4. Get More Magnesium:
You know that being deficient in this mineral can cause bone loss…and joint
pain. Not getting enough may lead to an increase in cytokines. And studies show
it has a direct anti-inflammatory effect.
Researchers studied the effects of
magnesium sulfate on osteoarthritis and joint pain in rats. The rats in the
magnesium group had less inflammation after two months than the control group.
It even helped reduce cartilage degeneration. And it led to fewer signs of
joint pain.
5. Find Willow Bark Extract: Experts suggest its pain relief benefits come from salicin,
a compound found in the extract. One study looked at subjects with knee or hip
osteoarthritis. Researchers found those taking 240 mg of salicin from willow
bark eased their pain by 14%.
Willow bark extract also had an
impact on rheumatoid arthritis. Another study also gave subjects 240 mg of
salicin. After six weeks, people taking the willow bark extract saw an 11% drop
in knee pain.
Your knees take abuse every day.
They rarely get a break. That’s why joint damage in your knees may seem
inevitable as you age. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with the pain...
Try any of these solutions instead
of OTC painkillers and see which one works best for you. See if there are Tai
Chi classes available in your area. You can find these extracts—along with
magnesium sulfate—in supplement form at your local health food store. They’re
also widely available online.
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