Home remedies for rheumatoid arthritis

Do you have rheumatoid arthritis? Here are some ideas for "home remedies"..
Keep in mind that this form of arthritis is a systemic disease and should be under a doctor's care. But home remedies can offer some help in living with this uncomfortable, crippling condition!

Garlic

Garlic has some very potent anti-inflammatory properties. Some say you should consume one or two raw cloves of garlic daily, but there are garlic capsules available if this doesn't seem appealing to you.

Exercise

This remedy has many benefits--it can boost mood, maintain or increase range of motion, and can build strength and/or increase endurance! For most benefit, work with a personal trainer or physical therapist to create a personalized program of exercise.

Epsom Salts

Add 2 cups of Epsom salts to a warm bath; soak for about one half hour a few times each week to help reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness.

Massage

It would be really nice to get a professional massage on a regular basis, but for most of us that can be a bit on the pricey side. Massage helps to increase the circulation and reduces pain and inflammation in the applied area. Fear not...even if you can't realistically go to the massage parlor regularly, you can learn to massage many parts of your body for yourself! Get into a routine of practicing this very beneficial remedy two or three times a day, and you will notice a difference.

Sources: top10homeremedies.com; wikimedia

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