5 Best Ways to Ease Arthritis
Pain in Hands
5 Best Ways To Ease Arthritis Pain In Hands
Arthritis is a condition that comes as a result of joint
cartilage wearing away causing bones to rub against each
other. This is a painful condition that is affecting millions
of people across the world and more particularly in the
United States of America. Due to the fact that arthritis is
so painful, a lot of fake cures have emerged in the market
that range from snake venom, shark cartilage to copper
jewelry. Good news is that, researches has revealed
some natural ways in which you can engage in and reduce
the arthritic pain.
Garlic
Another excellent ingredient that can be used to ease
arthritic pain in hands is Garlic. Garlic has an
anti-inflammatory property that is good reducing the
arthritic pain and the associated inflammation to the
body joints. Besides this effect, garlic contains a substance
known as allicin which is good in helping the body to
suppress the reproduction and growth of micro-organisms
that are known to worsen the symptoms of arthritis.
You will be required to eat garlic on a regular basis
either raw or in a cooked form and of course this will be
down to what you will deem appropriate for you.
Alternatively, you can take a few garlic and heat them
with a few mustard oil. Immediately the oil comes to
room temperature, you have to apply it on your fingers
gently and then massage it. For quick relief, you have to
repeat this process several times.
Epsom Salt
Epsom salt is a good source of magnesium; a compound
that is helpful in improving the usage of oxygen. Besides
this, magnesium prevents hardening of the arteries and
blood clots. If you just soak your hands in warm water
that has been mixed with Epsom on a daily basis, you
will be handed a big boost to your muscle crumbs and pain.
Alternatively, you can mix one handful of rock salt and
two handfuls of Epsom salt along with juniper oil and
fennel oil in warm water and then soak your hands for
fifteen minutes daily. In addition, this remedy is good in
reducing the inflammation, stiffness and pain associated
with arthritis.
Potato
Potato has anti inflammatory and anti oxidant properties
that can help a lot in treating arthritis. You can prepare this
potato juice by cutting medium-sized potatoes into thin
slices and then soak them in cold water overnight. When
you wake up the following morning, ensure you have
strained the solution before drinking the mixture when
your stomach is empty. If you consume this potato juice
in a daily basis, you will be relieved from pain and your
joints will become more flexible. By extracting a juice
from a medium sized potato and of course diluting it with
some water, your joint problems will be solved. Remember
that this remedy is not applicable to those suffering from
diabetes.
Olive Oil
It has been revealed that there exists a very strong arthritic
inflammation and olive oil. Olive oil consists of a compound
known as oleocanthal which thought to have the ability
prevent the production enzymes pro-inflammatory COX-1
and COX-2. In fact if you cook your meals using olive oil,
you will be preventing the productions of these enzymes
that are responsible for arthritic pain. Alternatively, you can
use olive oil to massage the areas where you are feeling the
arthritic pain in your hands and fingers. When massaging,
you need to make a mixture of a warm olive oil and lavender
oil; then apply the mixture gently as you continue to massage.
Castor Oil
A Castor oil has powerful medicinal and curative powers.
This oil consists of a compound known as Ricinoleic Acid
which also contains analgesic, antibacterial and
anti-inflammatory properties. These properties make castor
oil to be good in relieving arthritic pain. What you are
required to do is to take the castor oil and apply it on the
affected area and then massage gently and repeat it twice
a day. Alternatively, you can boil two tablespoons of castor
oil before adding it to the glass containing fresh orange juice.
You will have to drink this juice before taking your breakfast
and within weeks of repetition; you will notice a very big
improvement to your arthritic problems.
Disclaimer: The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be
construed as medical advice. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate
certified medical or healthcare professional.
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