Ankle Osteoarthritis

A high-sugar and high-fat diet promotes the secretion of inflammatory cytokines from synovial cells. Conversely, Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit the PGE2 pathway to reduce inflammation within the joints, while polyphenol-based antioxidants lower oxidative stress in cartilage cells. A weight loss of 1 kg has the effect of reducing the load on the ankle joints by approximately 3 to 5 kg.

Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic

In Korean medicine, ankle arthritis is viewed as a problem caused by cold, damp, or wind energies remaining in the joints. Cold beverages, raw foods, and greasy foods weaken digestive function, causing waste products and dampness to accumulate in the body. These substances adhere to the joints, exacerbating symptoms. Warm, light meals that aid digestion, along with black sesame seeds, walnuts, and black beans to replenish kidney energy, are recommended. At Dongjedang, we focus on improving the body's waste products and stagnant blood environment by combining dietary guidance with oral herbal medicine.