Home Remedies For Arthritis

• Bananas, being a rich source of vitamin B6, have proved useful in the treatment of arthritis. A diet of only bananas for three or four days is advised in treating this condition. The patient may eat eight or nine bananas daily during this period and nothing else.
• Ginger is the Killer of Arthritis pain, superior to any NASID, it can be applied directly on the affected area or taken orally ether way it relieves pain, inflammation, stiffness, bursitis, tendinitis.
• Take four peeled of garlic, and two grams of Sprague. Powder both and dip in 30 grams of mustard oil and heat slowly. When the colour changes, stop heating and let it cool. Now sieve the oil with cloth. Daily massage with this warm oil for relief from all types of pains.
• Soak Spiegel seeds in water, form of poultice a d apply on the inflamed joints for relief from pain.
• Bananas are considered good as they make the joints greasier and give them strength.
• Carrot juice increases physical and mental power and power of ligaments. It strengthens heart, brain, liver, gall-bladder and bones and is a tonic for all persons. It is used as an alternative for cod liver oil. Carrot contains iron, sulphur, carotene, vitamin A and phosphoric acid. By drinking carrot juice daily for 3-4 months a person can work for hours together. S/he will never feel tired and exhausted.
• For rheumatoid arthritis, fenugreek (methi) seeds or fresh leaves taken along with gur is very useful, especially in winters. It is very important for the muscles to rest while in pain.

Some tips to prevent arthritis

• Avoid fried foods as it is difficult to digest and leads to digestive ailments that aggravate arthritis.
• Sour fruits should be avoided.
• Rice should be avoided especially in the night. Cooked rice kept for 3-4 hours should not be taken. It aggravates vata.