About Arthritis And Natural Remedies For Seniors

Arthritis is a degenerative condition, especially found in older people. It refers to a range of conditions which involves swelling and inflammation in the joints. Although there are nearly 100 types of arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are the most common types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage to break down and in Rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks the joints.

Symptoms of arthritis include pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and decreased range of motion. These symptoms can be controlled to a large extent with some natural remedies like yoga and change in lifestyle choices. 

Effective Home Remedies for Arthritis Relief

1. Hot/Cold packs

Hot and cold treatments help in relieving pain. Hot packs will increase the blood flow and cold packs will reduce swelling. You can make hot water baths a habit. Putting gel ice or a pack of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel around the affected area will reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling. N.B: Never apply ice directly on the skin 2. Yoga

Here are four different yoga poses that you can perform at home for improving Arthritis symptoms:

• Mountain pose
• Warrior II
• Bound ankle
• Staff pose

3. Diet

It is important to maintain a healthy weight as being overweight puts undue strain on joints like knees, ankles, etc. Similarly a few dietary changes like limiting your sugar intake, going gluten-free, avoiding fast foods, alcohol & processed meat, cutting down salt, etc. can ease the arthritis symptoms. Consuming turmeric through your daily food will help in reducing inflammation in the joints as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.   

4. Meditation

Meditation will help you in reducing stress and managing pain better. Besides coping with pain, meditation will also help in dealing with anxiety and depression, which are some common complications caused by such chronic illnesses. 

5. Get good care 

Ultimately, arthritis is an illness with no cure as such. However, these home remedies will help in improving the symptoms. But above all these, the seniors with arthritis should get good care and rest. That’s what Primus offers. Primus is a senior living space that focuses on the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the seniors. We have an elder-centric system with on-premise healthcare services, as well as tie-ups with specialists to meet every geriatric health requirement.

The pain induced due to this condition might not only affect the physical state but also the mental state. Living with arthritis is not easy and that’s why you should be in a place where your mental and physical health matter. At Primus we understand how difficult life with arthritis can become. So we provided end to end senior care for our residents including health care services, so that our seniors can live a joyous life. Live in Primus to live your life to the fullest without worrying about illnesses.