Using
all natural and well researched remedies to activate the body's
healing powers
Homeopathic Relief from Arthritis Pain
by: Jason
Fleming
If you suffer
from arthritis, you already know that this joint disorder creates
symptoms of inflammation, stiffness, and pain. These symptoms can
range from mild stiffness and discomfort to debilitating pain and
significant loss of range of motion.
As a boy, I
looked on with great dismay and a sense of powerlessness as a close
family friend suffered from a debilitating case of arthritis. He
tried everything conventional medicine had to offer -- from harsh
drugs (some with awful side effects) to radical joint surgery. But
none of these treatments stopped the advancing march of his
arthritis.
Around the
same time, I was seriously injured in a car accident. Conventional
medicine saved my life by keeping my bodily systems functioning
while I was in a coma, and putting me back together with
state-of-the-art surgical techniques. However, after the acute
trauma was past and side effects of certain drugs started to weigh
heavier than their limited results, I began to explore natural
health remedies to aid in my rehabilitation.
Homeopathy:
Rapid and effective healing without dangerous side effects
That is when I
discovered homeopathy, which uses all-natural and well-researched
remedies to activate the body's own natural healing powers. Unlike
many over-the-counter and prescription drugs, homeopathic protocols
work by stimulating and rebalancing our immune systems to marshal
our bodies own healing powers.
Some of the
standard over-the-counter drugs commonly used for arthritis are
naproxen, ibuprofen, and aspirin. The range of known possible side
effects listed for these drugs includes: damage to the stomach and
intestines, nausea, indigestion, heartburn, bloody stools and vomit,
muscle cramping, seizures, open ulcers in the mouth and too many
more to list here. For a complete list of possible side effects of
these individual drugs, go to
www.drugs.com, do a search for the drug, and scroll down to side
effects.
Part of my
deep interest in homeopathy is the fact that homeopathic remedies
are not associated with dangerous side effects. This, coupled with
the effectiveness of homeopathy, has led to its growth in the United
States at a rate of 25-50% in recent years, making it the second
most turned to choice for healing after conventional Western
medicine.
Safe natural
health remedies for arthritis
A few years
ago, my grandmother started taking a new drug for arthritis. After
taking this drug for several months, she suffered a minor stroke.
She stopped taking it and a short while later the drug was pulled
from the shelves for causing strokes. That's when she came to me
seeking a safer, more effective approach to her arthritic pain. I
provided her with a topical formula applied directly to her inflamed
arthritic joints. Happily, while the lotion provides quick relief
from localized pain and helps her stay active and healthy, she no
longer has to struggle with potentially dangerous side effects.
My mom was
also experiencing arthritic pain -- although not to the degree as my
grandmother. I shared several homeopathic remedies with her as well
as the topical remedy blend that worked for my grandmother. She,
too, has found relief -- but is careful to use it only when the
arthritis flares up. Unlike conventional medicine, homeopathic
remedies stimulate the body's own chemistry to provide natural
relief. In many instances only a few doses or applications are
required. Some of the remedies I have seen used successfully for
arthritis include Apis, Lithium Carbonicum, and Benzoic Acid.
Of course, the
cornerstone of homeopathy is the constitutional remedy. While
self-treatment thru the use of specific remedies will provide relief
from symptoms, the most thorough approach is to visit a homeopathic
practitioner who will work with you to uncover your body's unique
constitutional remedy. This type of natural health remedy will
naturally work on the root causes of your body's challenges, which
will in turn work on the symptoms. Ultimately, the constitutional
remedy will promote general well-being and provide overall balance.
This natural, holistic approach to healing with homeopathy is
extremely effective.
Take control of
your natural health
Staying active
and functioning well has been of enormous value to my mother and
grandmother. And the fact that Homeopathy offers us an effective
alternative to drugs with dangerous side effects, gives us a feeling
of empowerment and confidence in taking charge of our health. If you
suffer from arthritis, I encourage you to experiment with
homeopathic remedies and to develop a relationship with a
homeopathic practitioner. You just may discover that you can banish
the pain from your joints without relying on potentially dangerous
drugs or surgeries.
About the
author: Jason Fleming is a dedicated student, advocate, and
practitioner of homeopathic medicine. As founder and CEO of
Sympathical
Pharmaceuticals, Jason is pushing the boundaries of traditional
homeopathic knowledge by creating and testing homeopathic remedy
combinations that enable people to get natural relief from a variety
of common health conditions.
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