Arthritis is a disease with over 100 variations including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, and gout that affects 350 million people around the globe including an alarming number of children. While these numbers may be discouraging, the cheering news is that natural remedies that are quite effective. Naturopathic treatments for arthritis can not only relieve pain but prompt the body to heal itself.

Natural remedies for arthritis address the pain, inflammation, stiffness, and limited range of motion. Supportive foods and supplements provide needed materials for the body’s own repair of joint degeneration.

There are many excellent natural remedies for arthritis, and they can be tailored to individual needs. It may take a combination of remedies to bring full relief.

Common Causes

Joint pain is not always related to an underlying condition. It may be caused by:

• Joint, bone or soft tissue injuries: such as fracture or damage to the surrounding muscles, tendons or ligaments
• Sprains and strains
• Heavy physical activity
• Lack of use or over use of muscles.