Treating Arthritis Naturally

Arthritis is a painful condition that affects about 46 million Americans. The most common type is osteoarthritis, which is often age related, although it can be the result of wear and tear on the joints from fitness or sports. In Australia, a type of arthritis, gout, took center stage in the media when the socceroo Harry Kewell was thought to be suffering from it in the 2006 World Cup.

The cause for RA is unknown; however, the immune system plays a very important role in disease development. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs as a result of an abnormal immune system response, but the cause for this abnormal response has not been identified. The cause of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not fully understood. Genes play a role in rheumatoid arthritis, but experts do not know exactly what that role is. For most people with RA, the disease does not run in their families and they do not pass it along to their children.

Treatment:

1.    Massage the affected area daily with a mixture of 10 grams of camphor and 200 grams of mustard oil. However after mixing the required ingredients make sure you let the mixture be kept out in the sun. This is to allow the camphor dissolve.

2.    There are also certain medications supposedly aimed at combating arthritis. Some of these drugs don’t come without hazardous side effects so it is still best to follow natural remedies to prevent or cure joint inflammation. Arthritis treatment need not cost someone a fortune. The safest and surest way is still through sticking to a healthy diet, or even particular exercise routines, or whatever a doctor advised a patient to do. One should not wait to get older before he starts to take care of his bones and joints.

3.    Your nutrition! Your diet is the biggest factor contributing to whether you will struggle or be free of arthritis. A good rule of thumb is to always eat fresh, raw foods with as little of processing as possible. You should be eating as much water-soluble fiber as possible which includes: fresh fruits and raw vegetables.

4.    The technique of acupuncture has been used for centuries by the Chinese. It is based on the theory that inserting hair-fine needles along certain energy lines can help stimulate energy flow. It is believed by scientists that the insertion causes the nervous system to release endogenous, which acts as pain-relieving chemicals. This can therefore help in reducing pain.

5.    Massage is also very helpful in the treatment of arthritis as very often it eases the pain. Warm hip baths in which crushed mustard has been put in are also recommended. Two glasses of water sipped slowly first thing in the morning help circulation and helps alleviate the pain. Water must be drunk throughout the day as well, preferably eight glasses in total.

6.    Boswella (Indian herb) has incredible power to heal the pain and inflammation relates to bones and joints. Recommended dosage of the herb will help to reduce the pain, redness, inflammation and stiffness. This herbal remedy improves blood circulation and provides relief from swollen joints. This anti-inflammatory herb can effectively increase the mobility of arthritis patients and help them to achieve a pain free life.

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