Natural Ways to Treat Arthritis

Any person who suffers from arthritis, or knowsarthritis forms but the most noticeable results are
someone that does, is very aware of the discomfortamongst rheumatoid arthritis suffers.
and pain connected to arthritis and how difficult it canAn effective and easy treatment is the massaging of
be to deal with it. These unfortunate people invariablywarm olive oil over areas affected by arthritis (make
try to relieve their suffering through use ofsure it is not too hot as painful burns to the skin can
over-the-counter treatments and medications. Evenresult). Rosemary, sage or garlic can be added to olive
though these medications do help, there are alternativeoil - 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 - highlyapplication to the affected area.
recommended are potato and green juices (for manyTaking warm baths can offer relief from the
years potato juice has provided relief to arthritisdiscomfort and pain caused by arthritis as cold bathes
suffers). To prepare potato juice, thinly slice a potatomay increase pain and discomfort. Many people also
leaving the skin on, put and leave the slices in a glassadd 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 fishsuffers should be cautious when exercising and must
can take supplements containing Omega 3 Fattyavoid over exertion which can exacerbate pain and
Acids that can be purchased at health and drugdiscomfort. Simple exercises like walking, squeezing a
stores. Omega 3 Fatty Acids offer relief from allstress ball, etc. are often effective.