Natural Resources for Arthritis Support
Natural Resources for Arthritis Support
If you’re like most people with arthritis, you’ve been looking for relief for a while. You may have tried drugs like tramadol and oxycodone, but found the side-effects too severe. You may not be a match for hydrocortisone shots or joint replacement surgery.
Fortunately, there are well-researched holistic paths to supporting healthy cartilage and joints.
We at Healing Lab are constantly reviewing and incorporating the latest research on natural arthritis support to complement our client’s current medications and other treatments. Below are some of the top tips that you can start using today.
If you’re like most people with arthritis, you’ve been looking for relief for a while. You may have tried drugs like tramadol and oxycodone, but found the side-effects too severe. You may not be a match for hydrocortisone shots or joint replacement surgery.
Fortunately, there are well-researched holistic paths to supporting healthy cartilage and joints.
We at Healing Lab are constantly reviewing and incorporating the latest research on natural arthritis support to complement our client’s current medications and other treatments. Below are some of the top tips that you can start using today.
Nutrition: Omega 3
Research has found that omega-3s help the body fight inflammation, including the inflammation of arthritis.
Omega-3s come in several types, most with 3-letter acronyms. For fighting inflammation, the most potent are EPA and DHA, found in fish oil and algae oil supplements. For most people with arthritis, we recommend 1,000 mg daily.
Foods with your daily dose of omega-3s:
3 oz. Salmon
3 oz. Sardines
3 oz. Mackerel
Supplements we recommend for our clients:
Research has found that omega-3s help the body fight inflammation, including the inflammation of arthritis.
Omega-3s come in several types, most with 3-letter acronyms. For fighting inflammation, the most potent are EPA and DHA, found in fish oil and algae oil supplements. For most people with arthritis, we recommend 1,000 mg daily.
Foods with your daily dose of omega-3s:
3 oz. Salmon
3 oz. Sardines
3 oz. Mackerel
Supplements we recommend for our clients:
Movement
We know it can be tough to exercise when you have arthritis. Joint pain and stiffness can make it hard to move much at all. But there are ways you can still reap the benefits of physical activity for both your general health and arthritis relief.
The best exercises are low-impact. Walking, swimming, tai chi, pilates, and biking are all great options.
Avoid high-impact exercises, like running or high intensity training.
How vigorous? In general, aim for being able to talk, but not sing.
Try warming up with gentle movements for at least 5-10 minutes.
Apply gentle heat before activity, and ice after for up to 20 minutes each.
Feeling sore 2 hours later? You may have overdone it. Give your joints a chance to recover, and do less next time.
*Be sure to discuss your plans with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.
Want more? The Mayo Clinic has an excellent guide on exercise for arthritis.
We know it can be tough to exercise when you have arthritis. Joint pain and stiffness can make it hard to move much at all. But there are ways you can still reap the benefits of physical activity for both your general health and arthritis relief.
The best exercises are low-impact. Walking, swimming, tai chi, pilates, and biking are all great options.
Avoid high-impact exercises, like running or high intensity training.
How vigorous? In general, aim for being able to talk, but not sing.
Try warming up with gentle movements for at least 5-10 minutes.
Apply gentle heat before activity, and ice after for up to 20 minutes each.
Feeling sore 2 hours later? You may have overdone it. Give your joints a chance to recover, and do less next time.
*Be sure to discuss your plans with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.
Want more? The Mayo Clinic has an excellent guide on exercise for arthritis.
Nutrition: Vitamin K
Experts have long known that vitamin K is critical to bone and cartilage health, and animal research has found that vitamin K deficiency leads to arthritis.
Unless you’re eating dark greens daily, you likely have a vitamin K deficiency. You can increase your consumption of Vitamin K with:
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Spinach
Kale
Cabbage
Supplements
Supplements we recommend for our clients:
*If you are taking blood thinners, be sure to talk with your doctor before increasing your consumption of vitamin K.
Experts have long known that vitamin K is critical to bone and cartilage health, and animal research has found that vitamin K deficiency leads to arthritis.
Unless you’re eating dark greens daily, you likely have a vitamin K deficiency. You can increase your consumption of Vitamin K with:
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Spinach
Kale
Cabbage
Supplements
Below are the Vitamin K supplements we recommend:
*If you are taking blood thinners, be sure to talk with your doctor before increasing your consumption of vitamin K.
Energy Healing
Although many still consider it woo, energy healing has been researched since the 1970s, showing impressive results on humans, plants, animals, and cells. Randomized placebo-controlled trials on energy healing for arthritis have shown increased mobility and decreased pain with little-to-no side effects.
You can think of it this way. Energy (or chi) is produced by all living cells. You may have felt energy in this way if you’ve taken Tai Chi classes. Energy healing works by adjusting the energy surrounding these cells to promote healing.
When seeking out an energy specialist for your arthritis, look for:
Arthritis specialist.
Arthritis is harder to work with than ordinary aches and pains. Like selecting a doctor, look for an energy healer who specializes in arthritis.
Money-back guarantee.
You want someone you can trust, who stands behind their work 100%. You should only pay if you love the results.
Although many still consider it woo, energy healing has been researched since the 1970s, showing impressive results on humans, plants, animals, and cells. Randomized placebo-controlled trials on energy healing for arthritis have shown increased mobility and decreased pain with little-to-no side effects.
You can think of it this way. Energy (or chi) is produced by all living cells. You may have felt energy in this way if you’ve taken Tai Chi classes. Energy healing works by adjusting the energy surrounding these cells to promote healing.
When seeking out an energy specialist for your arthritis, look for:
Arthritis specialist.
Arthritis is harder to work with than ordinary aches and pains. Like selecting a doctor, look for an energy healer who specializes in arthritis.
Money-back guarantee.
You want someone you can trust, who stands behind their work 100%. You should only pay if you love the results.
Get Weekly Arthritis Tips
In this free 7-week online program, you’ll receive weekly 20-minute lessons by email with one easy step for osteoarthritis health. You’ll be amazed how one small improvement each week can add up to big results.
Short on time? Resources and next steps are clearly marked for a 2-minute skim.
Also, every month, you’ll receive our latest arthritis resources and tips.
We value your privacy. We’ll never spam you or share your information.
Get Weekly Arthritis Tips
In this free 7-week online program, you’ll receive weekly 20-minute lessons by email with one easy step for osteoarthritis health. You’ll be amazed how one small improvement each week can add up to big results.
Short on time? Resources and next steps are clearly marked for a 2-minute skim.
Also, every month, you’ll receive our latest arthritis resources and tips.
We value your privacy. We’ll never spam you or share your information.
