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Natural Remedies for arthritis, osteoarthritis
(By
Sharon Montes, M.D.
Source:
WholeHealthMD
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There is no cure for osteoarthritis, but supplements, when combined with a healthful diet, exercise, a daily stretching routine, and weight loss, can improve joint function and flexibility and perhaps even slow the progress of the disease. All these supplements (with the exception of white willow) can be used long-term, with or without conventional pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
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Natural
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glucosamine
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500 mg glucosamine sulfate 3 times a day
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nettle
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Apply topically to painful joints as needed, or take 90 mg of crude nettle leaf daily.
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boswellia
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300 mg (standardized to contain 60% boswellic acids) 3 times a day
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cayenne
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Apply topical cream to affected joints several times a day.
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MSM
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500 mg 3 times a day or 750 mg twice a day
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Further Reading on arthritis, osteoarthritis
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Understanding Arthritis -- the Basics (
WebMD
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Get a basic overview of arthritis , including descriptions of the various types of the disease... Arthritis includes a variety of inflammatory and noninflammatory joint diseases such as osteoarthritis,
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naproxen (Aleve, Aleve Caplet, Aleve Easy Open Arthritis, Aleve Gelcap, Anaprox, Anaprox-DS, Comfort (
eMedicineHealth
)
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Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
)
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Coping With Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
)
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CDC Links Obesity, Arthritis, and Lack of Exercise (
eMedicineHealth
)
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Osteoarthritis - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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What is osteoarthritis ?Healthy joints help your body move, bend, and twist. Knees glide up and down stairs without creaking or...continue working? Can I exercise if I have osteoarthritis ? How can I...
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Osteoarthritis - Treatment Overview (
WebMD
)
Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis , treatment can help you reduce your symptoms. The more you understand about...Even though there is no cure for osteoarthritis , treatment can help reduce...
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Osteoarthritis - Osteoarthritis Disorders: Overview & Facts (
WebMD
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What is osteoarthritis ? How do you know if you have it? Here you'll find answers about...
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Understanding Osteoarthritis (
WebMD
)
Delve into the causes, symptoms, and pain relief treatments of osteoarthritis , also called "wear and...
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Coping With Osteoarthritis - Topic Overview (
WebMD
)
WebMD provides tips for everyday coping with osteoarthritis ...When you find out that you have osteoarthritis , you may be scared and worried about how it may change your life, work, and relationships.
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Complications of Osteoarthritis - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Most people find osteoarthritis to be a nuisance that eventually becomes significant enough to impact their daily activities,but...Most people find osteoarthritis to be a nuisance that eventually...
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What Is Fibromyalgia? (
WebMD
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WebMD provides an overview of fibromyalgia, including information on symptoms, diagnosis, standard...is the most common arthritis-related illness after osteoarthritis . Still, it is often...
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Knee Pain Overview (
WebMD
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Knee pain is one of the most common complaints heard by doctors . Learn all about knee pain ,...this treatment is remarkably useful in many types of knee pain such as osteoarthritis . When you are deciding...
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Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Classification of Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Complications of Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Coping With Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Nonprescription Medications for Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Slideshow Pictures: Osteoarthritis - An Overview and Visual Guide to OA (
eMedicineHealth
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Image Collection: Illustration of Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Slideshow: Osteoarthritis - Exercises for OA of the Knee (
eMedicineHealth
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Light Exercise May Prevent Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Supplement May Ease Pain of Hand Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Diet & Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Osteoarthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Osteoarthritis (
MedicineNet
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