Many people experience joint pain in their knees, elbows and hands. Joint pain can be discomfort, pain or inflammation arising from any part of a joint — including cartilage, bone, ligaments, tendons or muscles.
Most commonly, however, joint pain refers to arthritis, which is inflammation or pain from within the joint itself. Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages.
Some of the causes of joint pain are joint inflammation, dislocation, poor posture, injuries like strains or sprains, heavy physical activity, lack of use, etc. Also, untreated knee pain can cause damage to the knees and cause shifting of the knee. Nutrient deficiency is one of the key reasons for knee and joint pain. Lack of Vitamin D, Vitamin B family, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Omega-3 Fatty acids, Amino acids, etc.
There are some home remedies which can prove to be helpful in providing relief from bad knee pain in few days. If someone experiences knee pain for over a week, there may be a more serious problem than just overuse and they should seek medical attention. It is very important for you to eat a diet that is high in vitamins, iron and magnesium.
Now it’s time you learn about this secret ingredient of smoothie to relieve knee pain and restore strength! A smoothie made from pineapple, cinnamon, oatmeal, orange is one natural remedy that is highly effective in treating and relieving knee and joint pain.
The ingredients you’ll need are:
- 1 cinnamon stick,
- 1 cup of oatmeal,
- 2 cups of diced pineapples,
- 1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice,
- 2 tablespoons of raw honey,
- 2 cups of water.
This smoothie has anti-inflammatory properties, as well as bromelain, vitamin C and magnesium. Cinnamon provides anti-inflammatory benefits all around, so it’s great for knee pain. Plus, it has antioxidant properties that makes it very healthy in general, too. Oatmeal can help to bring down inflammation. It also has positive effects on pain relief and muscle repair and recovery.
Pineapple contains a very special compound called bromelain enzyme which helps in bringing down arthritis-related inflammation, thus relieving pain. Bromelain is an enzyme which activates a specific chemical in the body that blocks metabolites, bringing down the swelling and breaking down problematic components. Orange is rich in vitamin C which can reduce overall inflammation, muscle pain, and knee and joint issues within the body. It can also lead to a lowered risk of lesion development in bone marrow, which happens due to knee osteoarthritis. Honey has antibacterial strength that makes it a great option for treating a variety of conditions, including knee pain from arthritis.
Directions:
Add oatmeal and water in a pan and allow to cook for few minutes. Let it cool down for some time. Place orange juice, cinnamon, pineapple, oatmeal and honey in a blender. Blend until nice and smooth. Adjust the thickness of smoothie according to you by adding little water, if desired. Drink this smoothie daily for better results. Total relief from knee and joint pain should be experienced after drinking this smoothie for 5 days.
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