Arthritis

Arthritis


. Vegetable juices especially a mixture of carrot, beet and cucumber is very beneficial. Green salad with lemon juice, cooked vegetables like pumpkin, spices like ginger, coriander, asafoetida, and turmeric all contribute to the well being of the joints.
. Fruits like apples, oranges, grapes, papaya should be taken liberally. They are sources of vitamin C and vitamin E, which prevent breakdown of cartilage, generate the components necessary for the manufacture of cartilage and help generate collagen.
. Fill a small or medium jar with the whole cloves and cover them completely with mineral oil. Leave this mixture standing for a week or two. At night before going to bed dab the oil mixture onto the affected areas and rub in. The stiffness from arthritis will be greatly lessened.
. Applying either a hot or cold compress to the affected area will help relax the muscles and ease the stiffness.
. Drink sugar-free soda pop. Aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in certain brands provides relief that's comparable to anti-inflammatory agents.
. Epsom salts is commonly used as a soak to relieve aching joints and reduce swelling. Mix a few heaping teaspoons of Epsom salts into bath water and soak.
. Glucosamine supplements, often found in products that contain a combination with chondroitin, help relieve the pain and may slow the joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis. The recommended dosage is 500 mg of glucosamine three times a day. Consume for two to three months for maximum benefit.