| Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, | | | | Home Remedies for Arthritis |
| inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a group of | | | | * Wrap red flannel gently around painful joint and |
| conditions where there is damage caused to the | | | | leave it overnight for Arthritis cure. |
| joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of | | | | * A gentle massage with warm olive oil is very |
| disability in people over the age of 55. | | | | effective to relieve arthritis pain. |
| Getting arthritis, like many diseases, is one reality that | | | | * For arthritis cure dilute Garlic, Juniper, Lavender, |
| many people will try to avoid as much as possible. | | | | Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, or Sassafras oils in the |
| This is one experience that can affect your lifestyle | | | | proportions of one part to 10 parts of olive oil and |
| and social life. At present, a glaring 50 million of the | | | | use it to massage the painful joints for immediate |
| American population suffer from various types of | | | | relief. |
| arthritis. It has more victims compared to cancer or | | | | *Another great home remedy for arthritis involves |
| heart diseases. Thus, it is important to find ways to | | | | the consumption of 1 cup of fresh pineapple juice, as |
| solve this problem, like seeking home remedies for | | | | it helps in minimizing the swelling and inflammation in |
| arthritis. | | | | arthritis. |
| Causes of Arthritis | | | | * In a quarter cup of water, soak a tsp of black |
| * Joint Instability : Severe or recurrent joint injury | | | | sesame seeds and keep it overnight. The next |
| from heavy physical activity, excess | | | | morning consume the water along with the seeds. |
| overweight-excessive body weight, exercise activities | | | | * Massage the affected area daily with a mixture of |
| such as long-distance running, basketball, etc. | | | | 10 grams of camphor and 200 grams of mustard oil. |
| performed over many years will result in the | | | | However after mixing the required ingredients make |
| development of arthritis. | | | | sure you let the mixture be kept out in the sun. This |
| Early symptoms linked to arthritis usually include: | | | | is to allow the camphor dissolve. |
| * Joint pain | | | | * Add 4 tbsp of Epsom salt to bathing water, to |
| * Joint stiffness | | | | reduce inflammation and stiffness of joints. |
| * Tenderness in and around the joint | | | | Arthritis Diet |
| * Limited range of motion in one or more joints | | | | The diet can go a long way in curing diseases. The |
| * Redness and warmth around the affected joint | | | | diet of the arthritis patient should be planned along |
| * Hormonal Factors : Higher proportion of women | | | | alkaline lines and should include fruits and vegetables |
| suffers from this disease as compare to men due to | | | | for protection, proteins and carbohydrates for |
| the hormonal changes that take place during the | | | | energy. Red meat and dairy products are destructive |
| menopause. | | | | whereas a vegetarian diet, or one including fish, with |
| * Environmental Factors : Like some are of the view | | | | plenty or raw fruit and vegetables can do miracles. |
| that damp conditions increases the possibility of | | | | Cabbage, carrot, celery, cucumber, lettuce, onion, |
| arthritis. | | | | radishes, tomatoes and watercress may be used for |
| * Psychological Factors like stress that disturbs the | | | | raw salad. The cooked vegetables may include |
| body's hormonal balance and makes the immune | | | | asparagus, beets, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, |
| system weak. | | | | celery, brinjal, mushroom, onions, peas, beans, |
| * Food Allergy : A diet rich in animal products, | | | | spinach, tomatoes, squash and turnips. |
| potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and wheat. | | | | |