| It is estimated that more than 40 million Americans | | | | home-made organic tea remedy. |
| suffer from some form of arthritis, with juvenile arthritis | | | | Tumeric: A yellow powder that may quite possibly be |
| affecting over 300,000 children. Though the types of | | | | the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory that nature |
| arthritis vary from "Wear and Tear" osteoarthritis to | | | | has to offer. Turmeric has also proven useful at |
| the autoimmune Rheumatoid arthritis, one variable is | | | | fighting infection. Turmeric contains high amounts of |
| common: pain. Here are some natural, | | | | antioxidants, which are thought to reduce the body's |
| anti-inflammatory herbs and roots that may offer | | | | risk of cancer. Try one teaspoon of dried tumeric in a |
| some relief for sufferers. | | | | cup of warm milk daily. Studies show that your body |
| Ginger: Used for centuries in traditional Chinese | | | | absorb tumeric better if taken with lots of black |
| medicine and a common ingredient in ayurvedic | | | | pepper. Also consider Curcumin (same family) which |
| medicine, ginger is best known for its antioxidant | | | | can improve symptoms of inflammation related |
| power, improving digestion and easing arthritis pain. | | | | conditions including arthritis. |
| Recent research shows that ginger may work as well | | | | A recent report in the Arthritis Research and Therapy |
| as NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen for | | | | Journal showed marked relief of Osteoarthritis |
| arthritis pain. Ginger can come in several forms | | | | symptoms when patients were given an 'Indian |
| including fresh, ground and crystallized. For an easy | | | | Frankincense' herb Boswellia serrata capsules of either |
| quick tea, grate fresh ginger and boil in water for 8-10 | | | | 100 or 250mg twice daily. The dose included a 30% |
| minutes. Allow to cool and sip as you would tea. Use | | | | AKBA enrichment, considered the most potent part of |
| approximately 1 tablespoon per cup of water. | | | | the Boswellia plant. In as short as seven days, patients |
| Oregano: Recent studies show this spice wins top | | | | reported improved joint function and rapid reduction of |
| awards for antioxidant levels, beating out apples, | | | | pain. |
| oranges and blueberries. It is good at reducing | | | | There are many ways to relieve symptoms of arthritis |
| inflammation and fighting off bacteria and viruses. Add | | | | pain including holistic and pharmacologic means. If you |
| fresh oregano to salads or sauces, or make a tea | | | | are suffering from arthritis pain, speak with your doctor |
| with fresh leaves. To combat inflammation, crush | | | | about utilizing the natural remedies above as a means |
| leaves into a paste using hot water. When consistency | | | | of pain relief. |
| is thick and well mixed apply to affected area (test for | | | | Journal Source: Arthritis Research and Therapy |
| warmth). For all-over relief, add fresh leaves to a mesh | | | | NSAID's: Non Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs often |
| bag (or cut nylon stocking) tie off and allow hot water | | | | used to differentiate between steroidal and |
| to steep over bad as you relax in the tub with your | | | | non-steroidal pain relievers. |