| If you are one of the millions of adults that suffer from | | | | There are plenty of over the counter supplements that |
| arthritis, then you know how painful it can be. Some | | | | claim to help relieve arthritis pain. The only way to |
| days it takes everything you have just to get out of | | | | know if these work for you is to try them. But make |
| bed and to make it through the day. But is doesn't | | | | you sure you only try one remedy at a time. The |
| have to be this way. There are natural treatments for | | | | reason for this is two fold. One it will decrease your |
| arthritis pain. Keep reading to discover some of these | | | | chance for experiencing a drug interaction. Secondly, |
| treatments and how they can help you. | | | | you will be able to pinpoint which supplement works |
| Omega 3 fatty acids have been proven to reduce | | | | the best for you. A few of these supplements are |
| inflammation. This will help with the pain of arthritis. | | | | glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, niacinamide and methyl |
| Omega 3 fatty acids can be found in fish and certain | | | | sulfonyl methane or MSM. Do a trial and error with |
| types of nuts. You can also buy over the counter fish | | | | these supplements to see which one works for you. |
| oil supplements that contain large amounts of Omega | | | | But as stated before, make sure that your doctor is |
| 3 fatty acids. A word of caution if you are taking the | | | | aware of which supplements you are going to be |
| fish oil supplements. Fish oil will thin your blood, so you | | | | taking to avoid an interaction with any prescription |
| must be careful if you are taking aspirin or any other | | | | medicines you may be taking. But there is another |
| blood thinning medications. Make sure that your doctor | | | | way to alleviate arthritis pain if you don't like to take |
| is aware of any vitamins and supplements that you | | | | medications. |
| are taking to avoid a potentially dangerous interaction. | | | | Exercise can help alleviate joint pain that is associated |
| Another natural remedy for arthritis pain is to make | | | | with arthritis. One of the best type of exercise you |
| changes in your diet. Increase your water intake to | | | | can do is swimming, preferably in a heated pool. The |
| help promote cartilage formation. Following a healthy | | | | buoyancy created by the water will help keep the |
| diet will also help keep your weight under control. This | | | | stress off the joints while you swim or do water |
| is very important for those that suffer from arthritis. | | | | exercises. The heated water can be soothing and help |
| Being overweight will put extra stress on the joints and | | | | to decrease inflammation in the joints. |
| cause more pain and inflammation. If you have any | | | | So if you are an arthritis sufferer, investigate some of |
| food sensitivities, eliminate these foods from your diet | | | | these great natural treatments for your arthritis pain. |
| as well as cutting back on sugar and simple | | | | You will be glad you did when you are enjoying a pain |
| carbohydrates. | | | | free life! |