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Arthritis Home Remedy

Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis

Arthritis means inflammation of a joint. There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis which can be subdivided into the following three major categories: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Gout. However, they all have the following common symptoms at the joint: redness, stiffness, swelling, and pain.

Rheumatoid Arthritis typically affects the small finger joints, wrists, knees and toes. All joints of the body, however, are potential targets.
Osteoarthritis can affect any joint, but commonly occurs in the hips, knees, feet and spine.
Gout symptoms typically occur in lower limbs and first target the big toes. Pain can become so severe that even the weight of socks or bed sheets could be unbearable.

Arthritis can affect both women and men of almost all age groups and of all races. However, women are three times more vulnerable to arthritis than men. About 80 percent of patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis are between the ages of 35 and 50 but 65 to 85 percent of patients with Osteoarthritis are over the age of 65.

For more information about Gout, please see our Gout Home Remedies page.

Causes of Arthritis

Arthritis is usually a result of damage to or destruction of joint parts. The causes of arthritis are quite varied, but the most common are: genetics, age, infections, deficiency of organic sodium and minerals, trauma, mental or physical strain, obesity, cold weather, or excessive use of rich foods. Different forms of arthritis are caused by damage to different parts of a joint.

Rheumatoid Arthritis usually sets off when the synovial membrane (which helps in the smooth movement of our joints) becomes inflamed and stiff. Ballerinas, weight lifters, construction workers and dancers are often the victims of Rheumatoid Arthritis due to the high strain on the joints in these professions.
Osteoarthritis involves damage and wear-and-tear to the cartilage (which is the elastic material that covers the end of each bone). Usually age and genetics are big factors in the break down of cartilage. Doctors believe that almost everyone over the age of sixty suffer from Osteoarthritis to some extent.
Gout is caused by the abnormal production of uric acid. When the body produces abnormally large amounts of uric acid, it is deposited as needle-like crystals in the joints instead of being excreted out of the body through urine. These crystals cause friction and severe pain when the joint is moved.

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis Natural Cure Using Flax Seed Oil

Flax Seed Oil's main content, Omega-3 fats, help our body produce Prostaglandins Series 1 and 3, which are anti-inflammatory hormone-like molecules. These molecules help reduce the inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis.

Therefore, Flax Seed is often believed to be a natural cure for arthritis. Simply take one tablespoon of Flax Seed 3 times daily.

For breakfast, add Flax Seeds to your cereal, muffin, or bread, or mix ground Flax Seeds into chocolate/strawberry milk or orange juice.
For lunch and dinner, Flax Seeds can be ground and sprinkled directly onto almost any meal.

Flax Seed Oil can also be used instead of the raw seeds. Take 1 teaspoon of Flax Seed Oil 3 times daily. The oil can be added to food as well. Continue this remedy for at least one month to cure the primary forms of arthritis.

Arthritis Home Remedy Using Epsom Salt

Epsom Salt is high in magnesium. Magnesium is important for bone growth and regulates the body's pH level. A deficiency of magnesium lowers the ability of the body to absorb and use calcium and phosphorus, which are the two primary bone-building minerals.

The following home remedies using Epsom Salt can be used to reduce the symptoms associated with arthritis. NOTE: If you have heart or kidney disease, consult your doctor before using these remedies. Excessive magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea, cramps, muscle weakness, and heart abnormalities.

Mix 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of Epsom Salt in one pint of warm water and take one teaspoon in the morning and one at night.
Add three cups of Epsom Salt in hot bath water and soak in it. The magnesium in the salt is absorbed by the body and it soothes and relaxes the stiff joints and muscles.

Arthritis Home Remedy Using Alfalfa Seeds

A tea made from Alfalfa, especially from its seeds, has shown beneficial results in the treatment of arthritis. Simply add one teaspoon of Alfalfa seeds to one cup of boiling water. Take three to four cups of this tea daily for approximately two weeks to reduce inflammation. Another option is to regularly take alfalfa capsules or add a small amount of alfalfa to your diet.

Natural Treatment for Arthritis Pain Using Cinnamon

Recent studies have shown that Cinnamon is a remarkable natural treatment for arthritis pain. Simply add half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder to one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast. Repeat this daily for one month. Results should be noticeable within the first week.

Preventing and Treating Arthritis With Cod Liver Oil

Research has shown that consuming a small amount of Cod Liver Oil each day can potentially slow down cartilage degeneration, which is one of the main symptoms of osteoarthritis. Additionally, the omega-3 acids contained in the oil can help reduce the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis. Therefore, simply consuming 1 to 2 teaspoons of cod liver oil daily could be very beneficial.

Arthritis Pain Relief With Turmeric

Turmeric, a common spice in Indian cuisine, has been used to reduce inflammation for hundreds of years in Ayurvedic medicine. Not surprisingly, by taking 500mg to 1000mg Turmeric capsules three times per day, many individuals have reported significant relief from osteoarthritis pain.

Using Ginger to Relieve Arthritis Pain

Similar to Turmeric, the common kitchen spice Ginger has been found to be an effective natural anti-inflammatory. Therefore, a great remedy for Arthritis is to peel and slice 1/2 inch of fresh ginger and take it with each meal.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Matt on Jan 28 2010 19:55:27

Hi, I'm in grad school for Physical Therapy. I did lots of research for my parents arthritis and we finally found a natural product that has been a blessing for them. Here is more information http://yourguidetowellness.com/painful-joint-remedy-2

Posted by Jumna on Jan 24 2010 02:23:51

For athritis i eat fresh aloe vera and message fresh gel om my joints it gives me less pain. i also avoid sour food specially acidic food

Posted by Jumna on Jan 24 2010 02:23:07

For athritis i eat fresh aloe vera and message fresh gel om my joints it gives me less pain. i also avoid sour food specially acidic food

Posted by Marianne on Jan 23 2010 16:30:40

I have arthritis in my whole body. Eating chia seeds every day does help and also the cinnamon/honey trick. And green tea. I am never pain free, it goes from bearable to unbearable but the former is preferable to the latter!

Posted by Anonymous on Jan 07 2010 09:20:50

for athritis in the feet difficulty in walking rub fresh aloe vera gel 3 times a day everyday will give relief in weeks time

Posted by Anonymous on Jan 07 2010 09:17:56

for athritis take 1tsp fresh gingerjuice 3xa day in one glass hot water add i pinch of tumeric3

Posted by Rosemarie on Nov 23 2009 10:17:15

Any ideas on idiopathic nerve pain? I have it in both lower legs. I can't stand long or walk ( too much pain0 have started using neurogen & my Lyrica . not much help so far.

Posted by Betty on Nov 17 2009 14:26:34

I settled my arthritis down and no longer require a prescription for arthritis just by not eating the Nightshade Foods. Google the words and you can get a list of the foods to avoid. I was sceptical but found it is true that avoiding those foods really helps.

Posted by Andre on Sep 14 2009 00:02:59

I \\"HAD\\" arthritis in the joints of my fingers sometimes called trigger finger....ate about a dozen raisings per day or more for about 2 to 3 months and it disapeared.. The raising treatment for arthritis is as follows... Three shot glasses filled with 9 white raisings each covered over with gin.. let raisings absorb the gin for 72 hours..... eat one glass full of raisings per day and refill it with raisings and gin.....keep the rotation going so that you eat raisings that have been absorving gin for 72 hrs.... very very helpful.....

Posted by Kelley on Aug 27 2009 18:01:53

To everyone here: Cherries are a natural anti-inflammatory. They will help with arthritis pain. You can get them canned, frozen and fresh, you can also get cherry juice. I suffer from gout and eating cherries helps with that. You can search the medical web sites and they are starting to include information about cherries and how they can help reduce or even get rid of arthritis pain (depending on your pain level). For gout - eat 1/2 pound of cherries per day for 7 days. I can see results in three days - but that is just me. I dont know what is needed for other types - but it is worth checking into.

Posted by tariq javaid malik on Aug 08 2009 04:28:25

Good Day, Very good information collected from the personal experiences of the people. TjMalik

Posted by TnT on Jun 24 2009 04:10:47

I don't see any mention of the benefits of using comfrey cream as a home remedy for relief from arthritis on this page. My mom has been making comfrey cream from time to time, for years, for her friends and for my father and it gives them considerable relief from arthritis if used regularly like three times a day, and rubbing it in for a full five minutes each time. Using her comfrey cream even sorted out my tennis elbow I had a few years ago, and also had a rapid healing effect on a twisted ankle I had. If struggling to find relief from arthritis, comfrey cream should not be overlooked. The full article about my experience with it, as well as a comfrey cream recipe to make your own can be found here http://www.1pic4twenty.co.za/comfrey.htm

Posted by Gerry Farganus on Jun 12 2009 22:15:27

Recipe for raisins soaked in gin for arthritis. Ingredients: golden raisins and gin. Empty the raisins into a bowl and pour in just enough gin to cover the raisins. Allow the gin to evaporate (about one week) and then place the moist raisins in a jar with a lid. Eat nine raisins a day.

Posted by Ernest Schroder on Jun 04 2009 12:22:47

I have found remarkable results eminating from frequent or daily use of Cayenne pepper..Then cinnamon & pure honey will ease arthritis..Google Cayenne pepper and you will understand why this spice increases the potency of all other herbs & spices when taken regulary

Posted by Sue on May 15 2009 10:48:21

I have been suffering with arthritis for 3 years now and just recently discovered a great remedy. I was shopping at Kroger and noticed a new product called Pepsom Sports. It is an enhanced epsom salt product that is 100% natural. I put 2 cups in a warm bath and all of a sudden I was in much less pain and felt my joints freeing up. Plus it contains spearmint which is known to soothe and relax. Needless to say I have been soaking everyday since. Just wanted to share because I told some friends and they also found that it works for them.

Posted by Cathy in Greece on May 09 2009 10:19:20

Try chewing on Dutch Licorice, it's an anti-inflamatory that helps arthritis, but not any licorice such as ones sold in the States at candy stores. You can find online easily.

Posted by rudy on May 06 2009 14:24:09

do you have any information on an arthrities home remedy of gin and raisens?

Posted by Jan on Apr 11 2009 19:42:09

http://www.ManukaHoneyUSA.com - For Dede - consider their product "Actiflex" for MS. It is made from bee venom and the manufacturer recommends consulting with your doctor before using. It is a sweet honey-like product, though not clear, and you start with very small amount.

Posted by Mary Anderson on Apr 10 2009 19:27:07

Hello! Our family was poisoned by pesticides over an eight year period which resulted in numerous health problems in all five family members. I experienced many of the same symptoms people experience with arthritis. As we learned more about what happened to us, and how to get well, we discovered eating organic food made a huge difference in our health. We regained our health by eating a strict organic diet and avoiding everyday chemicals like pesticides, cleaning compounds, air fresheners, fabric softeners, disinfectants, sanitizers, and more. After a long period of time, I started to understand (get the connection between non-organic food and my arthritis symptoms) that the additives, and other toxic residue in food from the growing process, is what was causing many of our symptoms—including my arthritis symptoms. I regularly experienced joint pain including limited function of some joints, popping, stiffness, fatigue, and depression until I switched to a strict organic plant-based diet. I encourage anyone with arthritis to try a plant-based organic diet. I believe it will help relieve many of your arthritis symptoms. I thought I would pass on our experience in the hope that it would help someone else. Mary Anderson maryellen.anderson@q.com

Posted by Yolanda on Apr 09 2009 09:05:10

Can you do different natural remedies at the same time? For example something for migraines, yeast infections, arthritis and weight loss. If not, thenwhich natural remedy would work for all or which ones can be taking together?

Posted by TERESIA WANJIRU on Apr 02 2009 07:42:50

I have been suffering from Arthritis for 1 year now, what is the home remedy that can help.

Posted by dede on Mar 30 2009 12:31:36

Hi i have severe joint pain and my hands have become crippled to the extent that i can't bend them anymore but can still type! What should I be doing to correct my diet, i also have been dianoised with MS but am in denial...can you help me.

Posted by grace on Mar 15 2009 18:50:28

I had a problem with my elbow joints and then I heard about grape juice and pectin. you take 2 tablespoons of fruit pectin (the kind you make jams with) Certo or Sure-jel it has to be liquid fruit pectin.anyway 2 tblsps in an 8oz glass of purple grape juice NOT drink and drink it once a day it really helped me and when I feel that happening I do this hope it helps

Posted by Matt on Jan 28 2009 22:15:16

Hi, I'm in grad school for Physical Therapy. I did lots of research for my parents arthritis and we finally found a natural product that has been a blessing for them. Please email me at matt.laporte@gmail.com and I'll send the info. I have. Take care :) Matt

Posted by mariam on Jan 27 2009 23:59:29

I would like to know whether fennugreek seeds, cinnamon powder, flax seeds/oil, codliver oil, ginger root can be taken toether. I heard dried ginger boiled in water with a pich of turmeric is also useful. Can we consume all the above along with prescribed medicine. Does it heal or increases....pl comply thks

Posted by cathy stout on Jan 25 2009 22:38:27

Looking for receipe using raisins and gin. Please help me if possible

Posted by Barbara on Sep 07 2008 14:18:17

I have arthritis in my big right toe in the joint. Had two cortisone shots already, but not helping at all. Can you tell me what I can do at home to eleviate the problem, as I cannot wear any high heeled shoes at all .thanks

Posted by Angie DeMartino on Jul 30 2008 11:10:10

I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 1 1/2 years ago. It has affected my life so badly. There are days I can\\'t walk and I live in extreme pain all the time. I take a ridiculous amount of medication (all prescription) including methatrexate injections. What is a good home remedy that may help improve the pain and symptoms. Thanks.

Posted by tasneem on Jul 28 2008 00:41:45

hi,my aut has severe pain in d knees due to arthritis,she cnt sit dwn at all.doctors hve suggested surgerey.,wht shd she do ?pls suggest .thnx.

Posted by Jackie on Jun 25 2008 18:14:48

Hi I have severe arthritis in me feet that started 4 1/2 months ago. I can't hardly walk at times and cannot stand for long. I hurt badly everyday. I have been seeing 3 different doctors, but they don't seem to do much, and neither does the medications they give me. This has altered my whole life and has caused me extreme pain everyday. I never feel good, or have much sleep. please help!!!!!!!

Posted by mary on May 14 2008 19:53:19

Home remedy concoction that is very good..1/3 cup of maple syrup from health food store (kind at grocery store contains formaldyhyde) 1 cup of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar from Braggs or Spectrum..them add 16 ounces of unsweetened organic grape juice (opens arteries)and 32 ounces of unsweetened organic apple juice (natural virus killer) (drink 1 to 2 ounces of this concoction a day.) White Willow Bark is good for pain..It is what aspirin is made from (Solary is a good brand) Boswellia for inflammation..SAMe for pain..Cat's Claw is very powerful because it is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and has alot of other benefits. Helps with lymes and lupus. I read recently where blood pressure medicines induces lupus. Sad ey!!! Celery Seed Extract lowers blood pressure. (Dr. Michael Murray's brand..is excellent).. Raisin and Gin formula empty one box of golden raisins into glass shallow container. Pour enough gin to cover the raisins. Let stand, uncovered for about 7 days until liquid evaporates/ Stirring occasionally will help it evaporate. After process takes place in closed container. Eat 9 raisins a day..Gin has juniper berries and they are anti-inflammatory and also the raisins are dried grapes and grapes are very powerful also. Hope these remedies helps someone. God bless everyone!!! ps I stick with old trusted brands of many years because some of the new does not contain any trace elements sometimes. Nature's Plus and Nature's Way is usually..good too..

Posted by Darla Madekl on Jan 15 2008 18:04:49

There is a home remedy for arthritis using white raisins soaked in gin. I would like to have the complete instructions if anyone can help.

Posted by Joye Ball on Jan 09 2008 09:08:18

If you sent out more infomraiton, please send it to me.

Posted by fatema on Jan 01 2008 06:20:16

What is the use of flax seed in PMS and constipation. what would be the proportion of the above seeds to be consumed for both PMS and constipation. Are there any side effects if taken in excess quantity

Posted by loucinda stevens on Dec 23 2007 22:39:59

I am post two stem-cell transplants for Leukemia and take immunosupressant cyclosporin and prednisone as prescribed. I have GVH related scleraderma and muscle weakness(severe though I can still walk). What can I do to gain back my pre-Leukemia health. I am in remission. I am 63 and want to be well.

Posted by Safdar Abbas on Nov 26 2007 03:26:35

I got same type of problem in my feet. Since last week I started following remedy and feeling better. Apple Cider Vinegar 2 table spoon + Honey 1 t.s stir in warm galss of water. Take 2-3 times a day.

Posted by Alisa Baker on Oct 21 2007 03:40:28

HI MY NAME IS ALISA BAKER I AM 18.I HAVE SEEN SO MANY DOCTORS FOR MY ARTHRITIS IN MY FEET BUT THEY DONT REALLY KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH ME.THEY PUT ME ON A LOT OF DIFFERENT MEDICATIONS BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING TO GOOD ON ME.I AM HAVING A HARD TIME WALKING WITH SWOLLEN FEET AND I CANT REALLY STAND THE PAIN.PLEASE GET BACK AT ME IF YOU COULD HELP ME OUT.THANKS :]

Posted by Karissa on Oct 01 2007 15:41:01

I would like to know more about gidiandrome syndrome.This is a type of artheritis that attacks from the joints of the body also feelings of cramps are also experience in the body as well.Can you tell me how it can be cured, prevented and treated? THANK YOU

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