Category nutrición

2 Apr

Dysphagia and Osteoarthritis: Understanding two key conditions and their relationship

Dysphagia and osteoarthritis are two medical conditions that affect different parts of the body but may have surprising interactions. This article explores their main characteristics, possible connections and treatment methods. First of all, let’s talk about dysphagia, what is it? The term dysphagia comes from the Greek “dys” (difficulty) and “phagia” (eating). Dysphagia is defined […]

31 Mar

Nutrition workshop: HOW TO PREPARE AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY WEEKLY MENU. (In Spanish language)

A good diet can be our best ally to feel better, both physically and emotionally. Learning to eat well can also be a great help to take care of our joints and keep our body strong and healthy. Therefore, we will learn how to elaborate a weekly anti-inflammatory menu. New anti-inflammatory weekly menu online workshop: […]

21 Mar

ARTICULANDO EL DEPORTE: La salud de los deportistas en juego. Solo el 65% de los lesionados consigue volver al deporte

CONCLUSIONES DEL V CONGRESO ARTICULANDO EL DEPORTE Barcelona, 21 de marzo de 2025. La artrosis, una enfermedad que tradicionalmente se asocia con el envejecimiento, y que ya la padecen más de 7 millones de personas en España, afecta a casi un tercio de los atletas a lo largo de su carrera, en muchos casos como […]

20 Dec

CHRISTMAS DIET: ORGANIZE NOW YOUR LOGIC MENU of 10!

Enjoying food does not mean eating hypercaloric food. In this article you will find an example of a logical Christmas diet, as delicious as it is nutritious. Article courtesy of Dr. Laura Isabel Arranz , PhD in food and nutrition, pharmacist and dietician-nutritionist. At Christmas time there are many gatherings around tables full of food and dishes […]

5 Dec

OAFI RADIO: DYSPHAGIA, SARCOPENIA AND NUTRITION

In last Monday’s show of OAFI RADIO discusses how nutrition can help in cases of dysphagia and sarcopenia, presenting testimonials from patients and experts. The importance of modified textures and safe nutritional products to improve quality of life is highlighted. In addition, the need for socialization and the impact of proper diet on bone and […]

25 Nov

Basic recommendations for Osteoarthritis care

Article courtesy of Dr. Francisco Castro-Domínguez, Chief of Section, Rheumatology Service, Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona. Coordinator of OA SER Working Group, ARTROSER, Spanish Society of Rheumatology. Non-pharmacological treatment recommendations and strategies are the most basic part of osteoarthritis treatment and are recommended for all people suffering from osteoarthritis, as they can improve symptoms with minimal risk of […]

19 Nov

Denmark: OAFI at the Summit ‘A Collective Vision for Obesity’

OAFI participated in the summit ‘A Collective Vision for Obesity’ , held in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 28-29, where experts and patient organizations from several countries came together to address the challenges of obesity and related chronic diseases, like osteoarthritis. OAFI participated, through Dr. Vergés as a representative of osteoarthritis patients, adding his voice in […]

4 Nov

OAFI Congress24 : More than 300 patients and healthcare professionals meet in Barcelona in defense of osteoarticular health

Barcelona, November 4th, 2024 The International Osteoarthritis Patient Foundation (OAFI) held on October 23, 24 and 25 the 8th edition of the International Congress of Osteoarthritis Patients, the OAFI Congress24, dedicated to joint health, with the aim of informing, raising awareness and training on best practices for the prevention, research and treatment of these pathologies, […]

4 Oct

Total success at the online Nutrition Workshop

The Nutrition Workshop, which on this occasion took place in ONLINE format, was directed as always by the Dra. Laura Arranz, a prestigious dietician-nutritionist with extensive experience in pain management, weight control and specialist in anti-inflammatory diets. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET What is the anti-inflammatory diet? What foods can help us feel better and reduce pain? How […]

30 May

Nutrition Workshop: EMOTIONAL EATING

OAFI Nutrition Workshops with Dr. Arranz, dietician-nutritionist specializing in pain and anti-inflammatory diet. The pleasure of eating is something normal and that we like the most caloric is a very strong basic instinct, but we are stronger and we can train how to enjoy what really suits us. We will learn about emotional eating. Are […]

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