Posted on September 9, 2008 in Latest News
Millions of people across the world are suffering from arthritis- a painful and debilitating condition. Are you one of the million sufferers and looking for a natural remedy for arthritis pain relief? Till now you must have come across herbal, magnetic, acupuncture and other alternative treatments for arthritis pain relief. But have you heard of “Mineral Bath” for arthritis pain relief?
Mineral bath is another effective natural remedy to get relief from arthritis pain. As everybody are aware of the fact that minerals are one of the essential elements required for a healthy life. When these minerals like sodium, calcium, sulfur, magnesium are used with bathing water forms excellent therapeutic baths. Naturally also there are number of springs on the earth which are excellent source of minerals and can act as excellent therapeutic baths.
To experience the benefits of mineral bath you need not go to natural springs, in fact you can use your bath tub for this purpose. To experience the benefits of mineral bath at your home you need to add 1-2 oz of potassium sulfate to a full bath tub of water (approximately 25-30 gallons). Make sure that water temperature should range between 95-102 °F. Now allow yourself to relax in this mineral bath tub for at least 10-15 minutes.
Now the question arises why sulfur salt is used in particular for the mineral bath? Sulfur is used because almost every body cell contains sulfur and moreover the cartilage and synovial fluid of the joints also contains sulfur. Secondly it is observed that people suffering from arthritis contains lower level of sulfur. Hence bathing in sulfur rich water relieves arthritis pain and it also helps in the formation of cartilage.
To get rid off arthritis pain you can try another mineral pack called as Fango. Fango is basically a mineral rich combination of anti-inflammatory herbs, clay and paraffin wax. This fango clay is heated and applied on the affected joints and muscles. This heated mineral pack enhances the skin pore size and capillaries hence ensuring increased blood flow and metabolic activity as well as removal of waste and toxic matter.
Mineral baths and packs are definitely effective natural remedy for arthritis pain relief. But it is advisable to use these mineral baths and packs under the supervision of trained professional. And it is better to consult your physician before switching to any sort of alternative therapy.
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