Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Natural Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful inflammatory condition that causes the lining
of the joints to swell. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder,
which means that the swelling of the joints is the result of the body's
immune system attacking the body's own tissue.
Although there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, there are many effective
treatment options to help reduce pain and joint damage. Traditional Chinese
medicine offers a number of centuries-old rheumatoid arthritis natural remedies.
- Acupuncture is gaining support from the Western medical community as an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
- Fish oils have been shown by some studies to reduce joint pain and stiffness.
- Herbal remedies have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. Herbs such as primrose, borage, and black currant all have fatty acid properties that can reduce the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Lei gong teng (aka "thunder god vine") is an herb that has anti-inflammatory properties. Lei gong teng may be taken orally or applied to the skin.
- Tai chi is low-impact exercise that can help strengthen the muscles around the joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis natural remedies, although they are natural, still have
the potential to interfere with medication. You should check with your
doctor and Chinese medical practitioner before taking any natural remedies.
