Joint pain can be extremely debilitating and tends to create a dangerous domino effect. So how to get through this common problem?
Replace your regular skin lotion with olive oil which not only helps to keep skin young and healthy, it also helps to reduce joint pain. A little olive oil goes a long way, making it an affordable natural remedy.
When joint pain begins, your physical activity stops.
Massage painful joints with eucalyptus oil to help reduce swelling and inflammation and stop pain. Eucalyptus oil can be used anytime, but is particularly helpful before and after exercise or before bed when joint stiffness tends to be at it’s worst.
Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean, healthy meats such as poultry and fish.
In the long run, lack of physical activity weakens muscles which support your joints and actually causes your joints to hurt even more, and the cycle continues.
Treat yourself to hot Epsom salt baths as often as needed to stop joint pain. The magnesium sulfate found in Epsom salts has both anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory properties and can be absorbed through the skin. Additionally, the hot bath will increase circulation to reduce joint pain. Add about 2 cups of salts to your tub, soak and enjoy.
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