Natural Remedies For Arthritis
Emu oil works extremely well as an external liniment for arthritis pain relief. It has been used by rugby players who swear by its effectiveness. Although theirs is pain caused by trauma, the principle of eliminating the pain is the same – move the energy and disperse stagnation by bringing fresh blood into the area to promote healing. Acupuncture for arthritis is so effective that it is increasingly utilized by many conventional medicine doctors. Some rheumatologists either refer their most stubborn cases or do acupuncture themselves. Many studies have been done to prove or disprove the effectiveness of acupuncture for arthritis. Many examples can be sited of studies where some patients taking part in the trial have canceled their scheduled surgeries after the trial was finished due to its success. Herbal medicine is often used in conjunction with acupuncture to accelerate and boost the treatment. Herbs include Cinnamon Twig, White Peony Root, Anemarrhenae, Angelicae Pubescentis. Dietary therapy combined with herbal medicine is considered by many the best arthritis medicine. Improving the diet and making some changes to the life style if necessary are the mandatory components of any natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis with permanent success. “Superior doctor treats with foods first, only when that fails he reaches for medicinal herbs and acupuncture.” It was said a few thousand years ago in China but is still valid today. In Europe the same was taught by Hippocrates 1600 years ago: “Let the food be your medicine and the medicine your food.” Arthritis needs special diet, which will cleanse, nourish and regenerate the body and improve circulation. Supplementation with natural vitamins, minerals and other nutrients might be of great help as well in boosting the immune system. For those who are overweight, weight loss is encouraged and recommended in order to reduce the strain on the already weak, inflamed joints. Also, getting rid of the accumulated waste is one of the more important issues. More about diet...
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