Are you looking for some natural arthritis pain relief? Inflammation of the joints and bones is painful and debilitating and often there are different reasons for it. Did you know that if you do not drink enough water, uric acid can build up in the joints and cause gout and kidney stones? Arthritis can cause disability and symptoms can include pain, swelling and joint stiffness. Conventional treatment options usually include physical therapy, exercise, weight control, orthopedic help, medication, steroids and surgery.
Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. Its job is to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, free radicals, irritants, or pathogens. Chronic or long-term inflammation is dangerous to the body and can result from:
- Failure to eliminate whatever was causing an acute inflammation
- An autoimmune response to a self antigen – the immune system attacks healthy tissue, mistaking it for harmful pathogens.
- A chronic irritant of low intensity that persists
There are many conditions and diseases which the result of chronic inflammation. (i.e. arthritis, asthma, ulcers, TB, Crohns, and more).
Here are some natural pain relief products that are very promising and that could help reduce inflammation in your body:
- Penetrex crème – My father had swollen joints to the point he couldn’t even walk. Within a half of a day of application, along with drinking plenty of water for possible uric acid build up, he was able to walk again and his joints had visibly reduced in size in less than 24 hours. Penetrex claims it delivers deep into muscles, nerves, ligaments and tendons. According to their site, it is also good for: Arthritis, back pain, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathy, shin splints, Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendonitis. There is also research that indicates that it works for frostbite and the prevention of it. The reviews on Amazon are excellent as well. It contains a combination of: Vitamin B6, Arnica, MSM (DMSO), Cetyl Myristoleate, Shea Butter & Boswellia Serrata (Frankincense).
- Frankincense or Boswellia serrata and Myrrh Commiphora molmol. Research on the efficacy was published in PubMed entitled: Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee–a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. Both of these extracts can be found as an essential oil that can be rubbed on the area of pain. For information on myrrh, see WebMd.
- Genacol. The reason I like this product is because of a survey I did at my local health food store. I was told that it was their Number One selling product and seems to be a product that people like. Their website states: Genacol is a molecular-enhanced Bio-Active Collagen Complex formula which contains crucial structural proteins that our body requires to repair and rejuvenate itself; structural proteins not found in Glucosamine and Chondroitin. By using the complete collagen molecule in Genacol, you get 100% of the protein chain required to help restore joint mobility and reduce overall pain and joint discomfort.
- Turmeric. It is an ancient yellow spice and is a part of the ginger family which possesses an active ingredient called curcumin. Curcumin has been used for a number of diseases which include: arthritis, allergies, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and diabetes. You can purchase it in pill form.
- Apple cider vinegar – 1 tablespoon and 1 tablespoon of honey in a glass of distilled water and drink this solution three times a day is also said to be a great help for arthritis.
- DMSO in gel form or Soothanol X2 which has DMSO in it. DMSO can be used topically to decrease pain and speed the healing of wounds, burns, scares and muscle and skeletal injuries. WebMD says that it can be used topically to treat headaches, inflammation, osteoarthritis and arthritis. It may also help amyloidosis, eye conditions, bunions and fungus. *Please see safety concerns and consult a physician before use.
- Cod Liver Oil – is said to help considerably with both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Watch iron levels if there is prolonged use.
- Gelatin has collagen and is great for arthritic joints, torn ligaments, skin and is an excellent source of protein. Check out the reviews on Amazon.
- Boron is known to promote bone density, help arthritis and increase joint health. There are findings that show in areas of the world with low levels of boron in the soil, arthritis sufferers are higher.
- Eat more cherries! Eating just 10 cherries a day can help relieve and reduce inflammation in your arthritic joints and there is research behind this. Cherries are also great for gout.
- Thunder God Vine – Laboratory findings suggest that thunder god vine may fight inflammation, suppress the immune system, and have anti-cancer effects and wiped out pancreatic cancer in mice in 40 days.
- There may be another option sold by Advanced Bionutritionals, it is called their Advanced Joint Support formula. It combines some of these spices together instead of taking them separately.
Hopefully, this list gives you some new ideas to help with inflammation and natural arthritis pain relief, especially now that the seasons are changing once again.
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