Top 5 Ways to Get Relief From Arthritis Pain Naturally

 Ayurvedic
Nov 212018
 

by Bobbie Pollard

November 21, 2018

Topics: Ayurveda

Suffering from painful and disturbing arthritis? These 5 simple natural ways will help you get rid of the throbbing pain, avoid flare up, prevent joint damage, and preserve your mobility.

Arthritis is really painful and disturbing. The good news is that there are a few things you can do at home to get rid of the throbbing pain, to avoid this chronic health condition from flaring up, to prevent joint damage, and to preserve your mobility.

Here are the top 5 ways to get relief from arthritis pain naturally.

Eat Your Way To Pain Relief

The food you eat plays an important role in maintaining the health of your bones and muscles. As a rule of thumb, you need to have a proper and healthy diet in order to stay healthy. But there are certain foods that can trigger arthritis and there are also some that can help relieve pain and prevent flare-ups.

Fish that are rich in inflammation-fighting Omega-3 fatty acids like herring, tuna, salmon, and mackerel are found to be effective in reducing joint stiffness and pain. Other excellent food options for people suffering from arthritis are:

  • Nuts
  • Soybeans
  • Canola oil
  • Olive oil
  • Ginger
  • Turmeric
  • Pomegranates
  • Whole grains
  • Fiber-packed beans like pinto, red, and kidney beans
  • Vitamin-rich green leafy vegetables like Swiss chard, spinach, kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts
  • Vitamin C rich citrus fruits like grapefruits, lime, and oranges
  • Anthocyanins-containing cherries like blueberries and raspberries

As much as possible avoid consumption of foods and condiments that can trigger inflammation and worsen arthritis pain. This includes:

  • Grilled or fried food
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Vegetable oil, corn oil, safflower, and sunflower
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Processed foods and fast foods
  • Dairy including grain-based desserts, pasta, and full-fat dairy products
  • Red meat

Give Up Your Sedentary Lifestyle

Living with an unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle will not only make you feel less energetic and lively, it likewise increases your risks to various kinds of health conditions including obesity and arthritis.

No matter what medication you are taking in, you can’t totally get relief from arthritis pain unless you give up your sedentary lifestyle. So, if you want to enjoy an arthritis-free life, you have to get up, stay active, and stop being a couch potato. In other words, move your body! Invest in motivation technology, hire a personal trainer or enlist in the buddy/friend system to get moving.

Relieve Pain With Hot & Cold Treatment

The hot and cold treatment has been proven to help ease arthritis pain. Hot compress and warm bath help relax tight muscles, relieve joints stiffness and soreness, increase blood flow, and decrease inflammation. While, cold treatments help constrict the blood vessels, thus reducing inflammation and swelling.

Reap the benefits of natural herbal supplements

Generally, it is quite difficult to eat enough foods that contain the right amount of vitamins and minerals essential for arthritis pain management, every single day. By taking daily supplements like fish oil (Omega 3’s) or an herbal-based natural formula like Zen-Alleve (pain fighting herbs + protease enzymes), your body can reap the benefits these natural herbs provide where a normal diet may be absent of these critical elements. Among the natural herbs that can help fight arthritis pain are devil’s claw, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and Boswellia.

Exercise regularly

Do regular exercise. Not only will it help enhance your mobility and strengthen your joints and muscles, but also it can help restore your energy, boost your mood, maintain your flexibility, and improve the overall quality of your life.

Exercise programs like strengthening, stretching and aerobics are found to be helpful in relieving arthritis pain. You can also try walking and low impact sports activities like cycling, water aerobics, and swimming.

It is important, though, to consult a physical therapist or your physician first before starting any workout routine especially if you are still in pain. Though exercise can be really beneficial, wrong execution or wrong choice of exercise routine (especially when it comes to high impact programs) can be harmful to your joints, and can also possibly lead to injury.

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Reduce arthritis pain with these Ayurvedic herbs

 Ayurvedic
Dec 012017
 

Winter is usually a difficult season for majority of our elderly folks. This is the season of the year when their Arthritis pain will be at its peak. Arthritis refers to joint pain or joint disease, due to inflammation of joints, affecting one or multiple joints.

Symptoms of arthritis are often seen in adults over 60 years of age. The cold weather further adds to excessive pain, stiffness and swelling in joints. Although there is no permanent cure to this condition, Ayurveda recommends some herbs that can help relieve joint pain. These herbs stem inflammation and help the body in its detoxifying efforts.

According to Ayurvedic experts, hot water fomentation is an excellent therapy to relieve Arthritis pain, as it soothes your joints and helps in better functioning. But, this may help only in mild cases. Although, the kind of medicines or herbs to be used may vary from one individual to another, depending on their severity and other health conditions, given below are some common herbs used by the majority for management of arthritis pain.

Nirgundi

This is among the most common herbs used for relief from joint pain. The plant also helps in reducing inflammation and excess pain, as it has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-convulsing properties. The leaves of the plant carry medicinal value, followed by the stem and seeds. Nirgundi oil can be applied on joints. Or, make a paste of the leaves and apply, or make a decoction with the leaves. But, Nirgundi oil is the most effective form for arthritic pain. Apply the oil on affected area and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes before washing in lukewarm water. It is more beneficial to apply nirgundi oil before bath to reduce inflammation and pain.

Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)

Burdock contains fatty oils, apart from the presence of sterols and tannins, which makes it a good anti-inflammatory. You can add burdock in your stir-fry recipes, or make decoction (by adding the root to boiling water and allowing it to simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and drink this lukewarm water thrice or four times a day). The herb is also available in capsule form.

Turmeric

There is no herb, which is as effective as an anti-inflammatory herb, as turmeric. It is also a great pain reliever. It contains curcumin, which decreases inflammation. This anti-inflammatory effect is also the reason behind turmeric being often recommended for treatment of cancer, cataract and Alzheimer’s. However, to get the full medicinal benefits of turmeric, you will have to take it as a supplement, apart from adding to your daily diet. The herb can also be used topically to relieve pain.

Ginger

Ginger, which is usually found in every household, has excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps reduce joint pain and swelling. It improves blood circulation too. So it would do good to sip on ginger tea regularly. Also, its essential oil can be applied externally for relief from pain and inflammation.

Ajwain

Ajwain (carom seeds) is a natural aid to arthritis pain, as it has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. The presence of anaesthetic properties in ajwain helps in relieving excessive pain during winter. Add a spoonful of carom seeds into a tub of hot water. Soak your aching joints in the water and sit for 5 to 10 minutes. This will help ease pain and inflammation. This will help in cases of mild pain. Another option is to crush the seeds, make a paste and apply on the affected areas. You can do this, along with drinking ajwain water every day.

Dashmool

Dashmool is a mix of ten medicinal herbs that helps cure variety of ailments. Dashmool (also known as dashamoolam) is an effective anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, and sedative, and helps cure joint pain effectively. It is available in the form of oil and powder.

Shallaki

The herb keeps your joints strong and relieves pain and inflammation. It improves mobility too. It is used by Ayurvedic physicians as a substitute to pain killers. It is available in the form of essential oil and in the form of powder.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus oil is a popular herbal remedy for arthritis. The tannin, present in the leaves of the plant, helps reduce inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. Moreover, the aroma of eucalyptus oil has a calming effect on the brain, while the oil helps relieve the pain and swelling in the joints.

Flaxseed

Due to the presence of Omega-3 in abundance in flax, it helps build immunity and fights inflammation. Include two tablespoons of flaxseeds into your daily diet. However, people with digestive conditions like IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), should avoid it, as it may aggravate their condition.

Note: Although these herbs help in relieving pain associated with arthritis, it is important to consult your doctor before taking any ayurvedic medicines.

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