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Does alkaline water work in the treatment of osteoarthritis?
(Last Updated: Jan 17, 2008)
Natural remedies for osteoarthritis
- Apply cayenne cream topically to get relief from the pain due to osteoarthritis.
- The herb Boswellia has anti-inflammatory properties and its regular use will keep the pain under control.
- Devil's Claw is an analgesic. Use 2 to 3 gms of it 3 times a day.
- Drink 5 to 6 cups of Alfalfa tea made from its seeds for 2 to 3 weeks. It helps alkalize the food residues in the body.
- Boil some grated ginger roots while making your regular cup of tea or boil it in water. Strain it and add honey for taste. Drink this liquid twice a day.
- Swallow 3 cloves of raw garlic on an empty stomach in the morning everyday. Mix 1 tsp of garlic juice with 2 tsp of honey and consume it once daily. You can even take garlic oil or its capsules regularly.
- Combine 400 mg of turmeric with 1000 mg of Bromelain and consume it once a day.
- Celery seeds are anti inflammatory and reduce pain.
- Apply hot compress made of castor oil.
- Apply Angelica root compress or pour 5 drops of it in a hot bath and soak in it for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Have 3 capsules of Horsetail daily for 2 weeks continuously. This will aid in rebuilding your bones.
answered by D D
Drinking alkaline water is definitely the best cure for osteoarthritis. You can also try dome of the following home remedies to cure osteoarthritis:
- Fresh juice extracted from carrot and apples contain various nutrients and help in curing osteoarthritis.
- Ginger serves as an anti-inflammatory agent and is a wonderful remedy for osteoarthritis. You can consume ginger in any form.
- Even turmeric is a good remedy for osteoarthritis and is used to reduce inflammation and ease pain.
- The silicon present in the horsetail helps in increasing the strength of connective tissue and rebuilding bones, thereby treating osteoarthritis.
- Yucca is an herbal remedy beneficial for reducing arthritis pain.
- Castor oil is an excellent remedy for reducing pain and swelling.
- Cherries, blueberries and hawthorn berries help in enhancing collagen matrix integrity and are great for curing osteoarthritis.
- Cayenne contains capsaicin that is used to ease pain caused due to osteoarthritis.
- Devils claw is the best analgesic and anti-inflammatory herb used for treating osteoarthritis.
- Angelica root can be used in the form of oil or compress to reduce pain, spasms and swelling in the joints.
- Celery seed acts as an inflammatory drug used for curing osteoarthritis.
- White willow helps in reducing pain caused by osteoarthritis.
answered by J
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