Rheumatoid arthritis: natural solutions to relieve joint pain

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Reduce consumption by:

  • Red meat and cold cuts
  • Industrial dairy products
  • Refined sugars and artificial sweeteners
  • Low-quality vegetable oils

Increase intake of:

  • Omega-3 fatty acids (oily fish, rapeseed and flaxseed oils)
  • Natural Calcium and Vitamin D
  • Magnesium (green vegetables, oilseeds)
  • Whole grains and ancient grains

    Specific therapeutic foods

    Cod liver oil remains one of the most effective remedies, exceptionally rich in vitamins A and D as well as essential fatty acids. It contributes to the maintenance of joint flexibility and can be consumed as a supplement or directly on toast.

    Nuts are a real nutritional treasure. Their trace elements, antioxidants and omega-3s make them valuable allies against pain. Eat about six nuts a day or opt for walnut oil as a seasoning.

    Tomato acts as a natural anti-inflammatory thanks to its richness in antioxidants, especially lycopene. Eat it twice a week, raw or cooked, preferably during its natural season (May to September) and untreated.

    Pomegranate has exceptional antioxidant properties that significantly reduce arthritis pain in less than two weeks. A glass of organic pomegranate juice with no added sugar, three times a week, can provide remarkable benefits.

    Blackcurrant deserves special attention for its recognized anti-inflammatory properties. Its berries can be consumed in all forms, while the dried leaves prepared as an infusion offer natural relief. Drink two cups a day, but avoid at the end of the day as blackcurrant is a diuretic.

    The ancestral recipe with raisins

    This traditional preparation has won over many skeptics for its surprising effectiveness:

    • Place a generous handful of raisins (golden or black) in a soup plate
    • Top with gin, rum, whiskey or apple cider vinegar to avoid alcohol
    • Allow the liquid to evaporate for 24 hours
    • Eat nine grapes prepared in this way daily

    The results manifest themselves gradually, requiring patience and regularity.

    The harpagophytum: the devil’s claw

    This traditional African root, also known as “devil’s claw”, effectively relieves joint inflammation thanks to its natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

    Supplemental use: 500 mg capsules, three times daily for 2 to 3 months.

    Preparation as a decoction: One teaspoon of harpagophytum root in half a litre of boiling water, leave to macerate for several hours, then drink three cups a day.

    Natural external treatments

    Friction and therapeutic massages

    External applications offer immediate relief and allow you to precisely target painful areas.

    Apple cider vinegar and cayenne pepper rub: Mix half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper in 235 ml of apple cider vinegar. This preparation stimulates blood circulation and provides a soothing feeling of warmth. Apply several times a day to painful areas.

    Sea salt rub: Lightly moisten the sea salt and gently massage the joints for fifteen minutes, two to three times daily. Then keep the area warm with a cloth or hot water bottle. Caution: avoid this method on irritated skin.

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