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Natural Cure for Arthritis |
Natural Cure for ArthritisArthritis is a collective term for a group of over a hundred conditions that are characterized by inflammation in the joints.
It is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of sixty. Some of the common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and Still’s disease.
Medical research has still not found a cure for most of these kinds of arthritis. Treatment for arthritis is still carried out by providing succor for the symptoms of the disease and retarding its progress.
There are a number of medications that are used to combat the ravages of this disease. Scientists are constantly coming up with new and improved forms of medicine that aid in arthritis treatment. However, most of these medicines have some side effect of the other.
With the rise of the popularity of natural medicine there are many claims that arthritis can be cured by natural means.
Many of these claims have been proven false and in general, such claims of a natural cure for arthritis should be treated with skepticism. The presence of such spurious claims should not cause one to turn a blind eye to the possibilities that natural therapy offers as an adjunct to traditional allopathic medicine to speed up the treatment of arthritis. Let us look at some of the ways and means in which you can help speed up the treatment process and take control of this disease. It must be borne in mind that your physician or rheumatologist must be kept abreast of whichever form of natural therapy you choose to pursue.
Antioxidants Antioxidants minimize the effects of arthritis by reducing the ravaging impact of this disease on the joints. They help strengthen the cartilage and prevent it from deteriorating. There are many fruit and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants and should feature significantly in your diet. Vegetable juices such as carrot, beet or cucumber juice are loaded with antioxidants.
Other major sources of antioxidants include vegetables like pumpkin, and spices like ginger, coriander, and turmeric. Fruit such as apples, oranges, grapes, and papaya should also be an important part of the diet. Foods to avoid include processed foods, carbohydrates, and sugar.
Heat TherapyHeat therapy goes a long way in reducing the painful effects of arthritis and decreasing the stiffness of the joints. In addition to hot compresses, other options include ultrasound heat therapy and diathermy.
In ultrasound heat therapy, ultrasound waves are focused on the affected part after applying a gel or mineral oil on the skin. The gel acts as a conducting agent and allows the ultrasound waves to warm the inner tissue. In diathermy, an insulated wire coil is used to transfer heat to the affected area by using a magnetic field.
Glucosamine SulfateGlucosamine sulfate is an amino sugar that is being tested as a form of natural arthritis treatment. It is a naturally occurring substance that helps in the construction of bones and ligaments. As the body ages, its ability to produce glucosamine sulfate decreases. External supplements containing this sugar can help offset the deficit in its production and may prove especially beneficial in osteoarthritis.
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