The word arthritis simply means inflammation the joints. It was derived from two Greek words that mean the same thing. Arthron, meaning joints and itis meaning inflammation. Simply explained, it is a condition characterized by progressive inflammation which normally occurs when the soft and tender muscles in the joints slowly become inflamed thereby completely restricting the joint to move. It therefore causes a lot of discomfort and pain.
The condition is very popular these days. If you do not have it, then you know or may have heard someone who had it or even died from it when it got worse. The condition is often associated with old age though it can affect just about any age group. Arthritis may not be life threating like cancer or AIDs or any other chronic illness. However, it can negatively affect how you live and make it hard for you to carry out simple tasks such as walking or moving an object using your hands. Fortunately the condition can be put under control with a few herbal cures for arthritis. But before going for the cures, it is important to first understand your condition, possibly form your doctor or physician. This is because, you may be under prescription drugs from which may counteract with the herbal cures for arthritis.
One of the best herbal cures for arthritis is that of vegetable juice. It is a simple herbal remedy but it works effectively and without any side effects at all. Just take a cup of green juice that has been extracted from any leafy fresh vegetable. Then mix the juice in equal proportions with celery, carrot and red beet juice. Drink the juice at least three times daily or two times, after every meal or just in the, morning and before bedtime. This herbal cure for arthritis is effective as the alkaline action of these raw juices effectively dissolves accumulation of deposits in the joint areas and all the other tissues. If you cannot put up with this herbal cure, then try plain pineapple juice. It has an enzyme known as bromelain which helps to reduce inflammation and swelling in rheumatoid and osteoarthritis arthritis.
One teaspoon of black sesame seeds well soaked in just a quarter cup of clean water overnight is also one of the best herbal cures for arthritis. It prevents regular joints pains and discomfort. Just take the water that you used to soak the sesame seeds first thing early in the morning together with the seeds.
Lime juice is also an effective herbal cure for arthritis. It is rich in citric acid which is an excellent solvent of uric acid, the primary cause of some arthritis types. Just take the lime juice diluted with water first thing in the morning before you have anything. Garlic may also be used this way but you can take its juice, eat it raw or just add it in your diet. It has great anti inflammatory properties and accelerates the healing process. Other effective herbal cures include, bananas, alfalfa seeds, potato and coconut juices.
