• There are over 100 types of arthritis that can cause you pain."Life in a New Balance" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: Duquesa Mercedes (Mercedes Ramirez Guerrero) under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
  
  

Fish/Fish Oil

• Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid."Salmon steak ~ Dinner" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: ~ezs (Miss Izs) under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
  
  According to USA Weekend, fish and fish oil (omega-3 fatty acid) can decrease inflammation. The author of the article indicates that a daily intake of 3,000 to 5,000 mg of omega-3, which amounts to about 10 to 17 capsules, can bring beneficial results in about three months. Salmon is an excellent source.
  
  

Vegetables

• Vegetables are helpful for relief of arthritis pain."Clagett Farm CSA Week 18" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: thebittenword.com under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
  
  A vegetarian diet may relieve some of your arthritis symptoms, including pain. Milk and eggs should be excluded for optimal benefit.
  
  

Spices

• Ginger is effective in reducing inflammation."rhizome" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: Crystl (Crystal) under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
  
  Certain spices, such as cloves, ginger and turmeric are effective in reducing inflammation. Caution is advised if you are taking anticoagulant medications because ginger will thin your blood.
  
  

Vitamins

• Vitamin E is an anti-inflammatory."Day 51: Vitamin E" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: theogeo (Lindsey T) under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
  
  USA Weekend reports that vitamin E is an anti-inflammatory. The typical daily dose is 400 IU. In addition, vitamins D and C may slow osteoarthritis. Vitamin D is found in shrimp and good sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits and green peppers.
  
  

Green Tea

• Green tea may relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis."Copenhaguen Museum of Art. Royal Copenhaguen mug" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: Susana Vazquez under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
  
  Green tea has antioxidant chemicals that are considered helpful in preventing many conditions such as heart disease and cancer. According to Arthritis Pain Medication, green tea may also relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.