Home remedies for arthritis

Arthritis means irritation of the joints. It refers to a chronic sickness process. There are various forms of arthritis. The most common among them are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A degenerative joint disease that is usually common in the older age-group is termed as osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis refers to a severe disease that not only affects the joints of the fingers, wrists, hips, knees and feet, but also harms the muscles, tendons and body tissues.

 

 

The basic symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain and hardness in the joints. This pain frequently increases after work out. 

Rheumatoid arthritis develops slowly over several months. It leads to continuing pain and stiffness in one or additional joints, eventually affecting the whole body. The common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are anaemia, colitis, constipation, and deformed hands and feet. It is also termed as 'cooked food ailment'.

 

 

 

• The chief cause of osteoarthritis is the structural change in the articular cartilage in the joints, particularly the weight-bearing joints, such as the spine and knees.

• The chief cause of rheumatoid arthritis is soreness of the synovium or lining of the joints. It further causes puffiness and thus, irregularity of the joints. Hormonal disparity, physical and emotional stress, infection, cruel fright, shock, and injury are some of the other causes that lead to rheumatoid arthritis. 

• Heredity may also cause arthritis. 
 

Home remedies for arthritis

Like any other disease or deformity, arthritis can also be cured or controlled through home treatments. Some of the simple and common ones among them are described hereunder:
 

1. Potato Juice: The juice of raw potato is an extremely effective treatment for rheumatic and arthritic patients.
 

Method: Cut a medium-sized potato into thin slices, without peeling the skin. Put them overnight in a big glass filled with cold water. Drink that water empty stomach when you wake up in the morning.
 

2. Other Raw Juices: Take one cup of juice extracted from any green leafy vegetable, carrot, celery, or red beet juice is very beneficial in curing arthritis. These raw juices dissolve the gathered deposits around the joints and in extra tissues. A cup of fresh pineapple juice every day also helps to control the swelling and inflammation in both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 
 

3. Sesame Seeds: It is one of the best home remedies for arthritis. It helps in preventing frequent pain in the joints.
 

Method: Take a teaspoonful of black sesame seeds. Dip them in a quarter cup of water overnight. The seeds along with the water in which they are soaked should be taken empty stomach when you wake up in the morning. 
 

4. Copper: Drinking water that is kept overnight in a copper container assists in building up the muscular system. This is because it collects traces of copper that are highly beneficial to cure arthritis. It is for this reason that many people suffering from arthritis wear a copper ring or bracelet. 
 

5. Calcium: It has been proved that calcium helps in controlling arthritis. It should be taken in the form of calcium lactate. If you take two teaspoonfuls of calcium lactate at least three times a day before meals for around four months, you will see the improvement in your condition.
 

6. Garlic: This also is a successful remedy for arthritis. Garlic contains an anti-inflammatory property that helps in treating arthritis. You may take raw garlic or cook it in food. 
 

7. Bananas: Bananas are a rich source of vitamin B6, which is very helpful in curing arthritis. If the patients eat eight to nine bananas daily as the only diet for 3-4 days, they will notice the improvement.
 

 8. Lime: It is a very successful home remedy for arthritis. Lime juice diluted with water should be taken at least once in a day. 
 

9. Green Gram Soup: Green gram soup is prepared by mixing a tablespoonful of green gram in a cup of water, with two crushed garlic cloves. Take it two times a day for quick results. 
 

10. Coconut or Mustard Oil: Daily massage of rigid and painful joints with warm coconut oil or mustard oil will decrease inflammation and stiffness. Also, mix two or three pieces of camphor if possible.
 

11. Don’t bandage the joints strongly as this limits the movement and interrupts in the free movement of blood.
 

12. It is advisable to take rest when there is intense irritation in the joints.
 

13. Your diet must include fruits and vegetables in the form of salads. 
 

Though prevention is always better than cure, flare ups are unavoidable, no matter how careful you are. Keeping that thing in mind, you can use the above cost-effective, simple home remedies. They will surely help in relieving you from the severe pain of arthritis.