Home remedies for Arthritis

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In addition to your treatment, here are some home remedies to ease the pain.

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The following home remedies can help relieve the pain in arthritis temporarily.

Heat

Warm some rice in a cotton bag or cotton sock, in the microwave. Hold it against your skin to soothe the pain.

 
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You could also use heating pads from the pharmacy for this.

 
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Cold

Hold and ice pack, or a pack of frozen peas against the painful areas.

Icy Hot Extra Strength Patch

Support

Use a splint to support painful joints.

Exercise

Swim. Its the best exercise for arthritis.

Aromatherapy

Add 1 drop each of pine, juniper and cypress oil to 1 tablespoon of mild shampoo. Add to your bath. Soak and relax in it.  

Caution: do not try these essential oils if you have high blood pressure, or kidney disease.

Fruit

Daniele Ryman, in her book Aromatherapy - the complete guide to plant and flower essences for health and beauty recommends apple skins from 2 apples, boiled in 1 pint of water for 15 minutes, drunk throughout the day.

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