Arthritis is a common rheumatologic disorder and more than 40 million Americans and 80 percent of persons older than 75 years are searching for a pharmaceutical or natural arthritis relief. Many search for relief from arthritis pain with medicines such as Tylenol or NSAIDs, and some search for arthritis relief through natural alternatives. Although symptoms of arthritis occur earlier in women, the prevalence of arthritis among men and women is equal. The diagnosis of arthritis is largely clinical because x-ray findings do not always agree with symptoms. For simplicity, we will use the term arthritis on this page to mean osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis. Our goal is to discuss natural ways to help you with arthritis relief.

Natural Arthritis pain relief
The most commonly used alternative or complementary nutrients for arthritis relief are glucosamine and chondroitin. Several other nutrients and herbs may potentially help reduce symptoms of arthritis. A diet high in oily fish like salmon, halibut, and mackerel may help improve inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Fish oil supplements may offer some natural arthritis relief from pain.
     Supplements for arthritis relief that may potentially be helpful include Joint Power Rx or the individual herbs and nutrients within the product: (click on each one for more information).

Joint Power Rx by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Because joint pain is so debilitating, glucosamine and chondroitin alone are often not enough. This powerful formula includes several additional herbal extracts and nutrients that play a role in relief from arthritis pain.  

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Joint Power Rx Supplement Facts:
Glucosamine sulfate (from shellfish) - glucosamine is helpful in arthritis particularly if combined with other nutrients.
Chondroitin sulfate - chondroitin is a major constituent of cartilage providing structure, holding water and nutrients, and allowing other molecules to move through cartilage.
MSM - MSM appears to be a promising nutrient for arthritis relief and possibly certain types of allergies. The combination of MSM and glucosamine has a synergistic effects in arthritis.
CMO complex , also known as cetyl myristoleate
Curcumin is an extract from the spice turmeric
Cat's claw extract is an anti-inflammatory
Grape seed extract

Vitamins for arthritis relief
There is a link between low serum levels of vitamin D and decreased knee function in patients with arthritis of the knee. About 50 percent of the population is deficient in vitamin D.

Food for arthritis relief
Pomegranate fruit extracts can block enzymes that contribute to arthritis.

Exercise for arthritis relief
Older people with arthritis are more likely to hang on to good physical function if they exercise on a regular basis.

Additional arthritis relief herbal research
Though it's widely used as an alternative arthritis pain relief remedy, willow bark extract may not bring much relief to people with arthritis pain.

What is the standard medical Arthritis relief strategy?
Acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, remain first-line traditional medications for relief of arthritis pain, although ibuprofen can cause damage to the small intestine. Naproxen, also sold as Aleve, might increase risk of heart attack or stroke. Salsalate (Disalcid) or choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate) are good arthritis relief medicine alternatives. Complementary medication for arthritis use has increased.
    Recent studies indicate that common arthritis medications such as acetaminophen may not provide adequate arthritis relief after all.
   More than 70 percent of patients who take painkillers such as ibuprofen for more than three months for arthritis pain relief suffer damage to their small intestines.

Arthritis relief questions
Q. Does Lyprinol provide natural relief for arthritis pain?
   A. It may, there is some research available at the Lyprinol web page.

Q. How effective are fish oils for arthritis pain relief?
   A. Fish oils act as anti-inflammatory agents and could offer natural arthritis pain relief for some people. Another alternative arthritis pain relief could be the herb tumeric and its extract curcumin. Most supplements work better for natural arthritis releif when they are combined.

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