5 Natural remedies to cure Arthritis pain

Your joints make you suffer? Here are 5 natural treatments to relieve your arthritis!

1. Ginger

Take every day a half teaspoon of ginger powder or 35g (about six teaspoons) of fresh ginger. This plant could reduce arthritis pain,  due to its action on blood circulation, that contributes to rule out inflammatory substances joints.

2. Heat and cold

Heat can reduce pain. Use a heating blanket, a heater or hot water bottle. Heat the painful joint for about twenty minutes. A warm bath can also relieve you.

Cold also gives good results in case of inflammation. Put ice cubes in a washcloth or towel and apply it on the painful area. You can also use a bag of frozen vegetables (peas, for example) that will fit the shape of the joints

3. Oils

Eat more fish oil. People who have a diet rich in omega-3s (found in fatty fish such as mackerel, salmon and sardines) often experience a decrease in joint pain. These fatty acids help to reduce inflammation. You can take it from food and / or complement. The ideal is to combine the two by eating oily fish three times a week and taking fish oil supplements, at a rate of 2,000 to 5,000 mg per day. (Warning: Consult your physician before beginning A supplementation if you are taking medication to thin the blood).

4. Vitamin C

Vitamin C and other antioxidants may help reduce the risk of arthritis and osteoarthritis. By destroying free radicals, antioxidants protect the cells (including those of the joints) and limit tissue damage. Eat more foods rich in vitamin C: citrus, black currant, kiwi, melon, peppers, new potatoes, broccoli and others.

5. Capsaicin

the compound that gives red pepper or cayenne his "spice", is the active ingredient in many analgesic ointments. It interferes with the functioning of small nerve fibers of the sensory system, which momentarily interrupts the pain. Some ointments (dosed at 0.025-0.075%) are freely available, others only on prescription. Consult your pharmacist.