Natural Arthritis Pain Relief
If you suffer from arthritis, then getting relief from this condition is probably always at the forefront of your mind, not only when you are experiencing pain from it, but also in the pain free moments you will tend to think about it as well, as you try to find a way of preventing it from affecting you again in the future.
Now, we all know there are lots of pain relief drugs on the market, but as this site is called natural good health, we thought we would look at some alternative remedies for arthritis pain relief, however bear in mind that these are not medical recommendations and you may want to consult with a physician before trying any of them. That said, lets have a look at whats out there.
One of the first areas we can look at is Omega 3 oil. Omega 3 is normally found in oily fish such as Salmon or Tuna for instance (although not the tinned Tuna s they strip all the natural oil out of it - WHY?). This oil has got to be up there as one of my favourite supplements for the body. It does so much good for you it is hard to know where to start, and I’m not just talking arthritis I’m talking about your blood pressure and heart too, to name but a few. Now how it works with arthritis is that it helps to reduce inflammation and keep joins supple.
Another supplement that is aimed at the joints is Glucosamine. Glucosamine helps to reduce pain of arthritis and assist with mobility, but more importantly it helps strengthen cartilage so it may prevent further arthritis around the joint areas.
Ginger, an natural anti-oxidant, can also bring relief and can be consumed through supplements or food. Especially if you like Asian style food as Ginger is highly used within that kind of diet, and I would use fresh ginger rather than the powdered stuff.
One final thing to take into consideration when looking at arthritis prevention is exercise. Exercise is important to keep your joints flexible and muscles strong. Strong muscles surrounding the joints and bones help support the joints making them less likely to develop arthritis, although if your arthritis is already very painful, take it easy as you build up your exercise regime.
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May 29 2008 06:38 pm | Arthritis
May 30th, 2008 at 3:31 am
Glucosamine really works, I use it. When I stop it for a week or 2 oh boy do my joints hurt!
You usually need 1500mg a day.
Fish oil will also help your mood, your skin and you heart, how can you go wrong!!
May 31st, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Exercise and Omega 3’s are very important for arthritis and if you are suffering from menopause symptoms.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:38 pm
I like your presentation and your subject. Omega 3’s have really helped me. My arthritis has virtually disappeared.