Arthritis is a condition that comes as a result of worn out cartilage making the bones to rub against each other; this causes pain. It is estimated that about 27 million American are suffering from this problem of arthritis.
Weight Loss
This is thought to be the best natural remedy to arthritic pain; maintaining a healthy weight combined with losing weight is not the easiest thing to do. According to Dr. Laura Robbins, who is the senior vice president of education at the special surgery Hospital in New York, in every pound you shed there are 4 pounds of pressure that are eases out of the knees. Dr. Roy Altman, a rheumatologist and professor of medicine puts it that it is possible to ease arthritic pain by shedding 10 to 20 pounds of their weight. Physical activity is important to people suffering from arthritis. This exercise may include walking around the house or swimming laps. There are those people who could be thinking that physical exercise might make arthritis worse; but it is not the case as this will actually help to ease your arthritic pain. According to Dr. Altman, good exercise programs should include both aerobic exercise (i.e. swimming, walking, or biking) and strengthening exercises (i.e. isometric and isotonic exercises).
Acupuncture
According to various research studies, the procedure of acupuncture is good in helping to relieve arthritic pain and disability. Dr. Altman puts it that there have been various trials of acupuncture which show that indeed this procedure is helpful in easing arthritic pain.
Glucosamine
Various evidences have revealed that glucosamine sulfate is good in alleviating the pain associated with arthritis. Dr. Altman says that for better results using glucosamine sulfate, a patient needs to take 1,5oo milligrams of this compound every day. This resulted to better absorption in the body as compared to splitting the dose.
Chondroitin
According to earlier studies, Chondroitin was found to have effective results when combined with glucosamine. However, more recent studies have shown the contrary. According to Dr. Altman, some studies suggest that arthritis progression can be slowed down by chondroitin but this has not been seen to help alleviate symptoms.
Other Supplements
Dr. Altman says that other supplements have also shown promising results, although its evidence isn't that strong. Alternatively, some Industry-funded studies have found the benefits of avocado, soybeans, and unsaponifiables (ASU). These are made from avocado and soybean oils to help patients with hip and knee arthritis. However, it is important to note that such studies aren't as reliable as the ones funded by non benefit.
Topical Remedies
According to Dr. Altman, creams and Strong-smelling mentholated rubs may make your skin tingle, although many have limited value for arthritis. He adds that there are some creams that are now available and have been proven to beneficial to alleviating arthritic pain. For instance, Diclofenac gel which is sold in the U.S. as Pennsaid or Voltaren Gel (available over the counter in Europe), has a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is good in easing the effects of arthritic pain in the elbows, wrists, knees, ankles, feet and hands. However, this has not been evaluated in arthritis of the spine, hip, or shoulder.
Weight Loss
This is thought to be the best natural remedy to arthritic pain; maintaining a healthy weight combined with losing weight is not the easiest thing to do. According to Dr. Laura Robbins, who is the senior vice president of education at the special surgery Hospital in New York, in every pound you shed there are 4 pounds of pressure that are eases out of the knees. Dr. Roy Altman, a rheumatologist and professor of medicine puts it that it is possible to ease arthritic pain by shedding 10 to 20 pounds of their weight. Physical activity is important to people suffering from arthritis. This exercise may include walking around the house or swimming laps. There are those people who could be thinking that physical exercise might make arthritis worse; but it is not the case as this will actually help to ease your arthritic pain. According to Dr. Altman, good exercise programs should include both aerobic exercise (i.e. swimming, walking, or biking) and strengthening exercises (i.e. isometric and isotonic exercises).
Acupuncture
According to various research studies, the procedure of acupuncture is good in helping to relieve arthritic pain and disability. Dr. Altman puts it that there have been various trials of acupuncture which show that indeed this procedure is helpful in easing arthritic pain.
Glucosamine
Various evidences have revealed that glucosamine sulfate is good in alleviating the pain associated with arthritis. Dr. Altman says that for better results using glucosamine sulfate, a patient needs to take 1,5oo milligrams of this compound every day. This resulted to better absorption in the body as compared to splitting the dose.
Chondroitin
According to earlier studies, Chondroitin was found to have effective results when combined with glucosamine. However, more recent studies have shown the contrary. According to Dr. Altman, some studies suggest that arthritis progression can be slowed down by chondroitin but this has not been seen to help alleviate symptoms.
Other Supplements
Dr. Altman says that other supplements have also shown promising results, although its evidence isn't that strong. Alternatively, some Industry-funded studies have found the benefits of avocado, soybeans, and unsaponifiables (ASU). These are made from avocado and soybean oils to help patients with hip and knee arthritis. However, it is important to note that such studies aren't as reliable as the ones funded by non benefit.
Topical Remedies
According to Dr. Altman, creams and Strong-smelling mentholated rubs may make your skin tingle, although many have limited value for arthritis. He adds that there are some creams that are now available and have been proven to beneficial to alleviating arthritic pain. For instance, Diclofenac gel which is sold in the U.S. as Pennsaid or Voltaren Gel (available over the counter in Europe), has a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is good in easing the effects of arthritic pain in the elbows, wrists, knees, ankles, feet and hands. However, this has not been evaluated in arthritis of the spine, hip, or shoulder.
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