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Herbal Remedies For Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Spondylosis, Muscular Ache

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. According to Ayurveda arthritis is primarily a vata (air) disease which is due to accumulation of toxins in the joints and is known as amavata.This can be caused by poor digestion and a weakened colon, resulting in the accumulation of undigested food and the buildup of waste matter. Poor digestion allows toxins to accumulate in the body, and problems with the colon allow the toxins to reach the joints.

Symptoms : Fever; Immense pain & stiffness in affected muscles in case of chronic muscular rheumatism; Pain or tenderness in a joint which is aggravated by any movement or activity, such as walking, getting up from a chair, writing, typing, holding an object, throwing a ball, turning a key; Excruciating pain and stiffness in the joints in case of chronic articular rheumatism.

Home Remedies: The following are a few simple cures that might just help relieve you from the pain of arthritis. Try any of them to see what works for you.

Two teaspoons of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey mixed in a cup of warm water taken twice a day is good for curing arthritis; Two teaspoons of juice from fresh leaves of bathua, drink every day on an empty stomach for 2-3 months; Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder with warm water helps cure arthritis; Taking alfalfa tea twice a day makes a good cure; Two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of honey dissolved in a small glass of warm water taken once or twice a day brings relief; Rub the aching joints with hot vinegar to get some relief from pain; Two parts pure olive oil and one part kerosene makes a wonderful liniment to bathe afflicted joints; Add one tablespoon cod liver oil to the juice of one orange, whip and drink before sleeping; One raw clove of garlic every day is very beneficial. This clove can be fried in ghee (clarified butter) or castor oil. Take for 2 months; Guggulu is very helpful in curing arthritis. Eat half a teaspoon twice a day after meals with warm water; Exercise the afflicted joints in a tub full of hot water; Drink carrot juice, cucumber juice, eat cooked vegetables and/or vegetable soups, and drink coconut water for a healthy body & massage your joints daily to cure arthritis; On an empty stomach eat 2-3 walnuts or some coconut; Avoid mental tensions that lead to stress. Lose weight, if necessary, to get close to your ideal weight. If you weigh less, there is less weight on your joints and less pain;

Effetive and Proven Results For - Arthcare Oil (Anti Inflammatory and Muscle Relaxant Herbal Massage Oil) :

Arthcare Oil is the best natural solution for your problem, manufactured under the guidance of renowned MD Ayurveda Specialist doctor. Arthcare is an anti-arthritic herbal oil which not only gives a sure relief in rheumatic arthritis but also strengthens the bone tissues, the skeletal and the neuromuscular systems, giving a comfortable movements of joints and muscles. It is a powerful antioxidant and increases the energy level. Arthcare penetrates the body tissue faster than any other ointment because of its strong anti-inflammatory action. It removes stiffness and improves mobility of limbs. It brings relief from backaches, muscular strains, rheumatic pains, joint pains etc. Body massage with Arthcare oil, relaxes an asthmatic person. Arthcare is scientifically proven Ayurvedic formulation containing the herbal combination of well known traditional herbs described above. Within few minutes of application you will feel relaxed from pain. For Best Results Take 2 Arthcare Capsules twice a day and massage the affected area with Arthcare Oil 2-3 times a day.

Herbal Remedies:

The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. The following have been used traditionally to treat rheumatoid arthritis:

Shallaki also known as boswellia (Boswellia serrata), comes from a tree that yields gum when its bark is peeled away. In clinical trials, promising results were observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic colitis, Crohn’s disease. Researchers found that standardized Boswellia extract significantly reduced swelling and pain and usually reduced morning stiffness for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Ashvagandha (Withania somniferum) is an Asian plant of the potato family. Its roots have long been used to treat “rheumatism,” high blood pressure, immune dysfunctions, erection problems and also to ease inflammation. Because of all this, it’s sometimes called the “Indian ginseng.”

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) may be among the best-studied of the four. Research suggests ginger root inhibits production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes, which are involved in pain and inflammation. In an uncontrolled 1992 Danish study, 56 patients who had either RA, OA or muscular discomfort took powdered ginger. All of those with musculoskeletal pain and three-fourths of those with OA or RA reported varying degrees of pain relief and no side effects, even among those who took the ginger for more than two years.

Herbal oils are applied to the arthritis to loosen stiff joints, restore mobility, remove pain, inflammation or swelling, nourish tissues and relieve pain. The experienced hands dipped in the pleasantly warmed oil will travel all over the body with pressure. Arthcare not only increases blood circulation but also gives a sure relief for rheumatic arthritis, spondylosis, paralysis, muscular disorder, slipped disc, asthma and tuberculosis. Brings in relief from stress, strain and tensions. It is also very good for tonning of one’s muscles and nerves. Get instant relief within minutes of application of oil.

Advice:

Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate): Magnesium has both anti-inflammatory and anti- arthritic properties and it can be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium is one of the most important of the essential minerals in the body, and it is commonly deficient in the American diet. A New England remedy for arthritis is a hot bath of Epsom salts. The heat of the bath can increase circulation and reduce the swelling of arthritis.

Dosage and Directions: Fill a bathtub with water as hot as you can stand. Add 2 cups of Epsom salts. Bathe for thirty minutes, adding hot water as necessary to keep the temperature warm. Do this daily as often as you’d like.

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Tags: Fibromyalgia · Arthritis

Nature’s Way To Relieve Arthritis Pain

PINEAPPLE AND PAPAYASMedical authorities say that pineapples and papayas can relieve arthritis pain.

Research shows that pineapples and papayas have potent anti-inflammatory properties from high levels of bromelain and papain, which are natural enzymes. These enzymes reduce the inflammation in two ways.

First, the enzymes neutalize hormones in the body called prostaglandins. These are chemicals that spark pain in the body’s nerve cells.

Second, they reduce painful pressure from fluid buildup in the joints. This is achieved by the enzyme dissolving joint debris, like tiny bone chips, calcium deposits, dead tissue and blood cells that can clog joints, leaving them stiff and swollen. University teams have found that eating the fruits can diminish inflammation by 25%.

Bromelain and papain can turn a leathery-tough steak buttery soft, so you can imagine what they will do for stiffened joints. It will loosen them and restore movement. One of the most important functions of bromelain is to neutralize free radicals, the destructive compounds produced when the body uses oxygen.

Pineapple is also rich in vitamens B1 and B6, which also helps to ease arthritic pain, while papaya is one of the highest sources of vitamin C. Both of these fruits are low in calories - 40 to 80 calories per cup - and promote good digestion and the elimination of toxins and waste in the body.

GINGER

Ginger contains proteolytec which is a digestive enzyme similar to those found in papaya and pineapple. Ginger stimulates circulation in the digestive tract, helping to speed up the delivery of nutients to the bloodstream and increases muscle tone in the stomach. Ginger’s proteolytec enzymes are also valuable for nutritionally supporting the joints. Ginger has been successflly used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory.

Ginger tea compresses may be used to relieve arthritic pain and headaches. Keep a batch of ginger tea ice cubes in the freezer for making the compresses. This way, both hot and cold ginger remedies are readily available. For arthritic aches, soak a wash cloth in warmed ginger tea and apply to the site of the pain. Repeat as necessary.

For tension headaches, soak a clean wash cloth in melted (but still cold) ginger tea ice cubes. Place cold compress on the back of the neck or shoulders for 15 - 20 minutes. Repeat with fresh cool tea as necessary.

Ginger is naturally rich in assorted phytochemicals that work collectively to nourish and support the entire cardiovascular system. Functions such as blood pressure, cholestral absorption, blood clotting, and circulation are all nutritionally benefited.

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Tags: Aging · Arthritis

Arthritis

Arthritis can be helped immensely through diet and lifestyle changes. many people find that they can completely eradicate all their symptoms by following the right regime for them. This page should give you some good basic guidelines.

Osteo-arthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and tends to be more common in older people. For this reason most western health care practitioners consider it to be ³normal wear and tear² and prescribe drugs for pain or for swelling, and say there is nothing else they can do.

Stiffness and pain in the joints can be a symptom of food intolerance and an over stressed bodily system, so I always recommend that you consider a detox diet of 2-8 days duration before even considering herbal, allopathic (drug)
or supplements as solutions. I have heard countless stories of people who have made their way through every such product and nothing seems to work, so I strongly recommend starting at the simple end first.

The whole purpose of a detoxification diet is to give your body a rest and a cleanse from the inside. Because one of the things that leads to bodily dysfunction is stress, I recommend that you do your detox plan during the
warmer months and at a time when you can avoid as much daily stress as possible.

If you would like the support of a book that gives you guidance on diet, recipes, and suggestions for exercises and relaxation try Leslie Kenyon¹s ³10 Steps to a Younger You². If you can¹t be bothered with all that, I have
a fact sheet outlining the simplest and easiest way to detox.

If after trying the detox you find that your stiffness and joint pain is reduced then there is a strong likelihood that you have a sensitivity to some food. The usual ones for causing this type of problem are gluten (wheat) and dairy products. You can either experiment yourself by cutting
out both types of food completely for a couple of weeks then reintroducing things from those groups slowly item by item. This takes a while, but in the end you know exactly what you should be avoiding.

If, on the other hand, you find little change in your joints after the detoxification, we can then look at other possibilities:-

Foods to enjoy:

all vegetables (unless you have a sensitivity to potatoes, tomatoes, peppers or aubergines)

all fruit (some people may find that it is advisable to avoid citrus fruits, but most people are not adversely effected by them)

sunflower seeds & oil

all nuts (again some people may have a sensitivity, but if you don¹t they are very valuable)

wholemeal bread (remember to buy organic bread because pesticides gather in the kernel of the wheat)

Super foods - i.e. DO add these to your diet on a daily basis:

Ginger
Apples
Garlic

Foods to limit:

High fat dairy produce
Fatty red meats
Alcohol - however red wine is excellent for your system and two - three glasses of red wine is said to add 5 years to your life expectancy, so if you are going to drink I would suggest developing a taste for red wine. Also it is better to drink a little bit regularly rather than be a teetotaller -
so don¹t cut drink out just down to 1-2 a day (3 is OK in red wine!)

Foods to avoid:

Coffee
Supplements:

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin D

Herbal solutions:

The following herbs have been used traditionally around the world for arthritis and have been verified as having anti-inflammatory properties in recent studies:

Angelica
Black Willow
Chamomile
Chaparral
Devil¹s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
Echinacea protects the joints and is anti-inflammatory
Fenugreek is mildly anti inflammatory
Gentian strong anti-inflammatory
Ginger
Licorice is anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic, it is also great for the digestion, the liver and recent studies show implications for fighting cancers.
Meadowsweet
White Poplar
Wild Yam
Arthritic and rheumatic conditions can be helped by cleansing the blood stream, which restores better balance and functioning to you system as a whole. Herbs recommended for this are:

Black Cohosh
Bogbean
Celery seed
Devil¹s Claw
Guaiacum
Sarsaparilla

Another way to cleanse the system is to improve circulation generally. This should increase the blood flow to muscles and joints and can be done without straining the heart by using herbs that stimulate the peripheral circulation:

Cayenne
Ginger
Prickly Ash
Rosemary

Herbal pain relief can be had using the following herbs:

Guaiacum
Jamaican Dogwood
St. John¹s Wort
Valerian

An holistic approach to tackling arthritis would be to make up your own tea as follows:

Bogbean 2 parts
Black Cohosh 1 part
Celery Seed 1 part
Meadowsweet 1 part
Yarrow 1 part

Lifestyle changes:

Exercise is one of your best answers to arthritis. Regular, gentle exercise. Swimming is one of the best to try if you have pain in your joints as the water takes the weight of
your limbs while you give your muscles and joints a gentle work out. Do indulge yourself in the sauna or hot tub as heat can be very soothing. Walking, bike riding, yoga, tai chi, chi kung, golf, and many others are also good.

As stress can negatively effect any condition, I would recommend making time in your day (everyday!) to relax deeply. Of course meditation is one of the best methods for this, but taking a short nap, gazing out at the sea,
daydreaming, light gardening (I mean dead heading, not digging) are other alternatives that work just as well. Just promise yourself that at least half am hour a day will be for you to just slow down and step out of your busy routine.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis tends to begin in the hands, and to effect mostly women with a genetic tendency for the condition. Symptoms can flare up and disappear. There is not full agreement on its cause, however researchers
agree that it does have an auto-immune link. Many believe that the condition is brought on by a virus or bacterium, or some environmental factor.

According to recent studies of the people suffering from Osteoarthritis, up to a third of patients for one researcher, have found a distinct sensitivity to a particular food, however the trigger foods appear to be different for
everyone. If you suspect that you might have a food sensitivity, then the simplest (but by no means a quick) way to discover it is to cut your intake down to the simplest of foods, then slowly add things one at a time every
few days. You can use the guidance for a detox diet - but do remember that some of those studied found that rice was their trigger food.

A quicker method is to go for allergy testing. However this is not universally available, and the financial costs can be very high.

With any auto-immune linked illness, stress is a very high factor in the intensity of the symptoms, so it is especially important that you find ways of relaxing - I would recommend that you find several activities that give
you satisfaction and stress relief and make them an important part of your life. Also a good level of general health is essential, so a balanced diet and multi vitamin and mineral supplements are important.

Derby Stewart-Amsden runs her own business, Ashwhin, where she offers complementary therapies, holistic retreats, training and resources for individuals, groups and for the workplace. http://www.ashwhin.com. Derby also works with her partner, Peter Amsden, to bring this holistic and people centred approach into small business support. ASAT Productions - http://www.asat.biz.

 

Tags: Aging · Arthritis