Arthritis Relief
Preventing pain is easier than treating pain
Aquamin (multimineral formula from seaweed)
Pain, joint stiffness.
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Andrographis (A Particulata)
Pain, swelling.
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Arnica
Acute pain, bruising, swelling.
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Ashwagandha
Inflammation.
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Celadrin
Pain, joint performance.
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Chondroitin
Pain, slowing the progression of osteoarthritis.
As effective as the topical anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac (Voltaren)).
Protected the joints of those with osteoarthritis from further damage.
400 milligrams (mg) of chondroitin sulfate twice daily.
Taking chondroitin sulfate by mouth was as effective as taking it through an injection.
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Cinnamon
Inflammation, pain.
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Collagen (undenatured type II UC-II)
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DDL-Phenylalanine (amino acid)
Chronic pain.
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Feverfew
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Pycnogenol
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Probiotic
Significant effect on arthritis symptoms, inflammation.
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Rhus Toxicodendron
Joint pain, motion.
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Rosemary
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S-Adenosylmethionine
Joint pain, inflammation.
As much pain-relieving effect as naproxen.
The full effect not apparent until 4 weeks. By the end of the study, both SAMe and naproxen were producing the same level of benefit
SAMe vs anti-inflammatory drug Celebrex: The drug worked faster, but, in time, both provided equal benefits.
Saffron
Inflammation, pain.
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Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
Damage from free radicals.
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Turmeric - Curcumin
Measurable improvements in arthritis symptoms.
Pain, inflammation.
Worked as well as Ibuprofen.
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The Mediterranean Diet:
Anti-inflammatory properties, which can improve joint pain, lower blood pressure, and even aid in weight loss, which can also reduce joint pain.
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Fish (the recommended serving is 4 oz, twice a week)
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Nuts and seeds (1.5 oz daily)
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Fruits and vegetables (9+ servings daily)
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Olive oil (2 – 3 tbsp daily)
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Beans (approximately 1 cup, twice a week)
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Whole grains (3 – 6 oz daily)
Dr. Josh Axe
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Take:
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Omega-3 fatty acids (wild-caught)
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Grass-fed beef
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Flaxseeds
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Chia seeds
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Walnuts
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Foods high in sulfur (high in MSM):
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Onions
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Garlic
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Asparagus
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Cabbage
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Bone broth has:
Collagen
Amino acids proline and glycine (rebuild tissues)
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Papaya: Contains papain
Pineapple: Contains bromelain
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Supplements:
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Fish oil - 1,000 milligrams daily
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Turmeric - 1,000 milligrams daily
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Proteolytic enzymes (bromelain - take on empty stomach) (should see immediate effect)
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Glucosamine (Chondroitin or Sulfate) (rebuild joints)
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MSM
Use 1 teaspoon of dried herb, for every 1 tablespoon of fresh in a recipe. For example, if a recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano, use only 2 teaspoons of dried oregano. Dried herbs are more potent than fresh.
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Ratio 3:1 for fresh herbs to dry herbs.
Ginger: An amazing healing agent that contains chemicals with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects on the body. It’s been shown to help lessen pain associated with arthritis, making it a great pain reliever. It provides this relief by acting on vanilloid receptors, which are located on sensory nerve endings.
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Turmeric: The most active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, has become known as a great anti-inflammatory. Turmeric benefits include being highly effective at helping people manage rheumatoid arthritis. Try using a turmeric tea.
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Frankincense: Inhibits the production of key inflammatory molecules associated with conditions like arthritis and can be useful in helping to prevent the breakdown of the cartilage tissue. This has been shown to significantly reduce levels of inflammation, making it a natural treatment option for pain-related conditions that affect the muscles, joints and tendons.
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Myrrh: Has anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s often used in tandem to treat arthritis. A study published in Scientific Reports showed that frankincense and myrrh are highly effective in treatment of inflammatory diseases, especially when combined.
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Orange: The strong anti-inflammatory properties of orange oil have been researched in regard to their effects for helping fight pain. A 2009 study published in the European Journal of Medical Research investigated the antioxidant potential of various essential oils, reporting that orange was the most highly effective of those studied, which in turn makes it a great essential oil for arthritis treatment.
Lavender oil: Contains linalool which has analgesic properties as well as linalyl acetate which is also very soothing and uplifting.
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Juniper oil: Together Lavender and Juniper are the best essential oils for arthritis. They should be used in tandem. While lavender is analgesic, Juniper is tremendous for cleaning the joints. It has a cleansing action generally; however it has direct action on uric acid, which accumulates in the joints causing them to swell and be creaky.
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Roman Chamomile oil: It is the best anti-inflammatory oil. It is painkilling, helps you sleep, relaxes you, settles tummy upsets, and soothes the skin.
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Copaiba oil: It is rich in a chemical called beta-caryophyllene which acts upon the CB2 receptor. The CB2 receptor’s job is to modulate immunity inflammation and pain.
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Black Pepper oil: It is one of the best essential oils for arthritis because of its high volume of beta-caryophyllene. Black pepper puts warms back into the joints. It is rubefacient, which means it draws better blood circulation to the area too.
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Ginger oil: Everything gets faster when you use ginger essential oil.
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Helichrysum oil: Another oil that has beta-caryophyllene. It’s a tremendous oil to have in massage oils, creams, and lotions.
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Frankincense oil: It doesn’t do a great deal to the arthritis itself but is wonderful for tendons. It restores the elasticity to tissues so any problem where there is stiffness and pain.
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Wintergreen oil: It is almost entirely comprised of a constituent called salicylic acid, which is thirty times as strong as aspirin.
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Geranium oil: Reduce the stress, and arthritis should improve, but life improves generally. And that is why geranium is one of the best essential oils for anything, but particularly if you want to get a hold of stress.
Eucalyptus: Researchers found that those who inhaled eucalyptus oil for 30 minutes on three consecutive days post-surgery (knee replacement) reported less pain than those in the control group. The researchers attributed the reduced pain to the eucalyptus oil’s anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to increase serotonin, a brain chemical that seems to blunt pain.
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Ginger: People have valued ginger for centuries for its anti-inflammatory effects. Participants in one study who massaged ginger oil into their arthritic knees twice a week reported less pain and better movement in their knees than those who did not use the oil.
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Curcumin: Patients with osteoarthritic knee pain who used an ointment containing 5% curcumin (which originates from turmeric) twice a day for six weeks reported significantly less pain than those who used a petroleum jelly product. Curcumin blocks cytokines (proteins secreted by cells) and enzymes that can cause inflammation.
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Copaiba: Participants who received a hand massage using copaiba oil combined with wintergreen, camphor, and peppermint took less time to perform tasks with their hands, had increased finger strength, and reported a 50% reduction in pain.
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Orange: People admitted to the emergency room with broken bones were given orange oil. They put the oil on pads and then put the pads in peoples' collars. The pads were placed hourly. They reported less pain. Orange oil—which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties—may help with the pain associated with joint disease.
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Lavender: Well-known anti-inflammatory herb. Researchers included lavender in an ingredient mix along with juniper and cananga oils (Cananga trees are native to India). Along with coconut oil, they massaged the mix onto the knees of people with rheumatoid arthritis three times a week. After six weeks, those who got the treatment reported less pain and fatigue than those who didn't.
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Turmeric: A 2016 systematic review notes that taking 500 milligrams of turmeric twice per day may help relieve joint pain and stiffness in those with RA and OA.
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Ginger: A randomized controlled trial in 2019Trusted Source found that ginger can help to reduce inflammation in those with RA.
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Boswellia serrata: A systematic review and meta-analysis from 2020Trusted Source finds that Boswellia extract may be a safe and effective treatment option for OA. The researchers note that a person should take the extract for 4 weeks.
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Feverfew: The National Center for Complementary and Integrative HealthTrusted Source states that people apply feverfew topically to help treat arthritis. There is little research to confirm that it is an effective treatment. However, it does not appear to cause serious side effects.
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Willow bark extract: This contains an active ingredient called salicin, which reduces the production of chemicals in the nerves that cause pain.
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Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3s are a type of essential fatty acid. They are available in fish oil supplements and also in vegetarian forms. When someone takes omega-3s, the body converts them into an anti-inflammatory.​
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Turmeric oil: According to a 2016 review, turmeric may help reduce the symptoms of arthritis, but there is limited evidence.
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Ginger oil: Participants of a 2017 studyTrusted Source massaged their knees with ginger oil and noticed that it improved their movements and pain more than those who did not use this type of treatment.
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Orange oil: A 2017 randomized clinical trialTrusted Source studied the effects of aromatherapy with orange oil in people who had fractured limbs. It concluded that inhaling the oil can decrease pain.​
Avoid these foods:
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Gluten
Trans fat
Blackened BBQ
Sugar
Alcohol
Advil, Naproxen, Celebrex, Bextra, ibuprofen etc. reduce pain-causing inflammatory enzymes: cyclooxygenase-2, Prostacyclin (PGI2) and 5-lipoxygenase, also known as 5-LOX. These inhibitors also block COX-1 enzymes which protect the stomach lining from gastric juices. One side effect is gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Natural Remedies:
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Boswellia serrata, which is one of the highest-grade frankincense, and has been used for thousands of years for its ability to manage inflammatory disorders like arthritis. Boswellia is so popular because the AKBA is able to achieve the same pain-relieving benefits by inhibiting the activity of the 5-LOX enzyme, but without the dangerous side effects. Hence, once you turn off 5-LOX, you are able to intervene the inflammatory reactions at a cellular level and eliminate your aching, throbbing pain right away. Research has even found that Boswellia extract was more beneficial, less toxic, and more potent than the standard drug of choice for rheumatoid arthritis, Ketoprofen. It is recommended to use ApresFlex. 100mg daily.
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Methylsulfonylmethane or MSM. Sulfur is a component of cartilage. Besides accelerating the formation of new joints and muscle tissues…It helps release many by-products and excess fluids that can accumulate and cause swelling and tenderness…On top of that, MSM also helps inhibit the pain-causing PGI2 enzyme. That’s why a well-researched benefit of MSM is that it helps decrease joint inflammation, improve flexibility, and restore collagen production. 500mg daily.
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Curcumin C3 Complex. It contains curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin. These 3 forms of curcumins must be present in order to be an effective COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2) inhibitor. It is recommended to use Curcumin C3 Complex - BioPerine. 500mg daily.
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Black Pepper Extract. Dramatically increases absorption and effectiveness of the Curcumin C3 Complex. It is recommended to use BioPerine. 5mg daily.
