Consider the following natural products and herbs for treating arthritis in a natural way as they are extremely beneficial:
Lemon Juice
Contrary to common belief that lemon juice creates more acidic environment in the body, it actually creates an alkaline environment and neutralizes uric acid. Most of all, lemons are abundant in vitamin C, vital for reduction of uric acid level.
Squeeze some lemon juice and add it to a glass of warm water. Drink this in the morning on an empty stomach. For best results, consume this drink for several weeks.
Optionally, you can take vitamin C supplements, but first consult your doctor for proper dosage.
Parsley
Parsley is packed with antioxidant properties and is equally effective when used to season salads or as a herbal solution. Regular intake of parsley tea successfully reduces uric acid buildups in the joints, especially in combination with mulberry juice.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Alternative medicine recognizes apple cider vinegar as an efficient treatment for sore joints and regular application of it will reduce joint pain in less than a month.
Simply soak a bandage or a piece of cloth in some apple cider vinegar and apply the compress on your swollen joints or varicose veins. Fix the compress well. Continue with this treatment every morning and evening. Optionally, you can dilute 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a cup of lukewarm water and drink the liquid every day.
Burdock Root
According to The Essential Book of Herbal Medicine, burdock root removes the toxins in your blood, soothes inflammation and stimulates proper urine excretion. As urine contains uric acid, this is as a highly recommended folk remedy for gout, including acute gout attacks.
Health experts recommend adding 20-30 drops of burdock root tincture to 9oz of water and drinking this 3-4 times a day for a few days.
Calendula
Used both as a tea or supplement, calendula is great for strengthening joints and preventing disease. You can also make a nice and warm bath adding some calendula leaves and flowers or use it as a compress for your joints.
Drink Plenty of Water
Normal level of uric acid is best maintained with sufficient water intake. For one thing, water stimulates the kidneys into disposing of toxic buildups and excess uric acid from the body.
Apart from drinking 3l water a day, eating fruits and vegetables with high content of water is also recommended.
Pineapple
Abundant in bromelain, an enzyme that decreases inflammation, pineapple is extremely efficient in reducing arthritis-related joint pain and strengthening your wrists.
