Sunday, May 5, 2013

How to Use Aloe Vera to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

The properties of the aloe vera plant are thought to help reduce inflammation and soothe irritation. Since the key symptom of rheumatoid arthritis is painful inflammation of the joints, topical application of aloe vera may help to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
 
See your doctor to determine how to best treat rheumatoid arthritis. Obtain the correct diagnosis in order to know how to incorporate aloe vera use into your treatment regimen. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disorder of the immune system that causes inflammation of the joints and tissues, due to the body's immune system attacking its own healthy tissue. This condition can also affect your organs.

  1. Apply aloe vera gel to your joints, as necessary, to treat rheumatoid arthritis. For best results, use the gel directly from the plant for use in aloe vera treatment. The anti-inflammatory properties can help ease the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis to give you temporary relief.
    • Cut a leaf off from a mature aloe vera plant using a sharp pair of scissors, and peel away the outer leaf to reveal the clear gel inside. Use your fingers to get the gel out of the plant. Alternatively, cut off the end of the leaf and squeeze out the gel; you may not get as much aloe vera use this way, however.
    • Spread the aloe gel onto the areas that are bothering you the most. Apply it as you would any other lotion.

  2. Drink aloe vera juice to help treat rheumatoid arthritis. Start in small doses to see how your body reacts to the aloe vera treatment and to help avoid potential side effects. Begin with 2 to 3 oz. of aloe juice once per day, and work up to 3 times per day. This may help with any inflammation that has occurred inside your body, including your digestive system, since rheumatoid arthritis can affect your organs as well.

  3. Use an aloe vera treatment with other remedies in order to fully treat rheumatoid arthritis. Aloe vera use alone is not sufficient for treating rheumatoid arthritis. Your doctor will be able to help you determine a full course of action to better serve your symptoms.

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