🟦 INTRODUCTION Many arthritis patients notice that certain foods make their joint pain worse—sometimes within hours. Although medications remain the foundation of arthritis treatment, diet plays a critical role in inflammation, swelling, and daily symptom fluctuations. As a rheumatologist, I

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Introduction Arthritis is more than joint pain—it is a chronic inflammatory condition that is deeply influenced by lifestyle, stress levels, sleep quality, and especially diet. Over the years, scientific studies have consistently shown that certain foods can either calm inflammation

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