Best Natural Medicines For Arthritis

By Dr. Sudeep K Khurana

Arthritis has become very common nowadays what with the changing lifestyle and fast-pace life with little left in the form of exercise and healthy living. People want to be in charge of their life and look for healthy alternatives or natural remedies for all the ailments so as to not be affected by the many side effects of the drugs used for arthritis. Here, I will sum up some of the best natural treatments for arthritis.

Minerals and vitamins:
Minerals and vitamins are the building blocks of the body and can be obtained from many natural resources such as plants. Other than that, gold, MSM, Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Calcium, and silver have always been used for cure of arthritis.

Juices:
Black cherry juice two glasses twice a day helps in relieving pain; however, you should stop this after the attack has subsided. You can include carrot juice, cucumber juice, beetroot juice to your diet to help relieve pain. One or two glasses of pineapple juice daily helps in rheumatoid arthritis. One has to avoid citrus juices as some studies have shown them to precipitate arthritis problems.

Cold and hot compression:
Cooling the joint that is inflamed always helps. You can apply ice packs to the joint to help inflammation but do not overdo it. It is advised to use cold compression for a maximum of 15 minutes at a time and there should be adequate interval between sessions.

Other than cool compression, heat also helps by relaxing body and stimulating blood flowing into the joints. You can use heating pads that are easily available in the market or can make a hot pack at home with warm towels. You can put some rice in a small bag and microwave it and use it as a heating pad also. A hot shower or a hot tub will also help in relaxing muscles and uplifting your mood.

Magnets:
Magnets are also commonly used as an alternative therapy though it is not yet established how they help in arthritis but are easily available in the market for curing the arthritis in elderly.

Relaxation techniques:
Muscle relaxation with exercises as well as mind relaxation with deep breathing techniques helps calm arthritis in the long run. Meditation is now gaining popularity with its properties of stress reduction and relaxation.

Alternative techniques:
Tai chi, acupuncture, and biofeedback are some of the alternative therapies that have now been widely accepted as helping arthritis patients.

Oiling:
Warm mustard oil applied to the joint soothes muscle and relieves the pain. You can also use essential oils mixed with almond oil and massage the painful part.

Herbal supplements:
Certain herbal supplements like Boswelia, Thunder god vine, cherries, Dandelion leaves, and Desert devil have also been highly effective in arthritis patients.

There are numerous natural treatments that one can use for arthritis but always consult your physician first before going ahead with any of the treatments mentioned above. Most of all, a healthy lifestyle always is encouraged to avoid arthritis and live a happy and active life.

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healthy lunch ideas   

by Michelle Monjack

So starting a new healthy eating regime is a very positive way to change your lifestyle and by maintaining it will provide you with low risk health issues and amazing physical attributes. As like many healthy eating plans or diet plans, exercise is the best tool to use along side of any healthy lifestyle plans. Knowing which foods are best for you to utilise and keep you satisfied is a good way of organising your intake of nutrients through the day ahead.

Healthy lunch ideas are a must as it is lunch time that could sway your mind to give in to matter. In other words you must of heard people say, its mind over matter. Well this is true with some people at lunch time when they have worked all morning, whether at home or the office, and they have given in to their grumbling stomachs by 12 o’clock with something stodgy and full of carbs and fats.

Choosing your own healthy lunch ideas to stop your stomach getting the better of you is a must for those of you finding it really hard to say ‘no thanks’ to the deli cart. Fish is a very good source of brain food, so when you need a fix of focus and a dash of determination for the day ahead, fish like salmon and tuna is an option that will serve more benefits than you think.

Mixing up such fish with fresh peppers, onions and sweetcorn adds crunch to tuna, making sure that you don’t ruin it by using dollops of heavy fat mayo. Light mayo is a must and only using a tsp will not defeat the object of your healthy lunch ideas. [http://youarewhatyoueatfoods.com] Rye bread can be used as a substitute for white bread. Red salmon from a can and a couple of dashes of white malt vinegar has bite and could be mixed together with salad leaves of your choice, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, again if mayo is needed use the light version.

Bread is a quick and easy option for lunch time, but you are wanting to keep it healthy so why not try substituting thick white sliced bread for granary or whole meal breads. Butter doesn’t have to be full of fat either, try the olive oil based butters and perhaps only butter thinly one slice of your sandwich. Healthy lunch ideas does not mean that you have to take out everything that tastes great and start eating rabbit foods, it basically means replacing significant fatty foods like fast foods with lighter options and also by making little adjustments to your home prepared lunch menu’s like the healthier butter on only one slice of the sandwich.

Sharing out your calories for the day with a heartier slow release breakfast (poached eggs on one slice of granary toast, or oats) which can last you through to your light lunch (fish and rye breads) and then having your main meal in the evening will keep you well balanced.

Good balance at every meal time is mandatory and making sure you maintain healthy lunch ideas will keep you from the fatty snacks that you don’t want to give in to throughout the afternoon.

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