At this time about one in six persons suffers from some form of this disease and thus they are interested in finding out some effective remedies for arthritis. The signs and symptoms of Arthritis are easily recognized, being stiffness of the joints, in some instances swelling and pain and heat around the affected area.

More folks suffer from Osteoarthritis than Rheumatoid Arthritis, although the pain is the same, the causes are different. This article will present some helpful remedies for arthritis and suggestions to assist you in dealing with the arthritis pain.

The foods that you eat can have a big influence on whether your arthritis pain gets worse or whether it improves. A very beneficial supplement to your daily diet is omega 3 oil, which is rich in Vitamins A and D.

You can get the omega-3 oils from oily fish, like salmon, halibut or sardines or by sipping a teaspoon of cod liver oil a day. If you don't get at least two portions of fish per week, consider taking cold pressed flaxseed oil every day. Do not use it in excess though, because a large amount of omega-3 oils increases the risk of bleeding problems.

You need to include fresh green and yellow vegetables in your daily diet, as they are an important provider of Vitamin C and beta carotene. Try to eat at least two servings a day.

Grapefruit and other similar citrus fruits, eaten in moderation, provide citrus flavonoids. These flavonoids support the good antioxidant properties of Vitamin C.

Zinc, which is present in peas, is an essential mineral for the immune system. Other zinc sources are oysters, milk and whole wheat products.

You must be aware of the dangerous side effects associated with the prolonged use of certain Arthritis Drugs. In particular, the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (known as NSAIDs) pose very serious potential problems for some arthritis sufferers, including heart attacks, strokes and life-threatening intestinal bleeding.

Unfortunately, there is too much detail to include it in this article but at Dangers of Arthritis Painkillers (see below for the link) you can see authoritive evidence from the US Food and Drug Agency, The BBC and The British Medical Journal.

One of the best remedies for arthritis is losing some weight. This extra weight will inflame the joints and increase the pain. Some foods are linked to arthritis, especially those which are in the nightshade plants family: eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes and tobacco.

You may be allergic if your arthritis worsens and improves after eating those foods. Also try to stay away from vegetable oil that contains omega-6 fatty acids, which aggravate the arthritis symptoms. These include salad dressings, margarine and olive oil.

You must give all your joints some movement and stretching every day, otherwise the stiffness and pain will surely get worse. A heating pad or a hot bath can ease pain and increase circulation to your painful,swollen joints. You can draw out the toxins and relieve the muscle pain with the help of a hot mud bath.

Aromatherapy uses essential oils as lotions and they are also one of the remedies for arthritis. They penetrate the skin and heal you. Juniper oil relieves the swelling and Sandalwood improves circulation.