Treating Arthritis – Naturally
by Mike Law
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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 pain. In small doses,
appetite and digestion are greatly improved and is very beneficial for the
nervous system in general.
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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