Naturally Managing Arthritis Pain

Tips for Natural Arthritis Pain Management

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are painful conditions that affect millions of people all over the world. Though the arthritis cause for each is different, it doesn’t change the fact that the pain can be constant and a drain on the sufferers energy levels thereby decreasing their quality of life.

If you are an arthritis sufferer, you should see your doctor for advice on a treatment plan that’s best for you. But if you’re not interested in popping pills for managing rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis pain, then consider this sampling of natural arthritis pain relief remedies.

Essential oils:

Six drops each of rosemary and chamomile mixed into four ounces of sesame oil. Gently warm the oil and massage into the arthritic joints. A little oil goes a long way so use just a dab at a time. It’s better to apply a little of this remedy several times a day instead of a lot all at once.

Two Essential oil blends for Rheumatoid Arthritis pain relief:

• Eight drops German Chamomile 
• 10 drops Lavender 
• Two drops Peppermint 
• Eight drops Eucalyptus
• Mix this blend in two tablespoons grape seed oil and massage into joints morning and before bed.
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•  Eight drops Rosemary 
•  Seven drops Lavender
• 10 drops Frankincense 
•  Five drops Ginger 
• Mix the essential oils in two tablespoons grape seed oil and massage into joints as above.

Two Essential oil blends for Osteoarthritis pain relief:

• 13 drops Ginger
•  Eight drops Black Pepper 
•  Four drops Cedarwood 
•  Five drops Cypress 
• Mix the essential oils in two tablespoons grape seed oil and massage into joints as above.
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• 15 drops Sandalwood
• Five drops Ginger 
• 10 drops Nutmeg  
• Mix the essential oils in two tablespoons grape seed oil and massage into joints as above.

 Juice therapy for chronic arthritis pain:

•  Drink two 8 oz glasses of black cherry juice a day. Fresh, organic juice is the best choice, but jarred juice from concentrate provides arthritic pain relief.   
•  Juice fresh veggies high in beta-carotene such as broccoli and spinach, those high in copper such as ginger and carrots. 
• Pineapple juice is high in bromelain an enzyme that is a strong anti-inflammatory.

 Avoid citrus fruits and vegetables in the nightshade family which include eggplant and tomatoes.

Tea:

            A cup of ginger tea with one tablespoon of castor oil added and drunk before bed is helpful to manage arthritis pain.

Hydrotherapy:

•  Immersing the affected arthritic joints and exercising in a warm pool heated to 85 degrees is beneficial.  
•  Warm moist heat packs applied to the painful joint for up to 20 minutes every four hours is helpful. 
• During severe flare-ups, use a cold pack for no longer than 20 minutes every four hours. When pain lessens after a day or two of cold treatment, switch to the warm compress.