Many people with osteoarthritis of the knee avoid moving and exercise for fear of adding weight to their joints and exhausting themselves faster. However, this precaution is... moreMany people with osteoarthritis of the knee avoid moving and exercise for fear of adding weight to their joints and exhausting themselves faster. However, this precaution is unfounded, as the joints will hurt more if they move too little.
On the one hand, exercise is crucial for the metabolism of articular cartilage and alleviating the pain of knee osteoarthritis. On the other hand, sports can strengthen muscles, improve joint stability, and promote mobility. This not only protects the knees, but also helps in everyday life, for example when climbing stairs or getting up from a chair.
Even if the joints hurt, it usually makes sense to keep moving. This is very difficult for many people with painful and stiff joints. For them it is particularly important to find a suitable training, which is also motivating and entertaining. For example practicing a sport in a group can be more stimulating.
Even if the body has to get used to sports at first and then is a little exhausted, studies show that it pays to... less
The pitahaya (Hypomeres undatus) is a fruit native to Central America, widely distributed in America and Asia. It belongs to the cactus family and has two variants, one with... moreThe pitahaya (Hypomeres undatus) is a fruit native to Central America, widely distributed in America and Asia. It belongs to the cactus family and has two variants, one with yellow pulp and the other with red pulp.
It has an ovoid shape, about 10 cm in diameter, red in color and a scaly surface on which there are several hard spines. This appearance has led to it being also known as dragon fruit.
Nutritional value of pitahaya
This fruit contains a white pulp with seeds inside. Its largest component is water, it is also rich in vegetable fiber, proteins, various minerals and vitamin C.
It also contains many types of antioxidant substances, especially betalains, phenols and captin.
Beneficial effects of pitahaya for health
Dragon fruit or pitahaya has many positive effects. However, what differentiates it from other fruits are the following five characteristics:
It contains a large amount of vitamin C, which naturally strengthens the immune system.
It can help regulate blood sugar levels due to the... less