In Joint Pain
These are home remedies & information only better consult your doctor
Usually Joint pain is felt more in the morning. Apply some ointment on the affected area before going to bed everyday.
Apply Eucalyptus oil where there is pain. Steam the affected area or dip a towel in boiling water, twist the water out from the towel and apply it to the affected area.
Simple exercises in yoga, Cycling, Swimming, Walking etc. can control the pain. Keep the exercises simple and do not overexert. Doing exercises standing in chest level water also improves the pain.
Proper posture should be maintained while sitting, walking and lying down.
If overweight , control weight by reducing food and doing exercises.
Have one tea spoon of cod liver oil every day-Stick to the one tsp measure. Avoid use of too much pain killers especially those containing narcotic and sleeping tablets.
Have lots of fruits containing Vitamin C like Guava, Oranges, Gooseberries. Try avoiding milk and potatoes.
Fasting once a week having just carrot juice or cabbage soup helps to control a lot of problems associated with joint pain.
Cut lemon into small pieces and fry them in gingerly oil. Put the pieces in a clean cloth and tie it. Apply this warm pack to the affected area.
Boil tamarind leaf in water adding salt. Keep pouring the liquid on the affected area. This helps to reduce the pain.
Among fruits bananas are considered the best for the joints as they provide strength and grease to the joints.
Take 1 teaspoonful of turmeric in hot milk to cure all kinds of body pains.
Carrot juice is also highly beneficial as it strengthens the ligaments.
Drink 15 grams of fresh bathu juice daily especially on an empty stomach. This is one of the effective home remedies for joint pains.
Apple cider vinegar has shown to give beneficial results.
Rub the aching joints with hot vinegar before going to bed. Good Home Remedy for Joint Pains.
Two teaspoons apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of honey dissolved in a small glass of warm water brings relief. This is one of the effective joint pain treatment.
Mix camphor, methyl salicylate. eucalyptus oil and menthol to make a rubbing mixture for aches and pains. This is also one of the effective home remedies for joint pains.
Gomukhasana is the most beneficial yogic asana for the joint pains cure.
Drink plenty of water to keep the body clean.
Alternate hot and cold compresses on the painful area gives relief. Good Natural Remedy for Joint Pain.
Mix fresh carrot juice with equal parts of lemon juice. Take one large teaspoonful everyday. This is one of the best joint pain remedy.
Exercise increases your joint flexibility and strengthens your bones. Exercise in water – it can reduce pain and improves flexibility.
In a small glass of warm water mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of honey. Take it twice in a day to get relief. This is good natural remedy for joint pain.
Increase your intake of oils rich in omega-3 fatty acid and vitamins.
Mix two parts pure olive oil and one part of kerosene oil. This makes a wonderful ointment for the affected joints and helps in pain relief and is also good joint pain remedy.
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