| The word rheumatism is derived from the Greek word | | | | pepper and rock salt in the juice of a fresh ginger |
| 'rheuma', which means a swelling. It refers to an acute | | | | stem. Take three grams of this powder with honey. |
| or chronic illness which is characterized by pain and | | | | 5. Tomato juice is very beneficial in rheumatic |
| swelling of the muscles, ligaments and tendons, or the | | | | pains that arise in the joints of the hands and legs. |
| joints. | | | | Tomatoes can be taken either in the form of a juice or |
| Rheumatism is not a single disease. It pertains to a | | | | raw. Patient must take about four to five tomatoes |
| whole range of conditions, all of which cause pain. | | | | must be eaten in a day. |
| These conditions affect the joints, the muscles and the | | | | 6. Garlic is also used as a home remedy for |
| ligaments. Rheumatism is more common among the | | | | rheumatism. Prepare a paste of garlic and apply |
| middle aged and elderly people. The exact cause of | | | | directly on the affected parts. This will help in reducing |
| most forms of rheumatism is not known. Exposure to | | | | joint pain. |
| wet and cold may aggravate the pain. | | | | 7. Application of mustard seed paste on the |
| Causes of Rheumatism and Arthritis | | | | affected part is also very effective to get relief from |
| 1. Infections | | | | joint pain. |
| 2. Genetic factors | | | | 8. Walnut also makes bone and muscles strong |
| 3. Hormonal imbalance | | | | and healthy. It is very useful home remedy for the |
| 4. Heredity | | | | patient suffering from rheumatism. |
| 5. Hormonal Disorder | | | | 9. Raw potato juice is also useful natural remedy |
| Prevention from Rheumatism and Arthritis | | | | for rheumatism. Patient must be given 2-3 teaspoon of |
| Following are some of the simple tips for rheumatism: | | | | potato extract 2-3 times a day for at least for a |
| 1. Avoid sour foods including curds and cheese. | | | | month. |
| 2. Do not eat fruits that are cold such as | | | | 10. Bitter gourd is good for treating rheumatism. |
| bananas and guavas. | | | | Take half glass of bitter gourd extract and add 1-2 |
| 3. Patient suffering from rheumatism should take | | | | teaspoon of honey into it. Give this mixture to the |
| balanced diet. | | | | patient 1-2 times a day for fast relief from joint pains. |
| 4. Include green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, | | | | 11. Give a glass of fresh carrot juice mixing 1-2 |
| whole wheat grains, salads, cereals, etc in your diet. | | | | tablespoon of lemon extract to the patient suffering |
| 5. Restrict your intake of junk foods, oily and | | | | from rheumatism. Take 2-3 times a day. |
| spicy food. | | | | Herbal Remedies for Rheumatism and Arthritis |
| Home Remedies to Avoid Rheumatism and Arthritis | | | | Following are some of the effective herbal remedies |
| Following are some of the effective home remedies | | | | for rheumatism: |
| for rheumatism: | | | | 1. Patient with rheumatic problems are advised to |
| 1. Massage with bishop's weed (ajwain) oil seeds | | | | take tea made from the alfalfa leaves. This tea can |
| directly on the painful joints. This will help in getting relief | | | | be safely taken even up to six times a day. It helps to |
| from the pain. | | | | dissolve the food residues left in the body. |
| 2. Cod liver oil is used in making bones strong and | | | | 2. For patient suffering with rheumatism, a daily |
| healthy. Give 2-3 teaspoon of cod liver oil along with a | | | | consumption of the Indian gooseberry, or the amalaki, is |
| glass of orange juice to the patient suffering from | | | | very helpful in speedy recovery from rheumatism. It is |
| rheumatism. This should be taken at night before | | | | generally given in powder form, in a dosage of one |
| sleeping. | | | | teaspoon mixed with two teaspoons of jaggery. |
| 3. Apple extract vinegar is also beneficial in curing | | | | 3. The winter cherry (ashwagandha) is also |
| rheumatism. Take equal amount (2-3 teaspoon) of | | | | useful in the treatment of rheumatism. Its roots are |
| vinegar and honey and mix in a glass of lukewarm | | | | taken for this purpose. |
| water. Take this mixture 1-2 times a day at least for a | | | | 4. Indian aloe also used for the treatment of |
| month. | | | | rheumatism. The pulp of one leaf of the aloe taken |
| 4. Prepare a powder by mixing dry ginger, black | | | | once a day is enough to bring about good results. |