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Painful legs natural remedies Lupus is a complex autoimmune disorder which may lead to inflammation of the joints, kidneys, skin and other organs. 9 out of ten sufferers of lupus are women. There is no cure for lupus, however through medication and self care the symptoms can be managed to a considerable degree.
Home remedies are not a substitute for medication in this case should be used to augment medical treatment, not to replace it.
Some natural remedies to help deal with the problem are:
- Using an elastic bandage to brace painful joints
- Soaking in a hot bath for 20-30 minutes every day before bedtime
- In some cases cold compresses give relief and in some cases warm compresses do. You can try both and see what works for you.
You can also try alternating a cold and warm compress - You may find that certain things trigger inflammation. Certain kinds of food or maybe exposure to the sun may make the problem worse. Try and identify and eliminate your triggers.
- Lavender oil may be applied topically to ease inflammation
Some natural supplements that help with autoimmune disorders in general are listed below:
- Omega 3 fatty acids, but the dosage should not exceed
- Natural anti-inflammatory substances such as curcumin and Bromelain
- Bioflavinoids and carotenoids abundant in colourful vegetables such as carrots, capsicum, spinach etc
- Plant sterols and sterolins found in uncooked sprouts of lentils and sunflower seeds
- Devil's claw
- Antioxidants which may be found in colourful vegetables and Green tea and a host of other healthy foods. Vitamin C and E are also good antioxidants
- Ginger may be taken as an infusion or as juice
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