| Are you one of the millions who suffer from the pain | | | | wipe the area afterwards with a wet cloth so you |
| and inflammation due to arthritis? Here are arthritis | | | | don't lay in bed and smell vinegar. |
| home remedies you might find useful to talk to your | | | | 3. Alternate hot and cold compresses |
| doctor about. | | | | Apply hot and cold compresses on the affected area |
| The word "arthritis" is taken from two Greek words | | | | to provide relief. |
| which mean "inflammation of the joints." This is a | | | | 4. Dandelion leaf and roots |
| chronic disease that is characterized by pain and | | | | Dandelion leaf is known for its diuretic properties. It can |
| inflammation in the joints as a natural reaction of the | | | | possibly increase the output of the kidneys, while the |
| tissues of the joint due to some injury or damage. | | | | roots have mild laxative properties and this might help |
| Causes of arthritis | | | | with arthritis. |
| This debilitating, painful condition is caused by a wide | | | | 5. Fish oil - best home remedy for arthritis |
| range of factors including age, wear and tear, joint | | | | While all of these home remedies might provide some |
| instability, hormonal factors, environmental factors, or | | | | temporary relief from the pains and inflammation |
| even psychological affects. It can also be caused by | | | | caused by arthritis, they can only be used once the |
| food allergy or deficiencies in certain nutrients. | | | | arthritis attacks. |
| Arthritis treatment is usually done through | | | | If you want to give your body the best fighting chance |
| anti-inflammatory drugs such as NSAIDs and steroids. | | | | to prevent arthritis, you might want to ask your doctor |
| They often work in providing relief, but they only | | | | about taking some fish oil supplements. |
| respond to the symptoms of the inflammation. They | | | | Fish oil for arthritis |
| are also known to be potentially harmful to the health | | | | Fish oil has omega 3 fatty acids which, in turn are |
| especially when taken on a long term basis, as they | | | | reputed to have some excellent anti-inflammatory |
| might lead to heart problems and gastrointestinal | | | | properties. The omega 3 fatty acid EPA can help the |
| damage in some cases. | | | | body to stimulate the production of anti-inflammatory |
| If you want relief from arthritis, why not try a more | | | | eicosanoids which can in turn help counter inflammation |
| natural way? With your doctor's approval of course. | | | | at its very root. |
| Let us now look at some home remedies you might | | | | Arthritis is an extremely debilitating disease that causes |
| try in order to help relieve some of the pain caused by | | | | excruciating pain. Once you are afflicted with the |
| arthritis: | | | | disease, there is sometimes no way out. However, |
| 1. Massage and steam bath | | | | there are home remedies that can help you fight the |
| A gentle, warm massage is sometimes effective in | | | | pain and discomfort. |
| temporarily relieving some symptoms of arthritis. You | | | | Make sure to take in your doctor-approved daily dose |
| can try olive oil, sage, or thyme oil to possibly get some | | | | of fish oil supplement. Talk to your doctor about what |
| relief. Steam baths are also great for alleviating pain | | | | amount he or she recommends for you. |
| and discomfort. Make sure to avoid cold baths or cold | | | | These statements are not medical advice and have |
| sprays as they can aggravate arthritis. | | | | not been evaluated by the Food and Drug |
| 2. Rub aching joints with warm vinegar before bedtime. | | | | Administration. Supplements are not intended to |
| Joint pains can sometimes be reduced for a while by | | | | diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate or prevent any disease. |
| rubbing the affected area with hot vinegar and then | | | | |