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Arthritis is one of
the oldest diseases known to mankind. It is characterized by an inflammation
of the joints, causing swelling and pain which can sometimes lead to
immobility and, in severe cases, permanent disability. Occurring in anyone
at any age, the exact cause of arthritis is yet unknown, but there are two
theories: infection or a flaw in the body’s immune system which causes it to
attack its own joints and surrounding tissue.
There are many treatment methods used to help arthritic patients overcome
this painful and debilitating disease, some of them as old as the disease
itself (which is very old, indeed).
Some types of arthritis require the cooperation between physician, physical
therapist, and orthopedic surgeon, as is the case with rheumatoid arthritis,
one of the most common forms of arthritis. Others require only frequent rest
balanced with exercise and proper diet. The most common arthritis remedies
available are over the counter drugs like aspirins, analgesics, and non
steroidal anti inflammatory drugs that can relieve the pain associated with
arthritis.
However, with recent reports about undesirable side effects caused by some
of these drugs, many people are turning to home arthritis remedies to treat
arthritic pain. These arthritis remedies are largely unproven by concrete
scientific evidence but have been used by people for thousands of years with
relatively effective results. With your doctor’s advice, you can try some of
these arthritis remedies and see for yourself:
Blackstrap Molasses
To make these arthritis remedies, you need four teaspoons of blackstrap
molasses and one quart of cranberry juice. Dissolve the blackstrap molasses
in the cranberry juice. One mixture makes one serving. Drink a glass of this
old home remedy to experience the results.
Alternatively, you could also try dissolving 100 aspirins in a pint of
rubbing alcohol. Rub it on the affected joints three times a day and observe
the results.
Mullein, Elm, Lobelia, and Cayenne Poultice
The ingredients you need for these arthritis remedies are: 2 tbsp. mullein,
3 tbsp. granulated slippery elm bark, 1 tbsp. lobelia, and 1 tsp. cayenne.
Mix everything in a bowl thoroughly then pour them in boiling water. When
the mixture gets that pasty quality, pour everything on a piece of cloth and
spread. Let cool for a few minutes before placing the cloth on swollen
joints.
Alternatively, you can try these arthritis remedies, following the same
procedure: oil of origanum, oil of lobelia, oil of capsicum, and coconut
oil.
Herbal Mix
There are many herbs that can be used as natural arthritis remedies.
However, the trend with herbal arthritis remedies seems to be that different
herbs are mixed together in order to create a synergistic and more effective
combination. Below are some of the more common herbal arthritis remedies
used:
* Black cohosh, genitian root, angelica, Colombo, skull cap, valerian,
buckthorn bark, and rue. Add a teaspoon of the mixture in a cup of boiling
water. Let steep for a few minutes before drinking. The recommended daily
dosage is three ˝ cups a day.
* Wild cherry roots, burdock roots, Oregon grape roots. Wash three roots of
each herb and chop them into tiny slices. Afterwards, place them in a gallon
of water and let simmer for 30 minutes. Then, strain the liquid into bottle.
A half glass of these arthritis remedies every morning before breakfast
should garner some results. |
| This article
is provided courtesy of Roxanne Courtmanch. Please visit
www.thehelpingcircle.com for more articles on arthritis
as well as many other topics that may be of interest to you.
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