Soothe arthritis aches naturally

Baking cookies with the grandkids, knitting a scarf for a loved one, wrapping gifts-it's the season for fun holiday activities...that may also cause arthritis to flare up. But you don't have to let sore joints stop you from enjoying the most wonderful time of the year. We reveal the easy ways to soothe arthritis pain naturally

- Alex Fulton

Apply frankincense

Precious enough to be carried by the Three Wise Men, this resin from the Boswellia tree contains a compound called boswellic acid that inhibits the release of inflammatory compounds, Polish scientists say. And a study in BMC Research Notes found applying frankincense oil to joints daily reduced pain within four weeks. To use, add 10 drops of frankincense essential oil to 1 Tbs. of olive oil and massage into sore joints.

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