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Rheumatoid arthritis is a form of arthritis that is caused by your body’s own immune system, which attacks the synovial fluid, that cushions and lubricates the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is usually more severe than osteoarthritis and is more difficult to treat. Here is few options to try out.

1. DIET

The right, balanced diet can play a huge part in getting relief from
the pain of arthritis, just as eating the wrong foods can make it much
worse. Following a balanced diet, as recommended by the World Health
Organisation, is a good start but you can get much more benefit, by
using a selection of the helpful vegetables, fruits, fish and herbs and
spices as part of your daily diet. Decreasing refined carbs from diet has been also reported as magnificent help for reducing pain. Check the delicious and varied selection at Anti-inflammatory Foods.

Changing the diet is a big daily routine which is quick, easy and
inexpensive to make and will make a huge difference to your arthritis
and your general health.

2. EXERCISE

Regular, gentle exercise is essential to prevent arthritis steadily
getting worse. One of the best exercises is chilled Yoga. Youtube is good source for beginner Yoga sessions. It is for keeping the muscles which support and
operate the joints strong and supple that further deterioration and pain
can be avoided. It is very likely that very strenuous exercise in the
past has caused or contributed to the poor condition of the joints, so it
is most important to avoid putting this sort of strain on weakened and
damaged joints.

Non-impact exercises, such as swimming, cycling, walking and yoga are
most suited to keeping joints in good order, without doing further
damage. Remember that regular stretching exercises are an essential part of any
exercise routine.

3. EPSOM SALTS

Salt baths are believed to be very effective in alleviating aches and
pains in joints and muscles. The salts have a high magnesium content,
which eases the removal of acids through the skin. Two large cups of
epsom salts in a hot bath will provide a pleasant and effective twenty
minutes rest and relaxation.

If you are in good health, with no problems of a heart, blood
pressure or digestive nature, then your easiest and quickest arthritis
treatment is to pop a painkiller in your mouth. However, if you are one
of the majority of arthritis sufferers, who are older and have these
other health problems, you are literally taking your life in your hands
when your arthritis treatment depends on anti-inflammatory and narcotic
drugs.

Even the manufacturers advise that you should not take 200mg of
ibuprofen (the smallest dose) for more than 10 days, unless advised by
your doctor. The next time you buy Ibuprofen, read the leaflet inside
the packet!

There are literally hundreds of things you can do to ease your
arthritis pain. If you’ve read this far, you are probably a member or
this unpopular club of arthritis sufferers. We are all different, in the
severity of our pain and which joints it affects, so what helps one
person enormously may bring very little benefit to someone else.

The trick is, to find a combination of four or five arthritis
treatments (or 9, or 15!) that suit you and you’ll get the great benefit
that I have found.

4. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS

“Reduce Your Arthritis Pain With Simple Diet Changes”
Selecting the right foods in your new arthritis diet will do two things for you:

First, the anti-inflammatory qualities in these foods and supplements
will provide the same pain-killing effects that you may currently be
getting from NSAID’s such as Ibuprofen. (NSAID’s are non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs).

Second, all these foods are rich in the vitamins and minerals that
are essential to maintain a healthy body, so you get the all round
benefits and protection against all sorts of diseases and illnesses.

Any comprehensive arthritis treatment must include a sensible diet.
There is a huge selection of everyday foods that have anti-inflammatory
properties and these are the main groups:

SOME ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS TO LOOK FOR

• Garlic, Onions
• Fish (fatty fish)
• Olive Oil
• Leafy Greens
• Nuts (almonds & walnuts)
• Berries & Cherries
• Tomatoes (boiled as it reduce the lectins)
• Flax & Chia seeds
• Broccoli & Carrots
• Green Tea
• Avocado
• Ginger
• Bone Broth & Collagen
• Turmeric
• Coconut Oil
• Spinach
• Pineapple
• Broccoli
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower

5. VEGETABLES

Bell Peppers, Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Fennel Bulb,
Garlic, Green Beans, Green Onions/Spring Onions Carrots Kale Leeks

Spinach deserves a special mention on its own, it is the most nutritious
of the leafy green vegetables and is full of valuable vitamins and minerals.

6. FRUITS

Guavas, Kiwifruit, Lemons, Limes, Mulberries, Oranges, Papaya, Raspberries Cherries, Apples, Avocados, Black Currants, Blueberries, Fresh Pineapple, Rhubarb Strawberries, Tomatoes

7. FISH & SEAFOOD

Sardines, Mackerel, Snapper, Bass, Tuna, Cod, Halibut, Herring, Trout, Salmon ,Oysters

These oily fish are a rich source of Omega 3 oils, which are beneficial to the brain, the heart and the joints.

If you don’t like eating fish, Omega 3 oils can be purchased in capsule form.
These have the added advantage that the refining process removes many of the
toxins which fish absorb from pollutants in the sea (such as Mercury,
which is extremely toxic).

Cold pressed organic Flax Seed Oil is also a valuable source of Omega
3 Oils and has the added advantage that it is purely vegetable in
content.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are two
long-chain omega-3s that are used by the body to control inflammation
and maintain the brain and nervous system.

8. HERBS & SPICES

Basil, Cayenne Peppers/Chilli Peppers, Cinnamon, Cloves, Licorice, Mint, Parsley
Rosemary, Thyme, Turmeric

Oregano is high in antioxidant activity, due to a high content of
phenolic acids and flavonoids. It is a very good source of iron,
manganese and dietary fibre, as well as calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A
(through its concentration pro-vitamin A carotenoids like beta-carotene)
and omega-3 fatty acids.

9. NUTS & SEEDS

Almonds Flaxseed/Linseed, Hazelnuts, Sunflower Seeds, Walnuts

10. WATER

An essential part of any arthritis diet. It’s not the most exciting
drink but it is not that difficult to drink two pints a day, even if you
take it a cupful at a time, steadily throughout the day. You could well
be surprised at the difference it makes

11. PAINKILLING DRUGS

Painkillers are the popular choice for getting arthritis pain relief,
because they are quick, convenient and relatively inexpensive. For the
majority of the population, they can be the ideal solution. However, a
large number of arthritis sufferers can be in serious danger from the
more powerful drugs, such as ibuprofen, codeine and diclofenac, especially if taken regularly and in large doses.

Arthritis, being a degenerative disease, is more likely to afflict
older people, who are also prone to heart and blood pressure problems.
Anyone suffering from these conditions and also taking anti-inflammatory
drugs, can be at serious risk of heart attacks and strokes. In certain
cases, people can be ten times more likely to suffer a heart attack or
stroke. painful arthritis wrist For anyone in this situation, it is
vital that they find alternative ways to get relief from the pain.