If you take paracetemol or an anti-inflammatory drug when you suffer from pain, you’re not alone. A 2005 study, reported in the American Journal of Therapy, showed paracetemol was the most acceptable form of analgesic drug for two-thirds of patients with osteoarthritis pain.
Another study on behalf of the International Arthritis Action Group, found 47 percent of Australians in pain do not use medication because they’re worried about side effects, or feel they don’t know enough about the risks and benefits of treatment. Some do try medication but if it doesn’t work they’re reluctant to discuss an alternative with their GP or specialist. Often they give up searching for help and assume they have to live with soreness and pain. Not so.
Paracetemol may be effective for a first line of defence, but for long term relief it may be worth considering these 7 natural food and supplement options.
OMEGA 3 FISH OIL.
Fish oils are derived from deep sea fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies and tuna. They provide a rich source of the omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. According to Dr Ronald Klatz, president of American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine, omega 3s are excellent anti inflammatories, which may be beneficial in the pain relief of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
Omega 3 fatty acids may also be taken in capsule form and can be beneficial when combined with glucosamine sulfate. One helps to build and support cartilage, the other works to ease inflammation.
COOKED VEGETABLES AND OLIVE OIL.
A diet loaded with cooked vegetables and olive oil, may help reduce the pain, swelling and discomfort of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study from Harvard School of Public Health and reported in American School of Clinical Nutrition.
Your body makes bad prostoglandins that cause swelling and pain and good prostoglandins that prevent swelling and pain. Aspirin and other arthritis pain medicines contain drugs that block the bad prostoglandins.
Cooked vegetables and olive oils contain polyunsaturated and monounsaturated oils that are used by your body to make the good prostoglandins that block pain and swelling. They are also loaded with antioxidants.
ASHWAGHANDA ROOT.
This herb is used extensively in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. It stimulates immunity and as an antioxidant, reduces cell damaging free radicals.
Its anti inflammatory properties have been shown to be helpful for the pain of arthritis.
LEMON BALM.
An important antioxidant containing a high concentration of phenols, chemicals that fight cell damaging toxins. It can help decrease the pain of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL.
The active ingredient in this plant is gamma linoleic acid [GLA] an omega 6 fatty acid. Supplementing with evening primrose oil may help in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis pain. Taken by many women to relieve period pain, it could also cut the chances of women with breast cancer having a relapse, according to an American study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
SULPHUR RICH FOODS.
Sulphur is vital for the repair and rebuilding of bones, cartilage and connective tissue. Sulphur rich foods include cabbage, onion, broccoli, garlic, leak and eggs.
Sulphur can be taken in supplement form as MSM {Methyl sulfonyl methane} and is often included in formulas that include glucosamine and chondroitin. According to Dr Ronald M. Lawrence, of the UCLA School of Medicine and Founding Member of the American Association for the Study of Pain, people with joint issues often lack the proper amount of sulphur to let the body heal itself.
WILLOW BARK.
White willow bark is a natural aspirin. According to naturopath Ron Gellatley, it reduces swelling and pain without any side effects. Try drinking away stiffness and pain with a cup of hot willow bark tea. To brew the tea, add one teaspoon of dried willow bark to a cup of boiled water. Steep for 5 minutes, then strain before drinking.
Graeme Lanham
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PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS:How do you cure Arthritis pain?
What has helped you? My grandmothers feet ache really bad…:/
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Can I give her REGULAR Tylenol? Instead of ‘Tylenol for Arthritis"
Maybe not "cure", but treat whenever there’s pain?
What’s good for Arthritis?
There’s medication for that… i heard that Tylenol for arthritis really works. ..Try and recommend her that
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hot/cold treatement really helps
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I’ve had severe arthritis in my shoulders for 10 years. I was 2 weeks away from surgery when a friend suggested that I take a large dose of magnesium, followed by smaller doses for several days after. I took 1500 mg’s, followed by about 7 days of 250 mg’s. The first dose caused some frequent loose stool, but my pain went away completely and has pretty much stayed away since. I asked my doctor about this and he told me that he couldn’t explain why magnesium worked, but that it was harmless. If your grandmother is taking other medications, such a coumodin, lipitor, etc., she should check with her doctor to see if there is an interaction which might be harmful. I wish her well. Persistent pain is very difficult to endure.
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For feet pain (just general feet pain) putting chest rub on the feet and covering them with socks can do wonders! It sort of warms up the feet.
You could also try heat packs and pain killers and keep her hydrated! I wish you the best, as I know consistant pain is tough!
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I’m not sure what you know or have heard about magnet therapy but I’ve heard really great things about those magnetic bracelets. This site AceMagnetics.com has an immense selection of bracelets, necklaces, rings and more. Their selection caters to both him and her and they offer some really great styles for each. You’d have a hard time accepting some of their pieces are actually therapeutic.
You may want to try out a stainless steel magnetic bracelet for her such as this one, http://acemagnetics.com/bracelet-magnetic-stainless-steel.html The design is rather plain, but the detail does give some style to the piece. I bet she’d love it and it would help her relieve some of the pain she is enduring.
Hope this helps and your Grandmother is feeling better!
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There is zero cure for Arthritis. There are Script and OTC drugs to ease the pain of Arthritis
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I saw something on tv but I forgot what it was.
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I have osteoarthritis in the severe degenerative stages and severe degenerative neurological damages. I’ve had surgery eight times on my lower back, three times on my cervical spine, one shoulder, one knee and my left hand has a ten inch bar in it. I also have 32 screws in my back along with 32 pieces of wire. Nothing has slowed down the process of the arthritis and the pain at times is overwhelming and, I’ve wished for death instead of living in this pain.
I think my doctors have had me on everything on the market, it either interacts with my heart and I have to stop or it’s to expensive, or, it doesn’t work.
I have been on Vicodin for many years and it keeps the edge off. I keep hoping for something new everyday.
You can try ice packs or heat, whatever works well for you. I’ve tried Tylenol and Ibuprofen. I’ve been on Hydrocontain and Hydrocordone, both over $360.00 a script a month. A pain clinic didn’t work. All I can say is "Good luck"
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