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Few people escape the daily aches and pains that come with aging. But persistent joint pain and stiffness can be a sign of something more: arthritis.

Arthritis affects more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children, according tothe Arthritis Foundation, making it the most common cause of disabilityin America. Maybe you know a parent or grandparent who suffers from arthritis; ormaybe you deal with it yourself.

There are two types of arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis, which is an inflammatory disease, and osteoarthritis, a type that is caused by the wearing away of joint cartillage. Either way, the most common symptom is pain and stiffness around the joints knees, hips, hands, etc.

Most people who suffer from arthritis turn to solutions like pain medications and stretching exercises to find relief. However, there are a number of other natural ways to soothe arthritis pain!

Here are a few oddball ideas you may not have heard of before.

3 Unique Ideas for Arthritis Pain Relief

Drink White Willow Tea

Before there was aspirin, white willow tea was the pain killer of choice. In fact, this remedy stretches all the way back to Hippocrates, a Greek physician who was operating back in 5th century BC!

White willow contains an active ingredient called salicin, a chemical that is converted in the body into salicylic acid. Sound familiar? Its essentially a less irritating form of acetyl salicylic acid, theactive ingredient in aspirin.

How to Make White Willow Tea:

Massage Sore Joints with Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil (sometimes abbreviated to EVOO)has anti-inflammatory properties that can actually inhibit inflammation just like aspirin or Advil.

To soothe your joints, gently massage a bit of cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil into your sore joints, twice daily or more. You can also take a spoonful or two internally to reap its benefits as a reducer of swelling.

Related: 4 Myths About Olive Oil Debunked

Enjoy Turmeric-Based Foods

Turmeric(an earthy yellow spice you may recognize from Indian and East Asian dishes) is well-known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Its active ingredient is a naturally-occurring chemical called curcumin, which is a powerful antioxidant that lowers the levels of the enzymes responsible for causing inflammation.

There are several ways to enjoy turmeric, so stock up on those recipes; however, the simplest way to enjoy its benefits is through delicious golden milk or a lovely turmeric and ginger tea.

How to Make Turmeric & Ginger Tea:

Arthritis is a challenging, painful disease that can be hard to manage, but you dont have to suffer without aid. Test these three natural remedies throughout your day and trust what works. You may just find the relief youve been looking for.

How do you manage arthritis in your body? Do you have any tips that may help someone else find relief?

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

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