What are some alternative treatments for arthritis?
I was wondering if there were any supplements or natural treatments that may help her?
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It is actually quite effective when some foods are eliminated from the diet. The following foods can cause allergic reactions as well as painful arthritis: animal protein, tomatoes, white potatoes, peppers, bell peppers, cayenne, chili, paprika, pimiento and eggplant. Some people feel better when gluten is eliminated from their diet as well as giving up all dairy products.
There is a book called "There is a cure for arthritis" By a man named Pablo Airola. The library has it or you can order it at the book store. Good luck and Godspeed.
You can ask her to take glucosamine sulphate with MSM and chondrotin. That works fairly well. In traditional chinese medicine, ginger helps as it eliminates 'wind' that may be trapped in between the joints. Hot compression relieves arthritic pains temporarily.
I'm 48 years old and have Arthritis in my left knee,
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If you are looking at alternative therapies for Arthritus, i recommend you look at Massage therapy, Chiropractic treatments (there are many different methods to look into) Tai Chi or mild yoga. And make sure Grandmom is eating a healthy diet, without too much animal protein.
That is very sweet of you to ask. Your grandmother could get some relief from ginger compresses to the hands or soaking her hands in ginger water. It increases the circulation in the hands and helps relieve the stiffness. Grate about a half a cup of ginger root, (the dried stuff works but not nearly as well as the fresh root). Place the gratings in cheesecloth that has been folded over a couple of times. Tie the ends together to form a bag. Squeeze the bag of ginger gratings into a 4 quart pan filled with water. Drop the bag into the water and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit until you can put a washcloth into the solution and wring it out. Since older folks have thin skin and can burn easily, make sure that the solution is very warm but not too hot. Have her put her hands into the solution and let them soak for about 15 minutes. Reheat if the solution gets too cold. Save the ginger water because it can be reused for up to one week, at which time you'll need to make new. Massaging her hands on a daily basis would help tremendously to break up the build up in her hands.
Your grandmother will also need to stay away from the nightshade family of vegetables because they have been found to increase the stiffness of the joints. She'll also need to stay away from too much fruit and from dairy foods. These will also cause more pain. She can get good quality calcium from Bancha Tea which has 720 mg. of calcium per 8 oz. cupful, or she can get 1,160 mg of calcium from eating 5 oz. of sunflower seeds, she doesn't have to have dairy derived calcium. Both of these items are more easily digested and better utilized by the body without causing excess pain in the form of arthritis.
I hope this helps. Good for you!
any treatment you take should be taken regularly.take a massage from a professional once every month,atleast. everynight before you sleep and soon as you get up in the morning take a warm bath and massage your limbs with olive oil.exercise regularly everyday or every otherday.best thing you can do is walking early morning,yoga,swimming. take a god diet,always include in your diet a good size portion of lady's finger, green beans, fish. atleast two glasses of milk.
my grandfather is 57yrs,and he has arthritis but he has being following this routinely and he's away from medicine for a very longtime now.
Hi gloop05,
Drinking just one ounce, or two tablespoons, of tart concentrated cherry juice every day can help alleviate arthritis pain. That's because tart cherries, specifically Montmorency tart cherries, contain anthocyanins and two important antioxidants: isoqueritrin and queritrin.
Anthocyanins create cherries' dark red pigment. Arthritis inflammation and pain is caused by the hormone prostaglandin; it is directly related to two enzymes that cause tissue inflammation and the resulting pain. Anthocyanins inhibit those two enzymes, decreasing inflammation and joint pain. Remarkably, the pain-inhibiting strength is comparable to ibuprofen and naproxen. And laboratory tests at Michigan State University find that tart cherry compounds are at least 10 times more effective than aspirin in reducing inflammation--without any of aspirin's side effects.
Jason Homan
Hi there
Celery is a good chose for arthritis.
Other natural herbs you could look into are
Boswellia which anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties makes it very popular herb for arthritis, White Willow Bark is another herb used for arthritis which contains the active ingredient salicin which reduces inflammation and reduces pain and finally Devil's Claw which has anti-inflammatory properties.
All those herbs are well known for the relief of some of the symptoms associated with arthritis.
If you decide you want to try one or more of these herbs you should read up on the side effects and benefits of each herb and then take it up with your doctor how to proceed.
I hope this helps
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I am 53 years old and have arthritis quite badly,I was taking medication for it but was not helping so a friend of mine told me about some vitamin supplements she took that really helped her,so I tried them,they really helped me,so here is what I take
Joint Health Complex and cream
Alfalfa
B-Complex
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The word ‘arthritis’ means ‘inflammation of joints’. It comes from two Greek words, athron meaning joints and its meaning inflammation. It is a chronic disease process. In the early stages, the whole body is usually involved and one or two joints may become completely deformed, leaving the patient handicapped and somewhat weakened.
Arthritis assumes various forms, the most frequent being osteroarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation is the main feature of arthritis, which is a reaction of the joint tissues to some form of damage or injury.
Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease which usually occurs in the older age-group. It results from structural changes in the articular cartilage in the joints, usually those which are weight-bearing such as the spine and knees.
The chief symptoms of osteoarthritis are pain and stiffness in the joints. The pain usually increases after exercise. Other symptoms include watery eyes, dry neck, leg cramps, allergies, arterisclerosis, impairment in the functioning of the gallbladder, and liver disturbances. The possible causes include malnutrition, continuous physical stress, obesity, glandular insufficiency, calcium deficiency, and shortage of hydrochloric acid.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious disease which affects not only the joints of the fingers, writs, hips, knees, and feet but also the muscles, tendons and other tissues of the body. The disease is due to an inflammatory process of the synovium or lining of the joints accompanied by swelling and eventual deformity.
Rheumatoid arthritis is often called the " cooked food disease." It usually develops gradually over several months with persistent pain and stiffness in one or more joints. Ultimately the whole body is affected. Symptoms include anaemia, colitis, constipation, gallbladder disturbances, low blood pressure, and deformed hands and feet. The condition may be caused by hormonal imbalance, physical and emotional stress, infection, severe fright, shock and injury. Hereditary factors may also be responsible for the onset of this disease.
Treatment: The diet of the arthritis patient should be planned along alkaline lines and should include fruits and vegetables for protection and proteins and carbohydrates for energy. It may consist of a couple of fresh raw vegetables in the form of a salad and at least two cooked vegetables. Cabbage, carrot, celery, cucumber, endive, lettuce, onion, radishes, tomatoes, and watercress may be used for a raw salad. The cooked vegetables may include asparagus, beets, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, brinjal, mushroom, onions, peas, beans, spinach, tomatoes, squash and turnips.
In severe cases, it will be advisable to put the patient on raw vegetables juice therapy for about a week. Green juice, extracted from any green leafy vegetable, mixed with carrot, celery, and red beet juice, is specific for arthritis. The alkaline action of raw juices dissolves the accumulation of deposits around the joints and in other tissues. Fresh pineapple is also valuable as the enzyme in fresh pineapple juice, bromelain reduces swelling, and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Repeated juice fasts are recommended at intervals of every two months. The raw potato juice therapy is considered one of the most successful biological treatment for rheumatic and arthritic conditions. It has been used in folk medicine for centuries. The old method of preparing potato juice was to cut the potato into thin slices, without peeling the skin, and place them 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 and drunk diluted with water on 50:50 basis, first thing in the morning.
Black gingerly seeds, soaked overnight in water, have 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 the first thing in the morning. Drinking water kept overnight in a copper container also serves the same purpose. This water has traces of copper which helps strengthen the muscular system. For the same reason wearing a copper ring or bracelet will also help. Warm coconut oil or mustard oil, mixed with camphor, should be massaged in case of stiff and aching joints. It will increase blood supply and reduce inflammation and stiffness on account of gentle warmth produced while massaging. Camphorrated oil is an ancient rubefacient used for the purpose.
The time has also been used as a home remedy for arthritis since long. The citric acid found in lime is solvent of the uric acid which is the primary cause of arthritis. Other remedies found useful in relieving pains in the joints include green-gram soup mixed with crushed garlic cloves and a teaspoonful of powdered fenugreek seeds in warm water taken everyday. Sea bathing is considered beneficial in the treatment of arthritis. The natural iodine in the seawater is said to relieve arthritis pain. As is well known, iodine regulates the acid-alkaline balance in the blood and tissues, helps to repair and regenerate worn out tissues, and nourishes the skeletal structure. It enters into the thyroid gland’s secretion. The hormone uses this iodine to nullify germs in the bloodstream and to create a self- cleansing of internal toxemia.
If sea bathing is not possible, the patient should relax for 30 minutes every night in a tub of warm water in which a cupful of sea salt has been mixed. The minerals in the sea salt, especially iodine, can be absorbed through the skin pores. This will help correct an internal imbalance. The body should be kept warm at all times. Joints should not be bandaged tightly as this limits movement and interferes with the free circulation of blood. There should be plenty of indirect ventilation in the bedroom. Rest is of greatest importance to arthritis, who should not overdo their work, exercise or recreation activities.
Constipation should be avoided as it poisons the system and adds to the irritation and inflammation of the joints. Light exercises such as walking, hiking and swimming are beneficial. Maintaining a normal body weight is also an important factor in preventing arthritis. Obesity places excess stress on weight-bearing joints and interferes with the smooth functioning of tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
The patient should be given a lukewarm enema for a few days to cleanse the bowels. Neutral immersion baths, hot foot baths, ultrasonic diathermy and exposure of the affected parts to infra-red rays, a knee pack applied for an hour every night, stream baths, and a massage once a week are beneficial in the treatment of arthritis. All general cold-water treatments, such as cold baths and cold sprays, should be avoided.
The yogic asanas helpful in curing arthritis are trikonasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, naukasana, vakrasana and shavasana. Arthritis patients should practice these asanas regularly. Yogic kriyas like jalneti and kapalbhati and pranayamas such as anulomaviloma, ujjai and bhrameri are also beneficial.
Hope this helps, Good Luck.
Researchers have shown a lot of Omega -3 fatty acid help with the arthritis.
The word ‘arthritis’ means ‘inflammation of joints’. It is a chronic disease process. Arthritis assumes various forms, the most frequent being osteroarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation is the main feature of arthritis, which is a reaction of the joint tissues to some form of damage or injury due to the presence of body toxins.
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Hope this could be of help.
Good luck!
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I am 16 and have back artritis. I have tried many things, but find that omega-3 fatty acid suppliment combined with asprine works well. I have no clue why, but it did for me. It might be worth it to try.
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