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Holistic Pain Relief for Arthritis

August 9th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Arthritis is a chronic condition, so taking medication for pain relief is a depressing thought - will you have to take medication forever?

Rather than relying on medication, many people are trying alternatives: complementary medicine.

Acupressure can help relieve the stiff, achy joints associated with arthritis. It can be particularly beneficial to those with rheumatoid forms of arthritis because it improves blood circulation. An acupressure practitioner applies pressure to various anti-inflammatory points on the body. A typical session will last between 30 and 60 minutes.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into various anti-inflammatory points on the body to promote circulation. As circulation improves, blockages are opened and pain is relieved. Acupuncture helps the body produce endorphins; the body’s natural painkillers.

Arthritis diets focus on providing the proper balance of fruits, vegetables, grains, and essential fatty acids. They can also be effective in helping one achieve normal body weight. This type of holistic medicine comes in the form of fresh, whole organic foods that are rich in vitamin, mineral, and fiber content.

Select colorful fruits and vegetables that contain phytochemicals — a potent element in fighting inflammation. Choose fruits high in vitamin C content such as blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, kiwi fruit, mango, cantaloupe melon and apples.

Select vegetables with high contents of vitamins A and C. These include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, collard greens, kale, spinach, squash, and sweet potatoes.

Last, but not least, be certain to consume foods or dietary supplements rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 EFAs are known to reduce inflammation and relieve arthritis pain. Fish oils and plant oils are the primary dietary source for Omega 3 fatty acids. Sources include cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel, halibut, sardines, and herring; flaxseeds and flaxseed oil; canola, pumpkin, soybean, and walnut oils.

Aromatherapy is a form of holistic medicine for arthritis. Therapeutic essential oils can provide relief for many arthritis symptoms through direct application to the body. Therapeutic oils are the highest quality of essential oils available. They are highly concentrated and typically only a few drops are required to obtain benefit from their healing properties. These oils should always be mixed with a carrier oil (such as olive or sunflower oil) prior to applying them to the body.

Common essential oils used in holistic medicine for arthritis include: Lavender, Thyme, Rosemary, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Chamomile, Angelica Root, Ginger, Black Pepper and Lemon. It’s a good idea to work with a qualified Aromatherapist when working with essential oils. Some oils should not be used when taking prescription medications, or if you are pregnant or nursing.

Homeopathy is a holistic healing system first developed in the 18th century. Based on the concept that “like cures like”, homeopathic remedies use minute amounts of natural substances to stimulate the body’s own defenses against specific symptoms.

Homeopathy is complex and requires extensive knowledge in the subject. It’s best to work with a professional homeopath in order to obtain maximum benefit and avoid potential side effects.

Natural Pain Relief For Arthritis: What Works?

June 11th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Unfortunately there’s no cure for arthritis and the arthritic changes that arthritis brings to your joints, but you can relieve the pain that accompanies this medical condition.

Two treatments which are easy and are worth trying are massage therapy, and also massage with essential oils.

Massage Therapy: Gentle Massage Can Relieve Pain

When you massage a painful arthritic joint, you help the blood circulation to the joint, and this aids healing. Another benefit is that the muscles relax, and this relieves pain too, because tight muscles around the joint make it even more painful.

Although you can massage painful joints yourself, for best results visit a massage therapist, because the therapist will know the best way to massage your hands, or whichever joints are affected. Ask to be shown some easy massage techniques that you can perform at home.

Massage therapy can’t reverse arthritis, but many people find that they can keep arthritis at bay with massage therapy.

Essential Oils For Arthritis Pain Relief

Massage therapy can help even more if you massage your joints with essential oils. Essential oils are fragrant oils which are refined from plants, roots, and trees. Pain relieving essential oils for arthritis treatment include ginger, lavandin, and eucalyptus.

For an arthritis joint massage, very small quantities of pure essential oils (about one drop per teaspoon) are added to a carrier oil like apricot or almond oil. You can make up your own massage oil from essential oils and a carrier oil, and can use it to massage painful joints twice a day.

Not only do the essential oils smell wonderful, but they’re also very relaxing.

As with massage therapy, it’s best to get advice and a couple of treatments from a professional aromatherapist at the beginning, and then you can continue the treatment with essential oils at home.

Although massage therapy and essential oils massage therapy are not a cure for arthritis, they do relieve the pain. These treatments can also help you to regain and maintain movement in your joints, so that you live your life.

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