Rheumatoid Arthritis Remedies

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disorder that predominantly affects the joints of a human by way of inflammations that can over time cause damage or significantly damage the articulate cartilage. At least 1% of the world's population suffers from this condition and it is three times more likely to affect women than men. It is usually detected in those aged between 40 and 50 years although this does not mean that younger persons aren't affected. The condition can become very painful and cause severe restrictions on one's movement. It is primarily diagnosed via its symptoms though blood tests and X-rays are also useful in accurate diagnosis. Unfortunately though there is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis and this has resulted in a growing demand for all types of rheumatoid arthritis remedies.

Given the absence of a cure the focus for treatment of the disorder lies in alleviating the pain and preventing the progress of the condition. For both cases there are commonly prescribed medication which, when used consistently, can bring about enough relief without having one's lifestyle completely or significantly affected. The lack of a cure has in effect brought about a wide array of remedies, most of which have not been proven to be effective. However this does not mean that the rheumatoid arthritis remedies available out there are completely useless. Most sufferers might actually swear on their effectiveness.

One cannot discuss rheumatoid arthritis remedies and not discuss home remedies. The list here is long and complicated and the results may differ from patient to patient. Therefore what works for one person might not necessarily work for another. Some say that gently wrapping a red flannel over the joint and leaving it overnight helps to alleviate pain while others prefer to try out a hot treatment where heat is applied to the affected joint. Heat helps to reduce both the pain and stiffness and can be applied with a moist pad or cloth dipped in hot water. Make sure you gently but firmly pad the affected areas when doing so. Hot water baths with Epsom salt and hot water showers will also help towards this end while general massages, massaging hot oil onto affected areas and regular exercises all help towards alleviating the pain and stiffness and therefore can be treated as effective rheumatoid arthritis remedies.

Other examples of rheumatoid arthritis include sea baths, rubbing the affected areas with hot vinegar before retiring to sleep, use of dandelion leaf extracts and the use of Boswellia herbs. Some also recommend mixing 10 grams of Camphor with 200 grams of mustard oil and placing the mixture in a bottle and then leaving it under the sun, until the camphor melts. Then use the contents to massage the areas that are causing pain. Rheumatoid arthritis remedies also include homeopathic treatments.

While there are no proven scientific evidence of the success of any of these methods, the fact that they have helped in one way or another to alleviate the pain and disability that comes with the condition prove that they cannot be brushed aside as easily as one would want to.