How to help arthritis- our recommendations
1. Pain Relief: Boswellia, also known as Indian Frankincense, is a herbal extract taken from the Boswellia Serrata tree. Studies have found that the most biologically active component in the herb is 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA). This compound inhibits the action of 5-lipoxygenase, which is an enzyme involved in the biochemical cascade that leads to inflammation.
The Coolherbals Pain Thermal wrap can be used regularly to alleviate symptoms. It adds heat to the area and removes ama or waste toxins from the skin out. It is an easy wrap. Every day apply the paste and heat creating film, leave on for 30 minutes and remove. Then massage with the pain relief oil supplied in the kit. It is used to relieve pain and inflammation using natural ingredients such as gopichand clay, ginger and menthol.
2. Alternatively just massage with sesame or mustard oil or with any Ayurveda herbal oils like Coolherbals Vata body and hair oil to help to reduce the vata and thus reduce the pain and inflammation. Exercise gently too.
3. If would prefer a natural pain killer capsules you could use Boswellia 400mg capsules two or three times a day.
4. Ensure you consume all the antioxidant vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, E,C and minerals such as Copper, Manganese, Iron and Zinc. These are available from 100% vegetarian Coolherbals Advanced Protein Vitamins and Minerals (for men and for women) cap.
5. Eat plenty of natural oils in your diet in the form of almonds, omega 3, 6 and 9, sunflower seeds and moist rich foods such as grains /oatmeal porridge, honey, ginger. Use garlic in your regular diet.
6. Drink alternative milks such as soya/rice/almond milk to cow’s milk. Mix with 3 gms of anti-inflammatory.
7. Eat moisturising fruits and vegetables such as carrot, green leafy vegetables, cabbage, mustard greens, papaya. These food help to reduce the inflammation and hyperactivity of the immune system.
The way to counteract osteoarthritis is a diet that combats this vata dryness.
