The Strangest Methods Of Natural Pain Relief For Arthritis - Sufferers.

Most of today's doctors and professionals will tell you there is no cure for arthritis, are they right? Jjudge for yourself. Maybe we all just try to complicate things a little to much. So Is Apitherapy a Viable Option for Arthritis Pain Relief and does it work?

There are many natural approaches to tackling arthritis pain, many of them have their merits as well as their drawbacks, but it is worth bearing in mind that the drawbacks are in the long term far less of a problem compared to modern drug therapy side effects.

Qualifications Don't Always Make You Right.

Most of today's doctors and professionals will tell you there is no cure for arthritis, are they right? Well I say judge for yourself, just because someone with a medical qualification believes he's right doesn't necessarily mean he is, does it?

Try to Keep Things Simple

30 Years ago modern western medicine ridiculed acupuncture, branding it as nothing more than new age rubbish, Yet today acupuncture is widely accepted and prescribed as a complimentary procedure. Maybe we all just try to complicate things a little to much, after all sometimes the simplest things are the best, or perhaps in this case the most effective.

Fast Relief For Arthritis Pain, But At What Cost?

Bee Sting Therapy, yes you read that right. Reference's to the treatment can be found in ancient Egypt and Greek medical writings. Also known as apitherapy, the technique is more widely used in Eastern Europe, Asia and South America.

Is Apitherapy a Viable Option for Arthritis Pain Relief?

It's true that bee stings may help your arthritis pain, but in my opinion should probably be avoided, due to the risk involved.unfortunately bee stings are noted for triggering an allergic reactions called 'Anaphylaxis' or Anaphylaxis shock. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction, so probably not the best course of treatment, not for me anyway..

Here's Another Strange Remedy ... With Scientific Research To Back It Up.

Stinging Nettles ... Don't laugh, this is for real, Stinging Nettles have been used for thousands of years in one form or another for there healing properties and notably In addressing cases of osteo and rheumatoid arthritis.

How Do Singing Nettles Work

Serotonin and histamine, both of which are neuro-transmitters are contained in the plants leaf, as well as causing a sting, they are thought to trigger an anti-inflammatory action by the body and so relieve arthritis pain.

And Just In Case You Think I'm Joking

The University of Plymouth UK carried out studies on 27 sufferer's. The results indicate that this ancient remedy does actually work in many cases. So there you have it, two of possibly the strangest options for your arthritis pain and if I were you I'd be inclined to leave them well alone & try a safer alternative.

by E Richards - 16 January 2009

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