| Any person who suffers from arthritis, or knows | | | | arthritis forms but the most noticeable results are |
| someone that does, is very aware of the discomfort | | | | amongst rheumatoid arthritis suffers. |
| and pain connected to arthritis and how difficult it can | | | | An effective and easy treatment is the massaging of |
| be to deal with it. These unfortunate people invariably | | | | warm olive oil over areas affected by arthritis (make |
| try to relieve their suffering through use of | | | | sure it is not too hot as painful burns to the skin can |
| over-the-counter treatments and medications. Even | | | | result). Rosemary, sage or garlic can be added to olive |
| though these medications do help, there are alternative | | | | oil - dilute at approximately ten parts olive oil to one |
| natural ways that are safe to treat arthritis. | | | | part of the chosen additive. Relief is felt soon after |
| A natural remedy is consuming raw juices - highly | | | | application to the affected area. |
| recommended are potato and green juices (for many | | | | Taking warm baths can offer relief from the |
| years potato juice has provided relief to arthritis | | | | discomfort and pain caused by arthritis as cold bathes |
| suffers). To prepare potato juice, thinly slice a potato | | | | may increase pain and discomfort. Many people also |
| leaving the skin on, put and leave the slices in a glass | | | | add Epson salts to warm bathwater - about three to |
| of cold water for a number of hours (better overnight) | | | | four tablespoons. When taking such a bath make sure |
| and then drink this juice. | | | | to stay in the water for a minimum of thirty minutes. |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids (present in most fish species) | | | | Limited exercise can also help with pain relief. Arthritis |
| also help in treating arthritis. People who don't eat fish | | | | suffers should be cautious when exercising and must |
| can take supplements containing Omega 3 Fatty | | | | avoid over exertion which can exacerbate pain and |
| Acids that can be purchased at health and drug | | | | discomfort. Simple exercises like walking, squeezing a |
| stores. Omega 3 Fatty Acids offer relief from all | | | | stress ball, etc. are often effective. |