Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies

Various types of arthritis make life much more difficult for a person. Expensive treatment sometimes leads to nothing, so you should not put the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in last place with folk remedies and nutrition.

Of course, there is no guarantee that it will help immediately, but if you skillfully combine it with traditional therapy, then positive changes will certainly occur. The only condition for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies is constant monitoring by the attending physician and his approval of certain methods.

The treatment standards for rheumatoid arthritis are as follows:

medication treatment;
traditional therapy;
non-drug treatment - physiotherapy, spa treatment, massage, diet;
orthopedics;
rehabilitation after surgery.

When using folk remedies to treat rheumatoid arthritis, remember that only the symptoms are eliminated, but not the root of the disease, therefore it is only recommended to combine it with traditional medicine.

Rheumatoid arthritis - a mystery disease

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease caused by an attack of immune cells on connective tissue. The main victims of this attack are the small joints of the arms and legs. Scientists still cannot give a definite answer to the question of why the system designed to protect the body from everything foreign suddenly begins to behave inappropriately and attacks its own tissues. There are several versions expressed.

Heredity. It is known that some people are genetically predisposed to developing rheumatoid arthritis. Most often, the disease occurs in carriers of a certain antigen of MHC class II: HLA - DR1, DR. It has also been established that autoimmune inflammation of the joints is not transmitted directly from parents to children.
Infectious diseases. In 20–30% of patients, the pathology manifests itself after an infection (herpes virus, rubella, hepatitis B, Epstein-Barr, etc.), most often nasopharyngeal. However, many years of searching for the microorganism that provokes the development of the disease did not yield any results. That is, the pathology arose due to a pathological process that developed in the body against the background of infection.
Severe emotional shock, stress. Sometimes the disease develops against the background of major conflicts, after divorces, exams. At the same time, in 1/3 of patients, signs of rheumatoid arthritis appear in conditions of complete physical and mental well-being, for no apparent reason.

The triggering factor for the development of the disease can be injury, food allergies, surgery, hypothermia, and excessive exposure of the skin to direct sunlight. Also, its development is often provoked by poisoning, taking medications that cause changes in the hereditary material of cells (for example, thiophosphamide), and pathologies associated with disruption of the endocrine glands. To choose folk remedies for rheumatoid arthritis, it is advisable to know from which side to repel the attack of the disease. A person of any age and gender can get rheumatoid arthritis, but most often the target of the disease is women 45–60 years old. Why? A completely logical explanation for this phenomenon is given by the version outlined below.

Brief description of the disease

Rheumatoid arthritis is a rheumatic pathology characterized by erosive and destructive lesions of predominantly peripheral small joints.

The disease is caused by impaired immune responses and activation of Epstein-Barr viruses, retroviruses, cytomegaloviruses, mycoplasmas, herpes viruses or rubella. Rheumatoid arthritis is manifested by pain in the joints, the formation of inflammatory edema, and stiffness of movement.

A clear example of a “rheumatoid hand”.

Testosterone deficiency and rheumatoid arthritis – is there a connection?

Some experts are of the opinion that the immune system, being part of a wise self-regulating system - the body, does not perform any actions just like that. There is an explanation for any of her reactions. But a person cannot always give it.

Professor Trevor Marshall from Murdoch University (Australia) states: “An autoantibody produced against an organism should be understood as an antibody directed against hidden bacteria. ˂…> That is, with an autoimmune disease, the immune system does not damage itself, but protects the body from infection.”

But the body's defenses protect us not only from infections, but also from environmental allergens, as well as from toxins. What does the immune system react so violently to in the case of rheumatoid arthritis?

It is assumed that the “red rag” is an outwardly imperceptible pathological process occurring in the tissues of the joint or nearby bone structures.

The fact is that with age, the level of the hormone testosterone begins to decrease in female and male bodies. Androgen is responsible for ensuring that cartilage and bone tissue are renewed in a timely manner. Under its influence, mesenchymal stem cells - the precursors of building cells of bone and cartilage tissue - begin to multiply rapidly, and their life expectancy increases.

When there is not enough testosterone, destructive processes in these tissues begin to prevail over creative ones. Bone tissue becomes less dense, cavities form in it, which prevent the natural release of cell waste products into the bloodstream. This “waste” accumulates in the resulting cavities.

In parallel with this, another pathological process develops in the body. Calcium that is not integrated into the bone tissue (there is no one to attach it - there are not enough building cells) clogs the vessels of the periarticular tissues that deliver nutrition to their cells, and limes the cartilage.

The immune system reacts to all these breakdowns, trying to eliminate them in a very radical way - by destroying the part of the joint in which pathological processes occur that cannot be corrected. Rheumatoid arthritis develops, the treatment of which with folk remedies we are going to consider in our article.

Any autoimmune disease, including the one in question, is much more common in women. Men are protected by testosterone, since even the drop in its level with age is not as critical as in the case of the weaker sex.

Good news! Drugs have already been developed that allow you to increase androgen levels in a safe and natural way and thereby eliminate the very cause of overactivity of the immune system.

Possible negative consequences

Severe complications of rheumatoid arthritis include ankylosis, chronic inflammation of periarticular tissues, contracture, deformation of bone structures, and subluxation of joints. Therefore, if the patient’s condition worsens during treatment at home, you should immediately contact a rheumatologist. He will prescribe the necessary medications to relieve inflammation and pain.

How does rheumatoid arthritis manifest?

The disease can begin in any joint, but most often the small joints of the fingers of the lower and upper extremities are the first to suffer. As a rule, they are affected symmetrically, simultaneously on both arms or both legs. In addition to the joints, the disease also attacks other organs and systems, and therefore you can suspect something is wrong even by the following signs:

fatigue;
weakness;
loss of appetite;
symptoms of influenza virus infection, including aching muscle pain, increased body temperature (the more active the inflammatory process, the higher it is);
weight loss;
anemia, cold and/or sweaty palms and feet;
depression;
morning stiffness in the joints, lasting for 30–60 minutes;
aching, wave-like pain when the body remains in one position for a long time;
disruption of the salivary and lacrimal glands, resulting in insufficient production of saliva and tear fluid.

Symptoms of damage to other organs may be observed.

Leather. It becomes thinner, becomes dry, and fairly hard compactions with a diameter of up to 2 cm, called rheumatoid nodules, form under it. Increased brittleness of nails is observed.
Digestive tract. Abdominal pain and heaviness in the stomach area may appear.
Respiratory system. The membrane covering the lungs and the walls of the chest cavity becomes inflamed. On its surface, deposits of the blood plasma protein fibrin form, and adhesions form. Purulent, putrid or bloody fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity. The connective tissue of the lungs is also involved in the inflammatory process.
The cardiovascular system. The pathological process can affect all layers of the heart, causing inflammation of the walls of blood vessels in the skin and other organs.
Urinary system. Inflammation of the renal glomeruli occurs.
Nervous system. Damage to one or more nerves of the peripheral nervous system, disturbance of sensitivity, thermoregulation and sweating, and paralysis are possible.

As you can see, the signs of rheumatoid arthritis are easily confused with the manifestations of other diseases. Very often, it is for this reason that patients miss precious time. Meanwhile, treatment of the disease is more successful the earlier it is started. This statement is also quite true regarding the treatment of arthritis of the joints with folk remedies.

An accurate diagnosis can be made even at an early stage of the disease by testing venous blood for antibodies to cyclic citrulline peptide. The titer of such antibodies is present in 79% of blood sera of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Drug treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

The modern approach to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis involves the prescription of anti-inflammatory drugs:

basic (antimetabolites, sulfonamides, immunosuppressants);
symptomatic (non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticosteroids).

The action of the former is aimed at suppressing immune and inflammatory processes. They stop the proliferation of connective tissue cells in the inner layer of the joint capsule and the destruction of cartilage tissue. At the same time, they have a powerful effect on the body as a whole, causing severe side effects - from dizziness and drowsiness to gastrointestinal bleeding, heart failure and cirrhosis of the liver.

Typically, such drugs are prescribed in long courses from six months to several years. All this time, the patient must be under constant medical supervision, since long-term use of drugs that affect the body at the cellular level can lead to an increased risk of cancer. The development of resistance (addiction) to basic drugs is often observed, which leads to the need to increase the dose or replace the drug. Due to decreased immunity, allergic and toxic reactions may occur. In such cases, the drug is discontinued.

The use of drugs of the second group allows you to quickly eliminate the manifestations of the disease - pain and stiffness, and create the illusion of complete recovery. At the same time, neither NSAIDs nor glucocorticosteroids inhibit the development of destructive processes in tissues. On the contrary, they strengthen them.

Thus, NSAIDs suppress the division of the already few cells of cartilage tissue, as well as the production of the main components of cartilage tissue - proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans, hyaluronic acid.

Therapy with glucocorticosteroids in some cases leads to the loss of cartilage proteoglycan - a substance that, along with protein structures, provides protection to the joint during biomechanical stretching, shear, and compression. In addition, drugs in this group further worsen the condition of bone tissue: its mineral density begins to rapidly decrease (primarily in the lumbar spine); 33% of patients taking such drugs develop fractures of the spine, ribs, and metatarsals. And the analgesic effect of glucocorticosteroids does not allow a fracture to be quickly detected.

Folk remedies for rheumatoid arthritis, used in complex therapy of the disease, can increase the effectiveness of drug treatment and reduce the number of side effects from taking medications.

In what cases is traditional medicine effective?

Rheumatoid arthritis cannot yet be cured completely even with the help of glucocorticosteroids, cytostatics, basic drugs, and immunosuppressants. The main goal of therapy is to achieve stable remission. It is at this stage that the use of folk remedies can be effective.

In remission, only mild discomfort occurs when the weather changes, after hypothermia or increased physical activity. Folk remedies for external use - ointments, compresses, rubbing - will help you cope with them. And infusions and decoctions for oral administration will improve the psycho-emotional state of the patient.

How to treat rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies? Doctor Sun - to help

In the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis at home with folk remedies, several directions can be distinguished.

It has long been noted that the prevalence of the disease depends on the time of year. In the spring, there is a surge in its activity; in the fall, on the contrary, the number of patients with autoimmune joint pathology in rheumatologists’ offices decreases significantly. This means that the development of the disease is greatly influenced by the amount of ultraviolet radiation, which changes with the changing seasons, and the level of vitamin D. The concentration of the latter, by the way, reaches its peak in the fall and decreases in the spring.

This version is confirmed by the fact that residents of northern countries are more susceptible to developing rheumatoid arthritis than southerners. For example, in Finland the prevalence of pathology is 0.8%, and in Italy – 0.3%. There are studies showing that administering vitamin D3 to patients with rheumatoid arthritis significantly reduced disease activity.

Today it has been reliably established that the sunshine vitamin is able to suppress the excessive activity of T-lymphocytes - key cells in the development of autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis.

This means that one of the best home remedies for treating joint pathology is sunbathing. Unfortunately, it is available only to residents of rural areas and small towns (in large industrial cities, the penetration of ultraviolet radiation to the surface of the earth is prevented by smog), as well as in the summer and during midday hours, when many patients are at work. If it is difficult to compensate for a vitamin deficiency naturally, special medications will help. The main thing here is not to overdo it. After all, unlimited intake of vitamin D is fraught with the development of hypercalcemic conditions, liming of the vessels of soft tissues and organs, and disruption of their functioning.

Spa treatment

Such treatment is carried out in remission, unless there are contraindications from doctors. Contraindications may include the patient’s high blood pressure, impaired blood supply to blood vessels, pregnancy, kidney or liver disease, or taking steroid hormonal drugs.

Depending on the profile of the sanatorium, patients are offered the following procedures:

Various baths - hydrogen sulfide, salt, iodine-bromine, etc.
Radon sources.
Applications made from medicinal resin.
Thermal impact.
Cold treatment.

Treatment of arthritis with folk remedies: nutrition

You can significantly improve your general condition with rheumatoid arthritis by changing your diet. This will normalize metabolism, improve the functioning of the digestive system, prevent the appearance of extra pounds (for diseased joints they are a real disaster), reduce pain, relieve swelling, prevent exacerbation of pathology, and enrich the body with essential nutrients. Here are the recommendations given by experts regarding the nutrition of patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

The calorie content of daily food should not exceed 2500 kcal, during periods of exacerbation - 1500–2000. However, sudden (more than 4 kg per month) weight loss is also contraindicated. It can cause serious metabolic disorders.
Food intake should be fractional - up to 6 times a day in small portions.
The volume of fluid consumed should not exceed 2 liters during the period of remission, and 1.5 liters during the period of exacerbation of the disease. Otherwise, the amount of intra-articular fluid will increase and the inflammatory process will intensify.
It is important to exclude or minimize the consumption of fast carbohydrates, animal fats and proteins. The patient's food should be rich in complex carbohydrates, proteins and fats of plant origin.
Preference should be given to hypoallergenic products. An allergic reaction can cause an exacerbation of the inflammatory process in the body.
It is necessary to limit salt intake. It retains excess fluid in the body. The permissible norm is 5–8 g per day (a small teaspoon). Salt-containing products are also taken into account: bread and pastries, ketchups, sauces and seasonings, semi-finished products, etc.
When preparing food, preference should be given to the following methods: boiling, baking, stewing, cooking over steam. Fried foods are completely excluded.

Products allowed and prohibited for rheumatoid arthritis

Chestnut

When treating rheumatoid arthritis of the hands with folk remedies, chestnut is often used. It can be consumed internally and used externally.

The rubbing recipe is quite simple. We will need 50 grams of chestnut peel. Use the green part with the spikes. Add a liter of vodka and leave for a month in a dark place. Use the resulting rub for sore joints.

When preparing a tincture for the treatment of rheumatoid polyarthritis using folk remedies, chestnut flowers are used. Use the following proportions: 2 to 1 (two parts chestnut flowers to one part vodka). It is necessary to insist for two weeks in a dark place. After this, strain the tincture and squeeze out the flowers. Take five drops up to three times daily between meals.

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies: compresses

Folk remedies for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis have been proven over hundreds of years of successful use. However, their independent use without consultation with the attending physician is unacceptable, since it may lead to an exacerbation of the pathological process. It is important to take into account the patient’s age, gender, the presence of concomitant diseases and other factors that may affect the course of the disease and the success of combating it.

Compresses are one of the main methods of treating rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies. Their components have an irritating effect on skin receptors, thereby improving blood circulation in the affected area, eliminating pain and swelling. The most popular in folk medicine are the following.

Compress with raw potatoes. Peel a couple of medium-sized tubers and grate them raw on a fine grater. Squeeze out the released juice. Mix the remaining mixture with two tablespoons of honey and a handful of oatmeal and leave for an hour. After the mixture thickens, apply it to the area of the affected joint, cover it with plastic wrap, wrap it in thick woolen cloth, and secure the compress with gauze or an elastic bandage.
Compress with burdock leaves. Place a large young burdock leaf in boiling water for 3 minutes. Let it dry and rub between your palms until the juice comes out. Coat one side of the sheet generously with liquid honey and apply to the sore spot. Cover the top with plastic film, warm woolen cloth, and secure with a bandage. After 2 hours, remove the bandage.
Compress with vinegar. ¼ tbsp. apple (3%) or table vinegar mixed with the same amount of water. Lubricate pre-cleansed skin with vegetable oil. You can use olive, sunflower, corn, flaxseed, and sea buckthorn. Moisten a wide gauze cloth in the vinegar solution, squeeze lightly, and apply to the affected joint for 1 hour.

Nutrition and exercise routine

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies and nutrition is certainly possible. Pay attention to your lifestyle: it is worth radically changing. It is necessary to take care of your joints, prevent overload and sudden movements. Avoid jogging; a good replacement would be slow walking in the park, swimming, aerobics, fitness, and so on. As for swimming, the water temperature should be comfortable. Avoid swimming in ice holes to avoid hypothermia.

Now a little about proper nutrition and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies (special exercises to develop and maintain joints in working shape). The principle of the diet is to reduce calories and salt intake. Foods rich in vitamins and minerals are introduced into the diet.

Prohibited products:

alcohol;
bouillon;
smoked meats;
seasonings;
strong tea;
coffee;
sparkling water;
salo;
butter;
semi-finished products;
mushrooms;
canned food;
chocolate;
jam;
foods that are rich in cholesterol;
citrus.

The main thing in this diet is split meals (six meals a day, and the portions should be small), and you should drink no more than one liter of water per day. And a few more rules:

availability of fasting days (once a week);
main ingredients – plant products;
be sure to eat fish;
fermented milk products will also be beneficial;
Every other day, eat one boiled egg;
you can add nuts, seeds and soy to your dishes;
white bread, coffee, chocolate and other sweets should be forgotten.

For effective treatment, you can use a small set of exercises. Warm-up should be done immediately after waking up.

slowly turn your head right and left;
raise and lower your arms;
squeeze and relax your hands;
Slowly bend and straighten your knees;
Next, you should bend your knees to the right and left;
lift your legs alternately above the bed;
rotational movements of the shoulders (arms bent);
Next, you should repeat the swings of your arms, slowly raise one arm and lower it, repeat with the other arm.

All movements during this warm-up should not be performed jerkily, relax and do everything extremely carefully and smoothly. Exercises should not be painful.

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies: ointments

Ointments have a versatile effect on the affected joint. In some cases, they allow you to get rid of stiffness, pain and swelling. Unlike industrially produced products, homemade ointments do not contain preservatives and have a more liquid and heterogeneous consistency. They can be stored in the refrigerator for no longer than a week. How to prepare such a product yourself?

Turpentine ointment. Grind 1 tbsp in a mortar. l. lanolin (natural wax made from sheep's wool, sold in pharmacies) with 1 tbsp. l. gum turpentine (essential oils of coniferous tree resin, sold in pharmacies), add 2 drops of essential oils of thyme, peppermint, cypress. After the mass has thickened, introduce medical Vaseline (50 g) and fatty baby cream (50 g) in small portions. The ointment has an analgesic effect and improves joint mobility.
Honey ointment. Grind 2 tbsp in a mortar. l. thick honey with 2 tbsp. l. linseed oil. Add 1 tsp. mustard powder and the same amount of flour, rye or wheat. Leave the mixture for 1 hour in a warm place to thicken. Mix with Vaseline (100 g) or fresh butter (pre-soften). Apply 1 time per day.
Egg-turpentine. Grind 2 tbsp in a mortar. l. apricot or almond cosmetic oil with two yolks. Add gum turpentine (20 ml), rosemary essential oil (5 drops). Add baby cream (100 g) in small portions. Stir until smooth.
Saline. Grind 1 tbsp in a mortar. l. coarse sea salt (choose without additives) and 1 tbsp. l. ready mustard. Gradually stir in vegetable oil (any, 30 ml), 2 drops of pine essential oil and 2 drops of rosemary essential oil. Add 0.5 tbsp in parts. melted lard.

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies: infusions

Infusions are popular among the people no less than the treatments described above. They allow you to influence the pathological process from the inside. They can also be used externally, rubbing into the area of the sore joint. Herbal teas can increase blood circulation, improve the nutrition of cartilage and bone tissue, have a general healing effect, relieve emotional stress, and normalize sleep.

Here are recipes for infusions recommended for rheumatoid arthritis by well-known experts on medicinal plants, specialists with higher medical education S. Ya. Sokolov and I. P. Zamotaev.

Black elderberry flowers - 10 g, birch leaves - 40 g, willow bark - 50 g. Plant raw materials, mix, chop, place in an enamel container, add water in a ratio of 1: 30, cover with a lid and place in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes . Cool the infusion at room temperature, strain, and squeeze out the remaining raw material. Bring the finished drink to its original volume with boiled water. Take 0.5 tbsp. 4 times a day before meals.
Black elderberry flowers - 30 g, stinging nettle leaves - 30 g, parsley root - 30 g, willow bark - 30 g. Preparation of the infusion is similar to that described in the previous recipe. Take the drink 0.5 tbsp. a day 4 times before meals.
Birch leaves – 25 g, stinging nettle leaves – 25 g, tricolor violet herb – 25 g. Preparation of the infusion is similar to that described in the first recipe. Take the drink 0.5 tbsp. 4–6 times a day before meals.

Also, S. Ya. Sokolov and I. P. Zamotaev recommend taking 2 glasses a day before meals of vitamin tea made from black currant leaves, lingonberries and rose hips, mixed in equal parts. This drink stimulates the adrenal cortex, the organ that produces glucocorticosteroids. These hormones have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

There is no time to insist - no problem!

A painfully familiar plant, dandelion, has a wide-ranging effect on the affected joints. More precisely, the root of the plant. In its composition, nature itself has selected a complex of substances that restore joint tissue.

Taraxacin, taraxacerin. These compounds influence the liver, prompting it to produce substances that stimulate the division of cartilage cells and the restoration of its damaged areas. They also improve the composition of intra-articular fluid. It is thanks to this fluid that cartilage cells are able to fully nourish themselves. Taraxacin and taraxacerin can also relieve inflammation and have an antitumor effect.
Vitamin PP (niacin). The substance enhances the production of growth hormone (somatotropin) - a powerful stimulator of cartilage tissue renewal. Also, without it, it is impossible to produce cortisone, thyroxine and insulin - hormones that affect the restoration of cartilage and the division of chondrocytes.
Inulin. It is a prebiotic - food for beneficial microorganisms living in the intestines. With sufficient intake of it into the body, the number of beneficial microflora increases, intestinal acidity returns to normal, and magnesium, calcium, zinc and copper are better absorbed. These minerals take an active part in the restoration of cartilage.
Amino sugar. They are needed for the production of intra-articular fluid and maintaining its optimal volume, as well as for the production of collagen - the main component of the intercellular substance of cartilage tissue.
Rubber. Increases the elasticity of joint tissues.
Arnidiol. Compound with anti-inflammatory properties.
Essential oils. They have an analgesic effect.

Unfortunately, harvesting dandelion roots and their further processing is a labor-intensive and slow process. If it is organized incorrectly, the lion's share of the plant's nutrients will be lost and the folk remedy for rheumatoid arthritis will not provide the desired therapeutic effect. And it’s not particularly convenient to take the infusion with you everywhere in order to take it in a timely manner.

The Russian manufacturer of tablet herbal preparations took care of solving all these problems. The arsenal of products he produces includes an active additive made from whole dandelion root - Dandelion P. You can be sure: all the beneficial substances of the plant are present in it in full. This can be achieved using a special raw material processing technology – grinding at ultra-low temperatures. Dandelion P comes in the form of tablets. They are convenient to dose and always keep with you. And no waste of time or effort!

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies: baths

With rheumatoid arthritis, taking baths is of particular importance, since it allows you to simultaneously influence several affected joints. If the joints only on the legs are affected, you can use foot baths; if on the hands, only the hands are immersed in water. The procedure is usually carried out before bed, as it has a relaxing and calming effect, and lasts about 20 minutes. It should be completed by rubbing with a hard towel, after which you need to put on warm pajamas or a robe.

Herbal bath. Place thyme, peppermint, lemon balm, elecampane, oregano and calendula in an enamel pan - 3 tbsp of each herb. l. dry raw materials. Pour 2 liters of hot water, put on fire, bring to a boil, reduce gas, simmer under a closed lid for an hour. Then cool, strain, pour into a bathtub filled with water.
Saline. Pour coarse sea salt without additives or with phytoextracts (100 g) into 2 liters of hot water. Mix thoroughly until the salt is completely dissolved. Strain if necessary. Mix with bath water.

The duration of the procedures should not exceed 15–20 minutes. The water temperature in the bath is maintained between 36–45 degrees.

Recovery diets

Traditional methods of treatment include not only a variety of compresses and lotions. A very effective method is the so-called recovery diet. One of the most effective is a diet based on the gradual introduction of sea fish into the daily diet. It has been repeatedly proven that omega-3 fatty acids, contained in large quantities in marine fish oil, have a positive effect on the general condition of joints and reduce inflammatory processes.

There is also a therapeutic diet based on boiled rice. It is believed that boiled rice helps dissolve unwanted deposits in ligaments and joints, which cause impaired flexibility of connective tissues.

To prepare medicinal rice, you need to soak a glass of cereal overnight. In the morning, the water in which the rice was soaked should be drained, pour about two glasses of clean water and cook the rice in it until tender. After which the rice is washed and divided into four portions, which are eaten throughout the day.

If you adhere to such a diet, then to replenish the necessary vitamins in the body, you should drink fresh rosehip decoction throughout the day. Half an hour before each meal of rice, drink half a glass of plain water.

Parsley has 2.5 times more vitamin C than oranges

Movement is life! How exercise reduces the risk of disability in rheumatoid arthritis

Many people believe that physical activity with rheumatoid arthritis does more harm than good. However, it is not. Strong loads significantly improve the quality of life of patients with an autoimmune disease and help prevent the development of persistent limitation of movements in the joint (contractures) and complete immobility of the joint due to fusion of the ends of the articulating bones (ankylosis). Modern authoritative medical publications are increasingly urging patients to move more.

Specialists from Northwestern Illinois University (USA) studied the lifestyle of 1,500 patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for 4 years. In 1/4 of the subjects who led a sedentary lifestyle and did not engage in physical exercise, by the end of the study there was an exacerbation of the disease and a deterioration in their condition. Those who regularly (1 hour a week or about 8 minutes a day) performed physical exercises and took active walks, the risk of persistent limitation of movements decreased by 85%, the risk of a decrease in the ability to take care of themselves at home - by 45%. Less than 10 minutes a day of physical activity, according to the study's lead author, is an affordable price to pay for maintaining independence for many years.

Let's name the basic principles of physical education for rheumatoid arthritis.

Before starting exercises, it is important to consult a doctor, since in some cases it is possible to increase the volume and amplitude of movements in the joints only against the background of drug therapy and physical procedures.
High-amplitude movements should be preceded by warm-up exercises. And if there is severe pain and discomfort in the area of the affected joints, also take a warm shower or a warming mud bandage, which will ensure relaxation of the ligamentous apparatus.
The best types of physical activity for rheumatoid arthritis are water aerobics, swimming, cycling, exercise on an exercise bike, oriental tai chi gymnastics under the guidance of an experienced instructor at a slow pace. They do not overload the joints and provide them with the necessary load.
Regular change of types of exercises is necessary. For example, after exercising with a ball and a gymnastic stick, you can go swimming.
If pain occurs during exercise, you should not try to overcome it by increasing physical activity. You need to give your joints time to rest.
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, it is important to strengthen the muscles and ligaments that have become weak due to limitation of movement due to pain. As a rule, performing such exercises causes discomfort. They don't turn out well. This should not be a reason to refuse them. Movements aimed at building muscle strength are performed slowly at first.
Before, in the middle and after training, it is important to monitor your well-being: measure your pulse, blood pressure, and the number of breathing movements. These indicators will increase during physical exercise. Normally, they should return to pre-workout levels within 1-2 hours after exercise. If this does not happen, you may need to consult a cardiologist.
The load on the joint increases as the patient's condition improves.
A high therapeutic effect can be achieved if you combine exercises with the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies, as well as massage and physiotherapeutic procedures.

Sprouted wheat

Wheat germ can help in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with folk remedies. It is important to mention that both grains and legumes are a storehouse of nutrients and help improve your condition. You can also germinate other grains: beans, rye, and so on.

Now you can learn about how to treat rheumatoid polyarthritis with folk remedies, namely wheat germ. First, let’s talk about how to germinate it correctly. Rinse the grains well under running water, place damp gauze on the bottom of a clean plate, then the grains. Place another layer of damp gauze on top of the grains. Repeat all these steps several times: you need to germinate the wheat in several layers. Good grain will germinate within two days. If this does not happen, then zero is not suitable for treatment. It is also worth paying attention to the fact that the sprouts should not exceed 3 millimeters in height. If your crop is a little overgrown, then you cannot use them for treatment, they can be poisonous.

After you have harvested, you need to rinse the sprouts under running water. The first possible use case is to eat them in their original form. The second way is to grind the wheat through a meat grinder and mix it with dried fruits, honey, nuts, and so on. This medicine should be taken in the first half of the day, and the portion should not exceed 100 grams of the product.

Scientific advances to help sore joints

Science does not stand still. Osteomed Forte was developed in Russia , which makes it possible to influence the metabolic processes occurring in bone tissue and bring them back to normal, thereby eliminating the very cause of the “perturbation” of the immune system.

The developer of the new osteoprotector is Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, founder of the Volga Region Osteoporosis Center V. I. Strukov. He devoted more than 60 years of his life to the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, the search and creation of safe and effective means to combat osteoporosis, arthritis and arthrosis.

Osteomed Forte is fundamentally different from other drugs for the treatment of skeletal diseases in that it carefully adjusts the functioning of the body’s own mechanisms without gross interference in processes refined by evolution.

Its main component is HDBA organic complex. This is drone jelly, preserved using a special patented technology that allows for maximum preservation of the rich composition of the bee product. Why is this substance interesting, and why did the scientist decide to use it as a basis when creating his drug?

More than two decades ago, L.A. Burmistrova, candidate of biological sciences, head of the beekeeping research institute (Rybnoye, Ryazan region), discovered one very interesting property in drone milk. Its intake stimulated the production of its own testosterone in the body of experimental animals. Androgen levels in rats with unilateral castration were restored to normal.

It was this property that V.I. Strukov used. Osteomed Forte not only enhances the production of your own testosterone and stimulates the renewal of bone and cartilage tissue, but also starts the processes of bone tissue restoration in its most problematic areas that have undergone the greatest destruction. The effect of the bee product in it is enhanced by vitamins D3 and B6, as well as calcium in an easily digestible citrate form. Clinical trials of the drug have shown that its regular use helps increase bone mineral density, reduce the size of cavities and even completely close them. Research by Dr. med. I. Sarvilina (Rostov-on-Don) showed that taking Osteomed Forte in combination with the main treatment reduces the severity of the immune response in joint tissues.

Attention! You can purchase V. I. Strukov’s osteoprotector in pharmacies and online stores.