Category Nutrition Tips

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 […]

17 May

The Role of the Family Physician in Osteoarthritis

Article courtesy of Dr. José Luis Llisterri Caro, Family Physician, Clínica Vallada de Valencia Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, degenerative disease affecting the joints. The symptomatology of osteoarthritis is frequently associated with functional disability, as well as signs and symptoms of inflammation such as pain, stiffness and loss of mobility. It is the second most […]

20 Mar

12 proposals to reduce the impact of obesity

With the aim of developing strategies to reduce the impact of obesity in our country, the report ‘Health and social situation of people with obesity in Spain’, drawn up by the Alliance for Obesity, made up of thirteen patient organizations and scientific societies, was presented at the Congress of Deputies. In the format of two […]

21 Feb

Healthy cooking for Osteoporosis patients

You can now download and try the Alicia Foundation’s healthy cooking guide for Osteoporosis patients. This week we provide you with a very practical cooking guide, where you will find recipes recommended for people suffering from bone disease, especially those suffering from osteoporosis. The recipe book has been kindly provided to us by Alicia, a […]

13 Dec

Christmas: How to look after yourself and enjoy your holiday meals

Article by courtesy of Laura Isabel Arranz , PhD in food and nutrition, pharmacist and dietician-nutritionist. Christmas is a time of emotion and special days to enjoy and share with our loved ones around a table. The emotional and social side of food is important, but we must be careful not to overindulge in excesses […]

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