Homeopathic Arthritis Remedies

Arthritis Drugs Carry Risks.

Many people find they cannot tolerate the pain of arthritis without the use of painkillers. Those most commonly used are anti-inflammatories and narcotics. Regular, sustained use of these drugs can have serious side effects and can be potentially fatal.

Several authoritative websites, such as the US Food and Drug Agency carry warnings of the dangers posed to arthritis sufferers who regularly take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The main serious side effects are heart attacks, strokes and life-threatening intestinal bleeding.

“Based on the currently available data, FDA has concluded that an increased risk of serious adverse cardiovascular events appears to be a class effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)”

A different class of drug is Codeine, which has other side effects. These include addiction, drowsiness and constipation. It is in the same class as other narcotic drugs like morphine and heroin.

It is obviously a good idea if you can find other remedies to alleviate your arthritis pain, in view of the serious dangers inherent in the anti-inflammatories. There are other ways to tackle the problems of pain relief.

Plan Your Diet to Beat the Pain.

Some foods can exacerbate the symptoms of arthritis, while others can be a great help in reducing the pain. Identify which is which and plan your meals accordingly. The World Health Organisation has information on what constitutes a balanced diet.

Some Gentle Exercise is Essential.

Even the thought of exercising can be intimidating for someone who is already in pain but if joints are not moved gently every day, the stiffness and pain will just get worse. The muscles, tendons and ligaments supporting the joints will gradually get weaker and movement will become even more painful.

Swimming, cycling and walking are all excellent for improving mobility, without causing harmful impact on joints. This applies to knees and hips in particular. Swimming, or water aerobics are excellent, because the water supports you and makes movement much easier.

Your Weight is Important.

If you adopt a combination of sensible diet and gentle exercise, it is likely that your weight will stabilise at an optimum level for you and this will not only benefit your all-round health but will also reduce the strain on your joints.

Additional Dietary Help.

Supplements to your normal diet can be useful in helping to strengthen arthritic joints and relieve pain and stiffness. There are many products out there, some of the most popular being Omega 3 Fish Oil, Glucosamine, Cider Vinegar and Flax Seed Oil.

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