Joint pain is no laughing matter as many who suffer from it will know. The constant nagging or chronic joint pain can be due to varying causes and bone degenerative problems but by far the most common arthritis and polyarthritis where several joins are affected.
What causes rheumatoid arthritis is not fully known although what researchers do know is that the disease is brought on by chronic infection making it graduate to autoimmune damage where a patient’s immunity starts attacking the joints aggravating the condition further.
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Arthritis is the inflammation of the joint tissues (when several joints are affected, this disease is called polyarthritis). The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis has not yet been established. It is only known that chronic infection triggers this process and it becomes the cause of autoimmune damage - the immunity of a person attacks their own joints.
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Arthritis is also impacted by issues of metabolism where joints are attacked from all sides like elbows and knees. Even when at rest, there is a substantial amount of pain and without medical intervention, the condition gets worse. Only a good doctor will plan out the right course of treatment and support to manage the condition but yet many patients ask the age old question, what’s the point is when the condition doesn’t respond? The best thing to do is to abide by advice that advocates what you should do and what you should not when suffering from joint pain.
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In such a situation when you can try out some natural remedies provided that they do not include consuming ingredients that can potentially cause other health problems. Here is one mixture that is well known as a natural remedy for joint pain and it only involves your good old ACV apple cider vinegar olive oil, cayenne pepper and ginger. Those who do a lot of reading on the internet will know that all of these ingredients do contain natural properties good for health.
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Mix the grated ginger and cayenne pepper. Then add it to the apple cider vinegar or olive oil. I wouldn’t mind using both olive oil and ACV. Both have immense health properties. Stir the mixture well till you get a paste. Now apply this to the affected area which can be covered with a soft pad. Leave on for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water and dry the area. You can leave leftovers in the refrigerator for applying later.
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What you should note is that for this remedy to work, you have to use raw organic unprocessed apple cider vinegar that contains properties to decrease calcium buildup and acid crystals that cause osteoarthritis. It is also rich in enzymes and nutrients where ACV can also be consumed by taking 1-2 teaspoonful diluted in water two to three times daily.
Cayenne pepper conations the ingredient capsaicin which is regularly used in plasters such as capsico plaster to relive pain. Ginger is a known anti-inflammatory product and is also a natural ingredient used to treat arthritis.
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Joint pain can be a killer and while you must take your medication, you can use these natural remedies mentioned below for additional support to help you bear up the condition and live a better quality of life. However, please consult your doctor about trying out any internal natural remedy to find out if it won’t interfere with your medication.
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Yes, we know this isn’t a remedy for arthritis but it is equally important that you should maintain your weight when suffering from joint pain because additional body fat can place more stress on joints increasing the pain. In fact, fat does more than that. It also releases chemicals and hormones into your body that can increase inflammation. This is why you need to maintain a healthy body weight when suffering from joint pain.
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Just as fat can increase inflammation, there are foods both good and bad for arthritis and inflamed joints. Introduce more healthy fats like omega 3’s into your diet. This helps fight inflammation. Rich sources of omega 3’s are salmon, chia seeds, avocados, walnuts. You can also get fish oil supplements too. In addition, increase fibre in your diet which improves digestive health to reduce the risk of inflammation.
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Sulfur contains ingredients like MSM or methylsulfonylmethane that reduces inflammation and rebuilds tissues. Natural sources of sulfur are garlic, cabbage and asparagus.
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To decrease inflammation or flare ups avoid nightshade vegetables like eggplant and tomatoes especially if you have autoimmune disease. Avoid food like hydrogenated oils (soybean, cottonseed and canola), excess sugar, refined grains like gluten and refined flour products.
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Most experts feel that the best non medical remedy for arthritis is to be active and move around. You don’t need to go to the gym and start working out, that may make things worse. When suffering from joint pain, you need to exercise or stretch joints gently to initiate movement beneficial for the joint. Consult an orthopedist or a physiotherapist to chalk out an effective exercise routine for you. Exercise beneficial for joint pain include
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