OLD FOLK'S HOME REMEDIES FOR ARTHRITIS

Arthritis, one of the oldest disease known to mankind, is the
inflammation of one or more joints.  It occurs in all races at
all times.  Decline in joint function generally begins at age
30.  No one really knows the exact cause of this painful and
disabling disease.  However, there are two theories:

1. Infection

2. Body's own defenses go out of line and attack its own tissues

Also experts believe that emotional stress plays a very
important role in the cause of arthritis.

The most severe case of this crippling disease is RHEUMATOID
ARTHRITIS. Factors relating to it are fatigue, shock, injury,
and exposure to cold and dampness.  At times nodules may show up
under the skin, around the elbows, wrists and fingers, and
occasionally on the ankles. The control of this particular type
of arthritis may require the cooperation of a physician, a
physical therapist, an orthopedic surgeon, and often the
physician who specializes in psychosomatic diseases.  Rest is
considered one of the most essential factors in treatment which
includes emotional rest.  Diet need not be too restrictive, but
should be rich in animal proteins, calcium and iron adequate in
vitamins. At present, many arthritic patients have been taking
aspirins as a temporary pain-reliever with good results in some
cases. Some patients also are given physical treatments with
heat and water (bathing and whirlpools), finger-tip massaging,
and other methods which an expert physiotherapist may use.

Remember this - PEOPLE DO NOT DIE OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS BUT
RATHER WITH IT!

Since so many people in this country (over 150,000 a year) are
afflicted with this excruciating, deforming disease, many HOME
REMEDIES have been tested and used with some degree of
effectiveness. Listed below are 50 OLD-HOME-FOLK REMEDIES that
have been tried by various people for treating arthritis in
general and rheumatism.

1. Mrs. G. had arthritis for years until she found relief taking
alfalfa tea twice a day.

2. Mrs. O. got relief by taking therapeutic doses of vitamins.

3. Mrs. B. found relief by taking a tablespoon of fruit pectin
in a small glass of cranberry juice every morning.

4. Another lady found relief by gently exercising the afflicted
joints in tub full of hot water,

5. After learning self-control and how to avoid emotional
upsets, Mrs. L. found that her pain had greatly lessened.

6. Mr. G.M. found great relief when he corrected his
constipation.

7. Mrs. J.G. was greatly relieved when she eliminated sugar,
white flour, macaroni, pie, cake, and sweet drinks from her diet.

8. Mrs. H.B. prepared a drink which helped her and consisted of
four raw finely sliced beets soaked in a quart of berry wine for
one day.  She drinks one small glass before meals, three times a
day.

9. Mrs. G. W. recommends dissolving 4 teaspoons of blackstrap
molasses in one quart of cranberry juice and drinking one glass
everyday.  She also says 100 aspirins dissolved in a pint of
rubbing alcohol will relieve sore joints when rubbed on three
times a day.

10. Mrs. P. takes equal parts of epsom salts, cream of tartar
and ground rhubarb root, mixes, fills gelatin capsules, and
takes one after each meal.

11. Mrs. E.M. says two parts pure olive oil and one part
kerosene makes a wonderful liniment to bathe afflicted joints.

12. Mr. L. gives this poultice for swollen joints:  2
tablespoons mullein, 3 of granulated slippery elm bark, one of
lobelia, 1 teaspoon cayenne. Mix thoroughly. Use boiling water
to make paste. Spread on cloth and place on swollen joints.  He
also recommends oil of origanum, oil of lobelia, oil of
capsicum, mixed with coconut oil for a good rub.

13. Another says rub the aching joints with hot vinegar before
going to bed.

14. Add one tablespoon cod liver oil to the juice of one orange,
whip and drink before retiring.

15. Two teaspoons apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of honey
dissolved in a small glass of warm water taken once or twice a
day brings relief.

16. Steep six ounces of sassafras root in fifth of whiskey for
24 hours. Take one tablespoon three times a day before meals.

17. Steep 1 cup alfalfa seed in 1/2 gallon boiling water for 20
minutes. Strain, put in jar, take small glassful three times a
day.

18. Mix camphor, methyl salicylate. eucalyptus oil and menthol
to make a rubbing mixture for aches and pains.

19. Mix fresh carrot juice with equal parts of lemon juice. Take
one large spoonful everyday.

20. Mrs. C. says Knox gelatin is good.

21. Mrs. T. wraps afflicted joints loosely with thin plastic for
relief.

22. A lady recommends bone meal and Vitamins A, D, and C, 3
times a day.

23. Mrs. A's hands are better after she started drinking
sarsaparilla tea.

24. Mrs. O. got relief by taking Butazoldin tablets.

25. Mrs. H. takes one tablespoon of fresh lime juice in two
tablespoons of water nights and mornings.

26. Mrs. M.B. says 1 oz. of oil of wintergreen, 3 oz.
chloroform, and 12 oz. of rubbing alcohol makes a good rub.

27. Mrs. L.N. says cucumber juice controlled her arthritis.

28. Contributors to arthritis are:  overwork, exposure to wet,
cold weather, infectious diseases, poor diet, mental strain, etc.

29. After heat treatment, rub down the sore sports with a
mixture of 1/2 cup of wintergreen mixed with 1-1/2 cups camphor
and soap liniment.

30. A Canadian says to mix equal parts of the following herbs:
black cohosh, genitian root, angelica, colombo, scull cap,
valerian, rue and buckthorn bark, and take one heaping teaspoon
in a cup of boiling water. Let steep, and drink three 1/2 cups
per day.

31. Drink plenty of water to keep the body clean. Keep an
optimistic outlook. Avoid depressive thoughts and nervous
tension. A healthy body and mind resist diseases.

32. Sunshine, sunbaths, and deep breathing of fresh air are very
important.

33. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, but exercise
moderation when eating highly acid fruits.

34. Avoid cocktails, coffee, and tea. Drink plenty of fresh
water instead. Select wholesome foods, eat slowly and chew
thoroughly.

35. Moderation in eating, avoiding overweight, and thorough
elimination are excellent prevention practices.

36. Good living habits, an optimistic attitude, avoiding
tension, strain, and stress are good preventative practices.

37. Mrs. P. finds relief by alternating hot and cold compresses
on the painful area every 5 minutes.

38. A 72-old man said cooked apricots without sugar helped him a
lot.

39. Eating too much meat, which contains uric acid, is very bad
for joints.

40. Avoid fat foods, fried foods, pork, uric acid, starches,
sugar, sweets, carbonated drinks, salt, pepper, spices, hot
sausage, hot peppers, pickled meats, alcohol and strong acid
drinks. Use acid fruits moderately.

41. Get plenty of rest, have the right kind of posture mattress,
cover with warm comfortable blankets, get plenty of fresh air
and sunshine. Take deep breathing exercises and walk often for
exercise amd good health.

42. Mrs. P. says that fasting for two days a week relieved her
pains.

43. Mr. S.P. finds relief in keeping his system clean and taking
herbs like wild oregon grape, birch, bitter root, bark burdock,
elder, skunk cabbage and wintergreen.

44. Mrs. F. finds relief mixing 3 lemons and 3 tablespoons epsom
salts in one pint of warm water and taking one teaspoon morning
and night.

45. Mrs. M.R. obtained use of her arm again after taking 3 shots
of B-12.

46. Mr. D. believes cod liver oil is the best old time remedy
for joints.

47. J.K.L. found relief by taking plenty of calcium, vitamin D,
iodine, vitamin B, and cod liver oil

48. Sleeping pills and alcohol just make things worse says M.R.D.

49. A woman in Canada takes 3 wild cherry roots, 3 burdock
roots, 3 oregon grape roots, washes them, chops, covers with a
gallon of water, simmers for 30 minutes, strains liquid into
bottle and takes a half glass every morning before breakfast.

50. A good rub is made from 2 oz. each of eucalyptus oil, oil of
wintergreen, rubbing alcohol and witch haze. Mix, shake, rub on
ache.

THIS PUBLISHER IS NOT PRESCRIBING MEDICINE OR TREATMENTS, BUT
SIMPLY PASSING ON TO YOU INFORMATION (as provided above)
DESCRIBING HOW OTHER ARTHRITIC AND RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS HAVE
FOUND SATISFACTORY RELIEF.