By PL Chang on August 10th, 2009
Arthritis Causes and Natural Treatments
Arthritis is a disorder that is becoming more common among young adults, especially women. There are many things that can cause arthritis. Some of the main ones are: repetitive use of joints, heavy labor, lack of sleep, poor diet, obesity, stress, vaccines, heredity, and viral or bacterial infections. People who have arthritis may experience joint pain, lost of mobility, swollen or deformed joint, stiffness and fatigue.
Types of arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Gout
- Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Infective Arthritis
- Reiter’s Disease
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Two most common types of arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: An inflammatory disorder that causes joint pain by attacking the lining of joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is more common in women than men and usually occurs around age 40 and up. Although, it is becoming more common in young adults and children. Rheumatoid arthritis that is not treated properly can cause chronic joint pain which can lead to deformity.
- Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disorder that causes the cartilage in joints to wear down over time. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and can affect almost any joints. Osteoarthritis usually occurs around age 40 and worsen as we age.
Natural treatments for arthritis
- Boswellia: A natural herb that has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Herbalists claimed that it may be more effective than NSAIDs. They recommend taking 400 milligrams of boswellia three times per day.
- Glucosamine sulfate: Helps promote cartilage repair. Health experts recommend taking 500 milligram three times per day.
- Vitamin C: Has strong antioxidant properties and helps synthesize collagen. 1,000 milligrams per day is recommended by nutritionists.
- Turmeric: A natural herb that is well known for treating inflammation and skin disease because of its antitumoral, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Herbalists recommend taking 400 milligrams per day.
- Vitamin D: Helps the body absorb calcium. Nutritionists recommend taking 200 IU daily.
- Food to avoid: Limit or avoid food that contains a lot of sugar and salt. Junk food, fast food, red meat and milk should be avoided as much as possible. Milk contains a lot of chemicals and most of its calcium doesn’t get absorb by the body. If you are worried about not getting enough calcium, add arugula, bok choy, turnip greens and collard greens in your diet. They are actually the best sources of high quality calcium. Eat them raw for best results.
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Hello energy and health fanatics, independent thinkers, truth seekers and freedom lovers! My name is Pao L. Chang and I’m the author/founder of EnergyFanatics.com. Ever since graduating from high school, I noticed that my energy level was not as high as it used to be. While in college, I decided to educate myself about energy, health, wellness, and explore the mystery of alternative medicine and the power of spiritual healing. This journey taught me many things...
These information about arthritis is very helpful. I’ll be sure to pass it along to my aunt whose prematurely suffering from arthritis. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome Soma, I’m glad to hear that this article helped you.
Very informative post about arthritis. I liked it a lot.
I agree with natural treatments towards arthritis in taking Vitamins D and C. Taking to much of it though, will not help, because as I have learned in my previous health classes, once the sufficient amount of vitamins your body needs has been fulfilled, your body pretty much disposes of the rest, giving them no use or purpose to your body.
A very nice article i must say.I will surely pass on this link to the ones i know it will be useful for them.
well i would like to add this one point too from the site that i follow called myphield.com that drinking loads of water also helps in cutting down the arthritis pain. Drink a minimum of 2 litres of water per day in order to keep the joints properly hydrated.