Best five simple home remedies for Arthritis

Simple home remedies for arthritis

What is arthritis?

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. A joint is the area where two bones meet. There are over 100 different types of arthritis

Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Normal cartilage protects a joint and allows it to move smoothly. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, such as when you walk. Without the normal amount of cartilage, the bones rub together. This causes, swelling (inflammation), and stiffness.

Joint inflammation may result from:

•An autoimmune disease (the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue)

•Broken bone

•General "wear and tear" on joints

•Infection, usually by bacteria or virus

In most cases, the joint inflammation goes away after the cause goes away or is treated. Sometimes it does not. When this happens, you have chronic arthritis. Arthritis may occur in men or women. Osteoarthritis is the most common type.

Other, more common types of arthritis include:

•Ankylosing spondylitis

•Crystal arthritis, gout, pseudogout

•Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children)

•Bacterial infections

•Psoriatic arthritis

•Reactive arthritis (Reiter syndrome)

•Rheumatoid arthritis (in adults)

•Scleroderma

•Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Symptoms

Arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Symptoms can include:

•Joint pain

•Joint swelling

•Reduced ability to move the joint

•Redness and warmth of the skin around a joint

•Joint stiffness, especially in the morning

A doctor can prescribe medication or you can take over-the-counter pain relievers. But many people experience improvement simply by staying physically active along with one or more simple natural treatments

Here best five home remedies for arthritis

1. Use more Ginger in diet

Best ingredient that can help treat arthritis is ginger, which has natural anti-inflammatory properties.

•Dry grind a mixture of 6 teaspoons of dried ginger, 6 teaspoons of caraway seeds and 3 teaspoons of black pepper. Take half a teaspoon of this mixture along with water, thrice daily.

•Ginger oil, when applied on the affected area on a regular basis, can reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness.

•Eating raw ginger on a regular basis can help to alleviate pain by improving blood circulation. Simply peel and slice fresh ginger and eat it along with each meal.

2. Eat more Turmeric

Regular consumption of turmeric can reduce inflammation. It contains curcumin that possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It is particularly good when dealing with rheumatoid arthritis.

•You can take 500mg to 1,000mg turmeric capsules three times per day.

•You can also drink fresh turmeric juice, or a glass of milk mixed with one teaspoon of turmeric powder daily before going to bed.

3. Daily use of Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. Thus, it is useful in relieving joint pain. Moreover, it helps remove the buildup of toxins in the joints and connective tissues.

1.Take a cup of warm water.

2.Mix one teaspoon each of apple cider vinegar and honey in it.

3.Drink this solution daily in the morning as it gives an alkalizing effect.

4. More Cinnamon in food

Cinnamon can be used to relieve arthritis pain due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties .

•Mix one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder and one tablespoon of honey in a cup of warm water and drink it every morning on an empty stomach. Do this daily for several days.

•You can also make a paste of cinnamon and honey and massage it gently on the painful area.

5.More Cherries

Cherries are a very good source of magnesium and potassium, both of which help arthritis sufferers. Magnesium is a natural painkiller, and potassium helps reduce inflammation.

•Eat eight to 10 cherries daily. You can use canned, frozen or fresh cherries depending upon which is easily available.

•You can also drink cherry syrup. Boil some cherries in water for a few minutes until it creates a strong, sweet syrup. Drink this daily for a few months