Beachside Pharmacy and
Kawungan Plaza Pharmacy in Hervey Bay

Aching joints and arthritis?

Need advice on how to ease the pain and keep your joints mobile?

You get the advice and the support you need from our fully trained staff so come in and let us help to ease the pain and suffering that arthritis can cause.

Glucosamine
One treatment that we know works and are happy to recommend is Glucosamine. For more than 20 years, studies have been going on around the world about the effect of glucosamine.

Healthy cartilage has an abundance of natural glucosamine which is vital for maintaining strong, healthy joints. In osteoarthritis, the production of glucosamine wanes dramatically.

Glucosamine will put back a lot of what you've lost.

Diet
Diet can also have an affect on arthritis but beware of some of the folklore that surrounds the subject.

• Eat more cold water fish like salmon, tuna and sardines (including the bones).


• Follow an anti-inflamatory diet that's low in sugar, salt and saturated animal fats and high in wholegrain cereals, fresh fruit, vegetables and oily fish.


• Identify and eliminate foods and/or environmental allergies that seem to irritate the condition, like the nightshade family (potato, eggplant, bell pepper).

And talk about your pain to one of our pharmacists because we can help you ease the pain even more.

1500mg of Glucosamine a day, Omega 3 capsules(salmon, tuna & sardines are also good sources of Omega 3), Ginger, Paracetamol and heat packs will all help to ease the pain of arthritis.

You should also drink plenty of water, watch your diet, wear shoes designed to assist with your condition and keep active.

Here at Beachside Pharmacy we can help you manage your arthritis so come in and talk to us today.

We'll listen and help you find the best athritis management solutions