Taming My Arthritis

Natural cures for fibroids can be a very successful method to use for treating this condition. The very nature of fibroids means that natural cures can work much better than surgery and drug treatment, which can only ever be a temporary measure.

Fibroids grow as a result of the subtle interaction of a number of circumstances which happen to coincide in a woman’s body at a certain time. It is sometimes difficult to pinpoint the exact causes of fibroids-indeed one study done on identical twins revealed that although their lifestyles can seem very similar it is not a foregone conclusion that their fibroid situation would be the same. What is agreed though, is that there are some common factors which make it much more <i>likely</i> that a woman will have fibroids.

One of the most common factors in fibroid growth is an excess of the hormone estrogen. Other factors include having no children, or finishing your family early, being prone to inflammatory conditions,

As fibroids grow because of lifestyle, this should give a clue as to the types of treatments which might be successful. One element of natural cures for fibroids is to look at how estrogen levels can be reduced.

Estrogen is produced during a woman’s fertile years and the levels can fluctuate depending on various factors. For example, estrogen is closely linked to the quantity of fat cells which a woman has and is indeed partially produced and stored by them. This is one of the reasons why overweight women are more likely to have fibroids. Maintaining a healthy weight will therefore keep estrogen at a lower level and it has been shown that most women who have fibroids who go on to lose weight will also reduce the size of their fibroids. An estrogen-like substance has been shown to be present in certain common pollutants and pesticides and when in the body, this can mimic the action of estrogen and therefore contribute to fibroid growth. Some women have found success in detoxing the liver (where this substance is stored) to shrink fibroids.

For some women, it is thought that being prone to inflammatory conditions, such as bowel disease, arthritis and endometriosis can also make a woman more susceptible. Natural cures for fibroids which concentrate on this factor would include eating foods which have natural anti-inflammatory properties such as hops, cumin, oats and rosemary.

Certain herbs have also been shown to help some women to both control and shrink their fibroids although they are no doubt best when combined with other forms of treatment. Some herbs which are commonly used are:-

* Spica Prunellae
* Rhizoma Sparganii
* Dendrobil
* Concha Ostreae
* Fructus Corni
* Sargassum
* Rhizoma Zedorariae
* Semen Litchi

Tests have shown these herbs to be safe if taken in pre-determined quantities and it is advisable to buy these is ready-prepared quantities, specifically made up for the treatment of fibroids.

There are a number of other natural cures for fibroids which, if used in isolation, they may give a little relief from the often debilitating symptoms of fibroids. What is by far the best is using a multi-faceted approach which pulls together all the possible causes of fibroids and treats the elements which are applicable in your particular case.

As a former fibroid sufferer myself, I firmly believe that the only successful way to deal with fibroids is by using a natural cure. This is because the conventional treatments (even surgery) will only treat the symptoms and the fibroids will regrow if you do not tackle the causes. Because of this, there are a couple of things I would like to stress.

Firstly, you need to understand that once you have fibroids, there is no “quick-fix”. Even if you decide that surgery to remove individual fibroids is the right treatment for you, it is likely that you will have to take hormonal treatment to shrink the fibroids for months before surgery and you must consider the side effects of this, which include hot flashes, thinning vaginal tissues, aging of the facial skin and osteoporosis. Then once you have surgery, it could take a good few weeks before you are back to normal-and then within months, the fibroids could regrow (with the obvious exception of a hysterectomy for which recovery is months). So, all-in-all, you are probably looking at a 6 month timeframe and this is with no guarantee of success. What I tend to say to women is that before considering such a radical, expensive and potentially painful treatment is that they consider looking at natural cures for fibroids. There is a complete, systematic approach which you can try completely risk-free. It is totally guaranteed to work, but I always give a word of warning. If you are the type of person who is not prepared to invest some time and effort into your own treatment, then this will not work. There is no magic “pill” you can take for this condition. However, if you are prepared to follow the guidelines through, this will shrink your fibroids. The good thing is that although your fibroids might take a few weeks to begin to shrink significantly, this is still much less time than the start to finish of surgery. Plus, you will begin to banish the symptoms of your fibroids within days. To see the exact natural cure I used, visit Stop Fibroids For further general information, please visit Natural Cures For Fibroids

Bernadette Hopkins
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If so what proportions should they be mixed

thanks in advance

It might help, though I would not call any single item or remedy a "cure". Arthritis, which literally means joint inflammation (arth=joint, ritis=inflammation) refers to more than 100 different diseases. What works for one person may not work for another.

I have quite the list of information about arthritis and items that have been reported to be useful in case you are interested:

http://www.tbyil.com/Arthritis.htm

One of the wilder sounding remedies is the Gin and Raisins remedy. I admit that it sounded far fetched to me and perhaps the stuff of urban legend, even though I had personally communicated with several people who swore by it. Then a few months ago I saw a study which said that a compound found in gin had shown beneficial effects against arthritis, so what do ya know, huh?

Here it is:

Put three shot glasses or small containers on your counter.

In each shot glass, put 9 (not 8 or 10) golden raisins, not regular raisins.

Pour just enough gin over them to just barely cover them (any kind of gin should do). By the 3rd day, the gin should be absorbed by the raisins.

Eat the raisins from one shot glass, and set the glass up again with 9 more golden raisins, just barely covered with any kind of gin, and put the fresh glass at the end of the line.

Each day, eat the 9 oldest raisins, then set it up again.

Repeat until pain-free, often in only 72 hours.

Acidity is quite a simple problem when it begins, but it can get out of hand easily if not taken seriously. It is a common ailment and results from a wrong diet. The excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach causes acidity. Prolonged acidity can cause chronic indigestion, arthritis, gout, ulcers and even false angina pains.

Acidity tends to have a much higher incidence in highly emotional and nervous individuals. It is also more common in the developed and industrialized nations.

What are the symptoms?

The main symptoms of acidity are:

• Dyspepsia and heartburn

• Discomfort, burning sensation in the upper part of the gut area, especially after eating.

• Regurgitation of the gastric contents

• loss of appetite

• nausea, vomiting

• feeling of sickness

• flatulence accompanied by burping

• constipation

Causes of acidity:

Acidity may be caused by many conditions such as:

# Medical conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach ulcers

# Hyperthyroidism – excessive secretion of the thyroid gland.

# Anxiety, anger and stress.

# Constipation, flatulence or intestinal gases.

# Artificial stimulants or the thought of nearing the food time can create acidity.

# Excessive intake of stimulants like tea, coffee etc.

# Excessive intake of fried foods, spicy or pungent food,

# As a side-effect of some drugs used for treating other illnesses

# Overeating along with bad food combinations. Overeating puts extra load on the stomach, liver, kidneys.

# Eating too rapidly, therefore improper salivation of food.

# Excessive smoking, intake of alcohol

# Tendency to eat and drink together

# Insomnia

# Lack of exercise.

# Long gaps between meals leads to acidity, as it gives the acid in the stomach more time to act.

How is acidity treated?

Try to identify and avoid foods that disagree with the digestive system. Also, try not to eat too quickly and avoid stress.

Some people need to be given drugs to control their condition.

Medicines to treat acidity include:

• Antacids, which neutralize the acid in the stomach.

• Acid suppressants, which reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

What type of diet should be followed?

# Avoid canned and junk food, artificially ripened fruits and vegetables or those kept in cold storage. Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables.

# Avoid a heavy intake of spices and aerated drinks that are highly acidic and strong enough to dissolve teeth and bones.

# Cold beverages with or after meals should be particularly avoided. Cold drinks dilute the enzymes and put stress on the digestive system. As a result, the food gets fermented leads to acidity.

# Avoid excess smoking, tea and coffee. Both nicotine and caffeine are directly related to problems of acidity. Instead, take coconut water, fresh water melon, cucumber juice and thin-skinned lemons because these are alkaline.

# Bitter gourd, amla (Indian gooseberry) juice is an excellent remedy for acidity.

# Benign lactic acid present in buttermilk, yoghurt are helpful. Raita prepared with fresh curd, grated cucumber, fresh coriander, tomato is a sure shot remedy in aiding digestion, and helps remove acidity.

# If you are overweight, lose some immediately. Those who are overweight put too much pressure on the esophageal sphincter, which leads to reflux of the contents of the stomach into the oesophagus, and heartburn follows.

# Drink plenty of water, as it aids digestion and helps flush out toxins. Eat only when hungry because digestive juices are released in the stomach only when one is hungry.

# Go green. Green leafy vegetables and sprouts contain vitamins B and E that facilitate the elimination of acids from the body.

# Get moving! Not enough physical activity means not enough sweat, which in turn results in uric acid being deposited in the body.

# Avoid stress and get adequate amount of sleep. Insomnia disturbs the digestive system.

# Bring about a change in food and habits that is conducive to overall good health.

Some home remedies to treat and prevent acidity -

i. Mix 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon methi seeds, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds. Roast them on a low flame. Add a pinch of hing (asafetida) and salt and stir for a minute. Grind to a powder when cool and store. Mix 1/2 tsp of powder with 1 teaspoon of curd. Eat twice a day for quick relief.

ii. Pineapple acts as a tonic and relieves digestive disorders. Half a glass of fresh pineapple juice should be taken after a meal for treating and preventing acidity.

iii. Eat almonds to give relief to symptoms of acidity.

iv. Chewing of a carrot increases saliva and quickens digestion by supplying the digestive system with necessary enzymes, minerals and vitamins. The juice of carrot is also beneficial.

v. A very simple remedy for acidity is thin butter-milk mixed with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder. For better results, an equal quantity of cumin (jeera) powder and rock salt is to be added to the buttermilk.

vi. A piece of jaggery or gur after lunch and dinner prevents acidity.

vii. Take one piece of clove and suck it slowly. This will give you relief from acidity.

viii. Eat a cup of vanilla ice cream or drink a glass of cold milk to get heartburn and acidity relief within minutes

Candy Willims
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