Arthritis Relief

Arthritis relief involves natural and prescribed treatments. Some natural remedies involve herbs and natural substances. Here are some of the following remedies for arthritis:

* Ginger- It is used for many ailments including arthritis. It relieves arthritis pain because it has an anti-inflammatory property. It contains zingibain, a special proteolytic enzyme that contain anti-inflammatory properties. It could be administered as a tincture, capsule or tea and has no reported side-effects even with high dosages.

* Cayennepepper or Red pepper- It has a wide range of medicinal properties which can cure the body. It is also a good circulatory stimulant so it could be used for poor circulation and pains linked with arthritis and lumbago. It contains a pain-relieving chemical called capsaicin. It could be administered as a tincture or as spice mixed with dishes.

* Garlic and Ginkgo Biloba- Both of these herbs help with circulation and improve the blood flow which is important for arthritis relief. Taking these herbs help bring oxygen to the affected area and remove toxic deposits that have built up.

* Bromelain- This is a proteclytic enzyme found in pineapples which help prevent swelling. It helps remove immune antigen complex compounds in arthritis.

* Calcium- This is necessary for the body to avoid osteoporosis. Foods and herbs that are excellent sources of calcium include alfala, liquorice, red clover shoots, chamomile, chives, coltsfoot, dandelion, horsetail, meadowsweet, nettle, plantain, watercress, cabbage, thyme and basil.

Arthritis relief can also be obtained by using these additional herbs: turmeric, willow, rosemary, oregano camphor, and celery seed. Arthritis relief can be found from many plants coming from nature. One of them is the Stinging Nettles or urtication, its botanical name. This plant dates back to biblical times. The plant is grasped in a gloved hand and the stiff, swollen joints are swatted and thrashed with the sting to provide relief. The nettles plant has tiny stringers which provide microinjections of several chemicals, one of them is histamine. It is believed that these chemicals cause the sting which has inflammatory properties which can relieve arthritis pain.

Arthritis relief can also be obtained by using cream or topical medicines containing ingredients such as menthol oil of wintergreen or eucalyptus producing a hot sensation which distracts the patient from the pain he experiences.