15 Tips to help with your Arthritis.

Tip 1
Did you know that although one in 3 adults suffer from arthritis, two thirds of the sufferers are women?

Tip 2
3 drops of Juniper oil in no more than a thimble of almond oil or another carrier oil is the perfect aromatherapy oil to keep your joins nimble and the pain levels down.

Tip 3
Fish oils that are rich in omega -3 fatty acids and Vitamin D supplements are vital to reduce the pains associated with osteoarthritis although take medical advice before doing this if you have high blood pressure, a heart condition or are on medication. Eat oily fish two or three times a week

Tip 4
Not all remedies for arthritis work for all types. You need to get an accurate diagnosis of what type you have and armed with that you can get remedies that work specifically for you.

Tip 5
A detox plan is a good way to cleanse the body of things that build up, and from an alternative health point of view, toxins can make the pain of arthritis worse.Try our Aloe Vera detox plan.

Tip 6
Avoid artificial sweeteners like saccharine and aspartame or sugar “alternatives” as these seem to contribute to the problems associated with arthritis. Consider using natural whole foods and vegetables instead. The juice from a ripe apple is very sweet.

Tip 7
Rheumatoid arthritis or rheumatism is the most common form of arthritis and you can reduce your symptoms by making sure your body weight is within the healthy range for your height and gender.

Tip 8
Rheumatism or rheumatoid arthritis pains can be alleviated by adding foods like raw vegetables, garlic, yoghurt and coconut oil to your diet.

Tip 9
If you want an easy life, with no lifestyle changes then consider that the arthritis pains will endure. Even a liberal dosage of vitamins and supplements will only have marginal effects, although do take the recommended daily allowance of a multivitamin and mineral supplement as deficiencies will make matters worse anyway.

Tip 10
Did you know that arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America? As people get older more and more of us are get some form of arthritis, but all the doctors and medical experts agree that no matter which form of arthritis you have, exercise can help you lead a happier, more productive and pain-free life.

Tip 11
Arthritis is not a disease of the elderly so stop attributing your achy joint to your age. Even children can have arthritis although it is very often dismissed as “growing pains”.

Tip 12
There is really no “cure” for arthritis, mainly because many of the over 100 forms of arthritis are caused by different things, but also because there is nothing really available that can reverse all the different things that happens in the joints of arthritis sufferers. There is however many different treatments that can reduce the discomforts of having the disease.

Tip 13
Drier, warmer temperatures increases the pain threshold so a warmer climate or even a warmer work environment can help alleviate the pain associated with arthritis.

Tip 14
If your leg muscles ache, one of the exercises you can try it to “push over a wall”. Arms straight out in front of you, facing a wall, you lean forward one leg in front of the other. Stretch your back leg by pushing the heal down towards the floor while trying to keep the knee joint straight. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds and switch legs.

Tip 15
If your shoulders cause you some arthritis pain, one exercise you can do is the chicken wings. Place your finger tips on your shoulders ( if you can) and try to make your elbows touch each other in front of you. Do it slowly 8 times. Then try to make them touch behind you.