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Natural Remedies for Rheumas
This week, I self-published my first book. For a while, Rheumatoid Arthritis patients have been asking me about natural remedies. In particular, natural remedies for illnesses and autoimmunity. It was such a huge topic so I had been putting off writing about it. I had gone back to revisit and plan a write-up on the topic multiple times. There was so much detail involved! It would have to have been a very long post or a series of posts. My readers would either stop reading or get bored of the topic.
Instead, I opted to write a book. The book is a result of the research I have done over the past decade. It acts as a guide for the natural remedies that is good for your immune system. I also detail the best place to source them. It is also a good holistic guide on how to prevent autoimmune disease. If this interests you, you can check out the book here. There is a 50% discount for all those that subscribe. Please check your emails for the discount code.
In this post, I am going to provide you with some of what is written in the book. Particular, I will go through how it pertains to Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is very important for me to freely share what I know with the Rheumatoid Arthritis community. I aim to lighten the load for those living with RA. This post will also go through the best natural supplement for autoimmune disease. There is also recommendations for vitamins that are helpful for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The holistic journey
My journey in holistic remedies actually began a decade ago when my son was diagnosed with Autism. During the early stages on his diagnosis, I immersed myself in the study of his condition and ways in which I could help him. This led me to learn a lot about gut health and it’s pivotal role in our overall wellbeing. Since my own diagnosis with RA, I have come to learn of the same relationship between gut health, the immune system and autoimmune diseases.
I have done numerous courses over the past decade on these topics. It’s so important to fully research and take an active part in your treatment. If you are looking to do a course to learn about holistic health management, I think a good starting point is this digital course based on Ayurveda. Although it’s a short course, it is packed with information specific to autoimmune disease and provides an overall holistic approach on how to manage rheumatoid arthritis.
Discover the Ayurvedic Wisdom on Preventing and Managing Autoimmune Conditions
Hard pill to swallow
When I first found out I had RA, I tried to reverse my autoimmune condition through holistic methods. This was not as helpful as I thought it would be. My disease had gotten so bad that I had to start taking medication. You can read more about that here.
I did not like the idea of taking meds one little bit. Before RA, my family and I hadn’t needed the doctor or a chemist in years. We rarely got sick. If any of us had any ailments, I would take care of the symptoms with natural remedies.
So starting the meds was a hard pill to swallow (pun very much intended). In saying that, I don’t regret that choice one little bit. I needed the meds to be able to get out of bed and move my body. In hindsight, I should’ve started on the meds sooner. I know I would have suffered less.
Consider the pain factor
For those who are new on their RA journey, take the medication prescribed by your rheumatologist. This is vital if you are in a lot of pain. Medication will ensure that your joints don’t sustain further damage. Once the pain factor is under control, you can work to reduce the medication. Using natural remedies for autoimmune disease will help this process. Autoimmune disease natural remedies also help to reduce the side effects caused by medication.
When I was first put on meds by my rheumy, I was on 16 pills a day. Within a year, I was down to 5 pills a day and life had almost gone back to normal. This was possible because I made changes to my nutrition. I also made sure that I exercised and complimented my treatment with functional medicine. You can read more about autoimmune disease diet and anti inflammatory foods here.
Medication to help function
Functional medicine, in respect to autoimmune disorders, is focused on finding the root cause of autoimmune conditions. Adopting functional medicine will also help to restore your system..
Our immune system operates to protect us from foreign bodies. These come in the form of bacteria, viruses and toxins. These foreign bodies usually enter our system from the gastrointestinal tract. In terms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, our immune response to these foreign compounds was inaccurate. This is, it incorrectly identified healthy cells as foreign cells. The autoimmune response is not what we try to target with functional medicine. Functional medicine tries to treat the immune system itself. It also tries to target the inflammation caused by inflammatory conditions.
The Cure
Unfortunately there is no quick fix by way of autoimmune disease treatment. Always stay clear of anyone that claims to be able to cure autoimmune disease in 30 days. I won’t tell you how to treat autoimmune disease quickly because that is relative to the person. But you can reverse autoimmune symptoms by adopting a combination of good nutrition and natural remedies for autoimmune disease over time.
Can autoimmune disease be cured? Is there an autoimmune disease cure?
There are many people who claim to know how to cure autoimmune disease naturally. You will also come across many that try to sell miracle natural cures for autoimmune disease. I am not stating that these people wrong but autoimmune healing is dependent on many factors and does not work for everyone the same way.
There are many factors deciding how effective autoimmune diseases treatment can be. These are:
- Any known allergies
- Severity of symptoms
- How long you have had the disease or symptoms
- Age
- Genetic
- Lifestyle before diagnosis
Look to the source
How to heal autoimmune disease using natural remedies also depends on where you are sourcing from. Not all herbs, essential oils and supplements were created equal. It is very important to look into brands, as well as where and how they procure their products. How brands sell their products is also important. MLM (multi-level marketing) companies have a huge following, especially on social media. Their popularity is largely because their members stand to gain from it. I’m not saying MLMs are bad, it’s just something to keep in mind.
When it comes to natural remedies, I always try to source the organic kind. Sourcing them organically reduces your exposure to pesticides and toxins that are used in conventional farming. It has been proven that these toxins weaken the immune response. This makes us more vulnerable to illness. There is also evidence to suggest that pesticides can promote the initiation of an autoimmune response leading to autoimmune disease.
Treat the symptoms
When I talk about healing autoimmune disease, I am not talking about finding a cure. I am pointing to the treatment of symptoms using natural treatment for autoimmune disease. Symptoms include inflammation, fatigue, brain fog and chronic pain to name a few.
The use of natural remedies for autoimmune disorders is common practice around the world. All the autoimmune disease alternative treatment that I refer to in my book and in this article include, but are not limited to Chinese herbs for autoimmune disease and Ayurvedic treatment for autoimmune diseases.
Natural remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis
To make it simple, I have listed some of the best natural remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis in table format below.
Name | Type | Benefits | Source USA | Source UK | Source Australia |
Ashwagandha | Herb | Reduce inflammation | Starwest Botanicals | ||
B Vitamin | Supplement | Help with pain Nerve regeneration | iHerb | iHerb | iHerb |
Boswellia | Herb | Immune responsive | Starwest | ||
Cat’s Claw | Herb | Increases white blood cell production Calm overactive system | Starwest | ||
Chaga Mushroom | Herb | Immune modulator Anti-inflammatory | OM | Teelixir | |
Clove Bud | Oil | One of the highest level antioxidant oils | Starwest | Ecodrop | Eco Modern Essentials |
Eucalyptus | Oil | Enhances Phagocytic response (eliminating foreign bodies) | Starwest | Ecodrop | Eco Modern Essentials |
Frankincense | Oil | Anti-inflammatory | Amrita Aromatherapy | Ecodrop | Eco Modern Essentials |
Green Tea | Herb | Antimicrobial High in antioxidants | OrganiTea | ||
Hops | Herb | Anti-inflammatory Anti-anxiety Helps insomnia | Starwest | ||
Lemon Balm Leaf | Herb | Aids brain fog Protective antioxidants | Starwest | ||
Lion’s Mane | Herb | Anti-inflammatory Boosts gut health | OM | Teelixir | |
Magnesium | Supplement | Powerful anti-inflammatory | Nourished Life | Nourished Life | Nourished Life |
Peppermint | Oil | Antioxidant power Helps with brain fog Aids fatigue symptoms | Starwest | Ecodrop | Eco Modern Essentials |
Probiotic | Kombucha, Kefir or Supplement | Anti-inflammatory Improves gut health | Jetson | iHerb | iHerb |
Rehmannia | Herb | Adaptogen (bodily stress reliever) | Starwest | ||
Reishi Mushroom | Herb | Alters white blood cells Anti-inflammatory | OM | Teelixir | |
Stephania | Herb | Immune-modulating Specific to joint treatment | Hawaii Pharm | ||
Thunder God | Herb | Anti-inflammatory Immuno-suppressive | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
Vitamin D | Supplement | Important for bones and muscles | iHerb | iHerb | iHerb |
Wormwood | Herb | High in antioxidants Reduces joint pain | Herbal Terra | ||
Yucca | Herb | Powerful anti-inflammatory compounds High in antioxidants | Starwest |
Herbs & Essential Oils for Immunity
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I love hearing about natural healing methods. It’s great to get information about what natural supplements and herbs can do for our bodies! Thanks!
Thanks Alyssa! Appreciate your comment.
I have recently interpreted for a young lady with RA. She told me that her treatment was so debilitating she was in bed for a week each month. And I knew what she meant, as a former cancer patient myself. Her nurse was incredibly helpful and established a treatment plan that hopefully will easier to endure for this lady. Next time I see her, I will point her to your article; even if her English is limited, she will understand that list. Thank you for posting and wishing you all the best!
This is great! I have been getting into natural remedies. Thanks!
Hi Jon! Thank you for your contribution to The Rheuma Mill. Natural remedies are fantastic and should always be explored to help with ailments. Thank you for your comment.
Hi V! Thank you so much for commenting and referring my site. Natural remedies is a good thing to look into if you have rheumatoid arthritis. Thank you very much for your contribution to The Rheuma Mill.
I recently got diagnosed with Lupus and I’m currently on a ton of meds. I’m working slowly towards the perfect diet plan to help minimize symptoms and bring down my pill intake hopefully! Thank you for this amazing resource!!
Hi Hunter! Thank you so much for your comment. I’m so glad you have found this article useful. All the best on your lupus journey.
What a great list love how you have a list of the different herbs and their uses.
Hi Jessica! Thank you so much for your comment and feedback. It is much appreciated.
Thanks for the amazing list! I hadn’t heard of half of these botanicals so I have purchased your book and am amazed by the research you’ve done. Thanks!
Thanks for giving an unbiased article about possible treatments available for this horrible disease. You usually only find articles for or against and it just confuses and angers me. Thanks for the recommendations as well. I haven’t heard of many of those so thank you.
Hi Dalia! Thanks so much for your feedback, it is much appreciated. So many people living with autoimmune diseases get so many different pieces of advice from so many angles that it can become intimidating. I wanted to provide a honest account as well as emphasise that it is YOUR journey so only you alone can determine the best treatment that will work for YOU. Thanks for commenting!
Hi Karla! Thanks so much for your feedback and your purchase!
Thanks for the Joy Organics and Starwest referral. Loving the products. Have helped with the pain tremendously.
Hi Tieva! Thank you so much for the feedback and review! What products did you use so as to help others on The Rheuma Mill?
Great little reference guide. Can you turn this into a printable?
Hi Cruze! Thanks for your feedback and suggestion. I think it’s a great idea! Will get onto it ASAP!