Many remedies can be used to ease joint pain caused by arthritis. Today more and more people are seeking natural remedies for arthritis treatment not only because of the increasing cost of prescription medication, also because their doctors could not find a way to cure arthritis.
A lot of people experiencing pain and aching in a joint caused by osteoarthritis reach for the aspirin or another conventional pain reliever. The problem is, these medications might hurt your stomach while doing nothing to slow the progress of your arthritis.
There are some natural remedies that have been found to actually reduce cartilage deterioration and even rebuild a patient’s lost cartilage.
However, natural remedies might also not cure arthritis, but many of them at lease can relieve the pain and improve the symptoms.
Acupuncture is a popular alternative to medication for pain relief. Although the pain-relieving effects may be temporary for some people. But if drugs or supplements are insufficient or have big side effects to you, then acupuncture might be beneficial for you.
Cayenne Cream – Cayenne peppers contain an substance called capsaicin which is responsible for their hot spicy effect. This also causes a burning sensation when it is used on skin, and inhibits the body’s production of substance P which is heavily involved the relaying signals of pain to the brain. You can apply the cayenne cream to your painful areas. Apply the cream 2-3 times per day for 1-2 weeks. If the cream is helping to reduce arthritis pain, then continue using it.
To improve the symptoms of arthritis, you should also do the following:
Maintaining a healthy weight;
Exercise regularly;
Eat a healthy diet;
Take nutritional supplements;
Avoid repetitious movements.
Please note, before using any natural remedies, you need to check with your healthcare advisor, as they may cause adverse reactions and may not be right for your situation. So use caution.
