Home Remedies for Arthritis and a Natural Cure for Osteoporosis
Home remedies for arthritis and a natural cure for osteoporosis tend to be very similar, although arthritis is quite a different disease than osteoporosis. However, before we get into osteoporosis, let's first discuss arthritis, shall we?
There are two different types of arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that involves progressive pain in the hips, knees, neck, lower back and hands. Osteoarthritis usually develops in joints that are exposed to repeated stress from exercise or overuse. Carrying excessive weight can also be a contributing factor to osteoarthritis. This repeated use or strain wears away the cartilage and can cause swollen joints and bony spurs.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that involves inflammation of the fingers, thumbs, elbows, wrists, knees, feet and ankles. In this autoimmune disease, the body releases enzymes which attack and break down the lining of the joints.
Osteoporosis...while it sounds like osteoarthritis, is actually quite different. With osteoporosis, the bones becomes less dense and more likely to fracture due to loss of bone tissue.
Typical treatment for arthritis usually involves the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, one common side effect of NSAIDs is intestinal bleeding.2 This is obviously not something you want to have happen. Thankfully, there are many home remedies for arthritis than can provide natural relief for your painful joints.
Boswellia comes from the frankincense tree. Boswellia contains boswellic acids which help stop inflammation. It is suggested to take 450 mg capsules, three times a day. 2
Sometimes it's so much easier to have a ready-made remedy. No searching for ingredients or preparation required. This herbal remedy supports joint health in both large and small joints. This affordable remedy is highly recommended. Get More Information on JointEase Plus for Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.
Turmeric is one of the most effective arthritis home remedies. Take between one and two 400-500 mg capsules three times a day. The curcumins in turmeric have wonderful anti-inflammatory properties. 2Learn more about turmeric benefits.
Make your own home arthritis pain rub. Add 20 drops of lemon essential oil and 20 drops of Sandalwood Essential Oil2 to one cup of coconut oil and rub onto the affected joint.
Ginger is one of safest and tastiest home remedies for arthritis. Eat 1 grated teaspoon of ginger rhizome (sometimes called ginger root) each day. Use only organic and fresh ginger if possible. The easiest way to preserve ginger is to peel, slice and then place the ginger in a covered jar with enough vodka to cover it. This will keep your ginger fresh for a long time. 2Drinking ginger tea will also reap these benefits. Steep a few slivers of fresh ginger in 1 cup of boiling water and steep for ten minutes before straining and drinking.4 Learn more about the health benefits of ginger.
Cayenne is a very effective home remedy for arthritis. Rub hot pepper cream on the affected area, just be sure to wash you hands WELL after doing this. You do NOT want to transfer hot pepper cream to more delicate and sensitive body parts or open wounds. 2,4 Learn more about the health benefits of cayenne pepper.
Mix a few drops of Juniper Essential Oil with olive oil or coconut oil and massage the sore joints each day. However, do not use this home remedy for longer than two weeks at a time. 2
Drink a decoction of guaiacum three times each day when your pain is especially intense. Guaiacum will increase blood flow and help clear out any dead or damaged cells caused by the inflammation. Place 1 tsp of guaiacum wood chips into 1 cup of water. Boil and then simmer for 20 minutes. 2
Proper nutrition is vitally important if you suffer from arthritis. Eat lots and lots and lots of fresh fruits and veggies and limit processed or junk food. This will also help you maintain a healthy weight and maintaining a healthy weight is probably the number one thing you can do prevent and treat arthritis!
Drink plenty of water. You need the hydration to keep your joints moist and help them move smoothly.
Get plenty of aerobic exercise...with some strength and resistance training thrown in for good measure. Do plenty of stretching beforehand as well to keep your joints limber and pain-free. Speaking of exercise, swimming is an excellent, low-impact aerobic exercise. The backstroke and the sidestroke are especially beneficial.
Heat and ice can help relieve arthritis pain. Use heating pads when you feel sore and achy and ice if you have a sudden flare-up of intense pain.2
Same-e not only helps prevent depression, but it heals arthritis. This is one of the lessor known, yet still highly effective home remedies for arthritis. SAM-e rebuilds cartilage and reduces inflammation. It is suggested to take 200-800 mg each day.4
MSM or methylsulfonylmethane helps relieve joint pain and inflammation. It is believed to do this by increasing the effectiveness of cortisol, your body's own natural inflammation healer. Take between 2,000 mg of MSM each day. Experiment with the proper dosage until you find what works for you.4
You've mostly likely heard about the use of glucosamine and chrondroitin in the treatment of arthritis. Some people are skeptical about the benefits of these two substances, however most research seems to back up the fact that they are beneficial for joint pain and inflammation. Try taking Glucosamine Chrondroitin 750/400 Caplets according to package directions.4
Consume plenty of vitamin c foods or supplement with a high quality supplement. Vitamin C is absolutely essential to rebuilding your collagen and connective tissue, which degrades when you have arthritis.4 Some people have great success treating arthritis with larger doses (3000 mg/day) of Vitamin C.12
Vitamin E is another one of the most popular home remedies for arthritis. Vitamin E works with Vitamin C to help keep joints happy and healthy. A suggested dose is 400-600 mg/day.4
Magnesium is a very important mineral for arthritis. Supplement with magnesium, it will not only improve bone health but decrease cramps and inflammation.4 Learn more magnesium facts. I highly recommend Peter Gillham Natural Magnesium Calm -- 16 oz Natural Calm is an excellent brand, and the only one we use in my family.
Vitamin D is absolutely essential in the prevention of osteoarthritis...as lack of vitamin D is a contributing factor.4 If you are unable to get sufficient sunshine year-round, consider a Vitamin D supplement. It is one of the most important home remedies for arthritis, and it will improve all other aspects of your health as well. Learn more about vitamin d deficiency symptoms.
For many people, their arthritis is caused by a hidden food allergy or intolerance. The nightshade (peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and eggplant) family seems to be especially culpable in arthritis pain. Try eliminating these foods for at least a month and see if an improvement is noticed. Other possible culprits include gluten, dairy and soy. In fact, for some people, going gluten-free is one of their best home remedies for arthritis.12 A gluten-free diet would mostly likely help someone with rheumatoid arthritis more than it would help someone with osteoarthritis.
Some people have noticed joint pain relief after regular supplementation with food grade diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is sometimes called fossilized shell flour and is the remains of plankton. A suggested dosage is up to a tablespoon per day. Do be sure to only eat food grade diatomaceous earth.
Calcium: Many, many, many people have reported improvement with taking calcium supplements. It is one of the most popular home remedies for arthritis. Arthritis may be caused by a weakening of the bones, so increased bone health improves the condition. Bone Meal with Vitamin D is found to be especially beneficial for arthritis. 12
The sleeping bag treatment is a very simple and effective way to reduce morning stiffness. It is one of the least invasive and simplest home remedies for arthritis. The treatment is simple, sleep in a sleeping bag at night (you can put this on top of your bed) and your own body heat will melt away the aches and pains. You can also get the same effect by dressing in many layers and sleeping both on top of and under blankets. Use a mattress pad and wool blankets on top of the bed and cover with a sheet. Use a sheet, and several blankets on top. Have a rolled up blanket by your feet. Get yourself as snug and warm as possible, and you'll feel better in the morning.12
Alfalfa Seed is considered by many to be very helpful with arthritis. You must drink a tea made from the seeds (not the leaves). To make alfalfa seed tea, cook (but do not boil) 1 1/4 pints water and 1 oz. of alfalfa seeds for 30 minutes. Strain and squeeze out the seeds, add honey to taste and store in the fridge. Make a fresh batch daily. Some people have had great success with alfalfa tablets, so you can also try tablets if you do not wish to drink tea. 12
For quick pain relief, make a comfrey poultice. Moisten comfrey leaves with water and place over the sore joint, using a warm cloth to hold them in place.12
Many people swear by the power of apple cider vinegar and honey. These two home remedies for arthritis are listed over and over again as being super useful. Drink two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar mixed with 2 teaspoonfuls of raw honey in a warm glass of water up to three times a day.2,5,12 Learn more about apple cider vinegar and honey.
Natural Cure for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is when the bones become brittle and prone to fracture. If you have osteoporosis, seek a doctor's care..but do not despair. A natural cure for osteoporosis can be found! In fact, many home remedies for arthritis, help with osteoporosis, although they are two quite separate diseases.
A healthy diet is of course vitally important to preventing and treating osteoporosis. Focus on root vegetables (carrots, turnips, beets and radishes) for their boron and leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, chard, cabbage and romaine) for Vitamin K. Of course, calcium is also very important, bone meal tables are an excellent source of both calcium and phosphorus. Magnesium is also very important. Try to take at least 500 mg of magnesium each day. Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and B12 and Potassium are also very important. Bananas yogurt and raisins are good sources of potassium while sweet potatoes, apricots and carrots are good sources of beta carotene which converts to Vitamin A. Naturally, Vitamin C Foods are also very important.
Horsetail is a good source of silicon..which gives bones flexibility along with strength. Take 700-800 mg of of Horsetail twice each day. 2
Nettle is another natural cure for osteoporosis. Take 300 mg of Stinging Nettle twice each day. It is an excellent source of both calcium and magnesium. Learn more about the stinging nettle plant.
Oat Infusion will also give you lots of calcium and magnesium. Place one oz. of dried oats in a jar. Cover with boiling water and let sit at least 4 hours. Strain the plant material and drink the liquid...you can store it in the fridge, but use within 2 days. 2
Dandelion extract also contains loads of vitamins and minerals. Follow package directions on Dandelion Root.2
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