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Natural Arthritis Treatments
Natural Treatments Becoming a Household Name
It is in everyone's best interest to consider these alternative treatments before even beginning to consider some of the harmful and dangerous anti-inflammatory drugs, that are normally sold over the counter or recommended by doctors. Since these medications cannot be used long term, it is important for people who suffer with arthritis to consider these safe and effective treatments before anything else.
An extremely popular natural arthritis treatments today is the use of glucosamine. Research now confirms the benefits of using glucosamine to treat arthritis, as well as treating osteoarthritis. This is a naturally occurring substance that the body produces on its own. Glucosamine helps to stimulate protein production, which then helps to repair connective tissues in the body. As we age and our bodies no longer produce the amount of glucosamine that is needed, it's natural to help supplement the existing production levels. By doing this you are helping to slow the progression of arthritis in the joint areas, and in some cases restoring it to natural health.
Chondroitin sulfate usually compliments the use of glucosamine by helping to build up the cartilage in the joint area. By strengthening the cartilage it can provide more support to the joint area, thereby allowing for more normal function. Chondroitin also comes from a natural source such as shark cartilage. People who suffer from inflammation and joint pain have found relief by taking glucosamine and chondroitin together. Usually within a month’s time patients will notice improvement in their pain levels, and also will show more range of motion than they previously experienced.
Flexcin with CM8 is one of the newest natural arthritis supplements that combines the above glucosamine and chondroitin but has the added Patented CM8 which is what sets Flexcin apart from all the other arthritis treatment supplements on the market. Since Flexcin is all natural there are no side effects and people young and old are finding relief daily.
Another natural treatment that shows great promise is Omega 3 fatty acids. This popular fish oil is 100% natural and helps to provide health benefits by reducing the inflammation in the joint area, as well as promoting long term pain relief. It also helps to lower the risk of cardiovascular problems in people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. For pain relief it was found that people who used Omega 3 fatty acids reduced their use of harmful NSAIDs by as much as 75 percent. Long term use of NSAIDs is not recommended, due to the damage that they can cause to a person’s body. Fish oils have been found to be an effective natural alternative treatment that is safe for anyone to use.
The above natural supplements can also be complemented by massage therapy in order to reduce the stress on muscles that surround the joint areas. Hydrotherapy is another popular natural way to relieve the stress to the muscles that support joints, while at the same time helping to stop spasms that often occur. Hot and cold packs will provide temporary relief from pain and the use of analgesic creams are another treatment method. The good news is that there are many natural arthritis treatments that can be used to promote overall healthy joints and they are completely safe to use. Even long term use will have no adverse side effects making these treatments a safe alternative.
