Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment, Keep it Natural
May 30th, 2006 -- Posted in Natural health care | 5 Comments »Rheumatoid arthritis treatment comes in many forms. There are the prescribed pills such as NSAIDS, over the counter (OTC) remedies ot there are natural rheumatoid arthritis treatments.
What are the benefits of Natural Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments?
Firstly NSAIDS have been exposed as a health risk for some people. Voixx hit the news as a drug capable of causing heart attacks and stroke. NSAIDS also have a history of causing stomach upsets and other gastro-intestinal disorders.
Even OTC pain remedies are capable of damage. Aspirin can cause stomach bleeding as just one example.
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment on the other hand is safe and can be just as effective as it’s chemical cousins. There are many kinds of natural remedies. Here’s just some examples:
Exercise – don’t groan! Exercise releases endorphins into the body. Endorphins are natural substances that alleviate pain, stress, fatigue and even depression.
Light stretching of the muscles is best (yoga or qigong) Swimming is also beneficial as it puts no stress on arthritic joints. Walking is wonderful if you can manage it. Start slowly and build up.
Diet – As for foods to avoid when suffering with rheumatoid arthritis, many nutritionists and naturopaths suggest avoiding dairy products altogether, as they seem to exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups and inflammation.
There is a theory that some sufferers are low in zinc, so taking this supplement could be beneficial.
You will find much more information on Natural Arthritis Medication.com your resource for natural rheumatoid arthritis treatments and information on all kinds of arthritis.
