Natural ways to significantly reduce the arthritis joint pain of

Natural ways to significantly reduce the arthritis joint pain of osteoarthritis

If you've got osteoarthritis, your doctor has probably advised you that while it cannot be cured, it is not the progressively degenerative form of arthritis, as rheumatoid arthritis is. However, having first hand experience of osteoarthritis, I must say this isn't much comfort! Spinal discs do start to fall apart, knees, feet and hands swell in damp, cold weather, resulting in significant painful arthritis joint pain. You might also develop what is medically termed an 'impingement' of the nerves, or a pinched nerve, traceable to your osteoarthritis, which can affect your mobility, as well as creating a great deal of pain! Arthritis joint pain does not make for happy campers!

Here are some natural remedies which can cause a significant reduction in your arthritis joint pain. In fact, recent clinical studies have demonstrated that you can even reverse some of the joint damage. Interested? Read on.

Cold temperatures and damp weather are a sure recipe for arthritis joint pain. Try using a cayenne-based cream, available at health food stores. Rub it into the affected joints. The warming sensation produced by the hot pepper staves off that arthritic joint pain. You can enhance the effect, for painful hands or feet, by wearing nylon gloves and socks, which help seal in the heat.

If you're a tad overweight, go on a diet and lose those extra pounds. That extra weight places undue stress on all of your joints. Drink as much pure water as you can. Water helps flush toxins from your body and will reduce the inflammation which is, in part, responsible for your arthritis joint pains.

People who have osteoarthritis should ensure an adequate intake of the vitamins A, C, E and the B complex, as well as the trace mineral zinc. Ask your doctor is supplements might be a good idea.

One of the most important dietary considerations is a proper balance of calcium to magnesium. We Americans suffer one of the highest rates of osteoarthritis around the world. Why? A healthy ratio of calcium to magnesium intake is about 2:3, respectively. The average American diet produces approximately, a 10:1 ratio. This creates a no-win situation, which almost guarantees osteoporosis and arthritis joint pain somewhere down the road. What's the solution?

Shy away from those calcium-rich foods. While calcium is touted as a 'good thing', the ratio of calcium to magnesium is virtually ignored. Taking a magnesium supplement of just 600mg per day can straighten out that imbalance! You'll find that you will realize an increase in bone density, as well as a welcome reduction in joint pain.

There are a variety of healthy foods which are also anti-inflammatory. Inflammation is what causes the painful swelling in your joints, so including such foods as a regular part of your diet is a smart move. Bing cherries contain powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Several types of fish are rich in the Omega-3 fatty acids, which are both antioxidants minimizing free radical damage and anti-inflammatory. Such fish include salmon, tuna, sardines, herring and others. If you don't care for fish, you can purchase supplements of Omega-3 at the health food store. The Omega-3's also are heart protective and help normalize cholesterol levels.

Keep turmeric and ginger in your spice cupboard as well. Turmeric, commonly used in curry dishes, is also used in Ayurvedic medicine for both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis as an anti-inflammatory, shown to be as effective as cortisone. Ginger is another anti-inflammatory spice, which also makes a tasty tea and is soothing to an upset stomach.

Evening Primrose oil is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory plant oils, readily available at health food stores. Many double-blind studies have shown that Evening Primrose oil can reduce your joint pain by 50%. That's good news!

Exercise is often a problem for those who suffer arthritis joint pain. Yoga is an ancient form of exercise and the perfect choice for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients. Yoga doesn't stress your joints and the movements aren't painful. In addition, it's good for reducing stress, which in turn, reduces pain. Sign up for a yoga class and see if this form of exercise doesn't also result in a decrease in pain.

While there's currently no cure for arthritis, try using these tips to reduce your arthritis joint pain naturally.