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…
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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…
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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…
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Baby Colic Natural Remedies
Colic for young babies includes painful indigestion. Symptoms of colic include gas, bloating and pain during and after feeding; spitting up may also be a sign of colic. Causes come from feeding baby the wrong type of formula or reaction to something in the formula; also reaction to mother’s milk when the mother is eating the wrong foods or is stressed. Colic also may happen when the child is stressed or is eating solid foods too early. Modern medicine uses acid-reducing medicines for colic which may make the body feel better but may be toxic or disrupt the digestion further. Naturally, the best thing to do is find the cause-usually…
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Sciatic Pain Natural Remedies
This article addresses sciatic pain natural remedies. Sciatic pain comes from irritated or damaged sciatic nerve; this nerve services the legs. Sciatic pain can be throbbing, aching, or shooting. Sciatic pain lasts for a few days typically. Many people have chronic (lasting longer than 2 weeks) sciatic problems. The cause of sciatic pain is generally injury to the lumbar spine, however there may be a bulging disc aggravated by constipation, varicose veins, or exposure to cold wet conditions. The medical perspective on sciatic pain tells patients to rest for 48 hours, avoiding physical exertion. Pain relievers and muscle relaxers for sciatic pain are often prescribed but bring many side effects.…
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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…
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Natural Remedies for Canker Sores
Canker sores, also called stomatitis, are painful sores of the inside of the mouth, inside of lips, gums and even on the tongue. The pain can be raw, sharp, burning or a combination of them all. This can alter the taste, smell and breath. Canker sores are a sign of digestive disturbances. Causes are unknown from a medical viewpoint. Topical pain relievers are often used along with steroids. These may be toxic. The first natural remedies for canker sores is to use digestives (herbs, cell salts, or homeopathic remedies) which help digestion as well as calm the nervous system. An herbal “bitters” formula can often stimulate better digestion too so…
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Natural Muscle Cramp Remedies
Muscular pain and tension cause muscles to contract and hamper movement of your limbs with loss of control. They can occur in hands, arms, legs or individual muscles. Common cause is over exertion from accidents or sports. It can also be caused by loss of minerals, diarrhea, or even improper diet. Menstruation for women can also be the cause. Modern medicine treats muscle cramping with muscle relaxers that can cause dependency, have side-effects and don’t get to the cause. What you can do naturally is to use mineral-rich natural foods and the supplements below. Eliminate tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and soda pop. These are harmful and rob your body of minerals…
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Neuropathy Natural Remedies
Learn these neuropathy natural remedies. Neuropathy, troubles pertaining to nerves, is also commonly known as diabetic neuropathy, or peripheral neuropathy, although other people may have neuropathy symptoms of tingling and numbness of the fingers, toes or legs, inability to experience touch without pain, and possible feelings of cold, burning or pain in the fingers, hands, feet or legs. Because of the pain, there may be a reduced sense of balance and coordination. The person may also experience pain and cramping in muscles. It has been shown that 60% of all diabetics have neuropathy. In diabetics the cause is excess sugar in the blood, whether consumption of sugars is high or…
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Natural Earache Remedies
Try these natural earache remedies. Earaches come from infection or inflammation of the inner parts of the ear. They may also be caused by Eustachian tubes that are blocked or inflamed. They can be acute or become chronic over time. Often ear problems, as the Chinese describe, are linked to kidney problems. One can put a hot pack over the kidneys or use other remedies to strengthen the kidneys. Symptoms are various types of pains felt on the inside or outside of the ear; heat, pressure, stabbing pains, etc. Modern medicine treats earaches with antibiotics. While helping in some cases, this does not address the cause. To treat the cause,…
