Natural Remedies For Fast Relief of Joint Pain

• Turmeric

Directions:

1. Mix the same amounts of all the 3 ingredients – ginger, turmeric and fenugreek powder

2. Now take 1 tsp of this mixture in the morning and evening for best results

How it works: Because of its anti-inflammatory nature, count on ginger to get you relief from muscle and joint pain

Tip: Alternatively, you can drink ginger tea. The other option is to include fresh ginger root or dried ginger powder in your diet habits.

10. Dandelion Leaves

What all you need:<>10. Dandelion Leaveson leaves (fresh) or 1 tsp of dandelion leaves (dried)

• 1 cup boiling water

Directions (for fresh dandelion tea):

1. Steep 3 tsp fresh dandelion leaves or 1 tsp dried in 1 cup of boiling water

2. Now strain the solution

3. Drink it twice daily

How it works: Dandelions are a powerful anti-inflammatory, packed with the vitamins A, B, C, and D, plus the minerals iron, potassium, and zinc, all having a great potential in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

Tip: Since dandelion tea is bitter to taste, you can add honey to sweeten-it-up

11. Homemade Cayenne Salve

What all you need:11. Homemade Cayenne Salvepowder

• 1 cup grapeseed oil

2-3 >16. Lubricate With Extra Virgin Olive Oilections:

1. Rub and massage…what? Olive oil to your joints

2. Do it twice daily, but gently

How it works: Olive oil, being consistent, lubricates your joints and brings relief from arthritis pain.

17. Coconut Oil for Relief of Joint Pain

What you need:

• Co>17. Coconut Oil for Relief of Joint Paintrong>
  1. Apply coconut oil directly to your affected joints
  2. This will give you pain relief.

  How it works: Virgin coconut oil reduces joint inflammation because it has medium chain fatty acids (MCFA)

  Tip: Do not use more than 1 tsp of coconut oil per day. You can also use coconut oil with Aloe Vera in order to reap the benefits.

  18. Cayenne, Mustard and Ginger Infused Oil

  What you need:

  • 1>18. Cayenne, Mustard and Ginger Infused Oilrushed mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 cup olive oil

  Directions:

  1. In a jar, add all the ingredients
  2. Now pour olive oil into it
  3. Stir it well
  4. Cover the jar and keep it aside for 7 days
  5. Using a sieve or cheesecloth, strain the solution
  6. Now, discard the herbs. As for the oil, store it in an air-tight container
  7. Apply the oil on the joint pain
  8. Massage it and dry it completely
  9. Keep repeating this remedy till you experience relief

  How it works: This combo will quickly provide you relief from joint pain. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties which fight swelling and pain. Mustard helps loosen the stiff joint muscles.

  19. Burdock Root for Relief of Joint Pain

  What you need:

  • Burd>19. Burdock Root for Relief of Joint Pain

  Directions:

  1. Boil 2 cups water
  2. Now add 2 tbsp burdock root to the boiled water
  3. Let it simmer for about 10 min
  4. Now turn off the flame, and strain the tea using a sieve
  5. Drink it warm
  6. Don’t have fresh burdock? Then have 2 tsp of dried burdock root.

  How it works: Did you know, Burdock Root has been used historically in India, Europe and China to treat painful joints? It has essential fatty oils that have sterols and tannins (which have anti – inflammatory properties).

  Tip: You can also take burdock root herb in capsule form

  20. Garlic for Relief of Joint Pain

  What you need:

  • Garlic cloves
  20. Garlic for Relief of Joint Pain oil

  Directions:

  1. Fry 2 garlic cloves in mustard or sesame oil
  2. When the garlic cloves turn black, turn off the flame
  3. Now strain the oil
  4. Let the oil cool to room temp
  5. Now massage it on the affected joints
  6. Let it stay for 3 hours
  7. Then wash it off

  How it works: Garlic is sulfur and selenium-rich. This makes it beneficial for those suffering from arthritis and joint pain.

  Tip: If you can’t eat garlic in raw form, then try taking it as “garlic supplements” (after reading the directions on the label)

  21. Cinnamon for Relief of Joint Pain

  What you need:

  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  21. Cinnamon for Relief of Joint Pain>Hot or cold water

Directions:

1. Dissolve cinnamon and honey in a glass of hot or cold water

2. Now drink it regularly for 2 weeks

How it works: You get reduced joint pain and swelling

Tip: Cinnamon can be combined with a variety of ingredients like ginger, coconut oil, etc. in tackling joint pain

22. Green Tea for Relief of Joint Pain

What you need:

• Green tea (In tea bag fo>22. Green Tea for Relief of Joint Painirections:
  1. Dip a green tea bag in a cup containing boiling water
  2. Infuse it for 2-3 min, then drink it

  How it works: Meet ‘the tea’ for aching joints – Green tea. It relives you from joint pain and inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis, thanks to the ‘polyphenols’ and antioxidants in it

  Tip: Before taking green tea in the form of supplements, do consult your doc first

  23. Capsaicin for Relief of Joint Pain

  What you need:

  • Ground cayenne
  • 2>23. Capsaicin for Relief of Joint Painstrip

  Directions:

  1. Mix ground cayenne with recommended qty of olive oil
  2. Apply this paste on a gauze strip
  3. Not put it on the aching joints area

  How it works: This is an old home remedy. It reduces levels of P compound, which transmits pain signals to the brain.

  Tip: The first time you apply the capsaicin on the joints, you will get a burning sensation. After a week or so, it will get de-sensitised. But yes, keep this paste away from your eyes, mouth etc.

  

  24. Cloves

  What you need:

  • Cloves (in oil form)

  Directions:

  24. Cloves clove oil topically on painful joints (after mixing it with another essential oil).
2. Massage it till the time the oil sinks into the skin
3. Repeat this remedy twice or thrice a day, depending on the acuteness of your pain

How it works: Apart from treating pain in mouth and gums, Clove oil is also used for treating joint and muscle pain.

Tip: Since clove oil is quite strong, remember to dilute it before applying it or taking it though mouth.

25. Boswellia for Relief of Joint Pain

What you need:

• Boswellia

Directions:<>25. Boswellia for Relief of Joint Painin ‘topical cream’ form or in ‘tablet’ form

How it works: Also called Frankincense, Boswellia is a flowering plant whose gum resin (or extract) is anti-inflammatory and a pain-killer.

Tip: It is most often taken in tablet form

26. Cherries for Relief of Joint Pain

What you need:

• Cherries – 1 cup

Directions:26. Cherries for Relief of Joint Painet

2. One cup is ideal – it has 74 calories of energy.

How it works: Never knew that ‘wonder fruit’ Cherries would be wonderful for health too. It helps keep painful osteoarthritis (OA) in check.

27. Alfalfa for Relief of Joint Pain

What you need:

• Alfalfa (in the form of tea, or supplements)

27. Alfalfa for Relief of Joint Painhe tea made from alfalfa (especially made from its seeds)

2. This is beneficial in the treatment of arthritis.

How it works: It is said Alfalfa is nature’s remedy for joint pain and arthritis. The plant is rich in minerals needed for the forming and strengthening of bones.

Tip: Alfalfa can also be had in the form of capsules too

28. Fenugreek for Relief of Joint Pain

What you need:

• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds (finely ground)
• A glass of>28. Fenugreek for Relief of Joint Painctions:
  1. Swallow 1 tsp of fenugreek seeds in your mouth
  2. Drink a glass of lukewarm water
  3. Repeat it every morning till you get positive results

  How it works: Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, fenugreek seeds are a good remedy for joint pain, even arthritis

  Tip: You can also soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight and take them next morning

  29. Thunder God Vine

  What all you need:

  • Roots of Thunder God Vine (TGV)

  Directions:

  <>29. Thunder God Vinetly to the skin (topically)

  How it works: Know what Thunder God Vine is? It is a root of a vine-like plant from Asia. And how does it work? It reduces inflammation and treats symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

  Tip: Long-term use of TGV is not recommended. Can be poisonous if extracts are taken from other areas of the vine.

  30. Juniper Berry Tea

  What you need:

  • 1 tbsp dried juniper berries
  • 1 cup water (fresh)
  • H>30. Juniper Berry Tea

    Directions:

    1. Boil fresh water (in the qty. as mentioned)
    2. Put 1 tbsp juniper berries (dried) in a mug
    3. Now pour boiling water over the dried juniper berries
    4. Let them steep for about 20 min
    5. Strain and drink 1 cup daily
    6. You can add honey to taste or skip it

    How it works: According to a published research, juniper berries have ‘terpinen-4-ol’ component which helps in tackling arthritis pain

    Tip: Please DON’T drink juniper berry tea while pregnant.

    31. Acupuncture for Relief of Joint Pain

    What all you need:

    • Acupuncture needles

    Directions:

    1. 31. Acupuncture for Relief of Joint Paineedles into body points
    2. This will improve the pain in joints and bring relief
    3. Acupuncture technique should be Ideally done by a medical practitioner

    How it works: Acupuncture helps in giving relief from all kinds of knee pain – arthritis, osteoporosis or any other

    32. Borage for Relief of Joint Pain

    What you need:

    • Borage oil

    Directions:

    1. Take 1.1 to 1.4 grams of borage oil d>32. Borage for Relief of Joint Paintart="2">
    2. But first consult your doctor.

    How it works: Borage oil is an anti-inflammatory supplement. It has the highest amount of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which helps in pain reduction.

    Tip: Pregnant and breast-feeding ladies should avoid taking Borage oil as it can cause liver disease and cancer in the mother.

    Are you Fitness-wise? You better be – if you have to treat joint pain.

    Physical Exercise to Prevent and Treat Joint Pain

    I know, how UNPLEASANT the word ‘exercise’ sounds, particularly, if you are down with joint pain. But it is important for >Physical Exercise to Prevent and Treat Joint Painin joints, and arthritis.

    Exercise is a MUST – but why? Because, it helps in controlling weight and strengthens the muscles that support the joint (when even the cartilage is on the brink of thinning) and does the JOINT-LUBRICATION.

    Imagine if you were sitting all day, one fine day you would get so stiff that, movement would become next-to-impossible.

    You don’t want that, do you?

    Tip 1 – Go for a brisk walk. Start with 15 min walk, and then make it a solid everyday routine

    Tip 2 – Stretches and exercises targeting joints will help you get rid of the stiffness and pain

    Tip 3 – Do a ‘dog-doing’. Bow! Wow! Walk the dog and see how you start to walk

    

    DIY Pain-Relieving Creams For You:

    Move aside ‘Moov’…

    After all, there are far more effective joint-pain-relieving home remedies available via creams (not the moisturizing ones but pain->DIY Pain-Relieving Creams For You:

    Ingredients:

    • Coconut Oil
    • Beeswax pellets
    • 2 tsp Camphor crystals or 5 drops Camphor oil
    • 2 tsp Menthol crystals or 5 drops Peppermint oil
    • Eucalyptus oil

    Directions:

    1. In the first step, you need to melt coconut oil and beeswax
    2. Microwave or double boiler – you can consider both options. There is even a saucepan-on-the-stove option
    3. You have to keep stirring the coconut oil and beeswax so that they can fully melt
    4. Let the mixture cool down for a few min
    5. Now add camphor crystals (or the camphor oil), menthol crystals (or the oil) and finally, the eucalyptus oil
    6. Now transfer all this in a container
    7. Allow it to cool so that it can become ‘solid’
    8. Now apply it on your skin and experience relief

    How it works: Coconut oil is perfect for massaging into sore muscles and joints.

    Cream (2)

    Ingredients:

    • Coconut Oil – 1/2 cup
    • 2 tbsp Cayenne Paper

    Directions:

    1. Using a double boiler, melt coconu>Cream (2)>
       2. Remove it from the flame
       3. Now add cayenne pepper
       4. Mix both the ingredients thoroughly
       5. Now apply it on the affected joints
       6. Let it stay for 20 to 25 min
       7. Rinse it off with water
       8. Keep doing this few times a day to get relief
       9. Avoid applying this cream on open cuts and wounds.

       How it works: This is a 2-ingredient-cream. Pretty effective in treating joint pains in shoulders, knees neck and hands.

       Do ‘Dietary changes’ have anything to do with joint pain? Let’s find out.

       Dietary Tips for Joint Pain

       Here are 12 tips on diet management when it comes to controlling joint pain.

       1. Pineapple has ‘bromelain’ and vitamin C. So, what does this do? Relieves joint pain. It also has >Dietary Tips for Joint Painupport functioning of joints. Which is why, include Pineapple in your daily diet.
       2. Molasses have the following elements – calcium, potassium, magnesium. They do their work in maintaining healthy bones. To make use of it, add 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses into a glass of water and drink it.
       3. Wheat germ has omega–3 and omega–6 fatty acids. These reduce the pain in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. All you need to do is take 1-2 tbsp wheat germ oil daily so as to treat and reduce knee arthritis and chronic joint pains.
       4. Include foods rich in magnesium e.g. dark leafy greens (like spinach), nuts (in the form of almonds) and legumes (such as beans).
       5. Do take Bosweilla or Frankincense. Its a pain killer which you can buy at health stores (also available online). Take it only after you have consulted your doctor on the right time and dosage.
       6. Cut down on tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc. They have alkaloids in them which can be a root cause of inflammation.
       7. Heard of Jello – O gelatin? Daily intake of it gets you relief from JP and arthritis. Avoid its over-consumption since it can cause more inflammation
       8. Carrots are the go-to remedy for treating aching joints. Eat carrots in raw form or as steamed.
       9. Water, water, water! Keep drinking it all through the day. It detoxifies the joints and lessen the pain.
       10. Onions are anti-inflammatory. So do include them in your diet. It has ‘sulfur’ which inhibit the pain-causing enzymes.
       11. Stay away from food that is likely to increase your weight. This can be the reason of joint pain
       12. Want fast recovery from joint pain? Stay away from all kinds of oily, sugary, processed foods. Avoid eating red meat, fast foods, carbonated beverages, etc.

       When to Seek for Medical Help?

       Try and schedule an appointment when the following happen –

       • Increased or sudden swelling in joints or knee pain
       • Redness as a result of inflammation
       • >When to Seek for Medical Help?l>
         • Joint that looks DEFORMED
         • ‘Popping’ noise at the time of your knee injury
         • Inability to bear weight
         • Feeling of tenderness around the joints
         • Fever

         Even if your knee pain has been minor for some amount of time, still see a doctor.

         Better late than never!

         Prevention and Reduction Tips

         Here are some ways to prevent knee and hip pain (what we call as ‘joint pain’) –

         1. Ice Therapy – Did you know cold temps reduce blood flow, and reduce tissue swelling? In case, you>Prevention and Reduction Tipse pack on the affected area every hour for 15 min.
            Do not apply the ice straight on the aching joints. Wrap them in a towel or washcloth and then on the aching area.
         2. Hydrotherapy – The concept of warm water will certainly reduce the pressure on the aching joints and muscles. So get into a nice warm bath to minimize joint pain
         3. Massage – This is an Xcellent way to relive joint pain. Do it at home or get it professionally done. If you are doing it on your own, then try massaging the affected area with a‘menthol rub’ to help ease the pain
         4. Exercise – Our grandparents were not wrong when they advised us to do physical exercises in the morning. Choose the one that gives you the flexibility to move within the limits of your pain, not excess
         5. Medications – There are certain medicines like ‘Ibuprofen’ which are helpful in giving you relief from joint pain. Its always better to take them on doctor’s advice.
         6. Alternative Medical Treatments – Heard of medical practices such as ‘Acupuncture’ and ‘Bikram yoga’? They not only enhance your joint movement, they also reduce the pain.
         7. Immobilize the affected area – Down with too much of joint pain? Then, immobilize the area with a splint or brace. But do it only when the pain becomes very very unbearable!
         8. Rest – Relaxation and rest is one of the best ways to reduce joint pain. This will give the body the freedom to repair itself on its own.
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