Four Simple Ways to Stop Arthritis Pain without Pills, Creams, Needles and Expensive Treatments

Oct. 3, 2009 - PRLog -- For the most part Arthritis is not curable. But finding ways to minimize the affects without conversely damaging our livers and health from over-the-counter pain relief pills like Tylenol and Advil is key to living a full, happy, and relatively pain free life. Treatment, therefore, aims at reducing your pain and discomfort and preventing further disability without becoming overly dependent on medication.

The good news is, it is possible to greatly improve your symptoms from osteoarthritis and other long-term types of arthritis without medications. In fact, making lifestyle changes without medications is preferable for osteoarthritis and other forms of joint inflammation.

Take a walk each day.
Exercise for arthritis is necessary to maintain healthy joints, relieve stiffness, reduce pain and fatigue, and improve muscle and bone strength. Making a daily walk a habit can do wonders for the body. But also incorporate range of motion exercises for flexibility and strength training for muscle tone.

Get Plenty of rest.
Rest is just as important as exercise. Sleeping 8 to 10 hours per night and taking naps during the day can help you recover from a flare-up more quickly and may even help prevent exacerbations. You should also avoid holding one position for too long. Avoid positions or movements that place extra stress on your affected joints. Reduce stress, which can aggravate your symptoms by meditating or breathing exercises.

Eat foods that are good for you.
Diet is also key. Eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, especially antioxidants like vitamin E. These are found in fruits and vegetables. Get selenium from Brewer's yeast, wheat germ, garlic, whole grains, sunflower seeds, and Brazil nuts. Get omega-3 fatty acids from cold water fish (like salmon, mackerel, and herring), flaxseed, rapeseed (canola) oil, soybeans, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts.

Drink organic, whole leaf herbal tea.
And finally - drink herbal tea from a reliable seller of organic, whole leaf formulations like http://www.homegrownherbandtea.com. Nothing beats their Arthritis Blend of black cohosh, red sandalwood, slippery elm, white willow bark, St. John's wort, lemon balm, rosemary, licorice root, lavender and chamomile to soothe inflammations and increase fluidity like this warm, delicious blend of tea. Make it a part of your day - your own time out to reflect and relax. This is a strong brew of powerful anti-inflammatory compounds and herbs that promote viscosity and pain relief.

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