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What are different home remedies for Arthritis? Part 3

ABOUT ARTHRITIS
- Arthritis means inflammation of a joint.
- Arthritis is usually a result of damage to or destruction of joint parts.
- There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis.

CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS
• Genetics
• Age
• Infections
• Deficiency of organic sodium and minerals
• Trauma
• Mental or physical strain
• Obesity
• Cold weather
• Excessive use of rich foods

CATEGORIES OF ARTHRITIS
Majorly they can be subdivided into the following three categories:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout

All have the following common symptoms at the joint
• redness
• stiffness
• swelling
• pain

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Arthritis Treatment

15. Arthritis Treatment using Green Gram Soup
• This soup should be prepared by mixing a tablespoon of green gram in a cup of water, with two crushed garlic cloves.
• It should be taken twice a day.

16. Arthritis Treatment using Castor Oil
• Boil two tablespoons of castor oil over a stove burner.
• The oil should then be poured into a glass of fresh orange juice and taken before breakfast daily.
• Continue this procedure till the disease is cured.
• Generally it is taken for three weeks for the result.
• One can wait for another three weeks and then repeat it again for another three weeks.
• The patient must take an alkaline diet while adopting this mode of treatment otherwise the value of the treatment will be lost.

17. Arthritis Treatment using Coconut or Mustard Oil
• Warm coconut oil or mustard oil that is mixed with two or three pieces of camphor.
• This should be massaged on stiff and aching joints.
• It will increase blood supply, and reduce inflammation and stiffness.
• Camphorated oil is an ancient rubefacient used for the purpose.

18. Arthritis Treatment using Lime
• Lime has also been found beneficial as a home remedy for arthritis.
• The citric acid found in lime is a solvent of uric acid.
• Uric acid is the primary cause of some types of arthritis.
• The juice of one lime, diluted with water, may be taken once a day, preferably first thing in the morning.

19. Natural Treatment for Arthritis Pain Using Cinnamon
• Cinnamon is a remarkable natural treatment for arthritis pain.
• Add half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder to one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast.
• Repeat this daily for one month.
• One can notice the results within the first week.

Treatment for Arthritis using herb Bogbean
• This is an aquatic herb which is very powerful herb special for rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis.
• It is an anti-inflammatory.
• This herb cleans the urinary tract and hence one should drink lots of water.

Treatment for Arthritis using herb Boswellia
• This has anti-inflammatory effects similar to Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) (Advil, Aleve, Tylenol etc.)
• This herb does not have side effects and does not causes gastrointestinal bleeding.
• It improves circulation to the joints, relieves pain, inflammation and stiffness.

Arthritis Diet
- Take fruits and vegetables in the form of salads.
• The diet should include fruits and vegetables in the form of salads, and, at least, two cooked vegetables to produce alkalinity in the blood.
• It would be advisable to put the patient on raw vegetable juice therapy three times a day, for about a week.
• Repeated juice fasts are recommended at intervals of every two months.

Other Home Remedies
• Keep Body Warm, Don’t Bandage Joints
• Take Rest, Should have Plenty of Indirect Ventilation
• Sea Bathing
• Yoga
• Take chondroitin sulfate 700 mg a day to strengthen the joints and ligaments in tablet form.
• Take Vitamin E to protect and improve joint mobility.

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What are different home remedies for Arthritis? Part 2

ABOUT ARTHRITIS
- Arthritis means inflammation of a joint.
- Arthritis is usually a result of damage to or destruction of joint parts.
- There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis.

CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS
• Genetics
• Age
• Infections
• Deficiency of organic sodium and minerals
• Trauma
• Mental or physical strain
• Obesity
• Cold weather
• Excessive use of rich foods

CATEGORIES OF ARTHRITIS
Majorly they can be subdivided into the following three categories:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout

All have the following common symptoms at the joint
• redness
• stiffness
• swelling
• pain

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Arthritis Treatment

5. Preventing and Treating Arthritis with Cod Liver Oil
- A small amount of Cod Liver Oil each day can potentially slow down cartilage degeneration.
- This is one of the main symptoms of osteoarthritis.
- The omega-3 acids contained in the oil can help reduce the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.
- Consume 1 to 2 teaspoons of cod liver oil daily which could be very beneficial for treating arthritis.

6. Arthritis Pain Relief with Turmeric
- Turmeric is a common spice in Indian cuisine that has been used to reduce inflammation for hundreds of years in Ayurveda medicine.
- Taking 500mg to 1000mg Turmeric capsules three times per day can lead to significant relief from osteoarthritis pain.

7. Using Ginger to Relieve Arthritis Pain
- Ginger has been found to be an effective natural anti-inflammatory.
- Peel and slice 1/2 inch of fresh ginger and take it with each meal.

8. Arthritis Treatment using Potato Juice
- The raw potato juice therapy is considered one of the most successful biological treatments for rheumatic and arthritic conditions.
- To prepare potato juice one has to cut a medium-sized potato into thin slices, without peeling the skin, and place the slices overnight in a large glass filled with cold water.
- The water should be drunk in the morning on an empty stomach.
- Fresh juice can also be extracted from potatoes.
- A medium-sized potato should be diluted with a cup of water and drunk first thing in the morning.

9. Arthritis Treatment using Other Raw Juices
- One cup of green juice, extracted from any green leafy vegetable, mixed in equal proportions with carrot, celery, and red beet juices is good for arthritis.
- The alkaline action of raw juices dissolves the accumulation of deposits around the joints and tissues.
- A cup of fresh pineapple juice is rich in the enzyme bromelain.
- This juice reduces swelling and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

10. Arthritis Treatment using Sesame Seeds
- A teaspoon of black sesame seeds that is soaked in a quarter cup of water and left overnight, has been found to be effective in preventing frequent joint pains.
- The water in which the seeds are soaked should also be taken along with the seeds first thing in the morning.

11. Arthritis Treatment using Copper
- Drinking water kept overnight in a copper container that accumulates traces of copper, is said to strengthen the muscular system.
- A copper ring or bracelet is worn for the same reason.

12. Arthritis Treatment using Calcium
- Calcium can help in relieving arthritis.
- This mineral should be taken in the form of calcium lactate.
- Two teaspoons of calcium lactate, each teaspoon providing 400 mg of absorbable calcium, may be taken three times daily in water, before meals.
- This can be done for at least four months.

13. Arthritis Treatment using Garlic
- Garlic is another effective remedy for arthritis.
- It contains an anti-inflammatory property.
- Garlic may be taken raw or cooked depending on the person.

14. Arthritis Treatment using Bananas
- Bananas are a rich source of vitamin B6, have proved useful in the treatment of arthritis.
- A diet of only bananas for three or four days is advised in treating this condition.
- The patient may eat eight or nine bananas daily during this period and nothing else.