Medical experts say that celery is good for people with circulation problems because celery fights fat. Serious circulatory problems can be caused by too much cholesterol in blood. Heart attacks and strokes are two most common complications caused by hardening and blockage of arteries. Celery contains chemicals that stimulate elimination of fat throughout body says a physician at University of Italy in Milan.

Celery is high in calcium. High calcium intake invigorates endocrine system which releases hormones that break down fatty buildup in cells. The adrenal and thyroid glands secrete hormone adrenaline and thyroxine respectively, which help to burn accumulated fats in body cells. The pituitary gland secretes at least nine known hormones which influence body weight gain and loss.

By aiding body's processes in dissolving already accumulated cholesterol on interior walls of arteries, known as plaque, and helping liver to metabolize and prevent additional formation of cholesterol, celery is an excellent food for cholesterol control.

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Fact: Arthritis occurs in all parts of world. Many people do notice that a difference in weather can cause their arthritis to flare, but for most people, moving to a different climate does not make a big enough difference to justify moving.

Myth 5: Knuckle cracking will give you arthritis.

Fact: There is no clinical evidence that knuckle cracking causes arthritis in fingers or hand. Studies of people with osteoarthritis in their knuckles show they are no more likely to have cracked their knuckles earlier in life than people who did not develop condition. However, bad news is that there is some evidence that people who habitually crack their knuckles have decreased hand function, such as reduced ability to grip tightly.

Myth 6: Drinking milk prevents arthritis.

Fact: Drinking milk does not prevent arthritis. This myth is often attributed to confusing osteoarthritis with osteoporosis, a condition that can be reduced by drinking milk and taking regular weight-bearing exercise. A person with osteoporosis gradually loses bone material so that his or her bones become more fragile. Osteoarthritis results from wear and tear of life. The pressure of gravity causes physical damage to joints and surrounding tissues, leading to pain, tenderness, swelling, and decreased function.

For More Information:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Mail Stop K-45 4770 Buford Highway, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 770-488-5131 http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/

National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, MD 20892-3675 301-226-4267 1-877-22-NIAMS (toll-free) http://www.nih.gov/niams/

Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 7669 Atlanta, GA 30359-0669 1-800-283-7800 http://www.arthritis.org

American College of Rheumatology Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 1800 Century Place, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30345 http://www.rheumatology.org/index.asp