6 Natural Remedies To Relieve Arthritis Pain
There are effective natural remedies that can complement arthritis therapy
In arthritis, any remedy to relieve the pain in the joints is acceptable. In addition, it is advisable to do something about the inflammation in the joints, so as not only to relieve pain, but also to prevent it.
Arthritis is not osteoarthritis!
Arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease. Please do not compare or confuse with “osteoarthritis”! Arthrosis is joint wear and tear without inflammation, arthritis is always associated with inflammation of the joint!
Typical symptoms of arthritis are, in addition to pain, warming of the affected joints, swelling and reddening of the affected area.
There are several causes of arthritis. The most common are: rheumatism, bacterial infections (for example after surgery) and gout.
What all forms have in common, however, is the pain, against which not only pharmacy tablets help. In addition to the therapy your doctor prescribes, you should try our home remedies.
Of course, they won’t help right away, but in the long run you will most certainly see an improvement in your symptoms. It is important to use these home remedies regularly. So that it doesn’t get too monotonous, you can alternate or combine the natural remedies with each other.
Bromelain from pineapple
The pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, which soothes inflammation and reduces swelling. Therefore, this active ingredient is often recommended after dental or oral surgery procedures.
In order to absorb the necessary amount of bromelain, you have to incorporate a lot of pineapple into your diet, but the active ingredient is also available in concentrated form in tablet form.
If you only occasionally suffer from joint problems and want to prevent inflammation and swelling, simply integrate pineapple products such as pineapple juice or fresh pineapple (please not sugared and only canned fruits without sugar !) In your daily menu.
Turmeric for the knee: turmeric
A spice that is rather uncommon in Germany also has an anti-inflammatory effect. It is turmeric, which is also called turmeric or incorrectly saffron root. You usually get it ground as an exotic spice.
Turmeric gives food an intense yellow color and is much cheaper than saffron. The taste is mildly spicy, which is why you can use it generously for seasoning against arthritis. The anti-inflammatory effects in knee arthritis have even been confirmed by studies.
A “golden latte” is also very tasty, in which you boil a teaspoon of turmeric with a little cinnamon and honey in a cup of milk. Turmeric power that warms you from the inside!
Ginger: better fresh
One component of ginger inhibits an enzyme that is active in the body when there is pain. If this enzyme is inhibited, the pain is alleviated. The principle works like a painkiller, only a little more gentle on the stomach and more natural.
In combination with its analgesic effect, ginger is particularly popular in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis, as it reduces pain and inhibits inflammation.
For a ginger tea, chop fresh ginger root or grate it with a vegetable grater. Now boil the ginger in water for about 10 minutes and then pour the stock through a sieve. Honey also has a healing effect, so you can use it to sweeten. Drink the warm tea sip by sip.
Warning: ginger is not suitable for pregnant women and should not be used during pregnancy!
It is important that you prepare the ginger fresh and not use it as a powder. The effective essential oils are only completely preserved in fresh ginger!
It doesn’t matter whether you grate the ginger raw or cook it as tea. Ginger is also delicious when it is candied! The more the better. Ginger tastes good with hearty meat dishes, vegetables and also with fruit and in desserts. Give it a try, ginger really helps!
Fish and high quality vegetable oils
The anti-inflammatory potential of omega-3 fatty acids has been researched in studies and recommended for joint inflammation such as arthritis, rheumatism and inflammatory bowel disease and asthma.
Omega-3 fatty acids are contained in linseed oil in a particularly good ratio of fatty acids. In contrast, olive oil, which has been widely praised by clever marketing, contains almost no omega-3 fatty acids.
Oils with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids are also: chia oil, hemp oil, walnut oil, rapeseed oil and soybean oil.
Oily sea fish also contains omega-3 fatty acids, but in a significantly lower concentration than the vegetable oils mentioned above. Local fish such as herring, mackerel, salmon and their relatives also contain omega 3 fatty acids. How about fresh herring, smoked salmon or peppermackerel?
Treats for joint pain: sour cherries
The knowledge that there are anti-inflammatory substances in tart cherries is still relatively new.
The red-violet plant pigments of the sour cherry should ensure that certain enzymes in our body that promote inflammation are inhibited. Sour cherries are therefore increasingly used in the therapy of arthritis and rheumatism.
Important: Since the active ingredients are in the red dye, it is not enough to just drink sour cherry nectar or “fruit juice drink”, it must be juices with 100% fruit – no matter how sour they are …
Papaya enzyme
The tropical papaya contains enzymes that are supposed to ensure that inflammatory swellings are reduced, metabolic products are removed more quickly and inflammation is contained. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for arthritis.
