There are some types of arthritis that do require the co-operation between your doctor, physical therapist, and orthopedic surgeon, for example Rheumatoid Arthritis,which is one of the most common forms of arthritis. Others types of arthritis will require lots of rest balanced with plenty of exercise and a good diet so that you remain symptom free. You should certainly make a visit to your doctor your first priority, so that your condition can be diagnosed and treated correctly.

The most common arthritis treatments are in the main, available as over the counter drugs. For instance aspirins, analgesics (pain killers), and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that can relieve the pain associated with arthritis. However, with all the publicity that exists about the pretty undesirable side effects that can often be caused by any over the counter medications, many people are beginning to turn towards arthritis natural home remedies to get relief from their arthritic symptoms.

These natural home arthritis remedies are in the main not proven to work by any scientific evidence, but they have been used by people for hundreds and hundres of years with quite effective results. So long as you have your doctor’s ok, you can try some of these arthritis home remedies and see for yourself:

Blackstrap Molasses
To make this arthritis home remedy, you will need:
four teaspoons of blackstrap molasses and one quart of cranberry juice
Dissolve the blackstrap molasses in the cranberry juice. This quantity will make one serving.
Drink a glass of this old arthritis home remedy and see if it helps you.

Mullein, Lobelia, Elm, and Cayenne Poultice
The ingredients you need for this natural arthritis home remedy are:
2 tablespoon mullein, 3 tablespoon granulated slippery elm bark, 1 tablespoon lobelia, 1 teaspoon cayenne.
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl thoroughly, and then pour them into boiling water. Once the mixture gets that pastey quality, pour everything on a piece of cloth and spread it out. Let this cool for a few minutes (till it is a comfortable temperature to have on your skin) before placing the cloth on swollen joints.

As an alternative to the above, you could use the same method with:
oil of origanum, oil of lobelia, oil of capsicum, and coconut oil.

Another natural arthritis home remedy is a herbal mix. There are many herbs that can be used for natural arthritis home remedies. Below is a list of some of the more common herbal arthritis remedies used:

Black cohosh, genitian root, angelica, colombo, skull cap, valerian, buckthorn bark, and rue.
Mix together and then add a teaspoon of the mixture to a cup of boiling water. Let this to steep for a few minutes and then drink. The recommended daily dosage is three ½ cups a day.

Wild cherry roots, burdock roots, Oregon grape roots.
Wash three roots of each herb and chop them up into tiny slices. Then place them in a gallon of water and let simmer for 30 minutes. Next you strain the liquid into bottle. You should find that a half glass of this natural arthritis home remedy every morning before breakfast will bring you some results.