Art of Diet

Arthritis and Joint Pain

 Although my previous trainings in GYM after my 8 days of intensive skiing I have knee joint pain, tenderness and stiffness due to an inflammatory arthritis. Arthritis symptoms vary from person to person. There are many different types of arthritis; osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis, gout and lupus. Many inflammatory forms of arthritis are autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system turns against the body it's designed to protect for unknown reasons. In some forms genetics plays a small role in that. There seems to be a few symptoms that many people with various forms of the condition commonly experience.

·      joint pain

·      tenderness

·      stiffness

·      inflammation around the joints and

·      restricted movement of the joints

In this article I recommend herbs to ease inflammation and pain. One of the greatest things you can do for pain is that increase your intake of essential fatty acids.

Stinging nettle is an excellent herb for those with all types of arthritis and gout. It contains protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, boron, silicon, beta-carotene, along with vitamins A,C, D, and B complex. It has anti-inflammatory, pain relieving effects and it helps to build strong bones.

Turmeric is an extremely effective anti-inflammatory herb and thus an effective pain reliever. It contains curcumin and curcuminoids, which decreases inflammation.

Try to include two tablespoons of flaxseeds or flaxseed oil in your daily diet. It is a good source of omega3 fatty acids, which is important to a strong immune system and for fighting inflammation.

Burdock is an anti-inflammatory substitute, which contains fatty oils, sterols and tannins.  You can drink burdock tea.

Licorice acts much like your body's own natural corticosteroids, which reduce inflammation. Licorice decreases free radicals at the site of inflammation and inhibits the enzyme production that's involved in the inflammatory process. Consume licorice tea as your remedy. If you have blood pressure issues forget this remedy please.