 Arthritis
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Symptoms of Arthritis
Arthritis is
usually characterized by pain, limited
joint movement, joint stiffness, and
swelling or burning in joints. Arthritis
symptoms may also consist of gland swelling,
weight loss, fatigue, and irregular
functioning of the organs like heart,
lungs and kidneys.
Arthritis encompasses
over 100 different conditions, but the
three most common types of arthritis
and their symptoms are
| Osteoarthritis:
Osteoarthritis
is the most common form
of arthritis. It develops
from permanent damage of
the cartilage that covers
bones at the joints, and
because of this characteristic
it is also called degenerative
joint disease. The cartilage
can become damaged because
of degeneration or age and
may eventually break. Cartilage
is a form of protection
for the bones and its absence
creates friction as the
bones move, which simultaneously
causes pain and swelling.
Osteoarthritis can affect
any joint but is most common
in hands and weight bearing
joints like the spine, knee
and hip.
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| Rheumatoid
Arthritis:
Rheumatoid
arthritis is a long-lasting
autoimmune disease that
causes chronic inflammation
of the joints. The lining
of joints swells and damages
the cartilage and the surrounding
tissues. In some severe
cases, rheumatoid arthritis
has affected eyes, nerves
and skin but this condition
typically affects hands,
wrists and knees.
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| Gout:
Gout
is a type of arthritis that
results from excessive uric
acid in the body that is
deposited as needle-like
crystals in the joints and
soft tissues. These uric
acid crystals cause inflammatory
arthritis in the joints,
which ultimately leads to
intermittent swelling, redness,
heat, pain, and stiffness
in the joints. Gout typically
affects the big toe but
can also affect the ankle,
knee, foot, hand, wrist
and elbow.
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Natural Cures
Green Tea
According to
a research study conducted by the Proceedings
of the National Academy of Sciences,
green tea contains antioxidants known
as polyphenols that can aid in reducing
the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
and the study suggested a preventive
approach to rheumatoid arthritis. The
risk of the disease can be significantly
reduced by consuming approximately four
cups of green tea throughout each day.
Honey
Honey is known as the miracle cure
for arthritis treatment. To utilize
honey for this condition:
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Create
a paste with one part of honey,
two parts of lukewarm water and
one teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
Apply this paste to swollen and
painful joints to significantly
reduce the inflammation and pain..
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Mix one cup of
hot water with two spoons of honey
and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder
and consume this mixture once in
the morning and once in the evening.
The regular intake of this substance
is believed to cure even chronic
arthritis. |
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Mix two teaspoons
of apple cider vinegar and two teaspoons
of honey in a glass of water. This
mixture should be consumed with
each meal. |
Apple Cider Vinegar
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Apply
apple cider vinegar externally to
alleviate pain in joints. Combine
one quarter of a cup of apple cider
vinegar and one and a half cups
of water and heat until warm. Soak
the arthritic hand in the mixture
for ten minutes twice each day. |
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Create the apple
cider vinegar solution mentioned
above and soak a soft cloth in the
hot solution. Wring out the cloth
and wrap it around the joint. Fasten
with a dry cloth to retain heat
in that area. Repeat the procedure
several times twice a day. |
Natural Herbs
There are a few natural herbs and vitamins
that aid in decreasing the inflammation
of the joints and in reducing pain including
devil’s claw and vitamin E. Devil’s
claw should be avoided if the individual
is prone to developing heartburn or
ulcers. However, when utilized, consume
1,500 to 2,500 milligrams each day.
Additional remedies
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Soak
one teaspoon of black sesame seeds
in a cup of water overnight. Drink
the water with the seeds immediately
after waking. |
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Eat three to four
shelled walnuts after not having
eaten for a significant period of
time. |
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Mix one teaspoon
of sugar with an eight ounce glass
of radish juice and consume the
mixture. |
Diet and Arthritis
A healthy diet
can aid significantly in curing and
preventing a medical condition such
as arthritis. The diet of an arthritic
patient should include a balance of
minerals like calcium and copper to
improve bone and muscle strength. Including
Vitamin A, C, and E can also assist
in countering inflammation and these
vitamins can be obtained from fresh
leafy vegetables, nuts, and brown rice.
The diet of an
arthritis patient should promote alkaline
action in the body and this can be achieved
by including many salads and cooked
vegetables in the diet. Individuals
suffering from acute arthritis may choose
to consume a raw diet and consume raw
juices three times each day for one
week. This process can be repeated every
two months to relieve arthritis.
Arthritic
patients should avoid a high fat and
a high cholesterol diet that can worsen
the condition.
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