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Aches, pains and joint stiffness are all problems that either come as part of old age or with extra rigorous workouts. Knee pain can be caused by a number of factors – like an injury sustained through exercise, arthritis, or even dietary issues that mess with the healthy working of the bones and joints of the human body. It is up to you, as the victim of pain, to take care of it and treat it and prevent it in the future.

While mild and medium pain can be tolerated and easily treated at home by a number of individuals, there are several instances where knee pain and other joint issues can exacerbate and will need properly certified medical attention and not just over the counter drugs and home made remedies. In these situations, it is better if you actually seek medical attention as some types of pains can require surgery to resolve.

The first and foremost thing to keep in mind whenever knees begin to hurt is the acronym RICE:

• Rest
• Ice
• Compress
• Elevate

These four steps can be combined when the person is sitting down, by hoisting the leg up at an angle and applying ice or other frozen items to the area until it become numb and the knee pain resides.

Apart from this physical intervention, there are also several home made remedies that are not only organic but also high recommended by several people. These remedies include drinking certain types of teas, eating certain anti-inflammatory food items and other easy methods to subdue or even prevent knee and joint pain.

Organic Remedies for Joint Pain

• Drinking Turmeric Tea:

Turmeric, legendary in the spice world for its various anti septic, anti inflammatory, non steroidal nature that takes care of any and all joint issues, is best served hot in the form of tea. Simply add in a spoonful of powdered turmeric while brewing the tea so that the heat and water can leach out all the good anti oxidants and enzymes that effectively cure any and all pains.

• Drinking Ginger Tea:
  One of India’s favorite roots to season any dish, Ginger is one of the most famous imports that is known for its various enzymes and strong anti oxidant properties that directly tackle osteo and rheumatoid issues. Responsible for lowering the inflammation of any and all wounds and joints when taken properly, Ginger is best added to tea, while the water is boiling so that the water is properly infused with its gingery goodness and the body can utilize 100% of it.
• Having Epsom Salt Soaks:
  Known to contain high amounts of magnesium sulfate that has been used to cue pain relief for years now, Epson Salt is famous in the western world for its anti inflammatory properties. Just a few minutes of soaking your knees and other joints in a warm bath with some spoonful’s of Epsom salt, and you are ready to take on eth day without having to worry about shooting pains from your knees.
• Adding Turmeric to Food:

Since the wonders of turmeric have already been raved about above, this is another way the body can take in turmeric. By simply adding turmeric to food, the body has more ways to ingest and digest the fully utilize all the good properties of Turmeric. A popular Indian remedy for almost any domestic health issue is to add a spoonful of turmeric to a mug of hot milk and drink it right before bed so that the turmeric has time to activate and start working on your body. Circumin, specifically, is one of the reasons for Turmeric’s super powers, which is why Turmeric is also a popular addition in the treatment of cancer and Alzheimer’s.