![]() Arthritis is a painful and degenerative condition marked by inflammation in the joints that causes stiffness and pain. There are two main kinds, osteo and rheumatoid, both of which affect the joint in different ways. Whichever one experiences, there are natural remedies for arthritis to manage the pain and ease the symptoms. Diet Therapy for Arthritis Diet therapy of the arthritis patient should be planned along alkaline lines and should include fruits and vegetables for protection and proteins and carbohydrates for energy. It may consist of a couple of fresh raw vegetables in the form of a salad and at least 2 cooked vegetables. Cabbage, carrot, cucumber, endive, lettuce, onion, tomatoes and watercress may be used for a raw salad. The cooked vegetables may consist of asparagus, beets, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, mushroom, onions, peas, spinach, tomatoes, squash and turnips. Juice Therapy for Arthritis In severe cases of arthritis, it is wise to put the patient on raw vegetables juice therapy for about a week. Green juice, extracted from any green leafy vegetable, mixed with carrot, celery and red beet juice, is precise for arthritis. The alkaline action of raw juices dissolves the accumulation of deposits around the joints and in other tissues. Fresh pineapple is also valuable as the enzyme in fresh pineapple juice, reduces swelling and inflammation in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Repeated juice fasts are recommended at intervals of every 2 months. The raw potato juice therapy is regarded one of the most successful biological treatments for rheumatic and arthritic conditions. ![]() Remedies for Arthritis Cautions for Arthritis Constipation should be avoided as it poisons the system and adds to the irritation and inflammation of the joints. All general cold water treatments, such as cold baths and cold sprays, should be avoided. Exercise for Arthritis Light exercises such as walking, hiking and swimming are advantageous. Maintaining a normal body weight is also a vital factor in preventing arthritis. The yoga asanas helpful in curing arthritis are Trikonasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Naukasana, Vakrasana and Shavasana. Arthritis patients should practice these asanas regularly. Related Articles Indian Naturopathy Naturopathy and Diseases Arthritis Joint and Muscle Ailment Yoga Asanas |