How to treat arthritis naturally

How To Treat Arthritis Naturally

Information about treating arthritis naturally, without drugs.

arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint pain, DJD, degenerative joint disease

There are three common types of arthritis. They include osteoarthritis (the most common), affecting around 16 million Americans with an average age of 45. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), usually attacks weight-bearing joints like the knees, hips, and ankles. It is also frequently found in the fingers, neck and back. Each of our joints is cushioned by cartilage. Osteoarthritis attacks that cartilage and gradually wears it down.

Another type of arthritis is known as rheumatoid arthritis. Extremely painful and inflammatory, it strikes the lining of the joints and leads to severe joint destruction. It attacks millions Americans, many in their younger years.

Psoriatic arthritis is not as well known as the previous two, but actually eats away at the joints and can also manifest as psoriasis lesions on the skin.

The term arthritis literally translates to "joint inflammation." If you suffer from any of the different types of arthritis listed above, chances are you ha

 

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