Arthritis and associated joint health complications are impacting the function and vitality of our society. For many of us, our homes have become a place we escape from in an effort to reduce common physical health complications associated with home life. Using Feng Shui, we find that many arthritis sufferers commonly complain of knee pain when family conflicts are present and complain of hip pain when financial complications are present.

When suffering from physical health complications, such as arthritis, your emotional and psychological health may be improved with the application of simple techniques commonly used in the practice of Feng Shui; adding aromatherapy, the use of pure crystals, color and even sound, to improve the overall Chakra energy, thereby reducing the pain and complaints associated with arthritis and other physical health complications.

To reduce arthritis pain, your home should be modified to make essential repairs so as to encourage positive energy and Chakra stability. First, be sure all doors in the home are repaired and check hinges and doorknobs to be sure they are functioning properly. Frayed wires, shortages in the electrical system and even empty light bulb sockets can increase the complications associated with arthritic disorders.

In addition to these home repairs, there may be some home modifications that are required so as to reduce the risk of developing arthritis in the joints. For example, homes with entry doorways that open outward, often lead to an unstable Feng Shui environment. For this reason, consider replacing outward opening doors with doors that open inward. Also, in homes where kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors are broken or unstable, including areas that should be equipped with locks, be sure these are functioning and repaired as, without repair, there is an increased incidence of developing further arthritic complications.

In addition to these necessary home repairs and modifications, in an effort to reduce arthritis and other physical health disorders, add home décor which includes colorful rooms, removing any furniture or wall colors that do not correspond to the healing impact of color on the arthritis condition. The following are the healing colors for three common arthritic conditions:

Hands: green, purple and white

Hips: orange, light blue and indigo blue

Knees: red, green and light blue

For aromatherapy in the home, purchase essential oil scents in lemon, eucalyptus, chamomile, rosemary and marjoram. Decorate the home in precious stones including emeralds, citrine, carnelian and garnet. Using these natural products will improve your physical health, including arthritis, and the mental health of the entire family.

As with most health complications, there is a body-mind connection which both exacerbates the condition as well as works in healing. With arthritic disorders, the colors, scent and even layout of your home can both work to worsen complications but can also improve joint and bone health with a few simple techniques commonly used in Feng Shui and, thereby, improving Chakras.