Use Natural Remedies for Arthritis and Gout

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Use Natural Remedies for Arthritis and Gout

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Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints, which troubles nearly 350

million people worldwide. It can be caused by overuse or by the build up of

toxins, such as uric acid. Natural treatments for arthritis can relieve

suffering and pain in the joints for many people. Arthritis is an autoimmune

disease that can be hereditary. Injury can trigger arthritis, as can metabolic

disorders, such as gout. Gout mainly attacks the foot joints, but the upper

extremities can also be involved.

 

Low protein diets that are high in complex carbohydrates are advised,

along with avoiding foods that are known to cause _inflammation_

(http://www.naturalnews.com/inflammation.html) . The most important foods to

avoid are

dairy, and for many people, wheat. Coffee can cause an immune response in

some people, and avoiding tobacco is recommended as well. Exercise that does

not stress the joints helps to remove toxins from building up. Weight loss is

an important factor for some, as reducing the weight carried on the joint

relieves pressure and speeds the flow of blood to the area, which brings

healing relief.

 

Apple cider _vinegar_ (http://www.naturalnews.com/vinegar.html) has long

been used as a treatment for _arthritis_

(http://www.naturalnews.com/arthritis.html) sufferers. Take a teaspoon of

_apple cider vinegar_

(http://www.naturalnews.com/apple_cider_vinegar.html) and add to one cup of

warm or cold

_water_ (http://www.naturalnews.com/water.html) and sip with each meal.

Three times a day is best. If you can include the " mother " in your drink, even

better. The mother is the dark substance that ferments the cider into

vinegar and usually rests on the bottom of a jar of unfiltered, raw apple cider

vinegar.

 

Turmeric is a spice that has shown anti-inflammatory properties. Put a

quarter of a teaspoon of _turmeric_ (http://www.naturalnews.com/turmeric.html)

in a glass of water and sip. You can even gargle with turmeric. Indian

_food_ (http://www.naturalnews.com/food.html) contains turmeric, so eating

curry can relieve symptoms of arthritis for some.

 

Cayenne pepper, known as capsicum, is the only pepper that is not an

irritant to tissues. It binds and acts as a healing agent. Cayenne can be

applied externally, mixed with water, to reduce the inflammation of arthritis.

 

Molasses is one of the old-time, folk remedies for arthritis. Containing a

lot of iron, _molasses_ (http://www.naturalnews.com/molasses.html) has

also been used to treat anemia. A spoon of molasses a day stirred into warm

water and consumed first thing in the morning relieves arthritis symptoms

naturally for many.

 

Omega-3 fatty acids help provide nutrition to the joints. Natural sources

of Omega-3s are fatty fish, such as mackerel, herring, and salmon.

Vegetable sources include flax seeds and walnuts.

 

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