Arthritis Remedy

Question: What is best way to cure/remedy arthritis? I have minor to severe arthritis on my back and my leg. What is the best way to cure /remedy this? I heard of Aspirin but I know it is bad for the stomach. What dosage should I take that will do the job but not hurting the stomach. What about fish oil. Please help

Answer: Fish oil is an excellent option. Not only is it good at reducing inflammation it is also good for the heart and brain. Here is a good article that should give you the information you need. http://arthritis-symptom.com/alternativel-arthritis-treatments/omega-3-fatty-acids.htm Tumeric is another natural anti-inflammatory that many people find helpful. Cetly Myristoleate is anther type of fatty acid many people find helpful. Here is a link about it. http://arthritis-symptom.com/cetylmyristoleate/ Rusty

Question: What is the best remedy for arthritis? Im going to Puerto Rico and want to bring my mom a good home remedy for arthritis that she will be thankful and happy.

Answer: There aren't a whole lot of home remedies that work very well or for any length of time. My mom has arthritis also. What I've found that works a lot is a series of exercises called Qigong. You can find DVD's for this on Amazon. These exercises will allow the joints to stretch a little bit and provide a little bit of pain relief. Unfortunately there's still not much available for arthritis. My mom is on Medicare and has to get Remicade treatments every three months. Other than that a lot of arthritis sufferers say that acupuncture provides an amazing amount of pain relief, unfortunately it only lasts a couple days. :/

Question: What home remedy can/may help rheumatoid arthritis? Home remedy for trying to relieve extreme pain from rheumatoid arthritis, please !

Answer: 1/2 lbs burdock root including skin for soup daily. Popular in Europe since 12th century.

Question: What's the best home remedy for arthritis ? My doc said Ibuprofen,and hot pads. I think maybe going back to some old time proven treatments might be more helpful.

Answer: Through diet, eat more vegetables, fruits and other alkaline foods. So try to eat more alkaline food than acidic food. Acidic food are those meat, eggs, garlic, onion , mushroom etc. It will become worst our condition if we still continue eating this acidic food. Prevent vices like smoking and drinking alcohol. Do some physical exercise like walking, swimming and taichi . This is the best exercise I can suggest to you to reflex your joints and physical body.

Question: Has anyone found a natural remedy for Rheumatoid Arthritis? I have had RA since I was 17 years old. It is a genetic form. I am responsive to Enbrel but not Plaquenil. Prednisone helps some. I am breastfeeding and have a low milk supply.My rheumatologist says that the reason that I am not making milk is due to my swelling from the illness. What are some natural ways to cure or stop the symptoms? Please no illegal drug references or immature answers. I am serious and expect the answerer to be too.

Answer: especially don't eat any of the" night shade family of foods."look it up. nor any white flour products."at all".no sweets ,and red meat no fried foods.and DO take alfalfa tablets .3 with each meal.Its will better digest your food.and you will have better milk.and a good b vitamin complex.100.mgs.to fortify the t cells.and learn to relax.stress is very bad for r.a.take time every day a few times a day to just relax. OK?All This will improve your condition.I guarantee it. I wish you and your wonderful baby well.

Question: What are some good arthritis remedies for my pet? She is an 8 year old White Siberian Husky and is starting to slow down, which I know is nautral, but she has a bit of arthritis according to my vet. I am just looking for a remedy to help my baby. Please let me know if you know where I can buy it and the price too maybe... thanks!

Answer: a small ammount of cider vinegar daily has helped some pets, some other products are at www.kvvet.com

Question: Is there a remedy for childhood arthritis? It is not for me but someone else. Do you know anybody who suffers? Do you have any suggestions?

Answer: Hi Mister Secret Identity, Exercise is essential for people with 'arthritis'. As for anyone, exercise : increases 'energy levels'... helps develop a 'better sleep pattern', helps with 'weight control', maintains a 'healthy heart', increases : 'bone' and 'muscle strength, decreases 'depression' and 'fatigue'....serves to improve 'self-esteem' and 'self-confidence'. For people with arthritis : 'exercise', is especially advantageous in regard to the joints. Moving the joints daily helps to keep them fully mobile. Added joint support is achieved by : 'strengthening' the surrounding muscles. Also, joint movement transports nutrients and waste products to and from the cartilage, the material which protects the ends of the bones. Also : 'Glucosamine' and 'Chondroitin', TOGETHER. It takes a little bit of time, after taking it regularly.. but you'll notice a difference. Also : 'Pantothenic Acid' may help too. I know people who take it and have seen great results.. But, after taking it regularly, it straightened up and no problems since! >>>> I speak as : a Nurse... as you well know from a previous question you've been asking. Hope this helps that person out. Thank you for your question, Mister Secret Identity. :) .. And, for a change : I do hope this person will have full benefit out of my explanation. I wish this person all the best! And, my support. My regards. Edit : I wil provide you with this link : http://www.oohoi.com/disease/medicine-for-arthritis.htm

Question: What's the best home remedy for arthritis? I have osteoarthritis and have stiff sore joints upon rising out of bed in the morning, heat helps alot, what else is good to use? mbs84

Answer: You don't give any information on your case history and the cure that you have been prescribed. At this moment, what I can say in order not to be very long and boring, is that you can find all the information that you want in the NIH site and the FDA site, as well. You can find also the alternative therapies and food supplements, or home remedies, as you are calling them. Browse it. Quite often they prescribe aminoacids, as an adjunctive therapy, like glucosamine and chondroitine sulfate for oral use. Other natural remedies are the white willow, SAMe(S-adenosylmethionine), niacinamide, some proteolytic enzymes, avocado, soybean unsaponifiables and dietary factors. Take care to the allergies(or even BSE, if the provenience is not certified) that can cause some preparations of bovine provenience. For online purchases, get advice first from the FDA site, to protect yourself from any incovenience. Just click on the link http://www.fda.gov/buyonline In the University of Alabama,at Birmingham Medical Center,as I know, are using the bee's venom in the cure of diseases. Google it to find out more. In a few words, this story has started with the observation that the old chinese beekepers did not suffer from pain(of any kind, I think) and they have related that with bee's sting and the quantity of bee venom that they were taking during their life, slow by slow. Please, cross this information. This is a link for the arthritis program in the University hospital of Cleveland. You can get informed and participate to the program if you wish http://www.uhhs.com/Clinicalareas.aspx?departmentid=94 By the way, where do you live? This is a previous question asked here about the nature of the disease. Have a look. You will understand the difference between OSTEOARTHRITIS and REUMATOID ARTHRITIS. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=AsqspJo754Qt04tVLvNq22IjzKIX?qid=1006011403499 I hope that you have been diagnosed by a doctor and these are not symptoms of another disease. Take care. Katerina

Question: Has anyone had sucess with ginger root as a remedy for arthritis or with migranes? I suffer from cluster headaches & arthritis in my hip so Im getting desperate

Answer: No,I've tried all herbs,I've found that predisone 10 mg. a day,Lodiene XL 1200 mg.Ultram 400mg. and tyenol 4000 mg. a day really helps me manage to work.

Question: What is the best home remedy to treat arthritis?

Answer: As a natural treatment for arthritis pain, the enzyme bromelain works much the same as COX-2 inhibitors and NSAIDS, by stopping the production of prostanoids that cause swelling and pain. In addition bromelain breaks down fibrin, a protein that can impede blood circulation and cause blood clotting, which contributes to chronic pain. The effectiveness of bromelain as an arthritis pain treatment has been well recorded in many clinical studies and experimental models. This is widely used by naturopathic doctors for joints, other types of inflammation, ect. The clinical studies are mixed. I would definitely recommend doing your own research. Edit - Also wanted to add, incorporating garlic can be very useful as well. I've posted the link at the bottom of the sources

Question: What is the permanent remedy for Rheumotoid Arthritis ? After blood test RA factor found -ve. Ayurvedic treatment is good or allopathy ?

Answer: If RA factor test is Negative then the patient is not having Arthritis, Arthritis is if the test is RA +ve. first confirm that. If it is Arthritis, then the best way is to go to a Rheumatologist and he will start some medicines like methotrexate, folvit, calcium, some injections are also there. If you are in Delhi, a doctor is in Agrasen Hospital Punjabi Bagh, named Sanjeev Kapoor, he also sits in South Delhi and Janak Puri, he is good.

Question: I am trying to find info on the american indian remedy for arthritis called the chachayotl.? It looks like a large nut. I was told you soak it in alcohol for 15 days, then rub on your joints to help w/arthritis pain.

Answer: Samantha... I'm an herbalist and i can't find anything on chachayotl except that it is an Aztec word meaning rattles of a snake. there are several herbs that I can help you with that can help arthritis pain. my information is free and I would be glad to help, contact me direct.

Question: What natural herb, oil or remedy is good for arthritis? To relieve swelling, pain and stiffness

Answer: Ok here are some pills you can buy at your local health food store that can help: Boron 3mg daily do not exceed this amount, Bromelain take as directed on label 3 times daily, Glucosamine sulfate take as directed on label, Pantothenic acid(vitamin B5) 500-1000 mg daily, primrose oil take as directed on label twice daily be fore meals, sea cucumber take as directed on label, silica as directed,cell guard from Biotec Foods as directed, vitamin E 400 IU daily.Eat alfalfa sprouts it has mineral essential for bone formation, cat's claw(you can buy in pill form or tea bags)is good for relieving pain, fever few(pill or tea)and ginger(fresh is better)is good for pain and soreness. Cayenne pepper is good because the capsaicin in it inhibits the release of substance P(a neurotransmitter responsible for communicating pain sensations.)Capsaicin can be absorb through the skin, buy some wintergreen oil mix with the cayenne and make a paste, apply it to the painful joints. It may sting but with repeated use it will deminish. You can also buy cayenne in pill form.Eat foods like eggs, asparagus, garlic and onions because they contain sulfur. Sulfur is needed for the repair and rebuilding of bone, cartilage and connective tissues also it aids in the absorbtion of calcium. Other good foods are green leafy vegetables which supply vitamin K, fresh vegetables, non-acidic fresh fruits, whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice and fish.Eat foods like rice, wheat and rye these contain histidine. Histidine is good for removing excess metals from the body, many people with arthritis have higher levels of copper and iron in the body. Eat fresh pinapple(good source of bromeline)it's good for reducing inflamation.IT HAS TO BE FRESH!!! Eat some form of fiber like ground flaxseed, oat bran or rice bran daily. Reduce the amount of fat in your diet. Avoid dairy products, red meat, caffeine, citrus fruits, paprika, salt, msg,tobacco and sugar.This is a lot to take in I know this is the life I have to live because of my lupus. If you would like a better understanding of why you should eat and avoid certain foods feel free to e-mail me.

Question: What are the alternative remedy for arthritis?

Answer: Norwegian cod liver oil is healthy and works great.

Question: what home remedy is best for arthritis? I am 54 yrs young and over the past 6 mos I have experienced pains in my knees I thought I injured them on seperate occassions but I noticed that after a long period of time the pain stopped but reoccurred mos later I haven't asked my doctor about it yet because I'm sure it's arthritis. I don't believe in taking medications for pain that is the reason for my question

Answer: You've gotten some good answers on how to minimize your joints getting worse... drink water, stay hydrated, check your diet... but if you would like to get your joints healthier, there are several natural ingredients that help the health of the joints. The most popular ones are Microlactin, Tart Cherries, Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Hyaluronic Acid, Litozin (Danish Rose Hips), and Bromelain. The only thing to really watch out for is allergies. Glucosamine is typically from Shellfish and Microlactin is from milk. As long as you're not allergic to those, you should have no problem. Good luck!

Question: Has anyone heard about the remedy of gin-soaked golden raisins for arthritis and joint pain? Did you find success with it? I'd like to hear some success stories. A woman I know stated that it has worked for her and she has stopped taking glucosamine sulfate all together. She was a professional body builder and is now lifting weights again easily without pain.

Answer: John Kerry's wife uses it! There haven't been any controlled research tests done on it but: Some think it's the sulfur or sulphides used in the process of making the "white" or golden raisins. However, according to the Raisin Administrative Committee, "In much of the world, including the USA, the golden raisin is also referred to as a "bleached raisin." This is an incorrect term, as the dark raisin is not bleached. Rather, the enzymatic browning that normally occurs in a fresh grape is slowed down by treatment of sulfur dioxide gas. The raisin is preserved in a glimmering golden color. In the USA we call this a "golden" raisin." Some think it's the juniper berries used in gin. According to Barry Lazar from montrealfood.com, "The flavour of gin comes from juniper berries. These come from conifer plants, evergreens common in Europe and North America. New berries appear in the fall and can take two or three years to ripen. They are rich in vitamin C and terpenes, the essential oil which, in large quantities is manufactured into turpentine. During the Middle Ages the berries were kept in nosegays to help block the scent of the plague. For centuries, medicinal usage favoured using them in anti-inflammatory prescriptions." Some think it's the raisins. As stated in the Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook on Mother Nature.com, "If you benefit from gin-steeped raisins, the raisins probably do you more good than the gin. Grapes and raisins contain many pain relieving, anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory chemicals." Some think it's the placebo effect. It is known that when people believe strongly in a treatment their endorphins and natural pain mediators are enhanced. Also, arthritis characteristically has periods of flares and remissions. You may attribute feeling better to the gin and raisins when it's truly due to a remission.