Diet is an important consideration for arthritis suffers as poor nutrition has been linked to the most severe forms of this condition. Also, arthritis patients who are overweight will suffer worse as far more pressure is placed on their joints. Generally speaking, the diet recommended for arthritis sufferers is similar to that suggested for overall health and fitness – a balance of complex carbohydrates, lean protein and good fats such as those found in seeds, nuts and oily fish.

Many arthritis patients also suffer from vitamin and or mineral deficiencies and sufferers should have a regular blood check to test for this. In particular, calcium, magnesium and folic acid are critical micronutrients which should be incorporated into the arthritis diet, preferably through natural sources, or failing that using a supplement.

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There are a number of home remedies which have  found to be beneficial in treating arthritis.

Symptoms can be reduced by drinking raw juices; celery, red beetroot and carrot are particularly good. Raw juices are alkaline, which helps to dissolve the deposits accumulated around the joints and joint tissues. Pineapple juice can also benefit, as the juice contains bromelain, which is an enzyme proven to reduce swelling and inflammation.

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Several herbs have been found to be beneficial in treating arthritis and reducing joint pain and inflammation. There is also less risk of the side effects which may be associated with conventional medication. The most commonly used herbs are listed below;
Ginger is used to treat pain and inflammation, and has been used in ancient Indian cultures for centuries.

Black Cohosh has pain- relieving qualities similar to aspirin. It has also been shown to reduce joint inflammation.

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The treatment of arthritis by holistic medicine is becoming increasingly  popular. Once dismissed as mere fantasy or even dangerous, even doctors are now being forced to accept that holistic medicine has been shown to have many benefits in the treatment of chronic conditions such as arthritis.

Holistic medicine approaches are that diseases tend to develop from several different causes, varying from person to person. Contributory factors for disease development also include imbalances caused by environmental, mental and other physical factors.

Physicians practicing holistic medicine always try to find the root cause of any disease, and patients will usually undergo a variety of diagnostic tests, including examination of diet, digestive function, immune system, stress levels and emotional/ mental condition.The idea is to treat the body and mind as a whole- hence ‘holistic’.

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As well as taking prescribed medication for arthritis, and using other treatments such as arthritis creams, there are a few other arthritis remedies which may be worth exploring;

Diet The importance of a healthy diet cannot be underestimated, and will enable the body to heal itself from within. It is thought that some dietary carotenoids can alleviate arthritis symptoms. Carotenoids are nutrients found in foods such as sweet potatoes, pumpkins and other yellow, red, deep green and orange vegetables.

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