 3. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle: freedom from alcohol, regularity and adequate sleep. Chronic smoking and overdrinking can affect the functioning of the immune system and increase the risk of rheumatism. Good sleep, on the other hand, helps to restore body and regulate the immune balance, which is essential for disease prevention.
Middle-aged women with rheumatological arthritis are able to manage their condition effectively, reduce their symptoms, improve their quality of life and make themselves better equipped to face the challenges of life, through scientific daily care and active preventive measures.
