1. Constant joint pain
2. Unexplained weight loss
3. Tenderness in the joint area that is mostly felt during activity
4. The feeling of weakness (malaise)
5. Crepitus, or the crackling or grating sound or feeling under the skin, around the lungs, and joints
6. Inflammation caused by the swelling of the joints, redness and stiffness
These are some of the tell-signs of arthritis, which is already one of the leading causes of mobility problems for 35 million North Americans nowadays. There are a lot of forms of the disease, in fact, it is not considered as a single disorder as it describes over a hundred other medical illnesses in existence.
The most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.
Osteoarthritis is caused by the wear and tear of the most active joints, like the ankles, hips and knees; rheumatoid arthritis is caused by auto-antibodies that attack the synovial lining of the joints causing destruction of the synovial cartilage and membrane; gout is a joint disorder caused by the increased levels of uric acid in the bloodstream.
All the forms of arthritis present significant differences among each other, but these differences may also be dependent on the patient’s weight, age, genetic code, and his previous illnesses.
Aloe Vera
Regardless of what type of arthritis you may be suffering from, you should know that apart from the synthetic drugs that are out in the market, there are more natural ways for you to fight arthritis and relieve you of the pain. One of the remedies is Aloe Vera.
Aloe Vera, compared to conventional treatments, does not use anti inflammatory drugs and steroids to successfully alleviate pain, but they are known to have the ability to repair damaged tissues by regenerating growth. That significant fact, plus its inherent ability to reduce the pain symptoms has made Aloe Vera quite popular as a natural cure.
How Does Aloe Vera Work?
The anti-inflammatory agents in Aloe Vera such as bradikinase, salicylates, phtyo-steroids, and vitamins A, B, C, and E act as very powerful anti-oxidants that clear the body of high speed super oxides that accumulate during the process of inflammation. Because of this significant finding, patients suffering from arthritis can do away with synthetic drugs and opt for a more natural remedy, instead.
Aloe Vera can either be taken orally or it can be applied directly on the affected area. If you opt to take the remedy orally, you can take it in juice form at 20-30ml, three times a day; or 20-50ml twice a day for osteoarthritis or other forms that have a longer duration of pain, for a span of 2-3 months.
If you decide to use Aloe Vera in gel or cream foam, however, you can follow this guide:
1. Clean the skin on the affected joint area
2. Apply the cream or gel on the same area
3. Massage the area gently for 20 seconds
Repeat the procedure above every 4 hours for severe cases, and for chronic joint pain you may need to apply the medication 4 times in a day.
In conclusion, although it is a known fact that arthritis is a very uncomfortable condition, people who suffer from it should not worry because there are a number of ways to rid yourself of the symptoms of this disease. Moreover, with the discovery of natural remedies, such as Aloe Vera, pain caused by arthritis, as well as the impending tissue damage is no longer a threat.
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