Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
by 2040, an estimated 78 million
(26%) US adults are projected to have doctor-diagnosed arthritis.1Most
suffer from joint pain, inflammation, swelling, stiffness, decreased
range of motion, and loss of flexibility.The more common
areas affected are joints located in the lower back, hips, knees, feet,
neck, fingers, and thumb base.
While the statistic above is startling and discouraging, those currently
suffering are looking for options right now. Many people are seeking to
ease their symptoms with natural approaches,
especially when conventional approaches fall short. With the number of
people afflicted on the rise, the search is on for natural alternatives
and safer approaches to provide pain relief from
arthritis.
Here are some of the most popular trends these days:
Arnica Montana
Arnica is a plant typically found in mountainous areas of Europe and
North America with orange/yellow daisy like flowers. It contains
anti-inflammatories that stimulate white blood cell activity,
which reduces inflammation. Though Arnica is used topically for speeding
up the healing of bruises, using Arnica lotion for decreasing pain and inflammation associated with arthritis has gained widespread recognition these days.
Peppermint Essential Oil
The scent of peppermint may remind you of Christmas, candy or even
tea,but did you know that peppermint has been used for centuries to
reduce pain and inflammation? Many use peppermint essential oil
topically and feel the soothing relief from muscle, joint, and
arthritis
pain. The high menthol content in peppermint has a nice cooling effect
on the skin as well. If you have sensitive skin, it's a good idea to
dilute the pure oil with a fragrance free lotion. For added
anti-inflammatory benefit, add it to the Arnica lotion mentioned above.
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
More people are altering their diet to include foods that are considered
"anti-inflammatory." These include vegetables, fruits, plant-based
proteins like beans and nuts, whole grains, fatty fish,
fresh herbs,and spices. Modifying your diet could help reduce the number
of flare-ups you have and possibly decrease your pain.
Ginger and Turmeric
Turmeric is actually related to the ginger family and they both have
anti-inflammatory properties. The curcminin turmeric blocks inflammatory
cytokines and enzymes. Ginger has been used in the
Asian community for centuries to reduce inflammation, ease pain, and
relieve digestive upsets. Many people with arthritis take these as
supplements or drink them as tea.
Enzymes
Enzymes, Proteolytic enzymes to be specific, have been found to have
anti-inflammatory effects as well. Reducing inflammation can decrease
pain and swelling associated with arthritis. Proteolytic
enzymes are found in foods such as tropical fruits, including papaya
which contains papain, and pineapples which contain bromelain.
Disclaimer:
Always consult your health care provider before taking a new supplement,
changing your diet or adding to your self-care routine to make sure
it's safe for you.
References
1. Hootman JM, Helmick CG, Barbour KE, Theis KA, Boring MA. Updated
projected prevalence of self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis and
arthritis-attributable activity limitation among US
adults, 2015-2040. Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2016 Mar 25. [Epub
ahead of print]. doi: 10.1002/art.39692. PubMed PMID: 27015600.
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