This post offers Lupus (SLE) natural remedies. Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosis) is a serious autoimmune disease that affects the body’s connective tissues. It occurs when the body produces abnormal antibodies that attack normal body tissue as if it were a foreign invader; a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect many organ systems. The disease affects 9 times as many women as men. It may occur at any age, but appears in most people between 10 and 50 years old. (Approximately 1 in 700 women are affected.) Symptoms of Lupus Symptoms of lupus vary widely with the individual and are characterized by remissions and exacerbations. At the onset of lupus…
-
-
Natural Remedies for Osteoarthritis
This article explains the uses of natural remedies for osteoarthritis. See other arthritis posts, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, arthritis associated. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and the most common form of arthritis. It affects most people over the age of 50. It is the wearing away of cartilage in the joints with inflammation. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint inflammation. This develops pain, stiffness associated with inflammation; injuries or over-use causing inflammation; stiffening with swelling; joints may deform, or bony growths may appear in or around the joints. These symptoms can happen together or individually. A diet rich in animal fats, sugars, salts, etc can cause this condition. The use of…
-
Ankle Problems Natural Remedies
Loss of strength in one or both of the ankles can cause one to limp or have pain. Here we are talking about non-surgical ankle weakness. Pain or weakness may be in the tendons, ligaments, or joints of the ankle. Common causes include general overall weakness, obesity, over use, injury or repeated injuries. If severe enough surgery may be required for ankle weakness. X-rays or MRIs may verify the problem. Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications may slow or stop the healing process and may have side effects and toxicity. Naturally, what you can do is improve circulation in the ankles, reducing inflammation and pain, and maybe lose some weight so…
-
Natural Gout Remedies, Arthritis Associated
Help yourself with these natural gout remedies. Gout is a associated with arthritis where uric acid creates crystals and builds up in various joints, often most painful in the large toes. Gouty arthritis comes when the body is unable to digest protein, and the kidneys are unable to get rid of uric acid. Uric acid crystals may end up in the joints of the large toe, ankles, knees, and other parts of the body. The causes are often dietary. Remove meats, especially pork and red meat. Tobacco, alcohol and coffee may contribute. Modern medicine uses drugs that help with symptoms but may have toxic side effects. Herbs for Gout Herbs…
-
Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis has pain and inflammation of the joints with morning stiffness, joint discoloration, and joint deformation. Causes include a diet rich in animal fats. It may also include an inherited factor. There also may be over toxicity and emotional causes. Western medicine uses cancer drugs, pain relievers and other suppressive drugs. Pain is an indication of an energy blockage (the energy doesn’t move through and organ or system in the way nature intended it. Remove the blockage, and the pain will go away permanently. On the other hand, if joint damage is too far gone the body cannot repair itself. Through the natural remedies pain can be eliminated either…
-
Bursitis Natural Remedies
The bursae are pockets of thick fluid sacks that lubricate and protect the tendons and joints. They are damaged from injury or over use. This causes pain and inflammation (bursitis) and there may also be stiffness, tenderness and burning, all worse from motion. Most medical treatment for bursitis includes NSAIDS (Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) with all their side effects, toxicity, and slowing of the healing process. If these don’t work, then they may use injections that may only help symptoms. From the natural perspective we help bursitis by changing a person’s lifestyle if it is from over use, and to help reduce inflammation in the body so the body can…
-
TMJ Natural Remedies
Get some relief with these TMJ natural remedies. With TMJ, the jaws crack and pop easily with yawning and chewing. It can move out of joint and be very painful. Causes may include chronic clenching of the jaws, and stress. Modern medicine treats it with mouth guards, surgery, pain relievers of muscle relaxants. Most of these, at best, are symptomatic relief, along with side effects from medications. From a natural perspective, TMJ is a condition of chronic stress where a person holds stress in the jaw area, which, over time damages the joint. Reduce your stress and help symptoms with natural anti-inflammatory supplements for symptomatic relief. While using these TMJ…
