If you have arthritis, the first thing that you should do is NOT go on prescription medication. There are natural methods you can use to help relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis which can also help slow its progression. Research studies and peoples personal experiences are providing evidence that the following suggestions may work. Always consult your doctor before undertaking any of the following suggestions.
Regular Exercise:
Different forms of exercise come highly recommended by some health experts as a method for helping relief arthritis symptoms. Light exercise can help with strengthening muscles and therefore giving more support to the joints. Exercises that put the least pressure on joints are swimming, gentle water aerobics, walking and tai chi. Tai chi also helps us to relax and relieve stress. Relaxation techniques are also a method to help relieve arthritis pain.
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Omega 3:
Omega 3 fatty acids are a well researched and proven way that helps arthritis pain. Omega 3 works by reducing the activity of the enzymes that destroy cartilage and cause inflammation. Great sources of omega 3 include, fish oil supplements, eating oily fish, and plant sources such as primrose, blackcurrant and borage.
Thunder God Vine:
Thunder god vine is a herbal medication that has been used for thousand’s of years in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used specifically for inflammatory and auto-immune system problems.
There has been several promising studies indicating that thunder god vine may actually help. One study concluded that taking the herb orally can help some people with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Another study found that applying thunder god vine to the skin can also be beneficial.
Heat and Cold Applications:
Applying heat to the muscles by taking a hot shower or bath or using a heat pad can help. Heat helps the muscles to relax and relieve some of the pain caused by muscle tension.
Applying cold packs may help some people with their arthritis symptoms by having a numbing effect on pain and helping reduce muscle spasms.
Alternating heat and cold application is also another method that helps some people with their symptoms.
Antioxidants: There is growing interest in using specific vitamins and minerals that act as antioxidants for helping with rheumatoid arthritis. Antioxidants help to disarm unstable molecules that attack the bodies cells including the joints. For more information about these visit rheumatoid arthritis relief.
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