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Arthritis is an inflammatory disease which affects the joints making them still and painful. It is mainly associated with aging people, but sometimes young people also come under it's claws. Arthritis may occur from wear and tear as in osteoarthritis, or from immune deficiencies as in rheumatoid arthritis.

There are 100 different forms of arthritis identified by the AMA, and there are almost as many natural arthritis treatments for those who desire to treat arthritis naturally.

The AMA has identified 100 different forms of arthritis and approximately 3 million Americans suffer from this ailment in different degrees of severity. But then there are plenty of ways to treat the symptoms as well. And all those who wish to avoid the dangers of prescription anti-inflammatory drugs such as Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra and other medications, can count upon natural anthritis treatments.

The most popular arthritis drug Vioxx was pulled off the market due to increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Other medicines may also be accomapnied by various side-effects, so it's better to opt for natural treatments. Natural arthritis treatments include plants, minerals and vitamins. They are virtually free of side effects unless you happen to be allergic to the particular plant.

Some of the easily available and most efficient natural anthritis treatments include:

• Alternate cold packs for 20-minute intervals.
• Soak affected joint in Epsom salts and warm water for 20 minutes.
• Take antioxidants - Vitamin C and E, lipoic-acid to improve immune system and circulation and to fight free radicals that occur.
• Take Omega - 3's to support cardiovascular system and circulation.
• Use glucosamine and chondriton to promote joint and cartilage growth.
• Shark cartilage has also been associated with cartilage growth.
• Exercise keeps joints loose and improves circulation.
• Get plenty of rest for joints to recover.
• Herbs to reduce pain are cat's claw, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne.
• Herbs to promote rest and calm are valerian root and melatonin.
• Turmeric and Ginger Extract - two powerful anti-inflammatory herbal extracts that have been shown to be more effective than NSAIDs in the treatment of the rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.