Natural Remedies for Arthritis

Natural remedies for arthritis are a handy thing to have in your anti-aging arsenal. Especially because practically everyone is subject to at least little arthritis in their lives. It can also hit you when you are fairly young if you have overused a body part.

Hands, knees, hips and the spine are particularly prone to the effects of arthritis, but it can affect any joint.

There are many types of arthritis but our main concern here is osteoarthritis since that is the type that affects the majority of people.

Osteoarthritis is arthritis that often seems to be an inevitable part of aging. But it doesn't have to stop you from living an active life if you add a few things to your daily life.

Knowing what the arthritis causes are will help you understand how the natural remedies for arthritis work.

If you want to catch it early, knowing the early symptoms of arthritis will be very helpful. You can find them here.

So, what are those natural remedies for arthritis?

Exercise

If you have arthritis you may feel that you can't exercise, especially when it may be painful and difficult to get out of bed in the morning. However, performing some gentle daily movements will help with the stiffness and pain. Exercise also builds strong muscle around the joints, increases flexibility and endurance, and reduces inflammation from arthritis.

Yoga and arthritis is a well-known combination for helping to return flexibility and reduce painful movement. I suggest it as one of the best ways to improve joint movement with exercise. Go here for more information.

Tai chi for arthritis is another gentle solution to get the joints moving and reduce stiffness.

Always check with your health professional before starting an exercise program!

Acupuncture for Arthritis

Studies show that acupuncture can provide relief from arthritis symptoms. Even the National Institute of Health recommends it on their web page for osteoarthritis.

Arthritis Supplements

Cherry Juice Arthritis

Cherry juice and cherry juice supplements may be helpful for reducing arthritis pain and stiffness by reducing inflammation.

Fish Oil Arthritis

Fish Oil with its anti-inflammatory properties, may also be helpful for arthritis sufferers for the same reason. It can be very helpful in reducing inflammation in the joints. More on fish oil or omega 3 oils here.

Glucosamine chondroitin arthritis

Based on a study coordinated by The University of Utah, School of Medicine, the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin alleviated arthritis pain in a subgroup of participants experiencing moderate to severe pain. Look here for more information on these supplements and how to use them.

Herbal Remedies for Arthritis

Herbal remedies can also be very helpful for many of the same reasons as above. Many of them reduce inflammation in the body. Check here for a list of herbs that may be helpful.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES

In addition to exercise these may help:

• Apply heat and cold
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet
• Get adequate rest
• Lose weight if you are overweight
• Protect your joints, don't overdo