I thought this article was a little odd. For one thing, twice it says arthritis
is often referred to as "cooked food disease" (???), and then it lists
"popular home remedies" that I've never heard of before.
It also has wrong information about what causes osteoarthritis, and why
copper works (I'm pretty sure copper works because copper salts have
anti-microbial properties).
I think it might be written by someone with an aruvedic background and
that's why it seems strange to me. Anyway, it's so quirky I wanted to
share:
Home Remedies For Arthritis. Effective Natural Cures
Ricky Hussey
Check out one of the finest site on herbal remedies. Ricky writes for Quit
smoking and skin diseases.
He is writing for Anxiety disorders from April 2007. Check out his latest
articles on Drugs treatment and Healthy Diet
author's email
author's web site
view author's other articles
Join this author's mailing list
Your Name:
E-mail Address:
Ricky Hussey
October 20, 2007
For millions of people who suffer from arthritis, most turn to pain
relievers. Reliable pain relief is a vital concern. The agonizing feeling by
simply walking up the stairs is discouraging and can drive patients to be
depressed. Arthritis is a general term applied to inflammatory processes
in the joints and muscles. It's a complex disorder that comprises more
than 100 distinct conditions and can affect people at any stage of life.
Arthritis (from Greek arthro - joint + itis - inflammation) is a group of
conditions that affect the health of the bone joints in the body. Arthritis
can be caused from strains and injuries caused by repetitive motion,
sports, overexertion, and falls.Arthritic joints can be sensitive to weather
changes. The increased sensitivity is thought to be caused by the affected
joints developing extra nerve endings in an attempt to protect the joint
from further damage.
Types of arthritis
There are over 80 types of arthritis but the two most common are
osterasthritis and rheumatoid. Osterasthritis is a condition that denotes
natural wear and tear of joints which often follows ageing. Persons who
have suffered injuries previously, either through accidents or sports,
farming occupation are the most sufferers. It rarely occurs in young age
but is quite common as the age advances. The wear and tear of joints is a
natural sequence. Rheumatoid is an auto-immune disorder where
synovial membranes that line the joints, get inflamed and thickened,
leading to pain and deformity of joints. It is often called "cooked food
disease".
Arthritis Symptoms
The main symptoms of osteoarthritis are pain and stiffness in the joints.
The pain usually increases after exercise. Rheumatoid arthritis is often
called the 'cooked food disease'. lt usually develops gradually over several
months, with persistent pain and stiffness in one or more joints.
Ultimately the whole body is affected. Symptoms include anaemia, colitis,
constipation, deformed hands and feet.
Causes
This ailment is caused due to the aggravation of Vata (air) dosha and
accumulation of Ama (toxins). Ama gets deposited in the weak areas of
the body, joints with a simultaneous aggravation of Vata that is known as
Ama Vata (arthritis).
Weak digestion, constipation, overeating and very little physical activity
are the symptoms that can develop in a patient of arthritis.
Home remedies for arthritis
1. Dandalion is the remedy of choice--its leaf has diuretic quality that
increases output from the kidneys, while its root is a mild laxative and
liver tonic that helps preventing constipation. Make infusion of its leaves
and decoction from its root, and use both for about 7 days. One of the
most popular home remedies for arthritis.
2. One raw of clove garlic every day, garlic boosts the immune system
and can really help decrease the pain of arthritis.
3. To relieve extreme pain Meadowsweet is recommended. Nettle and
Meadowsweet infusions can be used for the purpose.
4. A great Home Remedy for Arthritis which is suggested by many users
involves the consumption of 1 cup of fresh pineapple juice, as it helps in
minimizing the swelling and inflammation in arthritis.
5. Lime has also been found beneficial as a home remedy for arthritis.
The citric acid found in lime is a solvent of uric acid which is the primary
cause of some types of arthritis. The juice of one lime, diluted with water,
may be taken once a day, preferably first thing in the morning..
6. Drinking water kept overnight in a copper container also serves good
purpose. This water has traces of copper, which helps strengthen the
muscular system. For the same reason wearing a copper ring or bracelet
will also help.
7. Another great home remedy for arthritis involves the consumption of 1
cup of fresh pineapple juice, as it helps in minimizing the swelling and
inflammation in arthritis.
8. Warm coconut oil or mustard oil, mixed with two or three pieces of
camphor should be massaged on stiff and aching joints.
9. Dilute five drops of essential oil of ginger in 20 drops of a carrier oil
such as wheat germ or almond oil (obtainable from health shops), and
massage into painful areas. This Home Remedy for Arthritis is also
suggested by many users.
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?
articleID=40761
The link was going to the wrong page so I just posted the whole article
Mmmm copper flavored water.......
I dunno what to think about this guy. I'd love to see his stuff on anxiety though!