Roman chamomile oil: Mix 20 cl of vegetable oil (olive, sunflower) slightly heated with 10 grams of dried chamomile flowers or a few drops of chamomile essential oil. Leave to macerate for at least an hour, store in a closed bottle away from light. Use for massages twice a day.
Therapeutic poultices
Green clay remains one of the most powerful remedies in traditional medicine. Prepare a thick clay paste with water in a non-metallic container (glass, ceramic). Let it sit unmixed for about an hour until the water is completely absorbed. Apply generously to the painful area, overflowing widely, cover with a fine cotton cloth and leave on for 30 minutes to several hours. The clay stops working once it dries.
Protocol for use:
- Acute phase: three poultices per day
- Chronic arthritis: one cold poultice a day (warm it up if necessary)
- Duration: 30 minutes minimum, up to a full night
Important: Never use the same clay twice, it has absorbed toxins and lost its properties.
Fresh cabbage is an ancestral remedy of remarkable effectiveness. Crush carefully washed green or red cabbage leaves with a rolling pin until the juice is extracted. Apply directly to the skin, covering the affected area widely. Leave on for at least two hours, ideally overnight. Continue until you fully improve.
Practical tip: Cabbage juice stains clothes. Place an uncrushed sheet on top, then a clean cloth and an loose bandage to hold it together.
Organic silicon
This modern supplement remarkably promotes the regeneration of joint tissue, bones and tendons. Organic silicon (such as G5) comes in liquid form, without preservatives or strong taste. It can be consumed orally or applied topically to painful areas. Its in-depth action requires perseverance (several months of treatment) but offers long-lasting results without side effects.
Clay for internal use
This complementary approach reinforces the action of external poultices. Prepare a glass of water with a teaspoon of green clay in the evening. In the morning, drink only the clear supernatant water (the clay has settled at the bottom). Simultaneously prepare the glass for the following evening.
Additional recommendations
Adapted physical activity: Regular exercise maintains joint flexibility and promotes cartilage nutrition by improving synovial circulation. Favor gentle activities such as swimming, water aerobics, yoga, tai chi or Nordic walking that solicit the joints without traumatizing them.
Weight management: Maintaining a healthy weight significantly reduces mechanical pressure on weight-bearing joints (knees, hips, ankles), thus limiting premature wear and tear of cartilage.
Stress and sleep management: Chronic stress promotes systemic inflammation. Incorporate relaxation techniques (meditation, deep breathing, gentle massages) and ensure a restful sleep of 7 to 8 hours per night.
Optimal hydration: Drink a minimum of 1.5 liters of pure water per day to maintain cartilage hydration and facilitate the elimination of metabolic waste.
Social and psychological support: Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to isolation and depression. Join patient associations, participate in support groups or consult a psychologist specializing in the support of chronic diseases
