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Approaching Arthritic Pain Relief Naturally
Fresh air, warm sunlight caressing your face, early morning stretches that---cracks. Waking up every morning used to be something to look forward to; not when you have arthritis. The mere thought of standing up can make you want to stay in bed the whole day. Stiffness that occurs in a certain part of your body, if not all, can numb you of life's revitalizing goodness.
Arthritis pain can be excruciating and hard to live with, but knowledge above all is the key to obtaining pain relief for your day to day life. So what's the best way to treat arthritis?
There are a number of arthritis treatment methods, both natural and medicinal. We have laid out for you some of the best ways to treat arthritis pain naturally. Follow these methods and you will be able to manage the pain and lead a healthy life.
Arthritis pain can be excruciating and hard to live with, but knowledge above all is the key to obtaining pain relief for your day to day life. So what's the best way to treat arthritis?
There are a number of arthritis treatment methods, both natural and medicinal. We have laid out for you some of the best ways to treat arthritis pain naturally. Follow these methods and you will be able to manage the pain and lead a healthy life.
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Aromatherapy - A Natural Arthritis Remedy
Whether used in conjunction with other forms of therapy or used as a stand-alone treatment, aromatherapy can help alleviate pain caused by arthritis. The essential oils used in aromatherapy treatments help the body strengthen its healing abilities, it helps relax muscles and relieve exhaustion. Aromatherapy is also an effective preventive measure.
The essential oils that are most effective in easing arthritic pain are:
* Juniper
* Ginger
* Pine Scotch
* Angelica Root
* Lemon
* Black Pepper
* Thyme
* Benzoe
* Camphor
* Origanum
* Eucalyptus
There are four methods in which you can use aromatherapy for arthritis:
Use it as a hot compress. Pour hot water in a basin making sure the water is not too hot. Add 3 to 6 drops of essential oil then soak a piece of sterile cotton cloth in it. Take out the cloth squeezing out excess liquid, but make sure there is still a bit left on the cloth. Place the cloth on the painful region and leave it there until it has cooled down to body temperature. Repeat 2 or 3 times then wrap the affected area with a warm, dry towel or blanket. Rest for awhile before moving again.
Apply it to the skin. You can use aromatherapy oils by applying them to the skin or using them as massage oils. Dilute 3 percent of essential oil into a 97 percent base, either a type of vegetable oil, cream or lotion. Essential oils must always be diluted into a base so that it doesn't cause irritation. Apply this mixture to the affected joints or use it to massage the whole body, concentrating on sore areas.
Add it to bath water. Pour essential oils into warm bath water and soak in it for a few minutes. You can put in 5 to 10 drops of essential oils alone or combine essential oils with carrier oil.
Use it for inhalation. Pour essential oils into a bowl of hot water. Inhale the steam that rises from the bowl.
The essential oils that are most effective in easing arthritic pain are:
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* Juniper
* Ginger
* Pine Scotch
* Angelica Root
* Lemon
* Black Pepper
* Thyme
* Benzoe
* Camphor
* Origanum
* Eucalyptus
There are four methods in which you can use aromatherapy for arthritis:
Use it as a hot compress. Pour hot water in a basin making sure the water is not too hot. Add 3 to 6 drops of essential oil then soak a piece of sterile cotton cloth in it. Take out the cloth squeezing out excess liquid, but make sure there is still a bit left on the cloth. Place the cloth on the painful region and leave it there until it has cooled down to body temperature. Repeat 2 or 3 times then wrap the affected area with a warm, dry towel or blanket. Rest for awhile before moving again.
Apply it to the skin. You can use aromatherapy oils by applying them to the skin or using them as massage oils. Dilute 3 percent of essential oil into a 97 percent base, either a type of vegetable oil, cream or lotion. Essential oils must always be diluted into a base so that it doesn't cause irritation. Apply this mixture to the affected joints or use it to massage the whole body, concentrating on sore areas.
Add it to bath water. Pour essential oils into warm bath water and soak in it for a few minutes. You can put in 5 to 10 drops of essential oils alone or combine essential oils with carrier oil.
Use it for inhalation. Pour essential oils into a bowl of hot water. Inhale the steam that rises from the bowl.
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Alleviate Arthritic Pain with Acupuncture
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Here, acupuncture functions under the premise of regulating pain. It relieves pain by naturally releasing endorphins, it prevents pain signals from reaching the brain and it soothes areas that are prone to pain.
Specific ways on how acupuncture manages the pain depends on which type of arthritis you are suffering from. Let us take rheumatoid arthritis, for instance. This type of arthritis is characterized by the swelling of the joints so acupuncture is used to stimulate the adrenal glands thereby releasing steroids. Steroids are anti-inflammatory and help control inflammation.
The acupuncture needles are so fine - they are even smaller than a hypodermic needle - that insertions are not really painful, although people may feel some discomfort at the beginning of the session. How long your sessions last and how frequent you have to have them depend on how serious the arthritis is. A standard session may last anywhere from five minutes to an hour and about once or twice a week.
There are specific points on which the needles are inserted depending on which areas are painful. For example, if the arthritic pain is felt in the foot, the needle is inserted at the point where the toes meet the foot. If the elbow suffers from arthritic pain, the area by the bend in the elbow will be the insertion point. If the symptoms are felt in the jaw, spine or ankle, the points beside these areas are treated.
While acupuncture is a popular alternative treatment for arthritis, it is still important to discuss this with your doctor. When choosing an acupuncturist, be meticulous in asking about qualifications and credentials so you are assured that you are getting the best possible treatment for your condition.
Dealing With The Debilitating Disease That Is Arthritis
Most people mistakenly associate arthritis with the onset of old age. Although old people may suffer from arthritis, it isn't only the elderly who are affected by it. Many younger people, including some in their teens suffer from some form of arthritis. Dictionaries define arthritis as being an inflammation of the joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes. Obviously that can include a large number of different causes of this illness.Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints and the cartilage of the joints; it is also, unfotunately, an ongoing, degenerative disease. This is one of the most difficult aspects of the disease to contend with: your condition may be painful, but it will only get worse.
There are more than one hundred different types of arthritis. Two of the most common types are osteo-arthritis, caused by the wear and tear exerted on the joints over the course of your life, and rheumatoid arthritis, caused by an autoimmune response in the body. Osteo-arthritis is the arthritis commonly associated with getting older. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, the body is tricked into acting as though there were an infection in the joint. As a result there is swelling, inflammation and pain in that joint as the body endeavors to fight the 'phantom' infection.
The most common medical treatment offered to arthritis patients are NSAID's or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These include aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. The drawback with these drugs is that they can cause irritation in the intestinal tract and some researchers believe they may even worsen the deterioration of the joints.
Alternative treatments for arthritis include the use of Glucosamine Sulfate, turmeric and fish oils. Studies have suggested that glucosamine helps to build cartilage and therefore rebuild the damage done to joints both from wear and tear as well as arthritis. Turmeric, a yellow spice used in curries and prepared mustard, has anti-inflammatory qualities. One of the compounds in turmeric that is so helpful, called curcumin, can be bought in capsule form. Fish oils, particularly EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), help to fight inflammation. In addition, as omega-3 fatty acids, they contribute to general health in the body.
Coping with arthritis is an ongoing process, due to arthritis tending to get worse over time. Two priorities exist in sufferer care; to assist in pain relief, and to aid them living as independent a life as possible. The issue of coping with pain will be part of the therapeutic process, using either pain medication and/or alternative methods. Some arthritis gets so bad that surgery is used to affect repair to the joints involved. As far as maintaining independence is concerned, successful therapy will help. If attempts to control the arthritis don't work, then a plan to adjust to limited mobility may be called for.
Seeking a cure to an arthritic condition may be our aim, but a far more realistic and effective strategy would be to reduce pain, healing what can be healed and planning to maintain independent living as long as possible. A cure would be wonderful, but learning to cope with arthritis in the meantime is an equally a good idea.
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A Definition Of Arthritis
Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body.
There are different forms of arthritis and each has a different cause. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, autoimmune diseases in which the body attacks itself. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection. Gouty arthritis is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, causing inflammation. There is also an uncommon form of gout caused by the formation of rhomboid crystals of calcium pyrophosphate. This gout is known as pseudogout.
Welcome, Please Share Your Experiences Of Arthritis With Us
Lensmaster
aline wrote
I've try orange flavor liquid cod liver oil. It seems to help with stiffness. It took about 2 weeks to notice. 1 table spoon 4 hour after your last meal. I'm looking in to something called lyprinol now it comes from the mussel in New Zealand
Posted May 11, 2009
Lensmaster
Joe wrote
I had to have a back fusion and cannot take anti-inflammatory medication. I am 82yrs. old so the arthritis is bad. I'm looking for something to take that would relieve some pain..any advise would be appreciated.
Posted June 28, 2008
by HealthSense
"The aim of my lens is to promote the natural pain relief of arthritic symptoms, and offer support to sufferers!" (more)
