Top foods for arthritis, foods to avoid, top 5 natural cures. 1) 1,000mg daily of fish oil. 2)1,000mg turmeric. 3)Proteolytic Enzymes/Bromelain (500 mg 3x daily). 4 Glucosamine (1500 mg daily). 5)MSM (2,000-8,000 mg daily). Drink 8 glasses water to flush toxins and lubricate joints. Peppermint and wintergreen essential oils mixed with coconut oil to reduce pain.