my friend needs to know best healing for arthritis?

Question

a 68 woman who is now suffering with swelling of elbows and joints

Answer 1

arthritis pain medicine--and one teaspoon applecider vinegar in a glass of cool water morning and nite--giner clove is also good----cayenne pills help pain tremendously bu they can burn your stomach so beware--

garlic, ginger cloves and onions eat them everyday without missing one day..

Answer 2

Try a natural arthritis reliever by New Sun, and also Magnetic Therapy jewelry. Check out link below

Answer 3

There is a herbal preparation available OTC, a combination of Glucosamine sulphate and Chondroitin sulphate.

Chondroitin Sulfate 400 mg
Glucosamine Sulfate 500 mg

Dosage: 1 capsules 3 times daily as needed or as directed by your health professional.

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are substances found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is a form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair. Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycan) that gives cartilage elasticity.

Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine combination are examples of a new approach in the treatment of joint problems such as osteo-arthritis or trauma known as chondroprotection. Contrary to ordinary treatment, chondroprotection is aimed at increasing the defense mechanism and enhancing the reconstruction and self-healing of joint cartilage.

Chondroitin reduces inflammation. This effect is explained by many action mechanisms. First, it causes a decline in pro-inflammation prostaglandins. Then, it inhibits many enzymes secreted by chondrocytes: elastase and yaluronidase. These enzymes are responsible for the elimination of old cartilage, making room for the new one. It is a useful and desirable effect in healthy cartilage but becomes out of control in wounded or inflamed joint. Chondroitin also inhibits leukocyte protease, thus reducing white blood cells (leukocytes) activity in the joint.

Answer 4

I've heard very good things about MSM, a supplement which is naturally found in the body, it can also be applied as a cream, for more info please see this article (it's from a ebsite that specialises in natural & alternative remedies & u can also type in arthritis in search for all related articles:
Please note the results are in sections but the Q&A at the end is very good.

http://whatreallyworks.co.uk/start/articles.asp?article_ID=175

Answer 5

Arthritis can't really be "healed," but it can be treated.

I have a now 4 year old that has had arthritis since she was about 6 months old. She was put on naprosyn and later on methotrexate and folic acid. She is currently in remission after 1 1/2 of chemotherapy--the methotrexate, a lot of doctor visits and bloodwork. She also did water therapy, physical therapy and wore leg splints at night.

I have arthritis as well and I do these things:
I watch what I eat: Stay away from tomatoes, potatos, mushrooms, blueberries, pork meat--any nightshade in ANY form. No ketchup, potato statch etc. Now, doctors might dispute the diet-arthritis link, but I do not.

About 6 months ago my then 3 1/2 started complaining that it burned inside her skin. Sound familiar? My insides burned and pinched and felt like daggers too. I ended up researching arthritis and diet on the internet and at my library and stumbled upon the nightshades and a chemical they share in common. I quickly took her off of the potato bread, mashed potatos, ketchup, french fries, spaghetti sauce ANY thing with a night shade. A week passed, months passed and to this day she has not told me, "Mommy it burns." When I took myself off all this stuff I did a lot better too, but then I'd stumble and say, "What's a slice or two of bacon or a pork chop or some spaghetti?" Within 24 hours I was in PAIN. My fingers were doing the stiff thing as well. I read all the labels and now I stay away from those foods unless I am willing to pay the price, which after last week is NEVER again. (I ate some jerk chicken and my back was killing me the burn and stabbing pain was excruciating--I could only walk hunched over. I tried Doan's pills, Pamprin, Aspirin and nothing helped.)

I've been to the doctors and I've been on Naproxen and Celebrex. I have hand splints, knee splints and ACE bandages. I've done the Ben Gay, ICY hot, hot pads, Aspercreme all my life and I tell you what, watching my diet has helped the most. Eat healthy.

Also, don't let yourself get cold because sometimes your nerves will translate cold to "pain." One doctor told me this. I knew that this happened, but knowing why was helpful,..why I just don't know, but it was.

Another diet thing she could try is eating foods that have anti-inflammatory properties like walnuts and salmon. I bought some Walnut oil at Target a few months ago because I'm sensitive to sulfites in salad dressings and I finally got sick of feeling sick after having sulfites ANYWAY, I ate a salad with it one day and I felt like I was in heaven.. My wrists felt great--they are my most problematic area. Come to find out while reading a book on Arthritis and diet, walnuts are anti inflammatory. When I read that I was like AHA, this doctor is so right on the money. I think the book is called the Arthritis Diet. I borrowed it at my library. I wish I could give you a bigger list of nightshades to avoid and foods that are like medicine, but I just remember those. I use the walnut oil in salads and I also when I really feel I need it, I just take a few spoonfuls of it. It doesn't taste bad and it helps me. It is about $7.00 a bottle in the oil section at Target. A little expensive for oil but a lot less than the $95.00 I was paying for the Celebrex that made me feel awful.

Has she seen a Rheumatologist to make sure the arthritis isn't a symptom of something else? There are many medicines like Remicade and Enbrel.
Physical therapy that is the best is warm water therapy and walking. Keeping the joints warm and don't do repetitive or jerking motions. Arthritis is a real drag. You may have your friend check out the Arthritis.org website. I subscribe to Arthritis Today which is informative as well. Oh yeah, look for foods with selenium. One is turkey so make sure you have it more than once a year.

I just found this nice link you might want to check out for your friend. It has a list of those night shades. I don't know its stance on avoiding them or not, but it works quite a bit for me and it might work for your friend too. Just remember that the human body get a build of of chemicals and it might take a while for her to dispose of any harmful chemicals before she notices that it is helping so this would be something she would have to do for a month at least to see if it helps. Good luck. I really hope your friend gets to feeling better. http://arthritis.about.com/b/a/257412.htm

Answer 6

Rub peanut oil in any spot where you have pain from arthritis for a few minutes in the morning and again in the evening for fourteen days. That will take away your pain for about one year. This is an Edgar Cayce remedy from the A.R.E. in Virginia Beach.

Answer 7

1. Reishi Gano (RG) is a kind of mushroom essence (Ganoderma Lucidum) containing polysaccharides, adenosine, triterpenoids, protein and fibre. The Ganoderma Lucidum used are harvested from a 90-day old red mushroom. Daily intake of RG assists in the maintenance of general well-being.
2. Ganocelium contains Ganoderma Lucidum. It is different from RG that the Ganoderma Lucidum used are harvested from a 18-day old Mycelium of Ganoderma Lucidum. The mycelium are rich in polysaccharides, adenosine, organic germanium, triterpenes, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. It has excellent effect in improving the general well-being.

Answer 8

I have arthritis as well. Along with 2 bad disks, one in my neck and one in my back.
But, here is a site for you to look through.
I've looked through it many times, and it has gave me a lot of information.
http://www.arthritis.org/

Answer 9

Turn towards Ayurvedic medication.Very effective.Moderate exercise also needed

Answer 10

If we offered you a miracle remedy that prevents and cures "Arthritis/Joint Pains" would you buy it? Certainly you would. You won’t find it in a Pharmacy but at the Grocery Store.

Try the Natural Cures for Arthritis/Joint Pains.

The word ‘arthritis’ means ‘inflammation of joints’. It comes from two Greek words, athron meaning joints and its meaning inflammation. It is a chronic disease process. In the early stages, the whole body is usually involved and one or two joints may become completely deformed, leaving the patient handicapped and somewhat weakened.

Arthritis assumes various forms, the most frequent being osteroarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation is the main feature of arthritis, which is a reaction of the joint tissues to some form of damage or injury.

Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease which usually occurs in the older age-group. It results from structural changes in the articular cartilage in the joints, usually those which are weight-bearing such as the spine and knees.

The chief symptoms of osteoarthritis are pain and stiffness in the joints. The pain usually increases after exercise. Other symptoms include watery eyes, dry neck, leg cramps, allergies, arterisclerosis, impairment in the functioning of the gallbladder, and liver disturbances. The possible causes include malnutrition, continuous physical stress, obesity, glandular insufficiency, calcium deficiency, and shortage of hydrochloric acid.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious disease which affects not only the joints of the fingers, writs, hips, knees, and feet but also the muscles, tendons and other tissues of the body. The disease is due to an inflammatory process of the synovium or lining of the joints accompanied by swelling and eventual deformity.

Rheumatoid arthritis is often called the " cooked food disease." It usually develops gradually over several months with persistent pain and stiffness in one or more joints. Ultimately the whole body is affected. Symptoms include anaemia, colitis, constipation, gallbladder disturbances, low blood pressure, and deformed hands and feet. The condition may be caused by hormonal imbalance, physical and emotional stress, infection, severe fright, shock and injury. Hereditary factors may also be responsible for the onset of this disease.

Treatment: The diet of the arthritis patient should be planned along alkaline lines and should include fruits and vegetables for protection and proteins and carbohydrates for energy. It may consist of a couple of fresh raw vegetables in the form of a salad and at least two cooked vegetables. Cabbage, carrot, celery, cucumber, endive, lettuce, onion, radishes, tomatoes, and watercress may be used for a raw salad. The cooked vegetables may include asparagus, beets, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, brinjal, mushroom, onions, peas, beans, spinach, tomatoes, squash and turnips.

In severe cases, it will be advisable to put the patient on raw vegetables juice therapy for about a week. Green juice, extracted from any green leafy vegetable, mixed with carrot, celery, and red beet juice, is specific for arthritis. The alkaline action of raw juices dissolves the accumulation of deposits around the joints and in other tissues. Fresh pineapple is also valuable as the enzyme in fresh pineapple juice, bromelain reduces swelling, and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Repeated juice fasts are recommended at intervals of every two months. The raw potato juice therapy is considered one of the most successful biological treatment for rheumatic and arthritic conditions. It has been used in folk medicine for centuries. The old method of preparing potato juice was to cut the potato into thin slices, without peeling the skin, and place them overnight in a large glass filled with cold water. The water should be drunk in the morning on an empty stomach. Fresh juice can also be extracted from potatoes and drunk diluted with water on 50:50 basis, first thing in the morning.

Black gingerly seeds, soaked overnight in water, have been found to be effective in preventing frequent joint pains. The water in which the seeds are soaked should also be taken along with the seeds the first thing in the morning. Drinking water kept overnight in a copper container also serves the same purpose. This water has traces of copper which helps strengthen the muscular system. For the same reason wearing a copper ring or bracelet will also help. Warm coconut oil or mustard oil, mixed with camphor, should be massaged in case of stiff and aching joints. It will increase blood supply and reduce inflammation and stiffness on account of gentle warmth produced while massaging. Camphorrated oil is an ancient rubefacient used for the purpose.

The time has also been used as a home remedy for arthritis since long. The citric acid found in lime is solvent of the uric acid which is the primary cause of arthritis. Other remedies found useful in relieving pains in the joints include green-gram soup mixed with crushed garlic cloves and a teaspoonful of powdered fenugreek seeds in warm water taken everyday. Sea bathing is considered beneficial in the treatment of arthritis. The natural iodine in the seawater is said to relieve arthritis pain. As is well known, iodine regulates the acid-alkaline balance in the blood and tissues, helps to repair and regenerate worn out tissues, and nourishes the skeletal structure. It enters into the thyroid gland’s secretion. The hormone uses this iodine to nullify germs in the bloodstream and to create a self- cleansing of internal toxemia.

If sea bathing is not possible, the patient should relax for 30 minutes every night in a tub of warm water in which a cupful of sea salt has been mixed. The minerals in the sea salt, especially iodine, can be absorbed through the skin pores. This will help correct an internal imbalance. The body should be kept warm at all times. Joints should not be bandaged tightly as this limits movement and interferes with the free circulation of blood. There should be plenty of indirect ventilation in the bedroom. Rest is of greatest importance to arthritis, who should not overdo their work, exercise or recreation activities.

Constipation should be avoided as it poisons the system and adds to the irritation and inflammation of the joints. Light exercises such as walking, hiking and swimming are beneficial. Maintaining a normal body weight is also an important factor in preventing arthritis. Obesity places excess stress on weight-bearing joints and interferes with the smooth functioning of tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

The patient should be given a lukewarm enema for a few days to cleanse the bowels. Neutral immersion baths, hot foot baths, ultrasonic diathermy and exposure of the affected parts to infra-red rays, a knee pack applied for an hour every night, stream baths, and a massage once a week are beneficial in the treatment of arthritis. All general cold-water treatments, such as cold baths and cold sprays, should be avoided.

The yogic asanas helpful in curing arthritis are trikonasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, naukasana, vakrasana and shavasana. Arthritis patients should practice these asanas regularly. Yogic kriyas like jalneti and kapalbhati and pranayamas such as anulomaviloma, ujjai and bhrameri are also beneficial.

Hope this helps, Good Luck.