Treating Arthritis - Naturally
By Mike Law, Thu Dec 8th
There are actually three common types of arthritis. These areOsteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually willattack weight bearing joints like knees, hips, and ankles buthas been found in the fingers, neck and spine. Each of ourjoints is cushioned by cartilage, a very dense, sponge-likesubstance. Osteoarthritis attacks that cartilage and graduallywears it down. Another type of arthritis is Rheumatoid Arthritis. Extremelypainful and inflammatory, it strikes the lining of the jointsand 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 aspsoriasis on the skin.
The term Arthritis literally translates to “joint inflammation.”If you suffer from any of the different types of Arthritislisted above, chances are you have taken drugs to combat theeffects or tried other “home remedies.” If you haven’t yet tried“Urtication,” it might be helpful. The term “Urtication” comesfrom the botanical name, Urtica dioica and dates back some 2,000years to biblical times. Urtica dioica is “Stinging Nettle. Thetreatment is to grasp the nettles in a gloved hand and swat thesore joints with the nettles. This may seem bizarre, but thepractice has proven to be so effective for some sufferers ofarthritis that they now maintain a nettle plant on their windowsill. Here are a few more herbs that are used effectively for thetreatment of arthritis: Black Cohosh Also known as Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Rattleroot,Rattleweed, Squawroot. The dried root is the part used. This isa powerful relaxant as well as being extremely effective witheasing painful menstrual cramps. Ovarian cramps will be relievedas well as bringing on a delayed menstrual cycle. It is alsoeffective in the treatment of arthritis, osteo-arthritis,rheumatic pain and neurological pan. In small doses, appetiteand digestion are greatly improved
and is very beneficial forthe nervous system in general. Bogbean Useful for treatment of rheumatism, osteo-arthritis andrheumatoid arthritis. Also has a stimulating effect on the wallsof the colon and digestive juices. Celery Seeds Use dried ripe fruits to use as ananti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, diuretic or anti-spasmodic.Great for treating rheumatism, arthritis and gout. Chapparal Very useful in cases of acne, arthritis, chronicbackache, skin conditions of warts and blotches. Also one of thebest 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 oneof those “universal” plants. They are found all over the worldand they strengthen the entire body. Rheumatism, arthritis,eczema, nosebleeds, arteries, lessen blood pressure are just afew applications. Nettles contain calcium, chlorine, iron,potassium, silicon, sodium and sulphur. Saffron A natural hydrochloric acid (utilizes sugar of fruitsand oils), thus helping arthritics get rid of the uric acidwhich holds the calcium deposited in the joints. Also reduceslactic acid build up. Good for measles, skin, scarlet fever andperspiration. Yucca Hope for arthritics. The extract from the plant has beenused with surprising success on arthritis and rheumatismsufferers. All of the herbs mentioned here should be available at yourlocal health food store along with suggestions on how to preparethem for use. Some applications will be to ingest in teas whileothers may facilitate creating a topical treatment. No matter what natural remedies you choose please consult yourphysician to make certain that your course of treatment does notinterfere with medications that your doctor subscribes for yourtreatment. About the author:Whether you are looking for renewed strength, energy andvitality in your life, drug-free relief from arthritis and jointpain, or wanting to make a difference in your financial futureby becoming a MonaVie distributor, www.whatismonavie.com
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