Home Remedies for Arthritis

Arthritis - a general term referring to a condition of the joints. Literally it refers to an inflammation of the joints. There are many types of arthritides. The form which will inflict many people as they age is known as osteoarthritis. Other types include rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.

At present, many arthritic patients have been taking aspirins as a temporary pain-reliever with good results in some cases. It can result in joint disfigurement and restricted joint mobility. Categorized into as many as 12 types, the most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid. Although uncommon, some people with ulcerative colitis experience arthritis. Sarcoidosis can cause a granulomatous form of arthritis.

Gout usually occurs in men over 40 and is caused by the elevated blood levels of uric acid, which forms crystals in the joints. The immune system reacts to these crystals as if to a foreign invader. The joint, as a result, becomes inflamed and painful.

Home Remedies to Relieve Arthritis and Rheumatism

• Add one tablespoon cod liver oil to the juice of one orange, whip and drink before retiring. A good home remedy for arthritis.
• Bake one or two egg- plants. Mash and fry in about 2 tablespoons of castor oil. Spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic and salt can be added while frying. Another natural remedy for arthritis.
• Fish oil softgels, 1,000mg three times per day will help to lubricate the joints, thus releiving the arthritis pain.
• Take four peeled pieces of garlic, and two grams of sprague. Powder both and dip in 30 grams of mustard oil and heat slowly. Massage daily with this oil on pains as this helps in arthritis treatment.
  

Arthritis symptoms

Following are the signs of arthritis:

• Severe pain in the affected joints.
• Muscles, ligaments and cartilage become inflamed.
• Movement of the joint becomes extremely painful, especially in cold, windy and damp weather.

Arthritis treatment

Aromatherapy is one form of arthritis treatment, using a variety of essential oils. They can be added to the bath, massaged into the skin, inhaled or applied as compresses. The right mixture of essential oils will help to relax, promote pain relief and alleviate fatigue. Essential oils can also provide psychological benefits like improving the mood and reducing anxiety.

Steam baths and body massage are beneficial in the arthritis treatment.

The first thing in the morning is to have fresh juice extracted from potatoes and diluted with water on 50:50 bases for arthritis treatment.

Arthritis causes

No one really knows the exact cause of this painful and disabling disease.

Arthritis diet

Diet need not be too restrictive, but should be rich in animal proteins, calcium and iron adequate in vitamins.

• Vitamins C and E, magnesium, B-6, and niacin can help with stiffness.
  
• Two teaspoons apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of honey dissolved in a small glass of warm water taken once or twice a day brings relief.
• Avocados, bananas, brewer's yeast, cherries, greens, pecans, and wheat germ will help you get needed nutrients.

Home and Herbal Remedies for Arthritis cure

• Guggulu (a herb) is very helpful in curing arthritis. If available, eat half a teaspoon twice a day after meals with warm water.
• Paste of 1 teaspoon red chilies and fresh ginger mixed in half a cup of sesame oil and strain. Gently rub this oil on the affected joints. A nice home remedy for arthritis.
• For arthritis cure take 10 grams of camphor and 200 grams of mustard oil. Mix in a glass bottle and close with a tight cork and keep the bottle in the sun till the camphor dissolves. Massage the affected area daily.
  

How to relieve/reduce arthritis pain?

To reduce arthritis pain, make sure to get plenty of minerals in the diet. Take the mineral supplements bonemeal and dolomite to help with this, and compliment them with oatstraw to help the body absorb the minerals.

Research shows you can ease the pain by rubbing the joint with an over-the-counter ointment called Zostrix, made from capsaicin--the stuff that puts the hot in hot peppers.

Arthritis Prevention

Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. Dancing is a good way to combine weight loss, exercise and stress reduction. Being overweight can enhance damage to joints by putting excess pressure on them, resulting in worsening osteoarthritis, so I advise losing any excess weight you're carrying