Arthritis is a debilitating condition that affects the joints of the body. Arthritis pains can is so severe that they affect your limit body function, movement, and cause deformity of your joints. Currently, there is no known cause or cure for arthritis. If you have arthritis, you may have to consume drugs for pain relief. To reduce your dependence on drugs, you may wish to consider using an alternative therapy for arthritis.
To prevent arthritis, you need to keep your body supple and flexible. Yoga is a very effective method of keeping joints supple and flexible. Even if you already have arthritis, yoga is an excellent alternative therapy for arthritis.
In yoga, the important rule is not to over exert yourself in your movements and postures. You need to move slowly. Yoga is not a competitive sport. Hence, there is also no need to compare your progress or performance with anyone else but your own. If you feel greater pain for a particular day, then you should not push yourself too much.
Another alternative therapy for arthritis is heat therapy. Heat therapy is effective in treating the pain and swelling of arthritis. Heat therapy dilates the blood vessels of the muscles surrounding joints. You can combine heat therapy with aromatherapy for double benefits.
Warm baths with aromatherapy massage oils added in promote healing to the painful area while reducing pain and swelling. There are many wonderful herbs that have analgesic and pain reducing properties. Simply massage them directly onto the affected areas.
You should of course ensure that you are not allergic to these herbs first. For a skin test, simply add a drop of the essential oil to the nape of your neck, by the hairline, and checking for any irritation. If the area is clear of redness or signs of a reaction after a couple of hours, you can safely assume that the oil will not cause an allergic reaction.
Here is an excellent recipe for an arthritis massage oil. You should always add essential oils to carrier oil when making massage oil. This means that you should add 10-20 drops of essential oil to 1 ounce of carrier oil. You can choose sweet almond or olive as a carrier oil for an arthritis massage oil. Mix 1 ounce of carrier oil, 3 drops of Vetiver oil, 4 drops of Cedarwood oil, and 4 drops of Lemon oil. Blend together in your carrier oil and store in a bottle. To use, add the blend to a bath of hot water for instant and penetrating relief in the bathtub. Soak in the hot bath for at least 20 minutes to obtain its therapeutic benefits.
Do consider using an alternative therapy for arthritis. Consuming too much drugs for pain relief of arthritis can produce side effects and bring about other problems as well. In most circumstances, an alternative therapy is non invasive and considered relatively safe.
