Arthritis & Joint Pain - 13 Best Natural Home Remedies for Arthritis & Joint Pain
1. Turmeric
Arthritis could cause joint pain. If
that is the case, turmeric is the best home remedy. Turmeric contains a
component called curcumin which has the capacity to ease pain phenomenally.
Turmeric heals better than other anti inflammatory drugs (non-steroidal) which are
used to treat post surgery inflammation. Hence if a person is suffering from
rheumatoid and osteoarthritis they could make use of turmeric to ease
inflammation and rigidity in the joints.
1.
Add one teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon of honey in half
glass of warm milk, Mix it well and drink it every day for 2 weeks regularly.
2.
Take some fresh turmeric and ginger roots. Wash them properly under
water. Peel the turmeric and ginger roots and cut them in very small pieces.
Boil these pieces in a glass of water for 8-10 minutes; you can also add 4-5
fresh mint leaves to this boiling water to improve the taste. Strain this water
and add 1 tablespoon of honey to it. Drink this water once a day for 2 weeks.
You can use turmeric powder and ginger paste or powder instead of roots.
3.
Alternatively you can take turmeric capsules (250 to 500 mg) two three
times a day, until you see the result.
Note: Turmeric powder or roots may interfere with certain
medicines, like blood thinners and other such medicines, and this may aggravate
your gallbladder problems.
2. Garlic
Sulphur is an important component that
helps in shielding, refreshing and strengthening the bones in one’s body. The
cartilages and connective tissues also get several benefits from sulphur
compounds. In order to get benefits from sulphur, one should include diet that
is rich in sulphur. Sulphur rich foods include garlic, onions, oats, corn,
seeds, asparagus, watermelon and avocado.
1.
Crush 5-6 garlic cloves and fry them in three tablespoons of mustard oil
or sesame oil. When the garlic cloves turn dark brown, remove the oil from the
heat and strain the oil properly. Apply this warm oil around affected area and
gently message for few minutes, leave it on for 2-3 hours and then rinse it off
with warm water. Repeat this twice a day for fast relief.
2.
Crush two or three garlic cloves and consume them with warm water in the
morning on an empty stomach. Repeat this daily for 2-3 weeks.
3.
Add raw garlic or cooked garlic in your regular diet
3. Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil has the capability to
alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It also aids in lubricating the
joints and decreasing the stiffness in joints and even eases joint pain. This
oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid “ALA”. This ALA could be converted to EPA
and DHA - the active ingredients that are present in fish oil.
Being an omega-3 essential fatty acid,
ALA is critical for preserving the cell structure as well as functioning of
one’s joints. Flaxseed oil also is rich in potassium, magnesium, vitamins B,
zinc and protein - which are have significant capability to reduce pain and
inflammation.
1.
Mix 2 tablespoon of Flaxseed oil in glass of carrot or apple juice and 1
tablespoon of honey. Drink this once or twice a day for 2-3 weeks to see
visible results.
2.
Chop 1-2 fully ripe bananas and add it into bowl of curd, add 1
tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil in it. Mix them well and
consume it in your breakfast. Repeat this two three times a day.
3.
Add flaxseed oil in your regular diet. Consumption of two- three
tablespoon oil daily is better for fast pain relief within 2-3 weeks.
Precaution: If
someone taking medicines such as blood thinners and cholesterol lowering
medicines, then please consult your doctors first, as flaxseed may cause
breathing problems, stomach discomforts or rashes.
4. Heat Therapy
Similar to cold compress, heat or steam
therapy would also aid in easing knee pain.
1.
Sit in a steamy bathtub for around 10 - 15 minutes. Your knees should be
well immersed in the water. This will definitely help in decreasing knee pain
significantly.
2.
Alternatively, you can even apply a hot water bag on top of the area
that is affected for five to ten minutes. This should be repeated for at least
three or four times every day to ease the pain.
5. Hot and Cold Compresses
Alternating between a hot and a cold
compress could relieve one from joint pains. Heat treatment decreases the pain,
enhances blood flow and also calms down the sore muscles and joints. Cold
therapy eases the inflammation and gives a numb feeling in the areas
surrounding the affected joint.
1.
Wrap up both the
compresses in two different towels before starting the therapy. The compresses
should not be applied to the skin directly.
2.
Set the hot
compress on the area that is affected for around three minutes.
3.
Now, remove it
and without delay keep the cold compress on the same area for a minute.
4.
This process
should be repeated for about 15 - 20 minutes, few times every day until you
feel the relief.
6. Almond & Turmeric
1.
Take 3 almonds and 2-3 walnuts; grind them to make fine powder of it.
Mix this powder with glass of milk and also add half teaspoon of turmeric
powder in it. Mix it well.
2.
Boil this milk for ten minutes on slow flame. Drink it once a day for
2-3 weeks regularly for fast pin relief naturally.
