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Arthritic patients may experience excruciating joint pain. Arthritis is a chronic disease that affects millions of people in India and is caused by inflammation, swelling, or stiffness in the joints.
Certain herbs can help with pain relief and disease management. Lovneet Batra, a nutritionist, posted on Instagram about herbs that can relieve joint pain. “Arthritis is a chronic disease that affects over 180 million Indians,” she wrote in the caption.
According to the nutritionist, osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are the two most common types of arthritis, both of which cause severe joint pain and a lower quality of life.
“Living with arthritis and bearing all the swelling and pain in the joints is not easy. The movement restriction and unbearable pain can make everyday tasks difficult for arthritis patients. Fortunately, dietary changes can significantly reduce the inflammation and help in managing the disease,” the expert shared, listing five herbs that could provide some comfort to an arthritis patient.
Aloe vera: It contains anti-inflammatory properties. The gel is packed with anthraquinones that help in relieving arthritis.
Turmeric (haldi): Its main ingredient, curcumin, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Thyme: It has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
Ginger: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, including the ability to suppress inflammatory molecules called leukotrienes and to synthesize prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation.
Garlic: Garlic contains diallyl disulphide, an anti-inflammatory compound that decreases the effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Eucalyptus:
Eucalyptus oil has been used since ages for body massage. Its anti-inflammatory properties help soothe the inflammation and pain associated with Arthritis. It’s one of the most common herbal treatments for arthritis.
Speaking to media, in earlier, Dr Naval Mendiratta, Senior Consultant-Rheumatology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram said that people shouldn’t have too many painkillers for relief as it could affect the kidneys.
“Biological injections are being used now for arthritis. This is an advanced treatment to help the joints from getting bent. The treatment should be done within 6 months of diagnosis,” he had said.
Source:IT
