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Home Remedies For Arthritis Pain Relief.

Arthritis pain impacts 50 percents of adults over the age of 50. It is the major cause of disability in United States for adults of 18 and older .

If you are not affected by arthritis pain, the chances are high that some one close to you suffers from arthritis. Feel free to share these remedies with your friends and relatives to help them manage the pain to a greater degree and improve their functioning.

The causes of arthritis pain may include inflammation of the ligaments, degenerative joint damages, muscle strain, and fatigue. Changing your lifestyle, diet, and including outlined below remedies into your daily health regimen will allow to relieve arthritis pain.

Oral Remedies:

1. Fish Oil (Omega-3)

Fish oil is rich with omega-3 fatty acids which fight inflammation in joints and muscles and will help to carb arthritis pain.

Incorporating salmon into your regular diet can provide the necessary intake of omega-3 fatty acids. Any other oily fish will also suffice. You can stick with the salmon or rotate between your favorites.

If you are not a seafood fan, you can take omega-3 supplements. It is best to take pills in the morning on an empty stomach. This will dramatically increase effectiveness and provide you better pain relief throughout the day.

2. Cherries

It may come as a surprise to you but cherries are jam packed with potassium and magnesium.

Potassium facilitates tissue and cell growth, which makes muscle contractions smoother and helps to increase joint strength.

Chemical processes triggered by magnesium strengthen your bones and muscles. Magnesium aids with calcium distribution inside your body. If calcium accumulates in your tissue, it makes arthritis worse. Magnesium helps to draw calcium into your bones where it is needed.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is very beneficial because it contains potassium, calcium and phosphorous. The potassium and calcium fight inflammation and provide pain relief, while the phosphorous assists getting rid of toxins that could be the cause of your inflammation in the first place

Adding apple cider vinegar to some warm water with honey makes it taste a bit better!

Topical Remedies

1. Mustard Oil

Apply organic mustard oil (available on Amazon.com) into your problem areas and massage it into the skin. Do it in the morning and at night and do not wash it off. For better penetration, you may warm the oil up in the hot water. When massaged into the joint, mustard oil increases your blood flow and circulation.

2. Epsom Salts

Epsom salt (available on Amazon.com)  is a mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Both of these minerals are easily absorbed by the skin which makes Epsom salt baths an ideal way to get the benefits that magnesium and sulfate can deliver.

Magnesium plays several roles in your body such as regulation activity of over 325 enzymes, helps nerves and aids to prevent artery hardening. Sulfates help flush toxins and facilitate the absorption of nutrients.

Increased acidity levels may cause arthritis flare-ups. Epsom salt balances your pH levels. Besides, taking Epsom salt baths is very pleasant and relaxing procedure. To make Epsom salt bath, simply add one or two cups (about 0.25 or 0.5 liters) of Epsom salt to warm water in a standard-size bathtub.

3. Borage Oil

Organic borage oil (also known as starflower) is a beautiful plant with blue flowers. Massage borage oil into the skin of the problem areas. Borage oil (also available on Amazon.com) contains omega-6 fatty acids which stimulate cell growth and helps to replace inflamed cells with new, healthy cells.

Sources:

Treat Your Arthritis Pain From Home

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/health-benefits-of-epsom-salt-baths.html

http://www.wisegeekhealth.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-magnesium-for-arthritis.htm

http://www.livestrong.com/article/477512-potassium-joint-pain/Arthritis

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