| It is a well-known fact that arthritis is a painful | | | | improve symptoms of arthritis. Considered |
| disease. Patients suffer pain caused by | | | | primarily for its medical value before it found its |
| inflammation on their joints. This disease can even | | | | way to our tables as a vegetable, celery is known |
| lead to disability. To try and ease this suffering, | | | | a good diuretic which is the main reason for its |
| there are several natural arthritis treatments that | | | | healing property. Potassium deficiency is often |
| people recommend. | | | | identified with rheumatoid arthritis and celery's |
| Almost every culture has different herbal ways | | | | abundance of this mineral may help with this |
| to help ease arthritis. Depending on what is | | | | problem. |
| available to them naturally, these types of home | | | | Menthol |
| treatment will always be available for our use. | | | | Because of its cooling property, menthol is used |
| Herbs which are nature's gift for natural medicine | | | | for quick pain relief on muscles and joints. Another |
| offer some of the best natural cures for arthritis. | | | | herb with analgesic, menthol is known for its |
| Listed are some of the more popular natural | | | | soothing capabilities. This natural pain reliever is |
| remedies for the disease. They are usually herbs | | | | commonly added to creams to produce another |
| that are often included in some tablets available as | | | | example of natural arthritis treatments. |
| supplements for arthritic patients. | | | | Camphor |
| Barberry Root | | | | Liquid concentrations of camphor are massaged |
| Taken in tea form, barberry root is best for | | | | to the aching area afflicted with arthritis. This oil is |
| those who have rheumatoid arthritis. The practice | | | | natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory and could |
| of using barberry roots also came from the | | | | be used for dealing with arthritic pain. Use of this |
| Native Americans who used it for back pain, | | | | oil should be limited as it may be toxic when |
| arthritis and even cancer. This root also has no | | | | taken improperly. |
| negative side effects, though some may regard it | | | | Copper Bracelet |
| as out of date. | | | | This is a break from the usual herbs in the list. |
| Black Cohosh | | | | Another age-old remedy for arthritis is the |
| A Native Indian remedy, black cohosh is used | | | | wearing of copper bracelets. Bracelets or rings |
| often for dysmenorrheal pain during menstruation. | | | | made of copper are worn on the part where |
| This herb's composition is deemed to have | | | | there is joint pain - for example, on the elbow, |
| anti-inflammatory properties. This will help in the | | | | fingers, toes or ankles. This is said to relieve pain |
| soreness of joints due to arthritis. It will also help | | | | especially during flare-ups. |
| in the relief of pain experienced by the patient. | | | | Emu Oil |
| This is often mixed with other herbs like willow | | | | From the emu bird common to the Australian |
| bark and guaiacum for arthritis relief. | | | | outback, the oil extracted from the animal is an |
| Cider Vinegar | | | | Aboriginal remedy for curing arthritis. Unlike other |
| This is recommended for patients who suffer | | | | medications, emu oil has no side effects that |
| from rheumatoid arthritis. It is also a well-known | | | | make it a safer choice among arthritic patients. |
| remedy for those who want to lose weight. The | | | | This is not commonly known among Americans |
| sour taste often repulses those who take it. But | | | | but its popularity is increasingly catching up. |
| if you don't mind the taste, this may help you. | | | | Australian studies show that there is significant |
| Alfalfa | | | | pain relief among arthritic patients who use emu |
| This can be eaten or boiled like tea. This is | | | | oil. |
| believed to have bone strengthening properties. | | | | Dandelion |
| This type of herb also contains high | | | | Also known for its pain relieving properties, |
| concentrations of Vitamin K. It also contains | | | | dandelion is claimed to be rich in potassium like |
| protein, Vitamin D, Iron and calcium that may help | | | | celery. It contains high concentrations of Vitamin |
| build stronger bones. | | | | A. This is also a diuretic and helps the liver in |
| Celery | | | | straining the wastes out of our system. |
| The seed of this popular vegetable is ingested to | | | | |