| Pain, stiffness, swelling... These are just a few words | | | | stiffness associated with arthritis. Phytodolor is an |
| that people use when describing their osteoorthritis. | | | | anti-inflammatory herb mixture composed of ash, |
| Medicines like ibuprofen and aspirin may offer quick | | | | aspen and goldenrod that can reduce symptoms as |
| relief, but they can also cause negative side effects | | | | well. Research has also shown that niacinamide, a |
| when used over an extended period of time. Many | | | | type of B vitamin derived from niacin, can be effective |
| dietary supplements and herbs, in contrast, can offer | | | | in easing pain and swelling. For an easy and affordable |
| long-term safe treatment of the aches and pains | | | | alternative, try drinking a cup of tart cherry juice daily. |
| associated with osteoarthritis. When considering a | | | | Tart cherries have been shown to have a potent |
| certain supplement or herb, recommendations are | | | | anti-inflammatory effect, which can be especially |
| based on how much research is available to support | | | | helpful in easing mild cases of arthritis. |
| its effectiveness. | | | | Before you head to the store, make sure you have |
| Many trial studies suggest that glucosamine sulfate | | | | done your research about the products you are |
| supplements are useful in easing the symptoms of | | | | interested in purchasing. There are resources available |
| arthritis. They do this by increasing a gel-like substance | | | | that provide assessments and details about various |
| called mucopolysaccharides to improve the | | | | supplements and herbs. Keep in mind to look for |
| shock-absorbing property of joints and inhibiting the | | | | high-quality supplements and not simply the cheapest |
| elastase enzyme, which contributes to the wear and | | | | choice; not all supplements are created equally, and the |
| tear of joints. Research has also indicated that | | | | cheapest supplements are not always the best |
| supplements containing chondroitin sulfate can be | | | | alternative. |
| helpful; these work by stimulating hyaluronic acid, which | | | | Also keep in mind that locating the right treatment plan |
| in turn increases viscosity in the joint space. If neither | | | | depends on a person's individual preferences, needs, |
| agent proves to be effective, another viable option is | | | | and condition. Consequently it's very essential that you |
| the supplement SAMe (S-Adenyl Methionine). Like | | | | talk with your doctor prior to taking a supplement or |
| glucosamine, SAMe is a chemical that prevents | | | | herb. To start the conversation you might say, "I am |
| deterioration of the joint. | | | | interested in taking supplements. What do you think?" |
| Certain herbs can also be useful in the treatment of | | | | This encourages an open dialogue and promotes a |
| arthritis. The antiinflammatory component of Devil's | | | | collaborative experience with your health care provider |
| Claw may offer relief, and an extract of avocado | | | | in order to determine the best plan for you. |
| soybean oils has been shown to reduce pain and | | | | |