Arthritis is a condition which is caused due to improper functioning of the joints. This may affect anybody be it men, women, or children. Arthritis most commonly affects individuals between 40 to 50 years of age. However, there are a few types of arthritis that may affect individuals at a very early age. Symptoms may include a reduced range of motion, joint pain, stiffness in the joints, redness of the skin around the affected joint, inflammation, and swelling.
Physical therapy is very helpful to treat a few types of arthritis. Performing exercises often improves range of motion and strengthens the joints surrounded by the muscles. However, there are a few home remedies that not only help in relieving the symptoms but also improve the functioning of the affected joints.
- Eucalyptus Oil: Application of eucalyptus oil helps in relieving pain in arthritis naturally at home. Eucalyptus oil consists of anti-inflammatory properties that help in relieving the symptoms.
- Cherries: Regular consumption of eight to ten cherries helps in relieving pain in arthritis as cherries supplement a good amount of potassium and magnesium.
- Borage Seed Oil: Anti-inflammatory qualities of Borage Seed Oil helps in relieving the symptoms of arthritis. Massage with borage seed oil, consuming one teaspoon of borage seed oil helps.
- Ginger: Regular application of ginger oil on affected joints and the intake of raw ginger can do wonders in arthritis by reducing stiffness, pain and inflammation at home naturally.
- Black Cohosh: An American Indian herb Black Cohosh helps in relieving symptoms of arthritis. It is an effective home remedy for arthritic pain.
- Sugar: Consumption of crude blackstrap molasses on a regular basis helps in eliminating joint pain in arthritis. Molasses is a very good supplement of minerals such as magnesium, iron, and potassium.
- Dandelion Leaves: The consumption of raw dandelion leaves in salads not only repairs the damaged tissues but also provides strength to the liver for clearing the toxins away from the blood.
- Turmeric: The anti-inflammatory properties of Turmeric help in reducing inflammation and also in relieving pain in arthritis. Consumption of fresh turmeric juice or milk with turmeric powder also helps.
- Flaxseed: Flaxseed is a very good supplement of Omega-3 fatty acids that helps in production of anti-inflammatory hormones.
- Epsom Salt: Epsom salt is a very good supplement of magnesium which provides help in regulating the pH levels in the body.
- Alfalfa: Alfalfa’s peculiarity is it is rich in quantity, quality and proper balance of phosphorus, chlorine, calcium, sodium, magnesium, silicon, and potassium.
- Cinnamon: Mix half teaspoon of cinnamon powder with one tablespoon of honey and one cup of warm water and consume it every morning on empty stomach regularly to get relief from arthritic pain.
- Fish Oil: Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids that have an anti-inflammatory effect and hence reduces both arthritic pain and joint inflammation.
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