It is a strong anti-inflammatory spice that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. One can take turmeric in two ways.
Turmeric has been singled out as the best performing spice for rheumatoid arthritis. It has been studied time and again, and has been found to be effective.
Plus, turmeric is excellent at preventing Alzheimer's disease.
9. Get rid of these 2 things
Many people have gotten relief from arthritis pain by eliminating one or both of these substances. They seem to aggravate, or trigger the arthritic pain. More research is needed to find out how it actually works out.
- Sugar - Avoid eating foods that contain artificial sugar, sweetener ( aspartame ).
- Dairy - In most cases, it is milk that causes all the problems. Rest other dairy products generally cause no problem, or little issues, if at all. So, try taking milk out of your diet and monitor the pain intensity.
10. Apple Cider Vinegar
ACV is the champion among all natural substances because of the versatility of this nutrient. It is also helpful in arthritis. This is how to use it.
- Ingredients
Water
ACV ( with the mother )
Honey ( organic is preferred )
- Directions / How to use
Warm 1 glass of water. Add 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of ACV. Dissolve them well and then drink this solution.
- Why it works ?
ACV just works for many people, so it is worth trying.
11. Castor Oil
For massaging the joints, castor oil is excellent. It is a powerful pain reliever, used to relieve pain anywhere on the skin. Best way to apply castor oil is not through massage, but in the form of a pack.
How to make Castor Oil Pack for arthritic joint
- Ingredient
Castor oil ( cold pressed, organic and unfiltered ) This is difficult to obtain, but that is what we need
Undyed wool
Cotton cloth
- Directions / How to use
Warm castor oil till it is quite above the skin temperature, but it should not be very hot. Dip suitable volume of wool in castor oil. Squeeze it to drain out excess oil. Now, place it on the inflamed joint. Bandage it with cotton cloth. Avoid polythene, as it is harmful for skin.
Keep it overnight. The bandage should be tight enough for the wool to be pressed against the skin.
- Why it works ?
Castor oil is analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Wool ensures that it is released slowly as and when there is lack of it. Because of the continuous absorption of castor oil inside the skin, joint inflammation reduces. One can feel some relief after the first treatment itself, which is quite rare in arthritic condition.
12. Get the vitamins and minerals
It is important to have certain foods in diet that are very nutritious. It becomes even more important as the person ages, because the efficiency of digestive system reduces, although the requirements of body increase. Make sure to have these foods in diet.
- Spinach - very nutritious and common vegetable.
- Moringa - also known as drumstick. It is even more nutritious than spinach.
- Alfalfa - very powerful vegetable with high amounts of many minerals and vitamins
- Wheat germ - You may surprised by the nutrient quality of wheat germ
- Wheat grass juice - Taking an ounce of wheat grass juice provides more vitamins and minerals that most other foods can. It is really the ultimate in nutrition.
Eat fruits and vegetables rich food : Increase the servings of fruits and vegetables in diet. Try to eat fresh and raw foods. This is what everybody stresses, and that is pretty much the thing about quality nutrition. One has to eat some amount of fruits and veggies daily.
13. Ginger
It helps with the inflammation that causes arthritis. Taking ginger tea regularly can really help a lot with arthritis. One can also use small amounts of ginger in food preparations.
How much ginger tea to drink ?
One should aim for 4 cups of ginger tea each day.
