Arthritis is one of the most commonly known degenerative diseases of bones that occur with the advancement of age. Arthritis means the inflammation of the joints in any part of the body. Among the different types of arthritis, osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are the two common types by which people are affected most, the rheumatoid arthritis leading to much more serious complications.
Symptoms of Arthritis include the inflammation and swelling of the joints accompanied by acute pain. If not treated at an early stage it may render the affected person crippled for life. Generally the pressure bearing joints like the knees, spine and shoulders are affected by arthritis. In many cases the finger joints and elbows are also affected.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a much more serious condition as the pain and the inflammation affects the whole body including the muscles and tendons and the stiffness and the pain persists for several months.
Causes
There can be many reasons for a person to develop arthritis apart from aging.
1. Strenuous physical activities that puts excessive pressure on the joints.
2. Deposition of toxins in the joints.
3. Obesity, severe and recurrent injuries in the joints.
4. Women after menopause get arthritis due to low estrogen levels.
5. Too much stressed life disturbs the hormonal balance of the body weakening the body immunity system.
6. Body deficient in nutrients like calcium, magnesium, essential fatty acid and protein.
Herbal Remedies
Naturally occurring herbs can create wonders in curing arthritis when compared to the pain killer and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), as the herbs go to the root of the treatment rather than suppressing and treating it superficially.
1. Roots of Ashwagandha are very effective in treating chronic rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Ginger roots lower the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes those are responsible for the pain and inflammation in arthritis.
3. Extracts of the herb Boswelia reduces the inflammation and pain. It eases out the stiffness in joints and helps in improving the blood circulation to the joints.
4. Massaging properly a mixture of essential oils of Juniper, Lavender, sage, Rosemary, Thyme, garlic with olive oil in the proportion of 1:10 provides quick relief from the joint pains.
5. Drinking Alfalfa tea is beneficial in treating arthritis.
6. Rubbing a mixture of sandalwood and vinegar also reduces the pain.
7. Juice of the herb Guduchi helps in the relief from joint pains.
8. Taking a mixture of dry Indian Gooseberry with jaggery daily twice is very effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis.
9. The anti inflammatory property of Garlic makes it very useful in treating arthritis.
It must be given due consideration that a person suffering from arthritis must not sit idle. On the contrary light physical work outs and yoga should be carried out with religious regularity to get fully cured from this disease.
