A raw food diet is a good place to start. Grains are
especially well known for causing inflammation. In some people meat can be just
as problematic. Both of them increase the acidity of the body. This causes
inflammation and pain. Most people can have a little bit of meat if they make
sure they also included plenty of alkalizing fruits and vegetables. Grains
can’t be as easily overcome.
The lack of Vitamin D can make your joints hurt more. So can
the lack of healthy fats. Many people don’t think of sulfur as a necessary
nutrient, but if your joints are hurting it is a sign you may be deficient in
this nutrient. Increasing you sulfur intake is easy if you make your own soups
out of bones. It also increases your
collagen and keratin, both essential for healthy joints. Collagen restores
elasticity to the joints, as well as reducing inflammation.
Magnesium is another nutrient to look at whenever you are
hurting. Topical supplements don’t cause the cramps and bloating so often
associated with oral supplements. You can get it in oil, gel, or lotion forms.
In a pinch and Epsom salt bath is a good substitute. It is also very relaxing.
Don’t forget your turmeric. This herb is known to be
extremely anti-inflammatory.
Astaxanthin is another supplement to consider. It also
reduces inflammation throughout the body.
New research has linked a lack of good bacteria in the gut
to an increase in rheumatoid arthritis.
You can increase your gut bacteria through oral supplementation and
through eating fermented foods. You can even ferment your own foods. You can
buy cultures from multiple sources. If you purchase fermented foods make sure
they haven’t been pasteurized. When they do this they kill the bacteria before
you get a chance to eat it.
It hurts to move, so the last thing you want to do is
exercise, but that is exactly what you should be doing. If you are overweight it is doubly important.
Weight puts more strain on your joints, especially the weight bearing ones. But
even if you are not overweight moving the joints will improve the lubrication
in the joints, and make moving them easier. Start slow and work up even more
slowly, but try to move the joints on a daily basis.
Sometimes ice seems to help an inflamed joint. At other
times heat seems to bring about faster relief.
Don’t be afraid to try either
one.
Adjusting your body’s pH seems to work wonders for some.
Something as simple as drinking (all at once) an 8oz glass of water mixed with
a 1/2tsp of baking soda. Some of the relief comes from the baking soda, but it
can also come from the water. There is a tendency in our world today to be
dehydrated, and this can cause joint pain as well. Another way to adjust you pH
is through Apple cider vinegar. Although this is an acid it makes the body less
acidic. Kind of like fighting fire with fire.
There are many ways to find relief from arthritis, both
immediate and long term. Think about trying some of them out before you reach
for that bottle of NSAIDS or prescription medications.
Sources:
http://www.naturalnews.com/042536_raw_food_diet_arthritis_medical_system.html
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