Is arthritis disturbing you?

Arthritis is a chronic joint disease that affects many people around the world and normally affects the old people due to degenerative changes that take place in their body. However, young people also suffer from this disease.  The main three types of arthritis are gout, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Gout occurs when there is uric acid accumulation in the knees, wrist and toes, that can be extremely painful. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage casing of the bones deteriorates causing a friction. This leads to joint pain and swelling as the cartilage further wears off and the   hands, hips, knee and spine are generally affected by osteoarthritis. The reason of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, but it is believed that certain infections or environmental factors might trigger the immune system to attack the body’s own cells that lead to inflammation in the joints.  

Besides age, which is one of the main causes, obesity can be another cause as the weight of an overweight person falls on the joints.   Lifestyle and food habits are other causes that can also be a risk factor.

Despite huge efforts put in by medical scientists, there is no known allopathic medicine for stopping arthritis. Having a balanced diet is very important as well as doing the right exercises, yoga and losing weight which will help in reducing the stress on the joints.   Herbal medicines can help in overcoming the ailment although it takes time to show its effect. Herbs have been used since time immemorial for overcoming rheumatism and arthritis. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce swelling and pain associated with arthritis.

Improve mobility & flexibility and ease joint pain all naturally

Many people suffer from joint pain and arthritis and it is the leading cause of disability in persons aged 65 and above.  Lingering pain that accompanies arthritis can be debilitating and could change your whole lifestyle. Arthritis pain is caused primarily due to joint swelling and when joint tissues are damaged and can be due to too much of stress, depression, tiredness or injury. Being overweight also puts extra burden on the joints and contributes to joint pain.

Inflammation and stiffness of joints limits activities like bending, walking, climbing stairs etc., and also affects daily activities like household chores.  The first way is to maintain optimum weight and do light exercises every day to remain fit which helps smoothen the joint movements.  People suffering from arthritis should also stop smoking, remain stress free and have enough of peaceful sleep.

For easing of joint and arthritic pain, you should eat the right kind of foods that are good for inflammation of the joints such as oranges, limes, grapefruits, and lemons which contain vitamin C.  Avoid sugar as it is known to cause inflammation.  Have Lemon or limewater to start your day as it is good for your joints.  Eat apples, berries and cherries, vegetables like broccoli, spinach that help in removing toxins from the body and is also good for joint pain.

Besides eating healthy foods that help in overall health, there are herbal anti-arthritis supplements available which help ease joint pain in a natural and safe way.