HERBAL REMEDIES:

HERBAL TEAS:

In a stainless steel pot, boil desired amount of distilled water. The moment it boils turn the heat off. Add the following herbs in an infuser, muslin bag or tea ball for a single cup or add one-three teaspoons of herbs per cup for larger amounts. Allow the herbs to infuse for up to 5 minutes. Drink 3-4 cups a day. For flavor-add lemon and sweeten with Stevia or organic honey. These herbs are helpful for sore joints as it gently cleanses. Purifying, detoxing, anti-inflammatory.

Arthritis Tea-Helpful for sore joints as it gently cleanses. Purifying, detoxing, anti-inflammatory properties. Alfalfa, Devil's Claw, Burdock, Dandelion.

Alfalfa Mint Tea-This great tasting tea helps to detox the system, eases inflammation, lowers cholesterol, balances hormones. Helps in digestive and skin disorders. Provides great vitamins in this form. Alfalfa and Peppermint.

HERBAL TINCTURES
Herbal tinctures are concentrated liquid extracts of the medicinal properties of herbs. Tinctures represent one of many different ways to prepare and use herbs. The terms tincture and extract are often used interchangeably. Technically these terms are an indication of strength used by manufactures.

Shake the tincture bottle well. As a dietary supplement, place 1/3 of a dropper (6-12 drops) under the tongue, or in juice or water as needed, 3-4 times a day.

Arthritis Tincture- Yucca, Alfalfa, Burdock, Buckthorn, Parsley, Slippery Elm, Yarrow

Relieve Pain Tincture - Wild Lettuce, Valerian, Skullcap, Vervain, Arnica, Lobelia, Cayenne

INDIVIDUAL HERBS

Alfalfa contains minerals for bone formation. Joint inflammation and pain are greatly reduced with White Willow. White Willow bark has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. Extracts providing 60–120 mg salicin per day are approved for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Although the analgesic actions of willow are typically slow-acting, they last longer than aspirin.

A cream containing small amounts of Capsaicin, a compound found in Cayenne Pepper,can help relieve pain when rubbed onto arthritic joints, according to the results of a double blind study. It does this by depleting the nerves of a pain-mediating neurotransmitter known as substance P. Although application of capsaicin cream may initially cause a burning feeling, the burning will lessen with each application and soon disappear for most people. A cream containing 0.025–0.075% of capsaicin can be applied to the affected joints three to five times a day.

Dandelion, Devil's Claw and Wintergreen have also been helpful with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Ginger has been used in Ayurvedic medicine as an anti-inflammatory. Taking 6–50 grams of fresh or powdered ginger per day indicated that ginger might be helpful.
Glucosamine and chondroitin can help repair damaged joint cartilage and prevent joint erosion. The combination seems to be showing the most promise as an arthritis cure.

Glucosamine sulfate (GS), a nutrient derived from sea shells, contains a building block needed for the repair of joint cartilage. GS has significantly reduced symptoms of osteoarthritis. All published clinical investigations on the effects of GS in people with osteoarthritis report statistically significant improvement. Most research trials use 500 mg GS taken three times per day. Benefits from GS generally become evident after three to eight weeks of treatment. Avoid if you have any allergic reactions to shell fish.

Glucosamine stimulates the production of the specific elements of cartilage and protects them. It helps your body repair worn cartilage, reduce pain and improve function. Chondroitin attracts fluids into proteoglycans, the molecules dispersed through out the cartilage that give the tissue its shock-absorber quality, and protects the cartilage against breakdown. These are substances the body already produces for itself in small amounts.

Glucosamine sulfate, a dietary supplement reduces the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee, according to research presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 13-17 in Boston, Mass.

"For the first time, we have shown that a compound may be able at least to slow down the progression of osteoarthritis," said lead investigator Jean-Yves Reginster, MD PhD, of the University of Liege in Belgium. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is the deterioration of cartilage that cushions bones in the joints. This affects 12 percent of the population, many of whom eventually undergo total joint replacement or become disabled. The three-year study compared disease symptoms and average joint space widths, as measured by radiographs, between patients taking a 1500 mg daily dose of glucosamine sulfate and those taking a placebo. Joint space narrowed in patients on placebo but showed no further narrowing in patients on glucosamine sulfate. Symptoms worsened for patients on placebo and improved for those on glucosamine sulfate.

The Arthritis Foundation says there is sufficient information to support the pain relief claims made for SAM-e. Glucosamine is found in almost all tissue; it has a role in the repair and maintenance of joint cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate is a major component of cartilage and is thought to inhibit the enzymes that contribute to the breakdown of cartilage. SAM-e is derived from methionine, an essential amino acid; it may promote cartilage formation and repair. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are usually sold together. In clinical studies, the supplements had to be taken for several weeks before providing any pain relief. Don't forget the truly natural and proven methods for battling osteoarthritis, lose excess weight and exercise.

S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe) possesses anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and tissue-healing properties that may help protect the health of joints. The primary way in which SAMe reduces osteoarthritis symptoms remains unclear. SAMe increases the formation of healthy tissue and reduces pain and stiffness and equal to over the counter drugs such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen. 400 mg taken three times per day appears to be the optimal intake of SAMe.

Bromelain is a plant-enzyme. Bromelain is not actually a single substance, but a group of protein-digesting enzymes found in pineapple juice and in the stem of pineapple plants. It is primarily produced in Japan, Hawaii, and Taiwan.
Local swelling is the releasing of histimines in a localized area causes the vasodilation and increased permeability of blood vessels. Bromelain has an anti-inflammatory effect and is a very effective treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is recommend taking 200 to 400 milligrams three times a day on an empty stomach at least ninety minutes before or three hours after eating. Discontinue use if you develop any itching or rash.

I put an 8 oz. cup each of organic apple cider vinegar and honey along with eight cloves of raw garlic and pureed in my blender for 60 seconds. Poured that mixture into a glass jar and stored in refrigerator for 3 weeks. After it "brewed" for that length of time, I started taking one tablespoon in the morning with one envelope of plain unflavored knox gelatin stirred in a small glass of grape juice (any juice of your preference will do). I was surprised that most of the strong garlic taste and smell had gone away and doesn't leave a bad aftertaste in your mouth. Taking this one dose every morning

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