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| regard it as out of date.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