Friday, June 08, 2007

Natural Remedies for Arthritis

Arthritis is beginning to affect people at a much younger age these days, and if the disease runs in your family, you’ll want to do all you can to prevent the onset of arthritis. Here are some natural remedies that you may want to try, whether you’re trying to prevent arthritis, or are suffering with symptoms.

Case studies have shown that bee venom is an effective natural remedy that can relieve arthritis symptoms and help to prevent the disease. Bee venom can lubricate the joints and improve range of motion. Bee venom therapy is still being studied, but has shown some promising results in individuals for arthritis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis and nultiple schlerosis.

Another natural remedy, cat’s claw, has also been shown to decrease inflammation and eliminate discomfort. Cat’s claw can also treat tendonitis, which is a common side effect of arthritis. Since fluid tends to build up around the joints, herbs like cat’s claw can help to drain the toxic fluids from the body when taken regularly. Studies suggest that cat's claw may be beneficial for a slew of conditions, including arthritis, bursitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies, lupis and menstrual irregularities.

Nutritional changes can also serve as natural remedies and ensure that you feel better and reduce the complications that can come along with arthritis. Simple changes or adjustments to your diet can significantly improve arthritis. Including more green vegetables in the diet, such as kale and kelp (seaweed) normalize body fluids and increase joint movement. Eating more foods with calcium and B vitamins can strengthen the bones.

Today, there are so many natural solutions that can be used effectively for so many conditions and they are successful in improving a person’s life in many ways. But, If you’re thinking of taking natural remedies to treat your arthritis, be sure to talk to your physician about using alternative medicine to treat your condition. It may be a good idea to take only one type of medication at a time, since traditional and natural medicines may decrease the effects of other medicine. Be sure to take your natural supplements as directed to improve its effectiveness.