4 Natural Ingredients To Get Rid Of Joint Pains Easily

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4 Natural Ingredients To Get Rid Of Joint Pains Easily

Joint pain is one of the most common problems among people of various age groups. If not treated early, the inflammation of joints can worsen with age, causing more pain and stiffness, especially in the elderly people. 

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Various factors like previous injury, allergic reactions or infection, physically demanding job, hereditary, obesity, auto immune disease and many other reasons contribute to this serious disorder. Although, with proper medication, exercise and physiotherapy, the pain can be reduced to a great extent, but there are some home remedies that can treat and relieve joint pain easily.

So, let’s have a look at some of the therapies which you could do easily at home. 

#1. Turmeric 

home remedies for joint pain

An essential part of the daily diet, turmeric is readily available at home. The yellow powder contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, which helps in treating the pain. You can consume turmeric in following ways to get relief from joint pain:

  • Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in one glass of warm milk and drink daily before going to bed. If you want, you can add little honey in the milk for some sweetness.
  • You can even consume 250-500 mg turmeric capsules thrice daily.

home remedies for joint pain

  • If you are an avid tea drinker, than brew some turmeric and ginger tea for yourself and drink it twice daily. Add ½ teaspoon each of ginger and turmeric in 2 cups of boiling water. You can also add ½ teaspoon of fenugreek powder. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes before straining it in a cup. Add honey to your likening.

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Note: Do consult your doctor before trying these remedies as turmeric may not go well with certain medications like blood thinners and may worsen gallbladder problems. 

#2. Ginger 

home remedies for joint pain

Another ingredient which is readily available at your kitchen counter and is effective in treating your joint pain is ginger. You can reap the maximum benefits from ginger in following ways:

  • Have fresh ginger roots or dried ginger powder daily with your meal.
  • You can even apply ginger oil regularly on your joints. 
  • Else, grind 6 teaspoon of caraway seeds and dried ginger along with 3 teaspoon of black pepper. Now, take ½ teaspoon of this mixture and consume it with water. Have this combination thrice a day. 

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#3. Onion

home remedies for joint pain

Yes, those layered vegetable are packed with vitamin C which can ease pain. This anti-inflammatory food contains photochemical that will help in improving your immune system. The sulphur compounds present in the food reduces the pain by inhibiting the enzymes that causes the discomfort. You can have onion in following ways:

  • Peel and slice the raw onion and have it with your meal.
  • You can even cook the onions with herbs of your preference and eat it in your salad.

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#4. Garlic

home remedies for joint pain

Garlic contains selenium and sulphur, both these compounds are said to help in treating joint pain. You can have garlic in the following ways:

  • Eat 2-3 cloves of raw or cooked garlic daily.
  • In case, you are not able to tolerate the smell then you can consume supplements which have garlic in them. However, do consult your doctor before taking the supplements.
  • You can also massage the garlic oil on the affected area. Just fry 2 garlic cloves in 2 tablespoon of mustard or sesame oil till it turns black. Now, strain the oil and let it cool till it is warm enough for application. Massage the oil and leave it for 3 hours before washing it off. Do the massage twice daily and you will see the results. 

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Other than these remedies, you can even apply hot towel on the affected area, soak the area in warm water mixed with epsom salt or massage your sore joints with extra virgin olive oil. And, if your condition permits then do try some exercises, it will definitely help in soothing the pain. Joint pain will increase with age if left untreated so do try these home remedies and say good bye to your pain forever.  

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