Inspire Magazine: Stories and Support
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Inspire is a quarterly 44-page magazine created especially for people with arthritis. Every edition is packed with in-depth articles, produced by experts, covering what matters most to people living with arthritis, from updates on the latest research breakthroughs, to top tips for managing your symptoms. Sign-up from just £3 a month and get four editions delivered direct to your door every year.
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- Nutritional guidance and delicious recipes
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In the Summer edition of Inspire...
Prebiotic fibre reduces osteoarthritis pain
A new study, partly funded by Arthritis UK's Pain Centre, has found that a prebiotic fibre supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis.
The INSPIRE clinical trial, led by the University of Nottingham, showed that a daily supplement of inulin – a natural dietary fibre found in chicory root, Jerusalem artichokes and other vegetables – significantly reduced pain in people with osteoarthritis.
Lead author Dr Afroditi Kouraki said: "This study raises the exciting possibility that a simple dietary change – adding a fibre supplement to your breakfast or yogurt – could meaningfully reduce pain and improve physical function."
Participants who took inulin showed increased levels of both butyrate and glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone linked to pain regulation and muscle health. Higher GLP-1 levels were associated with improved grip strength, pointing to a possible gut-muscle connection that could open exciting new avenues of research.
Get Inspire magazine delivered to your door for just £3 a month"Inspire is a mine of information which will guide you through the pain and inconvenience of living with arthritis. A little sunshine on a rainy day."
Healthy recipes: Shakshuka
This colourful one-pan dish is a simple way to include more vegetables in your diet. Tomatoes, onions and peppers are rich in vitamins and plant compounds, while eggs provide a good source of protein. Combined with heart-healthy olive oil, it's a satisfying meal inspired by North African and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Read all previous editions of Inspire
• Swimming and it’s benefits for those with arthritis
• Overcoming overwhelm
• Days out to make the most of the Summer
- Soap star Claire King’s experience living with rheumatoid arthritis
- The benefits of hot and cold therapy
- Tips on booking and planning for a trip
- Joint issues- everything you need to know about surgery
- Help yourself- simple ways to manage anxiety and stress
- Fatigue and how to manage it
- Tips on preventing falls
- Keeping up with the children in your life
- Stretching to relieve neck and shoulder pain
- How to say no - listening to your body and creating boundaries for your mental and physical health
- Top tips for owning a pet when you have arthritis
- Making the most of your medical appointments
- Easy gardening tips to help you make the most of the spring sunshine
- Exercising with confidence – advice on how to get started at the gym
- Understanding pain – a detailed look into pain management and medication
“It has been a life changer to understand how I can manage my arthritis through better diet and exercise."
