If you have pain or trouble in moving or feel pain and stiffness in your body, then it can be Arthritis. Majorly arthritis affects the various joints causing swelling and redness. Medically arthritis is not a single disease; it is a term that covers more than 100 medical situations. The most common among all is Osteoarthritis (OA). This generally affects the elderly patients. Medication only or taking counter-pain pills are not the only solution for Arthritis. People had experienced the improvement just by staying physically vigorous along with the any natural treatments.
Some Of The Home Remedies For Arthritis Are As Follows:
Ginger
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties. Grind the mixture of black pepper (3 teaspoons), 6 teaspoons of powdered ginger (dried), and caraway seeds (6 teaspoons). Take this mixture thrice a day with water. Pain, inflammation and stiffness can be reduced by applying ginger oil on the daily basis. Peel and slice a fresh piece of ginger and consume it with the meal. This will help to reduce the pain by improving the blood circulation.
Turmeric
Inflammation can be reduced by the regular consumption of turmeric. It contains curcumin that contains anti-inflammatory properties. Take 500 mg or 1000 mg of turmeric thrice a day. Before going to bed take one glass of milk with one teaspoon turmeric in it. Can also drink the juice of turmeric.
Apple Cider Vinegar
It is rich source of minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous. It is useful in alleviating joint pain. Take warm water in a cup. Mix one teaspoon of honey and apple cider vinegar in it. Consume this solution every morning as it provides alkalizing effects.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Mix cinnamon (half a teaspoon) and a teaspoon of honey in warm water and consume it every morning on the empty stomach on the daily basis. You can also massage the paste of honey and cinnamon on the affected area.
Alfalfa
Alfalfa is rich source of minerals and assists in regulating pH levels. A cup of tea can be made from alfalfa. Add half or a teaspoon of alfalfa seeds in boiling water. Allow it simmer for about 20-30 minutes and then strain it. Consume this for two or three weeks on the daily basis. You can also prefer alfalfa capsules, which is already available in the market.
Fish Oil
Fish oil is rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which has anti-inflammatory result in the body and will help in reducing the pain. Consume 1-2 teaspoons of fish oil on a daily basis. Take fish oil supplements on an empty stomach lessens morning stiffness. You can also consume cold-water fish and many other natural products such as flax seeds that are power house of omega-3 fatty acids.
Borage
Various symptoms of arthritis can be reduced by anti-inflammatory properties of borage seed oil. Regularly massage the affected area with the borage seed oil to help heal the swollen areas. To get relief from the pain you can also drink the borage seed oil on the daily basis.
Cherry
Cherries are very good source of potassium and magnesium both which are natural painkillers. Potassium also helps reduce inflammation. Eat 8-10 cherries daily. Use frozen or canned, depending on availability and the cherry syrup can also be drunk. Drink this every day for a month.
Epsom Salt
It is a rich source of magnesium that assists in regulating the pH levels of our body. It is important to balance this pH levels as certain inflammatory diseases like arthritis are caused due to high acidity levels within the body. Take fresh lemon juice and Epsom salt in equal amount and mix them nicely. Now mix this solution to some warm water (half a cup exactly). You can consume one teaspoon of this mixture twice daily. Alternatively, you can also mix Epsom salt (2 teaspoons) to the warm bath water and then soak in it.
Use Warm Mustard Oil Massage
This remedy is very common as you might have heard it from your grandmother or from your mother. Here you just have to take 2-3 teaspoons of mustard oil and warm it using a mild flame. Don’t over heat as it may burn your skin. Heat it till a normal temper that you skin can bear it without any hassle. Now massage your affected area with this oil for 15-20 minutes. Repeat this process 2-3 times a day and till a week.
Do Light Exercise
Do some sit-ups and other cardio exercise such as walk, jog, aerobic dance, cycling, etc. Don’t perform running or perform some strength exercise as this may cause more trouble to the Arthritis.
