Home Remedies

Arthritis and Rheumatism

"Whether you suffer from stiff fingers, painful joints or full blown arthritic disease, joint trouble gives you real misery. Don't rely entirely on home measures for any substantial degree of arthritis - prescription medications these days give so much relief and protection from crippling that you would be foolish to pass them up." John E. Eichenlaub, M.D., on "Home Remedies." However, while you are dealing with the pain, don't forget that glucosamine sulphate and chondroitin will reduce the distress to the joints over a period of time and thus reduce the pain. Although they do not provide acute pain relief, they will effectively reduce your need for medication after several months use. Aspirin also works well to relieve joint pain. In the mean time, the warmth of flannel clothing, a vegetarian diet (low residue) and the elimination of refined carbohydrates in the diet all help.