Many of us middle aged feel the arthritis pain more as the stiffness gets worse in the winter season. There are any useful self help tips can improve the condition, such as keep warm and lose weight. It is vitally important to keep the affected areas active. Gentle exercise is very beneficial, such as yoga. Home remedies are also proven its added values.

Detox – food & emotion

It is well known that detox every now and then is good for our health. This is particularly true to arthritis. Not only dietary detox is helpful, emotion detox is most valuable. One should look for adequate channel to release inside negative thoughts and energy. Bottling up often leads to depression and accumulating toxic substances in our body in the long run. Cutting down red meats and alcohol would certainly helps to reduce the pain and inflammation.

Massage oil

Gentle massage on the joints or affected areas will improve the circulation and ease the uncomfort and stiffness. The essential oils with anti-inflammatory properties are eucalyptus, lavender, ginger, basil, frankincense, peppermint and rosemary. Use 3 drops of a combination of some of the above oils and diluted with one tablespoon of carrier oil, such as sweet almond, avocado or grape seed. Gently applying on the joints would reduce the swelling and inflammation.

Bath oil

Detoxifying bath can benefit relaxing muscles and enhance circulation. After running bath, put in a large handful of Epsom salt, and add a few drops of the suggested essential oils with diluted carrier oil, mix well with bath water.

Tea

Herbal tea is easily to obtain in supermarkets nowadays and we all enjoy a good cup of tea. Ginger, rose hip, nettle have strong compound of anti-inflammatory and green tea contain rich polyphenols, which reduce the pain on the joints.