There are many ways to treat arthritis. Many people control arthritis pain with medications.

• 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.