The problem of arthritis is associated with the inflammation of the joints. Usually it is a process of chronic disease. It affects the people in various forms. Osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis affects the people more frequently. Osteoarthritis usually affects the people of older age group and it is related with the degenerative joint disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is more serious in comparison to other arthritis problem as it affects hips, knees, feet, wrists and joints of the fingers in addition to the muscles, tendons and other tissues of the body.

Some of the important cause of arthritis -

1. Sometimes structural changes in the articular cartilage in the joints may be one of the cause of arthritis especially the people who are weight bearing.

2. Sometimes it may be the result of hormonal imbalance, physical and emotional stress.

3. Sometimes hereditary factors are also responsible for enhancing the problem of arthritis.

The major symptoms of arthritis are stiffness and pain in the joints. Usually after exercise the pain due to arthritis increases. Rheumatoid arthritis is also known as 'cooked food disease'. Usually it develops over the months and result into stiffness and pain in one or more joints. Gradually it affects the whole body. Some of the symptoms which are related with the problem of arthritis are constipation, colitis, anaemia and also deformed feet and hands.

The problem of arthritis can be cured with the help of natural remedies. Some of the effective natural remedies of arthritis -

1. Mustard or castor oil is also very effective in treating the problem of arthritis. You have to warm mustard oil or coconut oil mixed with 2-3 pieces of camphor. Massage this prepared oil on the affected area especially on the stiff and aching joints. It increases the supply of blood and also reduces the stiffness and inflammation of the joints.

2. A proper diet is also essential in reducing the problem of arthritis. Intake of fruits and vegetables especially in the form of salad and also two cooked vegetables. In more severe case the patient may be kept on raw vegetables and also on juice therapy for a week.

3. Proper ventilation in the bedroom is necessary. The patients are also advised for proper rest. It will be helpful in reducing the problem of arthritis.

4. For the patients of arthritis, sea bathing has been found very valuable. The patients are relieved from the pain after sea bathing as sea water contains natural iodine.