How to Use Aloe Vera to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating chronic illness that is characterized by joint pain and inflammation. Sufferers often lose much of their mobility and often become disabled. While there is not yet a cure for rheumatoid arthritis, there are medications, holistic remedies and other ways to treat the condition and reduce the symptoms.

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See a rheumatologist for a definitive diagnosis. Doctors use several blood tests to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis.

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Apply aloe vera gel topically to swollen and painful joints. Aloe vera gel can provide immediate joint mobility and some pain relief for some because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

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Treat rheumatoid arthritis naturally with aloe vera capsules. Generally taken with a full glass of water 2 to 3 times a day, aloe vera has natural anti-inflammatory properties that can also help with joint swelling from the inside.

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Use aloe vera juice to coat the stomach and heal the gastric lining. Taking large quantities of NSAIDs over time can cause problems throughout the gastrointestinal tract. By drinking aloe vera juice regularly, you can help prevent these side effects, while receiving the anti-inflammatory benefits as well.

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Modify your diet to help treat rheumatoid arthritis. Most suffers have food allergies to wheat, corn, most dairy products, beef, cruciferous vegetables and a variety of other foods that tax the immune system. Avoiding these food and eating whole grains, vegetables, fruits and nuts helps by strengthening your immune system.