| Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis | | | | Another of the natural remedies is mullein. It is believed |
| Although the major pharmaceutical companies would | | | | to be an anti-inflammatory and was used traditionally |
| prefer you not know this, there are natural means to | | | | by Native Americans for pain relief. Only the flowers |
| alleviate the aches of arthritis without the use of | | | | and leaves are used. The seeds contain a toxin that |
| dangerous drugs. | | | | may cause skin irritations or rash. |
| This page will give you a broad overview on these | | | | Among the oldest known natural remedies for |
| alternatives. | | | | rheumatoid arthritis pain relief is comfrey. Salves |
| First, one of the natural remedies for rheumatoid | | | | composed of comfrey root were used historically by |
| arthritis that is often overlooked is simply exercise. | | | | native peoples throughout the world to reduce swelling, |
| Obviously, when you are suffering from joint pain and | | | | promote healing of broken bones, and for arthritis. |
| fatigue, you often do not want to exercise. But, if you | | | | Today it is still recommended by herbalists and |
| can begin a doctor supervised regular exercise | | | | naturalists to reduce inflammation. In order to provide |
| program, you will find that you have more energy and | | | | rheumatoid arthritis pain relief, reducing inflammation is |
| less pain. | | | | the key. |
| Water aerobics is particularly popular for those who | | | | Comfrey should not be used by pregnant women and |
| suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Pain relief is | | | | there may be other side effects. As previously |
| experienced because exercise stimulates the | | | | mentioned, it is important to consult an herbalist or |
| production of endorphins in the brain. Endorphins block | | | | other expert schooled in herbal and natural remedies |
| pain and help improve one's mood. Other natural | | | | for rheumatoid arthritis pain relief, before you begin use. |
| remedies for rheumatoid arthritis pain relief include a | | | | One of the most exciting natural remedies for |
| variety of herbs and botanicals that are naturally | | | | rheumatoid arthritis pain relief comes to us from the |
| analgesic (pain relieving) and/or anti-inflammatory | | | | rainforests of Thailand. This remedy may also be the |
| (reduces swelling). | | | | safest for rheumatoid arthritis pain relief, since it is a |
| One of the natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis | | | | fruit. |
| pain relief is valerian. Valerian is sometimes | | | | Known as the mangosteen -- sometimes referred to |
| recommended by herbalists for rheumatoid arthritis | | | | as "Queen of Fruits" -- it was used in traditional Asian |
| pain relief and, indeed, was used traditionally by Native | | | | folk medicine to treat a wide array of ailments, but |
| Americans to treat pain. However, the phyto-chemical | | | | was particularly effective as a pain reliever. According |
| compounds found in valerian have not been studied for | | | | to Dr. J. Frederic Templeton, a primary care physician, |
| anti-inflammatory effects. In addition to providing | | | | "The mangosteen's benefits spans a wide range of |
| rheumatoid arthritis pain relief, it may help those who | | | | effects: anti-inflammatory (stronger than |
| suffer from the disease to get a good night's sleep. It is | | | | indomethacin)..." |
| a known sedative and is one of the oldest known | | | | Indomethacin is a powerful non-steroidal, |
| medicinal plants. Those with liver disease should not | | | | anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for rheumatoid |
| use valerian. Withdrawal symptoms have been | | | | arthritis pain relief and a variety of other conditions. Dr. |
| experienced by people who abruptly stop using it. | | | | Templeton's statements are supported by scientific |
| Natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis should be | | | | research from around the world. A puree of the |
| purchased from an herbalist or doctor of naturopathic | | | | mangosteen is taken as a health or dietary supplement |
| medicine; plants and herbs can have side effects, and | | | | and is not known to have any side effects. |
| it is important to be aware of these before use. | | | | |