There are many arthritis natural treatments that can cure and alleviate arthritis symptoms.‘Changes to diet are important in the treatment of arthritis,’ says arthritis Naturopath Linda Parker from Sydney’s Macquarie Naturopathic Clinic.

Foods high in purines which cause acidity, should be avoided. These include pork, chocolate, organ meats, shellfish, yeast, tomatoes, oranges, eggplants.

Foods high in alkalinity can help arthritis sufferers. Try black cherries, blueberries, pineapple, parsley and alfalfa.
Natural supplements such as glucosamine, used for the treatment of osteoarthritis can significantly ease joint pain, swelling and stiffness, according to the Lancet Medical Journal.

‘Doses of 1000mg a day have been shown to preserve the structural integrity of the joints, while higher doses eliminate pain caused by arthritis and help repair damaged joints’ Linda says.

Devil’s claw is especially good for gout, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Horsetail, Wild yam and Turmeric are also very good anti-inflammatory herbs.

Vitamins and minerals such as 5mg of manganese a day, plus zinc, vitamin D and vitamin C can improve bone and cartilage repair while vitamin E can improve blood flow to the joints, according to Linda.