Arthritis Self Help

Today I am in a lot of pain, so googled Arthritis Relief and came up with a few interesting things - a couple i intend trying are

• Vitamin D
• Aspirin

Some of the possible and quirky self help remedies I came across include

 Aspirin -  

Willow Bark For Arthritis Inflammation  Aspirin actually comes from willow bark. The boswellia herb has been used for centuries to help reduce the inflammation of joints and it also helps to maintain healthier joints.

Take some aspirin. Aspirin is the tried and true standby of arthritis pain relief. It has been used for this purpose for decades and remains one of the most effective ways to relieve the pain of arthritis

Vitamin C and D - Deficiencies in both vitamin C and D can lead to unnecessary arthritis pain. Diets high in vitamin C can slow down the loss of cartilage due to osteoarthritis. However, a diet low in vitamin D can speed up the process of osteoarthritis.Doctors have found in a recent study those who had a diet high in Vitamin D or took Vitamin supplements had reduced the risk of having their arthritis worsen by 75 percent. Another study with 25,000 people has shown a low consumption of vitamin C will increase a person's risk of developing arthritis. You should take daily supplements of vitamin C should be 500 to 1,000 mg, and vitamin D the intake should be 400 IU.

Quaker Oats - Mix one cup of water and two cuts of Quaker Oats into a bowel. Then warm this solution in a microwave oven. Cool slightly and then apply it to the affected area to soothe your pain.   

Tabasco Pepper Sauce - To calm achy joints, spread Tabasco Pepper Sauce on them. This product is produced from a variety of pepper called Capsicum frutescens which contains an alkaloid capsaicin that numbs pain when applied topically. If you feel a burning sensation on the skin, put Colgate Toothpaste over the dried sauce to cool it. (Warning: Do not use this remedy over an open wound )

Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar - Prior to eating a meal, drink a glass of water mixed with two teaspoons of Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar. Do this for at least three weeks and you'll soon notice more mobility in your joints and less pain. 

French's Mustard - Rub this product over the afflicted joints or empty an entire bottle into a warm bath. Soak in this mustard bath for fifteen minutes in order to experience some relief. Unfortunately, there is no cure arthritis. However, by using some homemade remedies, you can live productively with it. Just remember to follow each remedy carefully and check with your doctor if your symptoms worsen.   

WD-40 - Although several people swear that rubbing WD-40 into aching joints relieves arthritis pain, the company that produces this product refuses to condone it's use for easing arthritis pain.

Grapes - The skins of grapes contain a natural compound called resveratrol which acts as a COX-2 inhibitor. The COX-2 inhibitor is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that targets the COX-2. The COX-2 is the enzyme that is responsible for the inflammation and pain of arthritis.You should eat one cup of red or white grapes on a daily basis.