| Many of us are affected by arthritis, or know | | | | |
| someone who is. Arthritis is a condition of moderate | | | | Many people associate arthritis with athletes and other |
| to severe pain that affects the joints, but what exactly | | | | physically active people. While it would make sense |
| is it that causes some people to get arthritis while | | | | that physical work would put more stress on joints and |
| others don’t? Many of us are affected by | | | | increase the likelihood of arthritis, studies really |
| arthritis, or know someone who is. Arthritis is a | | | | haven’t shown this to be true. While the risk |
| condition of moderate to severe pain that affects the | | | | of athletes developing arthritis is higher, this is |
| joints, but what exactly is it that causes some people | | | | associated with their increased chance of joint injury. |
| to get arthritis while others don’t? | | | | This means you can continue your daily exercise |
| The quick and easy answer as to what causes | | | | routine (it will probably even help), but always take |
| arthritis is that we really don’t know yet. | | | | precautions to avoid injury. |
| There’s no one answer that explains every | | | | When most people think of arthritis, they’re |
| case. There’s no arthritis disease that | | | | often thinking of osteoarthritis. However, rheumatoid |
| you catch like a cold that causes you to develop | | | | arthritis is a less common but very serious illness. |
| symptoms. Arthritis is simply a joint disorder that | | | | While symptoms can be similar the causes are not. |
| develops with time. In fact, there are over a hundred | | | | Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which |
| types of arthritis and many of them are probably | | | | means the body is actually attacking itself and causing |
| caused by different factors. | | | | damage to its own joints. |
| What we do know is that there are some risk factors | | | | While you can’t prevent arthritis or control all |
| that increase your chances or having a problem. | | | | these factors, you can take steps to reduce them, |
| While they may not be the root cause of your arthritis, | | | | keeping yourself pain free for longer. Here are some |
| they could definitely be helping to further the problem | | | | natural remedies to help control your arthritis pain. |
| along. | | | | Arthritis Hand Relief Bath |
| One of the biggest risk factors associated with arthritis | | | | * 2 drops Rosemary |
| is age. You know that as you get older, | | | | * 2 drops Chamomile in Jojoba |
| there’s more wear and tear on your body. | | | | * 2 drops Juniper |
| Arthritis may not be caused specifically by wear and | | | | * 1ml Evening Primrose Oil |
| tear on the joints, but it will definitely speed up the | | | | Add 4-6 drops of mixture to warm water and soak |
| process or increase symptoms. That is why a large | | | | for 15 minutes. |
| number of people over 65 have arthritis, regardless of | | | | If skin needs nourishment, mix the essential oils in 5ml |
| the other factors. | | | | Sweet Almond Oil before adding to water. |
| Another factor that can increase your chances of | | | | Follow the hand bath with a soothing hand massage, |
| developing arthritis is weight. If you are overweight, | | | | to nourish and protect the skin. |
| you’re going to increase the stress on your | | | | Circulation and Painful Joints Bath |
| joints and will likely have more problems with arthritis. | | | | * 2 tbsp Almond oil |
| Starting a diet and exercise plan now may reduce | | | | * 2 drops each of Lemon grass oil, Coriander oil, and |
| symptoms or slow the progress of the disease. | | | | Clove oil |
| Joint injury is often a factor in developing arthritis. Just | | | | Measure Almond oil into a small bowl, Slowly add all |
| like all the other factors, it’s not a root cause; | | | | the oils. Mix ingredients and pour into running water. |
| however, you’re more likely to develop arthritis | | | | This bath helps stimulate the Circulation and relive |
| in a joint that has had a previous injury. If you do | | | | suffering joints and muscles |
| injure yourself, be sure to care for it properly so it | | | | Gentle Arthritis Bath |
| heals quickly and doesn’t get damaged again. | | | | * 15 drops Lavender |
| Doctors aren’t really sure how big a part | | | | * 5 drops Clary Sage |
| genetics plays into the development of arthritis, but | | | | * 10 drops Geranium |
| they do know it’s related. If your parents have | | | | * 3 drops Ylang Ylang. |
| arthritis, it’s more likely that you will as well. | | | | Place oils in bath under running water.Warm is |
| Although this doesn’t mean that just because | | | | sometimes better than hot.... Rinse thoroughly when |
| your parents had it, you will too. By reducing the | | | | finished. |
| likeliness from other causes, you can reduce your risk. | | | | |