Arthritis is a condition wherein there is an inflammation of the joints. This article provides some natural treatment methods that might prove beneficial.

Psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, infectious arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, and septic arthritis, are the common types of arthritis. Pain and swelling in joints, reddening, stiffness and deformity of the affected joints, limited movement of the joints, etc., are some of the main physical symptoms of arthritis. However, this condition may affect a person both emotionally and psychologically as well. The affected person may have to depend upon others even for their daily activities. This medical condition is mostly found in older people, but nowadays, many young people are also facing it. Doctors do prescribe medicines for arthritis. In severe cases, surgery is recommended, for example, knee replacement surgery. Such treatments may damage the body with certain side effects, making one weaker for the rest of their life. To avoid this, one can follow some simple home remedies that might prove useful to manage the pain.

Home Remedies for Arthritis

Diet: One should be aware of the foods to avoid with arthritis and make a list of the same. It is necessary to follow a balanced and healthy arthritis diet. This helps control and manage the condition. Ginger, garlic, turmeric, and apple are some of the common anti-inflammatory foods. Fruits rich in Vitamin C, walnuts, walnut oil, soybeans and soybean oil, almonds, linseed, and pumpkin seeds should be included in the diet. 'Omega-3 essential fatty acid' rich fish like tuna, herring, mackerel, and salmon should be consumed. Pulses, lentils, and brown rice are also good for the affected people. Magnesium-rich food like leafy vegetables, whole grains, beans, bananas, and apricots should be regularly consumed. Benefits of cherry juice are innumerable, like lowering the level of uric acid, relieving pain, repairing muscles, etc., and so it is considered to be a part of the natural treatment. Hemp seed oil and cider vinegar also help control this condition by keeping the joints well lubricated. Rheumatoid arthritis diet works as good as the medicines for the same. Fresh avocado and avocado oil and olive oil are helpful as natural medicines for psoriatic arthritis. Daily intake of raw and steamed food, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, soups, broth, herbal tea, water, and fresh vegetable juices offer adequate amount of fiber, necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals and help the body to fight the condition.

Weight: Weight loss can also be considered as a natural remedy. Healthy weight loss helps put less strain on the joints, which can result in reducing pain and increasing mobility and energy. Balanced diet and healthy weight loss work great only when they are accompanied by proper exercise.

Exercise: Exercise is an inevitable part for its natural cure. Water exercises help a lot to control the problem. The affected person should opt for proper guidance from a trainer and should regularly practice knee, feet, hip, ankles, wrist, arms, elbows, fingers, neck, shoulder, and leg exercises. Walking is also beneficial. All the above remedies would not work if one is under stress. Along with the physical health, mental health is also essential if one wants to get rid of the pain and discomfort fast.

Mental Strength: Yoga, meditations, stress management, and relaxation are the various means to achieve peace of mind, which enables the body to prevent or fight diseases.

Massage: Massaging the joints provides instant pain relief, if it is practiced professionally and with proper massage oils or essential oils like olive, cinnamon, cassia, jojoba, or camphor oil. Physical therapy and massage therapy is believed to work miracles for this problem.

Other Therapies: Acupressure and acupuncture with fingers or needles is said to work great for this problem. Aroma therapy also plays an important role in relieving the pain. Music therapy and hypnosis promote relaxation of the muscles.

Copper: The affected people should drink plenty of water stored in a copper container. It improves the muscular strength.

Sesame Seeds: Soak black sesame seeds in one-fourth cup of water overnight, and drink the water along with the seeds in the morning. This helps prevent frequent joint pain.

Potato Juice: Do not peel off the skin of the potato, slice it and put the thin slices (of potato) in a glass of cold water overnight. Drink the water early in the morning on an empty stomach. This is an age-old recommended natural remedy for this condition.

As the alternative treatments or natural medicines have no side effects, it is increasingly becoming popular. A little bit of discipline and control of mind is required, in order to lower the symptoms of arthritis with the help of alternative medicines.

Disclaimer: This Buzzle article is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.