Natural Effective Remedies for Arthritis, Gout & Osteoporosis

Introduction

Most of the people heard about arthritis or rheumatism, gout and knee pain. Today this problem is wide spreading among both males and females rapidly. People assume that it is a sign of an old age, but it can occur at any age. Particularly in old age bones become hollow and weak and the person should be in joint pain due to weak bones. You should be very careful as the age precedes. At the age of 40-50 years around 80% women faces this problem.

Osteoporosis, Arthritis & Gout are of concern, but they are curable with right treatment at the early stage. Let’s check what are the main causes of these disease and how can they cure with natural remedies.

Arthritis Causes and its Natural Effective Remedies

Arthritis or Osteoarthritis is a common problem in male and female, and it can be occurred at any age. In this, the degeneration of joints and its surrounding tissues occurs. In the early stage of Arthritis or Osteoarthritis, swelling and stiffness persist in the knees. Later on pain also starts along with swelling in the knee.

Causes of Arthritis or Osteoarthritis

Lack of Physical Labor

In modern prevalence most of the people are becoming easy-going and due to lack of physical labour it leads to stiffness in our joints.

Deficiency of Calcium

When absorption of calcium reduced in the body there is deficiency of calcium which then gradually starts wear out the bones and aches begins. There is possibility of osteoarthritis in women after menopause due to deficiency of calcium.

Obesity

Obesity is also one of the major risk factors of the osteoarthritis. Being overweight also affects the knee joint. It puts weight over the joints and when bones strike it leads to pain.

Menopause in Females

After menopause when in females due to hormonal imbalance, pain occurs in the knees. When it takes a form of arthritis then question of knee replacement arises. In such cases many people preferably go for knee replacement and some people adopted naturopathy treatments and various exercises and Yog asana and treat their impaired knees and make them better. Most of the patients at naturopathy hospitals are suffering from joint pain somewhere. Based on experiments on them, it concluded that Osteoarthritis can be controlled by naturopathy treatments and Yogasana.

Natural Effective Remedies of Arthritis or Osteoarthritis

It can be cure with Naturopathy, Food, Ayurveda and Yoga asanas:

Naturopathy Treatment

• Massage the knees with warm oil like sesame oil, clove or carom seed oil.
• Application of raw potato juice on the knee reduces swelling and pain.
• Do hot -cold compression if swelling and pain there.
• Hot foot bath is effective, add magnesium and sulphate in water.

Food

• Take overnight soaked 20 raisins and 2 figs at one hour interval.
• Eat sprouted fenugreek seeds in the breakfast.
• Eat papaya after post lunch.
• At night take half glass of Cassia fistula decoction.

Ayurveda Herbs

• Guggul (Yograj Guggul, Sinhnaad Guggul): Used to reduce swelling and pain.
• Ashwagandha: Reduces inflammation and strengthens joints.
• Haritaki (Harad): A powerful natural anti-inflammatory.
• Dry ginger (Sonth) and Nagarmotha help digestion and reduce swelling.

Yoga Asanas

Yoga asanas and yogic activities proved panacea for the people suffering from the joint pain. It brings flexibility in the joints.

Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

• Stretches and strengthens the legs, knees, and spine.
• Improves balance and flexibility.
• Opens up the hips and chest.
• Relieves backache and joint stiffness.
• Useful for managing arthritis, sciatica, and overall joint mobility.

Utkatasana (Chair Pose)

• Strengthens the thighs, hips, knees, and lower back.
• Increases bone density and supports joint flexibility.
• Builds core strength and stamina.
• Stimulates the heart and diaphragm, improving circulation.
• Excellent for managing osteoporosis and early-stage arthritis.

Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose)

• Stretches hamstrings, calves, and thighs.
• Improves flexibility in the hips and lower back.
• Relieves stiffness in knees and joints.
• Stimulates blood circulation in the legs.

Gout Causes and its Natural Effective Remedies

Gout refers to a certain form of inflammation in joints and swelling of a regular type. The disease can affect the middle-aged men. Women after menopause, are also sometimes affected by this disease.

The Main Causes of Gout

The main cause of Gout is the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints, skin and kidneys. Uric acid is an end product of the body’s chemical processes. Those who are affected by Gout have a higher level of uric acid. This uric acid usually remains dissolved in the blood. But when the blood becomes too full of it, the uric acid forms needle-shaped crystals in the joints which cause attacks of Gout.

Natural Effective Remedies of Gout

It can be cure through Naturopathy, Food and Yoga Asanas

Naturopathy Treatment

• Put the leg which has gout in hot water for half an hour.
• Take steam bath on affected area.
• Put crushed raw potato on an affected area and tied with a bandage.

Food

• Drink 150ml French or string beans juice daily, it is a proved effective remedy.
•  Raw potato and fresh pineapple juice are also beneficial.
• Eat potassium rich food, such as potato, bananas, raw vegetable juice are protective against gout.
• Avoid all toxic drinks and food such as tea, coffee, sugar, white flour, meats, fish and eggs.

Yoga Asana

Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)

• Improves blood and lymph circulation, which helps remove excess uric acid.
• Reduces fluid retention and inflammation in the lower limbs.

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

• Stimulates liver and kidneys, helping in uric acid elimination.
• Improves posture and spinal flexibility, indirectly supporting better nerve and energy flow.

Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)

• Deeply stretches the ankles, knees, and thighs—areas commonly affected by gout.
• Boosts circulation to the lower limbs, helping reduce stiffness and inflammation.

Supta Vajrasana (Reclining Thunderbolt Pose)

• Gently stretches and strengthens the ankles, knees, and hips.
• Promotes relaxation and joint flexibility without putting stress on inflamed joints.

Garudasana (Eagle Pose)

• Enhances blood flow to joints, especially knees and ankles.
• Strengthens and stretches the calves, feet, and shoulders—improving joint mobility.

Osteoporosis Causes and its Natural Effective Remedies

Osteoporosis causes corrosion of bones and making them brittle, particularly in old age people suffering from Osteoporosis, their bone becomes hollow and so weak. That just bending, coughing, or picking up some heavy objects causes bone to fracture.

The main causes of Osteoporosis:

• Deficiency of calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals.
• Hormonal (endocrine) problems or certain medications.
• Bone strength depends on bone density and weight.
• Family history.

Natural Remedies

• Regular intake of vitamin D and vitamin C and food that are rich in calcium.
• If calcium causes constipation, then take a lot of water and food that is rich in roughage.
• Regular exercise makes the bone density high and strong.
• Avoid drinking and smoking, it is seen that tobacco weakens the bones. Drinking and smoking both are hinders the absorption of calcium.
• Hormone replacement therapy helps in fighting the disease.
• Coffee should be avoided because caffeine causes the excretion of calcium in urine.
• Avoid cold drinks
• Salt and proteins should not take in large quantities.

Summary

In my naturopathy practice, I often see clients struggling with joint issues like Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and Gout—conditions deeply connected to nutritional deficiencies, poor metabolism, and sedentary lifestyles. With the help of Naturopathy, my focus on not just managing symptoms but also addressing the root cause.

With the right naturopathy treatments, Ayurveda herbs, a healing diet, and Yoga, it’s absolutely possible to reduce inflammation, and rebuild joint strength.

At Priti Naturopathy, I combine naturopathy, Ayurvedic herbs, personalized diet plans, and targeted yoga asanas to support joint health and reduce inflammation—without long-term dependence on medication.

You don’t have to live with joint pain, book a free consultation. today.

FAQS

Q- What causes high uric acid levels?

Uric acid is an end product of the body’s chemical processes, the common causes of high uric acid are:

High-Purine Diet – Foods like red meat, organ meat (liver, kidney), seafood, and alcohol (especially beer) break down into purines, which raise uric acid levels.

Low Water Intake – It slows down kidney function, making it harder to flush out uric acid.

Excessive Sugar or Fructose – Sugary beverages and processed foods, especially those with high-fructose.

High Alcohol Consumption – Especially beer and spirits, which are rich in purines.

Q- Which yoga poses help reduce uric acid?

• Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
• Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
• Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)
• Supta Vajrasana (Reclining Thunderbolt Pose)
• Garudasana (Eagle Pose)

Q- Which foods are rich in calcium and vitamin D?

For Calcium: Milk, curd, sesame, paneer, soya and green leafy vegetables.

For Vitamin D: Take Sunlight for at least 15 minutes daily. Eat mushrooms and fortified foods.

Q- Can yoga help in strengthening bones?

Yes, yoga helps to improve bones density and gives relief from bones related problems.

Q- Are there natural remedies for arthritis pain?

• There are some home remedies that can help to reduce pain and inflammation:
• Take Ashwagandha powder daily, it helps to reduce swelling.
• Drink carom seeds (ajwain) boiled water before sleep.
• Take mustard oil and heat it with garlic and massage the joint gently.