| Arthritis causes severe pain, stiffness of the joints, | | | | aggravate inflammation. |
| hampering the mobility of the body and weakening of | | | | 3. Drinking plenty of water helps in detoxification and |
| the bones. Read this article to find natural remedies | | | | formation of disc fluids. |
| and home treatments for arthritis. Arthritis occurs with | | | | 4. Some herbs like white willow, alfalfa, yucca, devil's |
| the inflammation of the joints and cartilages, in any | | | | claw, turmeric, sea cucumber have good effects as |
| parts of the body causing severe pain, stiffness of the | | | | anti-inflammatory medicine. |
| joints, hampering the mobility of the body and | | | | 5. Flax seed oil lubricates the joints and cleans the |
| weakening of the bones. Different forms of arthritis | | | | arteries improving blood circulation and curing. |
| are seen, the most common ones being osteoarthritis | | | | 6. Application of the essential oils of lavender, juniper, |
| and rheumatoid arthritis. | | | | thyme, eucalyptus, rosemary, ginger, chamomile help in |
| Causes of Arthritis | | | | reducing the pain to a great extent. These aromatic |
| The main cause of arthritis is related to the sedentary | | | | oils also lower the stress that helps in the healing. |
| life style of the people along with faulty food habits. | | | | 7. Exercise is another important part in controlling |
| Too much intake of carbohydrates, refined sugar, | | | | arthritis. Regular movement of joints frees them from |
| refined foods and fats results in the obesity ultimately | | | | stiffness and keeps them lubricated. Exercises also |
| leading to arthritis. In women reduced level of female | | | | help in controlling the bodyweight. |
| hormones after menopause leads to weakening of the | | | | 8. Some topical lotions like arnica, tiger balm, comfrey, |
| bones and osteoporosis. Sometimes age factor, over | | | | Boswellin etc. are found to be effective in relieving pain |
| stress also contribute to this disease. | | | | and curing arthritis. |
| Natural Cure for Arthritis | | | | 9. Detoxification by fasting with water, juice, fruits |
| Pain killing drugs are the most conventional medication | | | | releases the toxins out of the body. Detoxification can |
| applied for this disease. This provides relief from the | | | | also be done with herbal supplements. |
| pain temporarily, but cannot be treated as the curing | | | | Women need to take special care as they are much |
| drug, sometimes making the condition worse. Natural | | | | prone to osteoarthritis after menopause. The estrogen |
| curing ways showed miraculous results, so many are | | | | levels fall drastically and HRT treatment may be |
| opting for these to get cured of the disease. | | | | required in many cases. Along with physical exercise |
| 1. Low carbohydrate diet with reduced fat content | | | | extra dietary supplements like milk, yoghurt, raisins, |
| must be followed. Refined sugar, processed and junk | | | | almonds that are rich in calcium must be taken to |
| foods, carbonated drinks must be avoided. | | | | increase the bone density. |
| 2. Leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains must be taken | | | | By maintaining healthy habits in all respects one can |
| regularly, excepting vegetables of nightshade family like | | | | continue to venture in golf courses, jogging activities |
| tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, pepper which | | | | without any apprehensions for arthritis and aging. |