If you have been diagnosed with arthritis or are close to someone who has, you may be wondering what can be done about it.

Avoid exposure to cigarette smoke, and quit if you already do smoke.Nicotine reduces the blood flow and can exacerbate arthritis-related inflammation. In addition, smoking will corrupt your joints and sharpen the pain that you feel from arthritis.

Yoga makes an effective remedy for arthritis pain. Research has shown that yoga’s relaxing nature and exercise methods can have positive benefits for those suffering from arthritis.

Smoking has been shown to increase your arthritis symptoms. Quitting can be …