Arthritis
There are over 200 different types of arthritis.
The most common are rheumatoid arthritis which can affect people of all ages, and osteoarthritis, caused by general wear and tear on aging joints.
Stress, food sensitivity, emotional problems, too much or too little exercise and heredity factors are all contributory.
Dietary Advice To Avoid Arthritis
A vegetarian diet can help, or try avoiding dairy produce, red meat and wheat products. Avoid citrus fruits.
Those with rheumatoid arthritis may also benefit from excluding tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and aubergines, alcohol and caffeine from their diet.
Drinking lots of water, vegetable juice and herbal tea sometimes relieves aching joints. Include omega-3 essential fatty acids, found in fish, tofu and soy, and vitamins A, C and E in the diet.
Evening primrose oil is a natural anti-inflammatory and glucosamine sulphate (for osteoarthritis) and green-lipped mussel extract may relieve symptoms.
Complimentary Natural Remedies For Arthritis
Arthritis needs to be monitored by a doctor or qualified therapist. Visiting a specialist in herbalism, homeopathy, acupuncture, clinical aromatherapy or osteopathy may be a good idea.
At home, use 2 to 3 drops chamomile or lavender oil in 1 tsp carrier oil for rheumatoid arthritis, to help reduce inflammation. For osteoarthritis use 2 to 3 drops rosemary, helichrysum, marjoram or black pepper in 1 tsp carrier oil to help ease aches and stiffness. Use in baths, compresses, poultices, and to smooth into the affected area.
The herbal remedy devil’s claw can reduce inflammation and pain. Take 1 to 2 ml of tincture three times a day. A twice daily massage with comfrey cream can bring relief to affected joints.
Do not use rosemary during pregnancy.
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