There are many natural ways you can reduce joint inflammation. It’s possible to manage daily symptoms with a few lifestyle changes. Keep reading to find out how we reduce our joint inflammation to live our best pain-free life!
What causes joint inflammation?
There are several conditions that cause joint pain like; rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
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1. Exercise
This may seem like a no-brainer but recent studies show exercising for 20 minutes reduces inflammation throughout the body. Just 20 minutes of swimming, walking, dancing, yoga, and vacuuming(for those short on time you get a workout and a clean floor haha) stimulates your body’s immune system to produce its natural anti-inflammatory response on the cellular level! Besides reducing inflammation, regular exercise improves physical and cardiovascular health, and boosts mood, alertness, and concentration.
You are what you eat, and if you’re like most Americans it’s likely you consume the standard American diet which is low in fiber, high in saturated fats, high sugar intake, and low in fruit and vegetables. Studies suggest joint pain can be greatly eased or greatly increased simply by what foods we choose to nourish our bodies with. To naturally manage inflammation in any part of your body you want to focus on incorporating foods that reduce inflammation while also limiting foods known to cause inflammation.
- fatty fish (salmon, tuna, etc)
- leafy greens (spinach, kale, etc)
- fruit
- vegetables
It would be worth it to try the Autoimmune Protocol diet (AIP). It’s a elimination diet that focuses on reducing inflammation by rooting out hidden food sensitivities. Click here to learn everything you need to know.
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2. Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. Curcumin is the most active compound in turmeric and is a popular for its potent anti-inflammatory properties and alleviating joint pain. There are many ways you can take turmeric such as supplements in pill form, drinking a cup of turmeric tea(I’ll link my favorite below), or adding it to your cooking. I have tried every way of inincorporatingurmeric into my diet and in my personal opinion, I had the most noticeable and quickest relief from joint pain drinking this tea. This is my favorite one I’ve tried so far. I will say, it took me a second to get used to the taste, but now I find myself craving it for the benefits and relief.
3. CBD
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4. Cats Claw
Cats Claw is a tropical vine that contains chemicals called tannins and sterols. These chemicals naturally reduce inflammation. Cats claw is also known for other powerful healing properties such as killing cancer cells, immune system stimulation, and fighting viruses. You can get your daily dose of cats claw in many forms; supplement, tea, liquid extract, or powder. Within a week of consistently taking cat claw the pain in my knees disappeared. This is the tea I drink, but I also keep cats claw in supplement form. Because I don’t always want to drink 3-5 teas a day.
5. Ginger
Ginger is a powerful root that contains chemicals that are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidants. Ginger has been known to reduce severe inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. You can get your daily ginger in through teas, supplements, juice shots, juicing, or incorporating it into your dishes. The tea I have linked contains turmeric and ginger. I know it can seem like a lot adding tons of teas or supplements into your diet. So this tea knocks out two birds with one stone so you can get your turmeric and ginger in all in one go.
Reducing joint inflammation is possible it just requires a few lifestyle changes to be made. To keep track of your pain level, so you can see what natural remedies are working for you. Click here to be redirected to our free resource library. There we have 10+ free printables to track pain level, symptoms, medications, etc. Let us know what natural remedies worked for you!
