Prevent & Cure Arthritis through 12 Natural Ways

Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of the joints of the body. It is usually followed by pain and stiffness especially in the morning or after exercise. In addition to pain and stiffness, the symptoms can be also swollen, altered bone formation and / or reduced the scope of the motion or limitation of motion, so that certain parts of the body can no longer function properly.

Inflammation of joints also makes noise when moved. The term arthritis literally means "inflammation of the joints". In certain conditions arthritis can affect other body parts - such as muscle, bone and organ in the body - and can lead to decreased function of the body and sometimes there can be life-threatening complications.

This arthritis can be divided into 3 groups of rheumatic arthritis that usually attack the finger joints, wrists, knees and toes. However, that does not mean that the other joints throughout the body completely free from attacks.

The second is the osteoarthritis that can attack any joint but usually occurs in the waist, knees, legs and spine. Next is gout which often attack the lower limbs and is usually the main target of the toes. The pain of arthritis can be so severe that touched socks or bed sheets can be unbearable pain.

For the prevention and cure arthritis, natural ways are the best:

1. Control your food consumption

Avoid red meat, organ meats, saturated fats, milk & milk products, caffeine, salt, white sugar, white flour (all foods made from it), all junk food and cigarettes. Avoid tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant & peppers that contain solanine because it would trigger a reaction in some people with arthritis.

You are better consuming foods which are alkaline, vegetables 50-60%, and raw fruits (vegetarian diet). Eat more foods contain sulfur such as asparagus, garlic and onions. iT is because sulfur is needed to repair and rebuild bone, and its cartilage network. Sulfur also helps the absorption of calcium.

Pineapple, frequently eat pineapple. Because of the bromelain enzyme in pineapple is very good for reducing inflammation. To be effective, the pineapple should be fresh rather than frozen or canned. Consume of rice and broken skin foods that contain fiber.

Avoid consumption of iron substance supplements because iron is expected to aggravate the pain, swelling and damage.

2. Prevent and resolve arthritis with cod liver oil

Research has shown, taking cod liver oil in small quantities every day lowered the potential damage to the cartilage, which is one of the main symptoms of osteoarthritis. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids contained in oil can help reduce pain and inflammation due to arthritis. Therefore, it is very profitable if you can consume 1-2 teaspoons of cod liver oil in your life everyday.

3. Prevent pain with ice

Joints will be painful if they are used in excess. To prevent this, compress the joints with bag of ice for 15-20 minutes. Then lift the ice and can be repeated again after 10-15 minutes.

4. Natural treatment of arthritis with Epsom salt

Epsom salts, or also known as magnesium salt, surely you have already known, is very important for bone growth and regulates body pH levels. Lack of magnesium will decrease the body's ability to absorb and use calcium and phosphorus, 2 base mineral for bone development.

The following natural treatments can be used to reduce the symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis. But do not forget, if you suffer from heart or kidney disease, consult your doctor first before trying this treatment. Excess magnesium can trigger diarrhea, dizziness, cramps, muscle weakness, and abnormal heart.

Combine 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of Epsom salt into a liter of warm water 0:56. Drink 1 teaspoon of it in the morning and 1 teaspoon at night.

Add 3 cups of Epsom salts into the tub to warm water and bath in it. Magnesium in the salt will be absorbed by the body and relaxes your joints and muscles which are stiff.

5. Vegetable juice

Vegetable juice is proven significantly reduce pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. You can use the carrot juice, celery juice, cabbage juice, or tomato juice.

6. Natural treatments with cinnamon

Studies have shown, cinnamon is an effective natural treatment to relieve the pain of arthritis. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder in 1 tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast. Do it every day for 1 month. You'd be able to feel the results in the first week 1.

7. Relieve pain by reducing stress

If you feel sick and grew tense, then you will feel more pain. Those who can control everything in life are also better able to control pain than those who did not. Research shows the importance of psychological attitudes in relieving pain due to arthritis. If you suffer from arthritis, you should be able to learn to understand it. Do not force yourself to do all things when you do not feel pain. This will make you exhausted and in pain the next day. Do a little every day, either when experiencing pain or not.

Learn to relax. If you focus on the pain, it will feel more pain. But, if you're busy with other things that are important to you, you will not be too much feel the pain.

8. Bathing in the pool

Studies have shown, floating on the pond, especially in ponds that have been specially designed with a temperature that has been adjusted to ease the pain of arthritis. With bath, stress will be reduced, and then the pain will also be reduced. When floating, the body will relax, the muscles relax too, and this will stimulate to release of endorphins, natural painkillers your body. The temperature is adjusted to the skin temperature will also make you completely relaxed.

9. Prevent stiff in the morning

Almost 90% of patients with arthritis feel stiff in the morning. To avoid this, apply the ointment at night before bed. This will make you relax and strengthen you mentally. Arthritis sufferers generally feel better all day if they feel stiff when you wake up in the morning.

10. Stretch gently

Stretching works to strengthen and improve mobility. A sport sometimes is a dilemma when confronted with rheumatoid arthritis. Moving sick, but did not move at all also won’t be good. Improper movement could endanger, but the proper motion can heal.

Try doing yoga. Yoga is usually taught with a range of joint movement right so that it can bring the wrong joint return to normal position when the muscles stretched and strengthened, but do not forget, intelligence is the key to yoga's health returns. But, make sure you do so in accordance with the limits of your illness.

11. Regular exercise

Regular exercise is very important to reduce pain, improve mobility. But it must be considered to not provide excessive burden on the affected part (must be in accordance with the ability of each person).

Exercise can increase metabolic rate to produce synovial fluid, which can take free radicals. Exercise is also function as antioxidants when done regularly.

With exercise, the body also produces cortisone which can neutralize the calcium deposits. This is better than cortisone drugs can sometimes dissolve the bone.

Doctors used to tell the patient should not exercise. However, recent research shows that exercise can even relieve pain, joints more flexible, freer movement, improve blood circulation, and improve mobility.

95% of people with arthritis exercise to get the benefits. Learn to breathe deeply

and sunbathe to get enough vitamin D for bone health. (Research in Oslo Norway showed that more severe arthritis sufferers in snowing season).

12. Detoxification

Detox can really reduce the pain, especially; detox can also lose weight for obesity. With detoxification for 5 days or more, there will be the effect of reducing inflammation.

Benefits of each Vegetables

Here are some types of vegetables that are often consumed, completed with the nutrients and benefits contained in these vegetables.

1. Cucumber or cucumber

Cucumber has water content up to 90 percent, so the effect may help flush the bacteria along the intestine and the bladder wall. Diuretic properties also help to relieve water retention. Content of water can help eliminate toxins and uric acid through the kidneys. Therefore, cucumber is very good to be consumed for rheumatic.

Cucumber used as a slimming diet is perfect, because it gives the effect of full. In addition, Cucumber is rich of calories, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, calcium, potassium, manganese and sulfur.

Mixture of water and cucumber juice can reduce fever and cool the skin. In addition, it is great to be consumed by people with high blood pressure. It can be eaten raw or boiled for a minute until the water content grows. If you want to eat raw, preferably both the end of the cucumber cut first, and then rub it circled until the sap out. Thus, when there is no longer bitter taste.

Do not dispose of cucumber seed. Should be consumed entirely, because in the seed contains alkaloids that can help cure worms diseases, especially in children.

2. Cabbage

Cabbage generally has two kinds, namely the red and the whitish green. Used as chicken soup mixture. It contains vitamin C, potassium and folic acid.

Potassium contained is useful in helping regulate the body's water balance. Many people do not like the smell of raw cabbage. But if you can bear eating it raw or as juice, it is very good to help curing a sore throat and canker sores. It should not be consumed excessively, because it can cause flatulence.

3. Basil

These vegetables have small leaves with a very distinctive fragrance. In the some communities, basil leaves used as one ingredient to add palatability of processed fish.

Basil vegetables can also reduce the diarrhea and vomiting and to help healing ulcers and eliminate bad breath or mouth. Basil is rich in asiri oil content, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and sulfur. In traditional medicine it is said, the fragrance of basil can eliminate body odor. It also has a calming effect and removes the gas from the stomach. Therefore, it is good to be consumed when having difficulty of sleep.

4. Lettuce / Salad

this vegetable came from West Asia, and then spread throughout the world. Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, the United States, and the Netherlands is a country that gives more attention to the cultivation of lettuce. Commonly eaten in raw form and made as a salad. These vegetables can help to reduce the risk of cancer, cataracts, and stroke, relieve insomnia and reduce anemia.

5. Squash

Squash is usually used when cooking the sour vegetable and normally mixed with coconut milk in the process. If you want to take it raw, boil or steam for a while. It is rich of water content, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, and iron.

Squash is useful to help the healing process of bleed gums. Grated squash according to your taste, then give two teaspoons of boiled water and one tablespoon of honey. Drink three times a day. Eat it to heal ulcers, as a side dish after eating steamed or boiled. If you like to eat raw squash. The sap of squash can be used to remove the black line on the heel. Applied at the part, allow it to dry after washing heels.

Reducing Bad Cholesterol by Consuming Some Herbs

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found only in animal foods. Cholesterol is made by the body in the liver. Two important components of cholesterol are LDL (low-density lipoprotein), also often called "bad" cholesterol, and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is called "good".

Some plants that have been researched and gave a positive indication in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia are vegetables and herbs. For example, garlic, leek, celery, ginger, star fruit, turmeric, and green tea.

Garlic

Extracts of garlic Allium sativum shown to lower serum cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood serum. It also can raise HDL cholesterol levels and increase activity of fibrinolitik. These garlic bulbs can prevent the infiltration (infiltration) of fat, inhibit or prevent platelet aggregation (blood that plays a part in blood clotting), so that clotting does not occur. All of this prevents the occurrence of Calcification and will prevent the occurrence of high blood pressure and heart attack (coronary). Garlic is also said as antiarteriosklerosis. Experiments in humans are more meant for prevention.

All parts of the garlic plants containing essential oils. Compound content of garlic is more present in the leaves than in tubers. Unfortunately, the smell of garlic is sting. Tryto eliminate it by mixing it with betel essential oil. Also, it has been tried with mixed leaves beluntas. In vitro, leaf beluntas can remove the smell of garlic, but does not affect the potency of garlic.

It takes two cloves of garlic, or about 4 grams each time to consume them. White tuber with a stinging sense should be chewed to swallow. After that, drink warm water to leave the taste. This is done three times a day.

Celery

Compounds contained in celery are; glucoside, apiin, and that gives apoil distinctive aroma. However, efficacious compounds which reduce blood cholesterol levels have not been revealed.

When the leaf was chosen as a drug, it is required braised celery with 1 cup boiling water to drink. After becomes cold, drink the boiled water. In one day it is enough to drink one time.

Ginger and turmeric

Xanthorrhiza ginger extract and turmeric Curcuma domestica. Both can lower blood cholesterol levels. In certain doses, ginger rhizome can lower total cholesterol and blood triglycerides and increased HDL-cholesterol in the blood of people with hyperlipidemia.

Meanwhile, turmeric has a cholesterol lowering properties. This blessing kurkumin contained therein.

Leaf leek

Leek leaves (Allium porrum L., A. fistulosum L.) can increase triglyceride levels and blood cholesterol

Starfruit wuluh

Star fruit Averrhoa wuluh is commonly used as part of the seasoning or vegetables, also proven to reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Green Tea

At certain doses, green tea was able to lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and body weight. But green tea does not affect HDL cholesterol levels.

However the treatment is a good step to lower blood cholesterol levels which are already high. However, prevention is better. A few simple standard to prevent hypercholesterolaemia in increasing levels of soluble fiber in the diet is by eating fruits, vegetables, pea, and bean; choose white dishes of meat products or fish; remove chicken skin before cooking; choose lean meat and remove all fat, as well as being consumed in portions.

Also limit the amount of peanuts consumed; limit the use of butter, margarine, cheese, and use cooking oil from coconut or palm oil, instead use sunflower oil, soybean, canola, or olive oil; choosing food products and beverages with no or low fat; and if having extra weight, you should do weight reduction and exercise.

Fresh Skin, Looks Ageless

To get fresh skin and minimize wrinkles, get used to consume vegetables, fruits, avocado, orange, blueberry, and sunflower seeds, also salmon fish from deep sea. Those are needed to be consumed. You need also to take care of your outer skin by using carrot. Take 1 big carrot, 1 tablespoon of almond oil, and 5 drops of jasmine oil essence.

Blend those ingerdients and use as face mask. Avoid it from eye and mouth. Let it for 15 minutes then clear it with warm water. Try it for several times in a week.

source: Nirmala Indonesian magazine