Diet and Arthritis

Arthritis does not have a permanent cure and the pain and swelling can be managed and controlled to a large extent through natural remedies for arthritis. Yoga, reiki, herbs and the most important of all which is the diet of the patient has been found to very effective in the control and spread of arthritis. Juices from fresh vegetables preferably green leafy. Carrot and beet root juice have scientific proof to back their claims as natural arthritis cure. A normal human body accumulates a lot of toxic waste over a period of years due to wrong dietary habits. This along with a sedentary life style leads to lot of ailments. Certain acids are also present in the human body to break down the food we eat but bad lifestyle habits lets this acid accumulate and all this could led to arthritis. Natural arthritis treatment is not just desirable but also safe.

繚 Raw juices when taken causes alkaline reaction, which help, dislodge the deposits along joints due to which pain and swelling occurs.

繚 Pineapple juice, which has bromelain, reduces the inflammation caused by arthritis. Other fruits whose fresh juices have been found to be effective as a natural cure for arthritis are apples, apricots, bananas, citrus fruits and melons.

繚 Potato juice mixed with water and taken in equal proportions first thing in the morning has also been found to be excellent in the control of spread of arthritis. Unpeeled potato is recommended for this purpose.

繚 A very effective anti-inflammatory food is garlic. It can be taken in its raw form or in the form of a capsule. Patients are advised to take at least one clove daily preferably first thing in the morning. The analgesic properties of garlic are excellent natural cure for arthritis.

繚 Alfalfa seed tea has been found to excellent natural supplement. The tea must be consumed at least seven to eight times daily in moderate quantities.

繚 Vitamin A & D have also been found to be quite effective in the natural treatment of arthritis. The person affected with arthritis must include foods, which are rich in these two vitamins in order to build the immune system.

Diet, which is high on calories and very rich food, must be avoided. Foods with rich carbohydrate content needs to be avoided, Fresh fruits and vegetables must be included in the diet plan. Food and exercise, which will help keep the weight under control, is strongly recommended.