5 Ways Seniors Can Naturally Alleviate Arthritis Pain

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5 Ways Seniors Can Naturally Alleviate Arthritis
Pain
By Home Care Assistance Vancouver
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• According to the Arthritis Society of Canada,
  over 4.6 million Canadian adults have some form
  of arthritis. Though many of these adults are
  well under senior age, older adults with
  arthritis often have a more difficult time
  managing their pain. Some turn to prescribed
  medications, while others take an alternative
  approach to relieving their arthritis symptoms.
  If your elderly loved one is looking for a
  natural solution to alleviating arthritis
  pain, Vancouver, BC, caregivers have put together
  a list of suggestions that may help.

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Add Turmeric to the Diet

• Turmeric is a unique Indian plant that is
  harvested to create a fine yellow powder for
  cooking and health supplements. It is one of the
  few edible plants in the world containing the
  polyphenol known as curcumin. In larger doses,
  curcumin is a natural painkiller with
  anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it
  perfect for relieving arthritis pain.

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Consume Omega-3 Fatty Acids

• In the past, mothers used to feed their
  children spoonfuls of cod liver oil to fend off
  disorders affecting bone and joint strength. The
  omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils can now be
  consumed in capsule form without the overt fishy
  taste. When taken regularly, these capsules can
  drastically reduce the joint inflammation,
  stiffness, and general discomfort associated with
  arthritis.

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Try Acupuncture

• Even though acupuncture has been practiced for
  thousands of years, it has only recently become
  the subject of intensive medical studies. Most of
  these studies have found people who undergo
  acupuncture consistently report lower levels of
  joint pain and stiffness. When choosing an
  acupuncturist, it is important for your loved one
  to find an experienced practitioner who is both
  certified and insured.

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Cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Extra virgin olive oil was first studied as a
  potential arthritis remedy when researchers at
  the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia
  realized it produced the same bitter aftertaste
  as over-the-counter painkillers. The peppery
  sensation in extra virgin olive oil comes from
  oleocanthal, a natural substance that stimulates
  the production of anti-inflammatory enzymes.
  Though extra virgin olive oil might be more
  expensive than regular olive oil, it also
  contains much more oleocanthal.

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Apply Peppermint and Eucalyptus Oil

• These powerful oils make excellent topical
  treatments for arthritis and many other forms of
  acute pain. They both produce a cooling sensation
  that can override the pain impulses coming from
  the nerves. Five or six drops of either oil can
  be mixed with a carrier such as coconut oil to
  produce a homemade topical painkiller.

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• Learn more about natural treatments for
  arthritis by contacting the dedicated caregivers
  at Home Care Assistance. We can customize a plan
  to meet your loved ones individual care needs,
  which can include assistance with meal prep,
  mobility, and a wide array of important daily
  tasks.

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