Both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis respond well to natural home remedies. Rheumatoid athritis, an autoimmune disease, occurs when the immune system attacks the joints, causing redness, pain and swelling. Osteoarthrtis, typically the type of arthritis we think of when we remember our grand parents complaining about their arthritic aches and pains, occurs when the natural wear and tear on the joints wears down the cushioning mechanism in the joints themselves. The resulting painful, creaking, red and swollen joints can be quite debilitating.
Arthritis can only be diagnosed by a physician. Be sure to see your doctor if you experience joint pain, swelling and tenderness over an extended period of time. Your doctor may request simple medical tests to determine the type of arthritis you have, and then counsel you or provide prescription medication to ease the symptoms. Neither rheumatoid arthritis nor osteoarthritis can be cured, but both conditions can be managed through medical care and natural home remedies for arthritis.
Don't panic if you're diagnosed with arthritis. Between traditional medicine and holistic, natural remedies, both types of arthritis can be managed, and you can continue leading a normal, healthy lifestyle.
