Apple cider vinegar has been recognized as one of the most effective home remedies to relieve arthritis pain. It works so great due to its nutrients and the healing properties:
Apple cider vinegar is rich in potassium, it’s well known that potassium deficiency eventually causes joint stiffness. The rich content of potassium in apple cider vinegar helps removing toxins from the body to maintain joint pliability.
Apple cider vinegar is also packed with other nutrients to help the body dull the arthritis pain, such as sulphur, iron, phosphorus, copper, natural sodium, fluorine and silicon.
It is also rich in enzymes that promote the absorption of the nutrients which are essential to healthy joints.
Apple cider vinegar also contains rich antioxidants and natural acids(malic acid, acetic acid, lactic acid). The natural acids helps balancing acid levels in the digestive system to improve digestion and deters disease-producing bacteria growth. Antioxidants also block the damaging effects of free radicals, preventing the diseases like arthritis.
There are several popular methods to use apple cider vinegar to relieve arthritis pain. And there are so many people are suffering from the side effects of drugs prescribed for arthritis and using apple cider vinegar is with no harm, so why not give a try? Below are some natural remedies, try to find the one that works best for you to relieve the arthritis pain:
1-Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic
Prepare a cup of peppermint tea. Mix in 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of raw honey, and stir in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Drink it one time a day to relieve arthritis pain.
2-Apple Cider Vinegar and Water
Prepare a cup water and mix with 1-3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, add a little honey to improve flavor, stir well and drink 3 times before meals.
3-Apple Cider Vinegar and Cherry Juice
Mix 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar into a tall glass of cherry juice, drink 2 times a day to relieve the pain caused by arthritis. Cherries are also effective at boosting energy and improving immune system.
4-Apple Cider Vinegar Soak
Add 2-3 cups apple cider vinegar to a full tub of warm water and soaking for 30 minutes. Massage the joints for a better result.
5-Apple Cider Vinegar oil with Carrier Oil
You can make a joint massage oil with apple cider vinegar. Simply mixed 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil with 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Massage this mixture into the pained joints for a few minutes. Repeat regularly in a day for pain relief.
6-Apple cider vinegar with Castor Oil
Castor oil has anti-inflammation properties, it also boosts your immune system. When using, apply a few apple cider vinegar to the painful joints first, after some minutes, massage the part with castor oil.
Sources:
http://homeremediesforlife.com/apple-cider-vinegar-for-arthritis/
http://www.healthyandnaturalworld.com/essential-oils-to-relieve-pain/
http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/hints-and-tips/diet/cider-vinegar.aspx
