EDIBLE REMEDIES

Forget heading to the pharmacy – you can find all these painfighters at home.

FISH OIL

Fish oil is one of the most popular nutritional supplements. A number of studies have found that the fatty acids in fish oil help people with morning stiffness, painful joints and lack of strength in the hands, and reduce the need for antiinflammatory drugs. TURMERIC

This herb, which is grown throughout India, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Curcumin, the yellow compound in turmeric, is being studied as a potential way to prevent or help treat arthritis. GINGER

This wonder herb aids with joint health, too. Brew a mild tea by putting three or four slices of fresh ginger in a cup of boiling water.