Migratory Arthritis is a painful disease in which the pain of arthritis jumps from joint to joint. Many people believe that Migratory Arthritis is simply a sign of "old age" or something that inevitably occurs as the body gets older. Many believe that there is nothing they can do, so they simply live with the pain. Others feel that the only way to control Migratory Arthritis is through harmful drugs that destroy the liver, causing even more pain to occur in the long run. However, for those of us who live with the pain of Migratory Arthritis and choose to live a more homeopathic lifestyle, there are proven solutions out there to help stop the pain without the side effects of drugs.
First off, there are ways to "trick" the body into ignoring the pain of Migratory Arthritis. These remedies are typically applied to the affected joint, and can be used as often as needed as long as a rash or irritation doesn't develop. Stinging Nettles are a perfect example of this. Although the leaves cause a mild skin irritation, the slight pain caused by rubbing the nettles on the skin will cause the joint pain of Migratory Arthritis to diminish temporarily. The capsaicin found in Cayenne Pepper will cause the same reaction. The key for getting the best pain relief is to use the freshest Cayenne and Stinging Nettles you can find.
Internally, there are a multitude of foods that will help with Migratory Arthritis. Many fruits are considered to be anti-inflammatory, as is fruit pectin. The best way to combine these two foods is in fresh-made jelly. Choosing grape or blueberry jelly with breakfast is a quick way to decrease pain. Adding in snack foods or condiments containing mustard, horseradish, garlic, pickled foods, or onions is another way. Fresh greens such as kelp, parsley, celery, lettuce, or watercress will also help to reduce pain. Also, the same things used externally to relieve the pain of arthritis can be used internally to help relieve the joint pain. Many things can be brewed into a tea to alleviate pain.
Cayenne Peppers and Stinging Nettles both can be used in tea to help with pain. But licorice, rosehips, lemon, turmeric, and ginger can also be brewed or added to tea to help with the pain.
Finally, the best way to reduce the pain of Migratory Arthritis is by exercising regularly. Warming up before exercise will stretch the joints, reducing the pain you feel from them. Exercise will release endorphins, which block the pain signals from arthritis. Finally, the weight loss associated with exercise helps relieve the stress placed on joints, thereby reducing joint pain.
For those of us who suffer with Migratory Arthritis, there are a multitude of options to help with the pain. These few are just a start.
