9 Best Home Remedies For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Millions of people all over the world suffer from this condition and often try all levels of treatments, but rarely get the kind of relief they anticipate due to several factors contributing to this condition. Though it is basically an autoimmune disease, several factors play an important role in promoting this disease.

Rheumatoid arthritis is not a disease of aging, and therefore it can affect anyone irrespective of age, and the symptoms that accompany it include pain, swelling, redness, and inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint. Though there is no effective treatment for this condition, yet the following home remedies seem pretty effective as most of them have been recommended by experts.

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Home Remedies For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Physical Activity

Healthy lifestyle is what makes the difference between health and diseases. In addition to cultivating good habits, following them regularly is also very essential and one among such habits is exercise. Considering the fast-paced lifestyle, finding time for physical activity is very difficult.

However, you can still take out some time to walk, run, and jog – if possible, for aerobics as well if you are really concerned about your joints’ health.

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Plant Oils

The oils belonging to some medicinal plants like black currant, borage and evening prime rose are very beneficial and have shown promising outcomes against rheumatoid arthritis and its symptoms like pain, inflammation, stiffness and swelling owing to the presence of some very useful fatty acids in them.

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Potato

Add a few slices of unpeeled potatoes to about 200 ml of cool water and allow the potato slices to soak completely by leaving this setup overnight.

Drink the water from this glass on an empty stomach and continue as long as you feel comfortable.

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Fish Oil

Fish Oil is the richest source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Fish oil improves blood circulation and prevents blood from clotting and thus reduces pain and swelling.

Therefore, it is exceptionally good in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis which is associated with pain, swelling and inflammation of the joints.

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Tai Chi

Tai chi is a form of ancient exercise, which involves gentle stretches and moves along with breathe controlling maneuvers. Tai chi is exceptionally promising in controlling stress related illness and depression.

However, many healthcare practitioners and alternative medical healthcare providers recommend Tai chi in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and gout as it has shown promising and encouraging outcomes in relieving pain, swelling, irritation and inflammation. Tai chi should be practiced under the supervision of a Tai chi expert.

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Mustard Oil and Camphor

In Ayurveda both mustard oil and camphor are known for their medicinal properties owing to the presence of some active ingredients in them. Particularly in rheumatoid arthritis condition, they are exceptionally beneficial.

Add 10 g of camphor to 100 ml of mustard oil and heat this mixture until camphor dissolves completely. Allow the oil to warm at room temperature and then massage the affected area with the oil when it is still warm. As the oil penetrates the skin layer it eases stiffness, inflammation and pain by improving blood circulation.

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Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil along with olive oil is also a very good option though other essential oils including lavender, sage and thyme are also equally good.

For relieving pain, irritation, discomfort and inflammation, all you can do is mix 10 to 15 drops of eucalyptus oil with a tablespoonful of olive oil, and then gradually massage applying gentle pressure onto the affected areas of your joints.

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Include Vitamin C in Your Diet

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and it is particularly good for your tissues, skin, cartilage and bones’ health as it provides strength to the skin cells especially collagen and elastin, muscles and ligaments of your bones and cartilages and improves blood circulation. Moreover, along with vitamin D, it helps is calcium absorption in the body.

Therefore, if you are already suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or would like to prevent this disease in future, then you must start incorporating about 1500 mg of vitamin C in your diet as a dietary supplement by consuming  500mg tablet of vitamin C thrice daily.

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Green Gram and Garlic

In Ayurveda, since time immemorial garlic and ginger’s potential as an alternative medicine for treating and preventing several diseases and infections has been well established. Several research and scientific studies have also shown encouraging and satisfactory outcomes related to their usage.

Therefore, based on the principles of Ayurveda, if you take about 3 tablespoonful of green gram and soak it in water overnight and mix it with 2 garlic cloves and consume this mixture twice daily, you will surely witness amazing relief from your nagging symptoms of arthritis.