Arthritis Sufferers May Potentially Benefit From Getting Advice From an Herbalist

(Newswire.net — June 22, 2017) Orlando, FL — Medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used by individuals who suffer from arthritis. However, there may also be other pain management options available, such as herbs and spices.

Arthritis sufferers may potentially benefit in getting advice from an herbalist. There are several reasons why more and more people are turning to the use of natural alternatives. One is to avoid the side effects that could potentially be caused by pharmaceutical drugs.

Herbal supplements are also known as botanicals. They are obtained from plants and have been used in many areas around the world for thousands of years. For individuals with arthritis, it may be quite beneficial to find natural supplements that may potentially fight inflammation.

Paul F. Howard, MD, Director of Arthritis Health, an integrated rheumatology practice in Scottsdale, AZ, states that in his practice there are alternatives to pharmaceutical agents, and they are called herbal medicines.

Herbal supplements are widely popularized by their possible ability to reduce the need for pharmaceutical drugs. Dr. Howard also reveals that there are certain herbal medicines and supplements believed to be effective in controlling inflammation.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the use of herbal and other types of dietary supplements is a huge business. Statistics even reveal that half of the American population over two months of age use various mineral, vitamin, or dietary supplements.

In 2007, data revealed that in the United States, consumers spend $33.9 billion on visits to alternative and complementary medicine practitioners as well as the purchase of products.

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health even provides an herb guide that can help people research the impact of botanicals and their side effects.

The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Library of Medicine run the Dietary Supplement Label Database. The Database provides the lists of the full label contents of all the supplements available in the United States.

Arthritis sufferers may seek the help of herbalists as they are extensively trained in herbal medicines as well as herbal supplements. They may go to a certified herbalist that has been licensed in the state they are living in.

Herbs and spices are one of the possible pain management options many arthritis sufferers resort to. One of these spices is turmeric, which has long been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurveda medicine.

Turmeric is believed to offer a myriad of health benefits. It contains curcumin, which is a phytochemical with many potentially therapeutic agents. Curcumin is believed to help fight arthritis pain and inflammation.

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