(Time of read: 2 minutes 19 seconds) Our fingers stiffen, and we struggle to handle small objects. Getting out of bed in the morning becomes challenging. Our muscles ache, and there’s pain. We can stop the disease in its early stages or delay its progression with home remedies.
Table of content:
- Arrange things properly in the joint
- With rheumatism, add to your joints every day those things
- Is copper good for rheumatism?
- How to ease rheumatism
Rheumatoid arthritis often affects women aged 40-50. Its cause lies in immune system disorders. Early symptoms may resemble a cold or flu: low-grade fever, pain, weakness, cough, migraines. Dry eyes and heartburn may also occur. Frequent infections may indicate the onset of rheumatoid arthritis. Here’s what you can do to prevent the disease’s development. My methods can also help alleviate symptoms if you already suffer from joint inflammation.
Arrange things properly in the joint
Properly – meaning everything you use (underwear, socks, shirts, utensils, and plates) should be placed at about waist height. This way, you won’t strain your joints when removing them.
With rheumatism, add to your joints every day those things
Garlic and onions – they contain sulfur compounds that limit the production of hormones that sustain inflammation in the joints. Turmeric, ginger, fennel, and thyme. They reduce joint pain and swelling. Pepper – it warms and has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.
Is copper good for rheumatism?
Rheumatoid arthritis hinders copper absorption, exacerbating joint pain. Copper ions, for example, from bracelets or rings, penetrate the body with sweat, supplementing what is lacking.
How to ease rheumatism
- When opening doors, push them with your hip or side instead of using your hands.
- Choose a shopping bag with a shoulder strap or a cart instead of a hand-held basket.
- If you have to lift something heavy, press it against your chest with both hands.
- Devices to Make Your Daily Life Easier With Rheumatism
- Long-handled sponge
- Long-handled shoe horn
- Long-handled brush
- Various types of openers (e.g., for jars)
- The most overworked joints are the fingers, so use your whole arm whenever possible.
- Hold a cup instead of gripping it by the handle.
- Buy clothes with velcro or longer zippers, slip-on shoes instead of lace-ups, etc.
- Support the work of large joints – when reading, rest your forearm on a surface (have armrests).
- When getting up, hold onto armrests with your entire hand, not just your fingers.
- When lifting even lightweight items (e.g., a jug of juice, bread), always use both hands.
Please note that “rheumatism” is an outdated term and is often used interchangeably with “rheumatoid arthritis.”