For those suffering from one of the many forms of arthritis, the pain they experience on a daily basis can be debilitating and stop them from living a normal, active life.
As well as the pain relief prescribed by doctors, many people are turning to natural remedies or a change in lifestyle in an attempt to get relief from the pain.
No one supplement can completely relieve the discomfort caused by arthritis or rebuild the cartilage in damaged joints, but many people say they experience a let up in their symptoms when they make changes or additions to their diet.
There are many recipes for drinks that could help you with your pain.
Ginger tea, made by adding a couple of slices of fresh gingerroot to hot water is one such recipe, and some people swear by drinking raw apple cider vinegar and honey in the morning.
A fruit smoothie a day could offer you some relief from the pain. You could try mixing two bananas, some frozen or fresh blueberries and mango chunks with two tablespoons of coconut oil. Adding a leaf or two of kale will give you an extra nutritional boost.
Popular supplements taken by many are glucosamine, which occurs naturally in the body to maintain joints, and chondroitin, a major component of cartilage. Some people say they help, while others claim they have no effect at all.
Perhaps an easier way to deal with the pain you experience with arthritis is to change your lifestyle and your diet.
Eating lots of fresh fruit and raw vegetables may turn your pain around quickly, while ditching dairy products and food containing gluten can have a positive effect on your condition.
A healthy diet coupled with regular exercise will improve your overall health, help you stay trim and prevent you putting extra stress on your joints with excess weight and maintain your mobility.
Before you take up a new fitness regime, change your diet or start taking supplements, talk to your doctor. There are some alternative therapies and treatments that may not work for your specific type of arthritis and could end up doing more harm than good.
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