Little Known Arthritis Natural Remedies – But They Still Work!

We all know about arthritis natural remedies such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin and Devil's Claw for relieving arthritis pain. These work wonders for some people and that's all they ever need to take. However these remedies are not without side effects for some arthritis sufferers.

Glucosamine's effectiveness depends largely on taking the optimum dosage for your body. Often this is more than the dose advised on the bottle. To be safe and avoid overdosing, this is best worked out by consulting a naturopath or a rheumatologist with a knowledge of natural medicine.

Care must be taken when supplementing with chondroitin as it may possibly increase the risk of prostate cancer.

Devil's Claw is a herb found in Africa and is an effective anti-inflammatory, however it should not be taken by anyone who has stomach ulcers. Devils Claw also shouldn't be taken if you have a heart condition or any condition that requires blood thinning medication.

There are other remedies that it's well worthwhile experimenting with. Always stick to the recommended dose, unless you are working with a trusted naturopath who can advise you of the optimal dose for you.

Boron – Boron is a trace mineral and should only be taken in small amounts, mainly because that's all the body needs and also because it's toxic in excess. Boron can work wonders for osteoarthritis and even reverse symptoms.

Sam-E - or S-adenosylmethionine is often prescribed and taken for mood elevation and depression, Sam E can also reduce the pain and inflammation of arthritis.

Here's one for sufferers of Gout. Alfalfa eliminates uric acid that collects in the joints and leads to painful attacks of gout. Simply eat some Alfalfa sprouts each day for a period of 21 days and watch your gout symptoms subside. You can even sprout alfalfa in your own kitchen to ensure it's fresh

You can also obtain powdered alfalfa or alfalfa tea made out of the dried herb if sprouts aren't to your taste.

In addition to the above, make sure your diet is as healthy as can be with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetable and lean sources of protein. No arthritis remedy – natural or not – will work well if your diet doesn't provide the building blocks of health!

This article has been compiled from extracts of the book www.rheumatoid-arthritis-secrets.com which provides up to date information on arthritis natural remedies and attacking arthritis at it's source.

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