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Home Remedies for Arthritis, Arthritis Diet and Natural Treatment
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Arthritis, in the most simplistic terms, affects the joints and bones. Some specialists believe that living in a damp, cold climate increases the likeligood of becoming afflicted with this very painful and debilitating condition; others ascribe it to overuse, for example typists whose fingers become knotted, athletes with swollen knees and troublesome hips, ballerinas with painful feet. Occasionally it can be caused by a bad fall, a severe jolt or the trauma of an accident. One of the interesting aspects of arthritis is the higher proportion of women to men who suffer from it and it is reasonable to believe that this is as a result of the hormonal changes which take place during the menopause, causing not only a physical decline but leading also to emotional upheavals which in turn may lead to a state of unhappy introspection.
It was at one time believed that poisons in the system were created by bitterness, intolerance and the brooding desire for revenge and that as this type of unhealthy ange could not thrive in an atmosphere of love and forgiveness the antidote should be religious ritual in the form of confirmation, as many times as was necessary , to rid the body of its evil arthritis-forming toxins! I cannot help but feel that this was a bit hard on the poor old vicar who must surely have despaired at finding that his sermons upon ‘loving thy neighbour’ were persistently falling on deaf ears. Nevertheless it is true to say that emotional strees and anxiety do leave their physical mark upon the body and perhaps we should not scoff at those chauvinistic old psychologists of yesteryear.
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Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) This strange thorny plant from Africa gains its name from its vicious habit of impaling unwary travelers. It is believed to cure arthritis and it can be bought in both tablet and tea-bag form.It is wise before embarking upon any course of treatment to take careful note of the instructions or to consult a homoeopathic practitioner.
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Aspirin This still seems to be the only true, tried and tested anodyne for arthritis.
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Oil of evening primrose It is now believed that if women start taking evening primrose oil during and after the menopause they will never suffer from arthritis. It is also thought to be able to arrest an existing condition.
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Cider vinegar and honey One teaspoon of each in hot water taken first thing in the morning will reduce the chances of arthritis.
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Honey and lemon Some fruits should not be eaten by arthritis sufferers but lemon juice has a beneficial effect. Take daily the juice has a beneficial effect. Take daily the juice of 1 lemon in hot water sweetened with honey. One of the best home remedies for arthritis.
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Agrimony tea or willow bark tea An infusion of either taken daily and persevered with over a long period of time will bring relief. Agrimony and willow both contain a fair amount of salicylic acid which is the vital component of aspirin.
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Nettle and sage tea or catnip tea Both are excellent and pleasant-tasting teas which have a mildly sedative and regenerative effect, relieving tension and improving the state of mind.
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Swimming One of the bst ways of ensuring a lithe and healthy body is to swim daily. Taking a bathe daily or as often as is possible will relieve arthritis. Spa treatments, where one can swim and is fasted on natural spring water are considered by many to be far better than any other treatments and can be repeated regularly ir circumstances allow, without adverse side effects. Indoor heated swimming pools and a self-inflicted fast, drinking only a good quality bottled mineral water, may not be so luxurious but will bring the same benefits.
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Compresses Try a red flannel wrapped gently around a painful joint or alternate hot and cold compresses left on overnight as soon as the twinges start.
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Olive oil A gentle massage with warm olive oil as soon as the pain starts is cheap and effective.
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Garlic, juniper, lavender, cajuput, sage, rosemary, thyme, or sassafras Any one of these oils diluted in the proportions of one part to 10 parts of olive oil and used to massage the painful joint will bring immense relief.
There are many conflicting theories which arise over how much the diet creates or affects arthritis. Nevertheless it would be safe to say that when the condition becomes more painful an examination of the diet may reveal certain adverse factors. Red meat and dairy produce are destructive whilst a vegetarian diet, or one including fish, with plenty of raw fruit and vegetables can do nothing but good. There are those who swear that stewed fruit creates havoc whilst others believe that chocolate or refined carbohydrate have an equally devastating effect. An extra supplement of calcium, zinc and vitamin C is often recommended and worth trying at an early stage.
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Cabbage juice This surprisingly pleasant drink is also frequently suggested to alleviate catarrh so that one cannot help but wonder if the two conditions are connected.
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Garlic Stringing garlic bulbs about the afficted limb was a strong device offered by the wise women. Several garlic cloves chewed daily are an excellent idea but if this is too ghastly to contemplate try garlic perles or capsules.
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Celery All parts eaten raw are considered to be effective. Celery contains a fair quantity of minerals and it is also a valuable diuretic.
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Potatoes There is an ancient recipe, one of many which come from the Fenland region of Britain where they undoubtedly suffered from a high percentage of damp-induced ailments, which suggests drinking the juice of raw potatoes seasoned mightily with crushed mustard seed! view eating raw potatoes with severe misgivings and would suggest instead that potatoes baked in their jackets and filled with cottage cheese, tinned tuna, parsley and dill will do you far more good.
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Nettles Nettle tea is an excellent idea and so is the following recipe.
Arthritis Remedies
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Arthrella
Regular usage of Arthrella not only gives relief to manifested symptoms of arthritis but it can also enables the body to fight against various factors that are known to raise the condition of arthritis and other musculo-skeletal problems.
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