There are several types of arthritis. The most common is osteoarthritis which occurs when the cartilage that serves to cushion the impact between the joints wears away.
This wear results in pain and joint stiffness.
Here are some home remedies to alleviate arthritis:
Ginger powder: Add 2 teaspoons to one cup of boiling water and drink the tea.
Hot and cold: Apply heat on the sore joint for 20 minutes with a hot water bottle. If the joints are swollen apply cold compresses. Put ice cubes in a towel and put it on the sore. Another option is to use frozen peas instead of ice cubes.
Fish oil or flaxseed to relieve arthritis: You can get them in capsules. The omega-3 fatty acids lessen inflammation and cartilage wear.
Compresses bay leaves: Make a fully charged infusion of bay leaves. Dip a washcloth in the tea and apply on the painful area for 15 minutes.
Pineapple arthritis alleviation to relieve arthritis: The pineapple contains bromelain is beneficial to reduce inflammation. Eat the pineapple only between meals for best benefit of bromelain.
Compress Cabbage: Chop leaves finely chopped cabbage and wrap in gauze. Apply to sore or inflamed joint and allow it all night. Repeat for several nights.
Swimming: my mom’s Dr. prescribed to relieve arthritis swim. My mom has been swimming three times a week and has seen a big improvement.
Apple cider vinegar: Take two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of hot water and sweeten with a teaspoon of honey.
Nettle Tincture: Let marinate two handfuls large nettle in a quart of alcohol at 90 degrees for a week. Rub the sore with the solution.
Flaxseed powder: It is available in supermarkets. He added two tablespoons of breakfast cereal or juice.
Rub with eucalyptus: Put a few drops of eucalyptus oil toasty on the affected part and rub. Cover with plastic wrap and keep warm with a towel soaked in hot water.
Compress very effective against arthritis: This is very effective home remedy to relieve arthritis. Put 3 or 4 tablespoons of castor oil in a skillet and heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Dip a washcloth in the oil and apply it in the joint that hurts. Cover with a dry cloth and top with an electric blanket. Leave it for about half an hour. Do not use if the area is inflamed.
Celery seed tea: Put one teaspoon of celery seed in a cup. Fill cup with boiling water and cover. Let stand for 15 minutes. Strain and drink 3 cups a day when you have an attack of arthritis.
Potato for arthritis: Take a potato with you. Some people say that if this remedy works must carry the pope in the right pocket of his trousers.
Alfalfa: Put one ounce of alfalfa tea in a pot and fill with one quart of water. Boil for 30 minutes. Strain and drink during the day. Do it for 2 or 3 weeks and 10 days rest before repeating.
Mustard seeds: mustard seed mash and moisten the powders with vinegar. Sprinkle with flour. Spread on a cloth and apply (the side touching the skin mix) Leave for 20 minutes but if you remove it before starting to irritate the skin. Wash the area after treatment.
Red pepper and alcohol: Put one ounce of red pepper in a quarter of rubbing alcohol. Let stand for 3 weeks by shaking the container every day. Then apply with a washcloth to the affected area for 10 to 20 minutes. Wash the area after each treatment.
Bracelet made of copper or bronze: It is believed that by opening the pore s in the heat, the body absorbs the metal.
I am always so curious in natural cures…I have tried things like betulin for my arthritis in the past.