| If you suffer from arthritis like I do then you know it | | | | You'll then get the extra benefits of the antioxidants |
| is no picnic. Sometimes you can feel like your arthritic | | | | the fruits provide which will help reduce free radical |
| joints have turned into your own personal barometer. | | | | damage to your joints. |
| While there are over the counter and prescription | | | | 2. Cayenne. If you like cayenne peppers then try |
| medications available to help ease pain, I am not big | | | | eating them as another remedy to get rid of arthritis |
| on taking prescriptions. The long term risks are not | | | | pain. The capsaicin is the hero of this spicy food. It |
| worth the short term benefits, so I prefer using | | | | not only is what makes the pepper hot, but it is |
| natural alternatives. Here are three natural remedies | | | | what helps your arthritis. Capsaicin works by blocking |
| for arthritis I feel have helped reduce my pain and | | | | the pain receptors in your brain. If you don't like to |
| that I think can help you. | | | | eat hot peppers, add cayenne as a spice to your |
| 1. Vitamin C. This vitamin is mostly noted for helping | | | | meals. There are plenty of recipes on the internet |
| our immune system, but it can also be a help in | | | | using this treasured spice. |
| fighting arthritis. Studies have shown that vitamin C is | | | | 3. Pineapples. I love eating fresh pineapple, and when |
| also helpful in reducing swelling which is the biggest | | | | I get to eat it, I also get to reap the benefits. |
| symptom of arthritis pain. This is especially beneficial | | | | Pineapple is good for arthritis because of an enzyme |
| in gouty arthritis, because besides reducing | | | | called bromelain. Bromelain is a natural pain reliever. |
| inflammation, it also helps reduce uric acid. If you | | | | You also get the added benefit of a healthy dose of |
| have a flare up, you can take Vitamin C supplements. | | | | vitamin C. Again, as with vitamin C, pineapples alone |
| It will not get rid of the flare up by itself, but it can | | | | are not going to get rid of a flare up, but when used |
| assist your other efforts. The best way to achieve | | | | in conjunction with other remedies it can help alleviate |
| the benefits of this vitamin is to make it part of your | | | | your pain. This is definitely one fruit you want to eat |
| regular diet. You can do this by eating plenty of fruits. | | | | when you can. |