Arthritis Relief - Old Folk Home Remedies

Arthritis is an inflammatory disease which affects the joints in the body. Deterioration of the joints usually begins at the age of 30. Most people over the age of 50 suffer from this disability. It can make movement difficult and painful and affect your social life and lifestyle.

Causes and symptoms

Heavy physical activity leading to severe joint injury, excessive body weight, strenuous exercises such as basketball, long-distance running, etc. performed for many years are all causes of arthritis. The disease affects more women when compared to men due to the hormonal changes in their body during menopause. Some environmental factors such as damp conditions can lead to arthritis. Food allergy, unhealthy diet and stress are some other major causes. There are several types of arthritis and the common symptoms include:

• Tenderness in and around the joint, pain and stiffness.


• Difficulty with movement.


• Joint redness and warmth.

Home Remedies

• Massage can be a great way to relieve the pain caused by arthritis. Apply a small amount of biofreeze to painful areas. Biofreeze is natural pain reliever that that can help you reduce soreness and pain.


• A mix of Thyme, Sage, Lavender, Juniper, Garlic, Sassafras or Rosemary with olive oil, 10 parts, can be used to massage the joints.


• A daily massage with a mix of mustard oil, 200 grams, and camphor, 10 grams, is an effective treatment. Keep the oil mixture out in the sun for a while before use and also ensure that the camphor dissolves well.


• Mix camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol and methyl salicylate to make a mixture. You can rub the mixture in for aches and pains.


• Another good rub can be made from oil of witch haze, rubbing alcohol, eucalyptus oil and wintergreen, 2 oz. each. Mix, shake, and rub on ache.


• Wrap red flannel around the painful joints can aid in curing arthritis. The wrap must be left overnight for maximum benefit.


• The inflammation and swelling caused by arthritis can be reduced by drinking a cup of fresh pineapple juice.


• Soak black sesame seeds, a teaspoon, overnight in water, about a quarter cup. Consume the seeds and water the next morning.


• Another easy home remedy to ease inflammation and joint stiffness is taking bath in water mixed with 4 tablespoons of Epsom salt.


• Before you got to bed drink a mixture of the juice of an orange and cod liver oil.


• Drinking a glass of warm water mixed with 2 teaspoons honey and apple cider vinegar twice a day can give a lot of relief.


• Six ounces of sassafras root steeped for 24 hours in a fifth of whiskey can be taken everyday up to 3 times before meals.


• Boil a half gallon of water and steep a cup of alfalfa seed for 20 minutes. Strain the water and store in a jar. Take a small glassful 3 times everyday.


• Take a spoonful of fresh carrot juice mixed with lemon juice everyday.


• Eat healthy and drink plenty of water.