Is there anything “natural” that may help relieve arthritis?
Devil’s Claw, indigenous to Peru, has many healing properties. There are about a dozen studies that cite its effectiveness in reducing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and even lower-back pain. Devil’s Claw has an effect similar to the “Cox-2″ anti-inflammatory drugs like Vioxx and Celebrex, but without the risky side effects. A study published in the journal Rheumatology compared a Devil’s Claw extract with Vioxx for six weeks in 79 patients with severe lower-back pain. The Devil’s Claw turned out to be just as effective as Vioxx in reducing pain. Devil’s Claw is available in capsule, tincture, and tea form. You can find it at your local health food store.
