
You can’t really get rid of cold sores completely and stop them from coming back, but you can heal them really quickly when they do start to break loose on your face!
Where would you be without your knees? Their joints help you to walk, run and climb – and when you have knee pain, you realise just how important they are! They’re some of the most fundament parts of the body and they take a lot of abuse, which is why they’re prone to pain, discomfort, inflammation and general wear and tear. In this article, we’ll explain some of the common causes of knee pain and give you some suggestions for simple remedies.
Painful knee joints can happen whatever your age. A bruise, trouble with ligaments or the beginning stages of arthritis are the most common causes. Certainly, the pain can be unbearable – even paralysing – and have a dramatically negative affect upon your quality of life. It’s essential to prevent or slow this deterioration with an active lifestyle and healthy diet. If the pain has already taken hold, you can stop it from recurring with some easy tips and tricks. Let’s take a closer look.
Did you know that the knee is the biggest joint in the human body? Almost all of your movements require it. There are some fascinating and complex structures involved in its mechanics and they must always be in good shape. Bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscles and tendons work together to give this joint its amazing flexibility. But it’s precisely this flexibility that makes it so prone to injury and pain. Let’s analyse the most common causes of pain in this part of the body.
Olive oil is an excellent aid for soothing pain. Its anti-inflammatory properties are hard to beat and it also helps to stimulation the circulation. Try a gentle massage twice a day using two tablespoons of olive oil. Once you’ve thoroughly massaged the area, wrap your knee in gauze.
To reduce inflammation and relieve pain, it doesn’t get much easier. Just put some ice cubes in a bag and keep it on your knee for about 20 minutes. Don’t leave it for longer or you may do some superficial damage to your skin.
Turmeric is a proven anti-inflammatory and you can see for yourself by making a paste with soya milk, wheat flour, castor oil and turmeric powder. To half glass of hot water, add three tablespoons of wheat flour, a tablespoon of oil and a pinch of turmeric. Mix well until you get a paste that you can apply to your knee. Ensure that you put it on whilst the paste is still warm. You should feel an instant relief.
You might be surprised by the number of foods that can reduce knee inflammation. Provided you include these foods in a varied and healthy diet, you should see a lot of improvement. One of the most important components of your anti-inflammation diet is ample amounts of the fatty acid, Omega 3. You’ll find it in chia seeds, flaxseed, broccoli, cranberries, goji berries, turmeric, pineapple and green tea – and that’s just to get you started.