Fight Arthritis Pain With Supplements

• There are vitamin supplements or home remedies for every imaginable condition. And if you're living with arthritis pain, taking supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D, and Omega-3 fish oils can improve your condition and lessen pain.
  
  According to the Doctors Book of Home Remedies, a vitamin C deficiency is common in people with arthritis, and a lack of vitamin C can complicate arthritis or worsen symptoms. In addition, a vitamin D deficiency can cause a host of complications such as weak bones, joint pain and fatigue.
  
  Omega-3 fish oils function as a natural anti-inflammatory, and taking this supplement can reduce pain and inflammation. Talk with a doctor before taking supplements for arthritis.
  
  

Heat and Cold for Pain

• Another effective remedy for arthritis pain includes heat and cold therapy, which relieves inflammation and soothes stiff joints. Some sufferers prefer heat for pain, whereas others prefer cold. Experiment with both options, and choose the one that offers the best results.
  
  Using an ice pack or heat pad, apply the compress to painful joints as needed for pain in short intervals -- 10 to 20 minutes. Remove the compress for 10 minutes, and reapply if necessary.
  
  If you don't have an ice pack available, grab a package of frozen vegetables from the freezer or place a few ice cubes in a freezer bag. Wrap the cold object in a dry cloth before applying to your skin for comfort. And if you don't have a heating pad, a hot bath can provide the same results.
  
  

Weight Loss and Exercise

• Arthritis isn't a condition that only affects overweight individuals. However, carrying extra body weight can aggravate arthritis and increase joint pain. Reducing your weight can ease pressure on the knees, hips and ankles, and possibly improve your mobility.
  
  Talk to your doctor about a healthy body weight, and make dietary and lifestyle changes. Eating fewer junk foods and incorporating healthy options such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains into your diet can help you shed excess pounds quickly.
  
  Additionally, regular exercise serves a dual purpose. Along with burning fat and calories and helping your weight loss efforts, a regular fitness program can strengthen joints, fight fatigue and increase mobility. Choose low-impact or light exercises such as water aerobics, walking or swimming.