| Arthritis is an inflammatory joint condition causing | | | | - Drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day helps to |
| stiffness, swelling, and pain. There are approximately | | | | release toxins and controls constipation, decreasing |
| 300 joints throughout your body. Arthritis limits your | | | | the amount of pain in your joints. It is also essential in |
| activity and usually gets worse if left untreated. | | | | weight reduction. Regular intake of fluids also aids in |
| By following these natural remedies for arthritis, you | | | | the proper functioning of all major body organs. |
| can greatly reduce and in many cases, eliminate | | | | - The best way to make sure you are drinking the |
| arthritis pain without the damaging effects of drugs. | | | | recommended dosage is to measure the amount you |
| Medications may help reduce inflammation but there | | | | drink. Unless you do, you are only guessing. |
| are side effects such as upset stomach, | | | | Benefits of Exercise and Arthritis |
| gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney problems. | | | | - Regular physical activity plays an essential role in the |
| Connection between Diet and Arthritis | | | | treatment of arthritis. One of the best known |
| - Eating a well-balance diet is essential for arthritis | | | | exercises encompassing a wide range of benefits is |
| sufferers. If you are serious about eliminating pain, | | | | Yoga. These benefits include increased strength, |
| then you must be willing to make changes. Eating | | | | flexibility and energy, decreasing body aches and |
| more fruits and vegetables and decreasing the | | | | pains. Most importantly, Yoga promotes joint health. |
| amount of processed foods will detoxify your body | | | | - "How To" tapes and CD's for beginning yoga are |
| and keep it running smoothly. | | | | readily available in bookstores and libraries. Start slow, |
| - A healthier diet also aids in weight reduction. Being | | | | fifteen to twenty minutes a day, and in a short |
| overweight puts undue pressure on your joints and | | | | period of time you will begin to feel the benefits of |
| increases the painful symptoms. | | | | regular stretching and meditation. Pain and stiffness |
| - Natural remedies for arthritis include yellow and | | | | will begin to decrease, making you wonder why you |
| orange fruits and vegetables. They are high in vitamin | | | | had not started sooner. |
| A and are essential for bone function as well as aiding | | | | Making healthy changes in your lifestyle will bring relief |
| your immune system in the reduction of pain. | | | | of arthritic symptoms and in many cases, eliminate |
| Apricots, cantaloupe, grapefruit, mangoes, oranges, | | | | pain and stiffness altogether. Stick to natural |
| carrots, and winter squash are good starters. A glass | | | | remedies for arthritis and stay away from |
| of fresh squeezed orange juice a day is a tasty way | | | | prescription and non-prescription medications. Be |
| to get a good dose of vitamin A. | | | | patient and understand you did not get arthritis |
| - Eliminating dairy, sugar, and wheat from your diet is | | | | overnight. Relief will come with consistency, diligence |
| also essential in the reduction of arthritis pain. Drink | | | | and being gentle with your body. You will lose weight |
| rice milk or almond milk and eat whole grains instead. | | | | and eliminate toxins, feeling and looking better than |
| Use honey as a sweetener in place of sugar. | | | | you ever thought possible. |
| The Result of Proper Intake of Fluid and Arthritis | | | | |