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Treating Arthritis - Naturally.
There are actually three common types of arthritis. These are
Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16 million
Americans with an average age of 45. It usually will attack weight
bearing joints like knees, hips, and ankles but has been found in the
fingers, neck and spine. Each of our joints is cushioned by cartilage,
a very dense, sponge-like substance. Osteoarthritis attacks that
cartilage and gradually wears it down.
Another type of arthritis is Rheumatoid Arthritis. Extremely
painful and inflammatory, it strikes the lining of the joints and
actually attacks two million Americans in their twenties.
Psoriatic Arthritis is not as well known as the previous two, but
actually eats away at the joints and can also manifest as psoriasis on
the skin.
The term Arthritis literally translates to “joint inflammation.” If
you suffer from any of the different types of Arthritis listed above,
chances are you have taken drugs to combat the effects or tried other
“home remedies.” If you haven’t yet tried “Urtication,” it might be
helpful. The term “Urtication” comes from the botanical name, Urtica
dioica and dates back some 2,000 years to biblical times.
Urtica dioica
is “Stinging Nettle. The treatment is to grasp the nettles in a gloved
hand and swat the sore joints with the nettles. This may seem bizarre,
but the practice has proven to be so effective for some sufferers of
arthritis that they now maintain a nettle plant on their window sill.
Here are a few more herbs that are used effectively for the treatment of arthritis:
Black Cohosh:
Also known as Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Rattleroot, Rattleweed,
Squawroot. The dried root is the part used. This is a powerful relaxant
as well as being extremely effective with easing painful menstrual
cramps. Ovarian cramps will be relieved as well as bringing on a
delayed menstrual cycle. It is also effective in the treatment of
arthritis, osteo-arthritis, rheumatic pain and neurological pan. In
small doses, appetite and digestion are greatly improved and is very
beneficial for the nervous system in general.
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Bogbean
Useful for treatment of rheumatism, osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis. Also has a stimulating effect on the walls of the colon and
digestive juices.
Celery Seeds
Use dried ripe fruits to use as an anti-inflammatory,
anti-rheumatic, diuretic or anti-spasmodic. Great for treating
rheumatism, arthritis and gout.
Chapparal
Very useful in cases of acne, arthritis, chronic backache, skin
conditions of warts and blotches. Also one of the best cancer herbs.
Feverfew
Use the leaves to treat migraine headaches, arthritis, dizziness and tinnitus.
Nettle
The is the herb we referred to earlier and is another one of those
“universal” plants. They are found all over the world and they
strengthen the entire body. Rheumatism, arthritis, eczema, nosebleeds,
arteries, lessen blood pressure are just a few applications. Nettles
contain calcium, chlorine, iron, potassium, silicon, sodium and
sulphur.
Saffron
A natural hydrochloric acid (utilizes sugar of fruits and oils),
thus helping arthritics get rid of the uric acid which holds the
calcium deposited in the joints. Also reduces lactic acid build up.
Good for measles, skin, scarlet fever and perspiration.
Yucca
Hope for arthritics. The extract from the plant has been used with surprising success on arthritis and rheumatism sufferers.
All of the herbs mentioned here should be available at your local
health food store along with suggestions on how to prepare them for
use. Some applications will be to ingest in teas while others may
facilitate creating a topical treatment.
No matter what natural remedies you choose please consult your
physician to make certain that your course of treatment does not
interfere with medications that your doctor subscribes for your
treatment.
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