There are many ways to treat arthritis. Many people control arthritis pain with medications.
However, there are many who do not wish to risk the side effects and drug interactions that can result from this type of pain management. To avoid these risks, many people choose arthritis home remedies as a natural alternative to medications. There are many different home remedies for the treatment of arthritis pain. Some common home remedies for overall health include:
- Maintain a vegetarian diet – studies have shown that reducing the amount of saturated fat intake and increasing the amount of unsaturated fat can help to alleviate the pain caused by arthritis. A vegetarian diet almost eliminates the intake of saturated fat.
- Eat fish – fish such as salmon, herring, and sardines have been found to be rich in Omega-3 and can help alleviate the inflammation associated with arthritis.
- Dehumidifier – keeping the air in your home at a steady level of humidity can decrease the pain of arthritis that is caused by an increase in humidity and a decrease in air pressure – such as when a storm is approaching.
- Maintain a balanced mental health – avoiding stress and depression can help in the prevention of bouts of arthritis and help to maintain a healthy overall mental state.
There are many arthritis home remedies that involve the ingestion of certain teas and vegetable drinks. These arthritis home remedies are used to cure arthritis:
- Alfalfa tea – twice a day.
- Lemon juice and Honey – mix two teaspoons of lemon juice, one teaspoon of honey, and one cup of warm water. Drink twice a day.
- Turmeric Powder – half a teaspoon mixed with warm water.
- Guggulu – eat half a teaspoon twice daily.
- Bathua – drink two teaspoons of tea made from fresh leave twice daily.
- Cod Liver Oil – one tablespoon added to the juice of an orange and drank daily.
- Garlic – one clove fried in castor oil or ghee.
- Walnuts – eat 2-3 daily on an empty stomach.
- Eggplants – fried in castor oil and eaten once a day.
There are also several arthritis home remedies that can be used to relieve symptoms:
- Black Sesame Seeds – soak overnight in water; take first thing in the morning with the water.
- Pineapple juice – drink one cup to relieve swelling and inflammation.
- Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey – dissolve in water and take once or twice a day.
- Fruit Pectin and Cranberry Juice – mix a tablespoon of fruit pectin into a glass of cranberry juice and drink daily.
- Blackstrap Molasses and Cranberry Juice – mix four teaspoons molasses into cranberry juice and drink daily.
- Beets and Berry Wine – slice four raw beets and soak in wine for twenty-four hours; drink three times a day before meals.
Along with the many popular remedies, there are also many liniments and oils that can be used to soothe the pain of arthritis:
- Hot water – gently exercise the affected joints while immersed in a tub of hot water.
- Olive Oil and Kerosene – mix two parts olive oil with one part kerosene and bathe affected joints.
- Hot vinegar – use as a rub for affected joints.
- Sandalwood Powder Paste – add water to the sandalwood powder to form a paste and rub on the affected joints.
- Arthcare – herbal oil that can be massaged onto the affected joints.
- Epsom Salt – Add Epsom salts to a tub of water as hot as you can stand it and soak for thirty minutes; add hot water as needed to prevent the water from getting cold.
- Emu Oil – rub onto the affected joints.
- Camphor and Coconut Oil – mix coconut oil with several pieces of camphor and massage the affected joints. Mustard oil can be used in place of coconut oil.
- Oil of Ginger – mix five drops of essential oil of ginger with twenty drops of wheat germ or almond oil and massage the affected joints.
