Arthritis: Find Relief at Home

Arthritis: Find Relief at Home
Posted by rebecca on 03/10/07 in Home Remedies, Alternative Healing
Around 50 million people in the United States are suffering from some form of arthritis or the other. Arthritis affects the joints and the tissues that surround them. There are several forms of arthritis. Of them, the most known and most common are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and lupus.

Given are some simple ways to reduce the intensity of the symptoms of arthritis:

Though some people get relief from heat, the numbness caused due to cold has also shown to provide relief from pain.
Alternating between cold packs and heat pads can also give relief from pain and swelling.
Heat can reduce the stiffness of joints. Soak a towel in hot water and place them on the affected joints. A hot bath or a dip in a warm pool can also provide heat to the joints.
Try not to put on too much weight; maintain your ideal weight. It reduces the burden on your joints.
Drink warm water with lime juice in empty stomach.
Sun bathing for half an hour or so.
Steam bathing also helps.
Drink boiled water with ginger.
Slice a raw potato and place them over the painful area overnight.
If there is inflammation, place a small towel soaked in milk over the area.
Drinking lemon juice is good for arthritis. It breaks up the calcified formations in the body.
Boil 4-5 orange leaves and lemon leaves. Add honey and lemon juice to the liquid and consume before going to bed.
Slice some potatoes without peeling off the skin. Place them in a glass of cold water overnight. Next morning, drink the water in empty stomach.
Garlic boosts the immune system and helps reduce the pain of arthritis.
Try out some hand and feet exercises that promote motion. Stretch and move your joints frequently to avoid stiffness.
We have not provided you with any complete cure for the ailment, but these are some ways to give you comfort and relief from the pain and other symptoms of arthritis.