Home Remedies for Arthritis & Joint Pain
Do you ever have pain in your knees, hips, hands, or other joints, and you don’t know
why? This can be a sign of arthritis, which can happen in many ways. There are more than
100 different types of arthritis. Arthritis is when one or more joints become swollen.
You may see other signs of arthritis, like redness and swelling around the joints, together
with the pain. It might also be hard to move the body parts that are hurt, and they may
be stiff. A doctor can give you medicine to treat arthritis,
and you can find some over- the- counter medications to help with pain. But lots of people feel
a bit better from keeping moving and by using some of these simple, natural cures.
Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is full of minerals like
calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous. For this reason it is great for lessening
pain in the joints. It also keeps toxins from building up in the joints and connective tissues.
Take one cup of warm water. Mix one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and
one teaspoon of honey in it. Drink this mixture every morning for its alkalizing
effect.
Ginger Because ginger brings down swelling it’s
a good idea for treating arthritis. Dry grind a mixture of six teaspoons of dried
ginger, six teaspoons of caraway seed powder, and three teaspoons of black pepper powder.
Take a ½ teaspoon of this mixture with water three times a day.
If you put ginger oil on the hurt area all the time, it can help ease pain, swelling,
and stiffness.
Massage A great way to get rid of the pain and swelling
from arthritis is by massaging the area with mustard oil. This oil works as a natural cream
and helps with blood flow.
Turmeric If you take turmeric all the time it can help
bring down swelling. This is because it has curcumin, which stops swelling. It is very
good for treating rheumatoid arthritis. You can take 500 mg to 1,000 mg turmeric capsules
three times a day. You can also drink fresh turmeric juice, or
a glass of warm milk mixed with one teaspoon of turmeric powder every day before bed.
Epsom Salt Epsom salt, which is full of magnesium, helps
even out the acid levels in the body. This is important because some inflammatory diseases
like arthritis are caused by too much acid in the body.
Mix even amounts of Epsom salt and lemon juice in half a cup of warm water. Drink one teaspoon
of the mixture two times a day, one in the morning and one at night.
You can also add one cup of Epsom salt to warm bath water and soak in it.
Cinnamon Because cinnamon helps bring down swelling
and has antioxidants, it is great for easing the pain from arthritis.
Take a cup of warm water and mix in a ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder and one tablespoon of honey.
Drink this mixture every morning on an empty stomach. Do this every day for a few days
in a row. You can also make cinnamon and honey into
a paste and massage it gently on the painful area.
Fish Oil Fish oil has omega-3 fatty acids that help
stop swelling in the body and ease pain. Eat one to two teaspoons of fish oil every
day. Taking fish oil supplements in the morning
when your stomach is empty will help ease morning stiffness.
Together with supplements, you should eat cold-water fish and other natural foods like
flax seeds that have a lot of omega-3 fatty acids.
Alfalfa Alfalfa can also help people with arthritis,
because it is full of minerals and helps even out acid levels in the body.
You can make a healthy cup of tea using alfalfa seeds. Add ½ or one teaspoon of alfalfa seeds
to a cup of boiling water. Let it boil for 20 to 30 minutes with a cover on and then
drain it. Drink the tea two times a day for two to three weeks to bring down swelling.
Cherries Because cherries have a lot of magnesium and
potassium, they are very good for people with arthritis. Magnesium naturally soothes pain,
and potassium brings down swelling.
Borage Borage seed oil can lessen swelling and ease
some signs of arthritis. Massage borage seed oil on the hurt area all
the time to help heal tender and swollen joints.
Any of these cures can help people who suffer from arthritis. But they should also make
sure to keep moving all the time to keep them in good health.
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