Osteoarthritis is a painful condition that many people have to deal with. While it generally doesn’t affect people before they are in their 40s, it can happen earlier, especially if there is trauma to the bone. Anywhere there has been a break, and the joints are both weak points that are vulnerable. There are prescription and over-the-counter medicines that people can take, but they have their drawbacks. In addition to that, there are osteoarthritis natural remedies that people can use. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, of NSAIDS, like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and naproxen , as well as Celebrex and other prescription medicines can offer some relief to the pain that arthritis sufferers bear, but they can also do damage to kidneys, livers, stomachs and even hearts. Plus, after some time they start having less and less effect. Opiates are another solution, but they can also cause damage, and the user runs the risk of addiction or overdose. For these reasons, and others, some people choose to bypass medication altogether, and use osteoarthritis natural remedies. The first of the several effective osteoarthritis natural remedies is to lose weight. People who are carrying extra weight put more pressure on their joints. If the joints already have arthritis, then the extra weight and pressure causes them to degenerate faster. This is especially helpful for arthritic knees and ankles. They take more weight and pressure than other joints in the body do. Another home remedy is to eat a healthier diet. A diet that limits red meat, and adds in omega 3 rich foods like cold water salmon can cause your body to create chemicals in the body to fight the inflammation caused by arthritis. For more immediate relief, the sufferer can rub warmed olive oil with some essential oils directly to the joint. Oils like lavender, sage, or sesame have been shown to work well to quickly alleviate pain. Mixing camphor, which in an ingredient in over-the-counter arthritis rubs, with mustard or coconut oil can also help. The act of massaging the oil into painful joints helps as well, by soothing the joint with the heat of the person’s hands. These are some of the more popular and effective osteoarthritis natural remedies.[/st_text][/st_column][/st_row][st_spacer el_title=”82″ height=”82″ id_wrapper=”spacer_a0f4c6461b487f61d94b2c41070383cb” ][/st_spacer]
