Natural Rheumatoid Arthritis Remedies

While modern medicine claims no official cures for rheumatoid arthritis, there are plenty of natural rheumatoid arthritis remedies that have strong anecdotal evidence for their effectiveness. If you're interested in trying natural remedies, the good news is that they don't have any unpleasant side effects or toxicities, like modern (or "allopathic") medicines do. Some natural remedies are even reported to permanently ease symptoms, so you don't have to take them for the rest of your life.

Here are the top natural arthritis remedies:

1. Strategic Fasting - Fasting gets a lot of attention among natural health proponents. It seems to be effective for a wide range of conditions, especially those that are traditionally difficult to treat. Fasting is of particular interest in rheumatoid arthritis, as a period of abstention from food seems to alleviate most, if not all, of the symptoms of the condition. While the reasons behind this aren't precisely known, it seems as if the break from good allows the body and immune system to rest and re-calibrate. During this period of rest, the immune system doesn't attack the joints. Once you start eating again, the symptoms often come back, but the more frequently you fast (and the longer you can go with it), the longer its benefits seem to last afterward. The important thing to remember is that any fast MUST be supervised by a physician, in order to ensure you stay healthy throughout the process.

2. Homeopathic Infusions - Infusions of homeopathic preparations have done very well for many rheumatoid arthritis patients. Ingredients go into the infusions that are designed to reduce and eliminate inflammation and rebuild cartilage. You can get homeopathic infusions at natural health clinics throughout the world, and the prices are usually very reasonable. Just be prepared to spend a few hours in a chair while the IV drips fluids into your arm.

3. Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda - Both Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda have been in use for thousands of years and have strong records of healing just about everything. Both systems of natural medicine use plants, minerals, and other natural substances to heal the body and mind. People who have used these systems for rheumatoid arthritis remedies have often reported great success. You can find practitioners of both Chinese medicine and Ayurveda in most major cities throughout the world, and they're well worth checking out if you're looking for relief for your arthritic joints.

By Stephanie Varney