Monday 4 February 2013

The Best Alternative Methods And Natural Medicine For Arthritis.


Arthritis is a condition in which the joints in the body are swollen and become painful. The major reason behind arthritis is body weight. If weight increases, the risk of arthritis also increases accordingly.
Here are some of the best alternative methods and natural medicines for arthritis:

Flexibility Exercises
Flexibility exercises are the simplest natural treatment for arthritis. The right exercises can strengthen and relax your joints and muscles and help in giving relief from arthritis pain. One of the best options is to practice yoga which strengthens your body and reduces stiffness as well.
Healthy Diet
A healthy and complete diet can help a lot in reducing the symptoms of arthritis. So, one must adopt a healthy diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables. However, doctors recommend avoiding eating tomatoes, dairy and red meat if suffering from arthritis as these food items aggravates the pain.
Epsom Salt
Epsom Salt helps in reducing the swelling of joints caused due to arthritis pain. If you have pain in hands or legs, you can immerse the painful portion of the body in a tub filled with warm water with a pinch of Epsom salt in it for around 30 minutes. It gives a lot of relief from the arthritis pain.
Cherries
The Bing cherries helps in relieving the pain caused due to arthritic inflammation.
Topical Solutions
        Topical solutions also reduce the symptoms of arthritis. You can mix one tablespoon of sandalwood powder with ¼ cup of water and rub it on the arthritic portion of the body on a regular basis to get relief.  
Beverages
Apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and honey work as natural ingredients in mitigating the effects of arthritis and reducing the inflammation in joints caused due to it to a large extent.
Coconut and Walnuts
 Eating a couple of walnuts and a few pieces of coconut in an empty stomach works wonders in reducing the arthritic pain. You can also drink coconut juice and apply coconut oil on your aching joints twice a day.
Garlic  
Garlic is considered to be one of the best natural remedies for inflammation and pain in joints. You can eat one clove of garlic fried in clarified butter every day to get the best results.
Cider Vinegar
Drink a glass of water with two teaspoons of cider vinegar and two teaspoons of honey thrice a day. It helps in dissolving the crystal deposits of uric acid formed between joints and the muscles in rheumatism.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that is designed for pain relief. The benefits of acupuncture are widely recognized. The needles used in this therapy release endorphins which blocks the pain messages to brain.
Massage
The regular massage helps in increasing the mobility of the body. It loosens the stiff joints and relaxes stiff muscles by encouraging the flow of blood and oxygen to the affected areas.
Turmeric and Cayenne
These two substances will help reduce swelling in the joints and significantly reduce pain. Turmeric also helps in the digestive process and works as a natural anti-inflammatory medicine.  
Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Glucosamine builds cartilage in joints that are damaged from arthritis. Chondroitin increases the amount of fluid in the joints which makes them more shock absorbent and thus more flexible.
The best part about the above mentioned remedies is that it can be tried with out the fear of any kind of side affects on the body. In case the above mentioned remedies don’t help, you must consult a doctor immediately.

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