Joint pain: Natural remedies that work

Chronic joint pain is a collective term for about 100 different ailments that involve inflammation of the joints. Most doctors simply prescribe non steroidal anti- inflammatories(NSAIDS) for these conditions and hope for the best.

The trouble is that these medications do not bring about healing, they merely mask the symptoms at best. The other problem is that most, if not all of these treatments have negative side effects. Read the package insert when next you go to the medicine cabinet to haul out an anti-inflammatory to deal with acute joint pain.

Omega-3 fish oil is extremely effective at reducing inflammation, which is caused by chronic joint pain

Patients have noticed a significant reduction in pain within weeks of taking this supplement. Even joint stiffness reduces significantly, and this allows more mobility in the joints; which in turn helps to stave off the symptoms of joint pain.

• Glucosamine sulfate and organic sulfurs are two amino acids that are contained in many arthritis supplements. They are great for the purposes of maintaining good joint and bone health. Chemical containing fertilizers have robbed the soil of these nutrients, and that is why people resort to taking supplementation.
• Nettle leaf is extremely effective in minimizing inflammation in the joints. This herb is rich in minerals such as silicon and boron, and it has been used successfully in a number of trials to prove its efficacy. Conditions such as bursitis, tendonitis and arthritis respond particularly well to this herb. You can also make a cream out of the herb and apply it topically to affected areas.

These options do not have the harmful side effects that conventional medicine has. It is better to have a holistic approach towards your health than a reactive one. In the long term, you will live longer and healthier.