Foods to relieve joint pain

When you eat the right kind of foods, then you can stop joint and arthritic pain.  Citrus fruits like oranges, limes, grapefruits, and lemons contain Vitamin C and is known to help people suffering from arthritis and joint pain.  Avoid sugar as too much sugar causes inflammation and have a glass of water with lime or lemon in the morning which is good for the joints and will also keep you refreshed and energetic the whole day.

Foods that are rich in bioflavonoid like apples, berries and cherries, benefits the joints as it helps flush out toxins from the joints. Vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and kale are also good for joint pain. You can prepare them by cooking with lots of onions and parsley as they are beneficial with alleviating pain in the joints.  Do not overcook your foods; always boil them in as little water as possible as the nutrients need to be maintained.

Use olive oil and grape seed oil that contain Alpha-linolenic acids is known to soothe joint pains and contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.  Omega 3 supplement such as fish oil or flaxseed oil can also be taken.

Living and eating healthy foods will not only help relieve joint and arthritic pain, but it will be beneficial for your overall health by keeping you fit and healthy.

Causes and effect of joint pain

Arthritis is the main cause of pain which is a result of disintegration of cartilage tissues inside the joints and is characterized by inflammation of the joints, stiffness and swelling.  There are many types of different but the most common are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout.  This disease became widespread as it affects both the young and old.   Inability to use the hand to write, type, pick-up or hold things, difficulty to walk, sleep, fever, tiredness, muscle aches, weight loss are some of the symptoms of arthritis. Joint pain causes stiffness and swelling around the joints and this happens when cartilage that smooths the bones, when rubbed to each other, is weakening.  People suffering from joint pain are usually not able to move or engage in certain actions and because of no exercise or movement, joint pain can also cause other diseases like obesity, high cholesterol and heart failure.

To treat joint pain or arthritis one can try natural remedies like:

Massaging with essential oils

Cold therapy using an ice pack

Hot therapy by having hot bath

Physical exercises for the joints

Epsom salt through bathing  

Taking of natural joint supplements which are made up of herbs and other essential nutrients that help to ease and relieve joint pain in a safe and effective way.