Treating Rheumatism, Toothache And Tonsillitis With Home Remedies

Posted on July 27, 2008 by TDR in Health Advice Live Chat Help

[Q] Regarding rheumatism my teeth and tonsils are affected due to rheumatism
[Health Adviser] How old are you and since when do you have this problem?
[Q] How to get cures for these please help me
[Health Adviser] Also please explain what exactly is happening to you? What
are the symptoms?
[Q] Dr. I am 55 years old now but I have this problem since or more than
five which I did not know when only visited Dr. of Unani medicines he told
me that I have rheumatism pls help me
[Health Adviser] Sometimes infection from the teeth, tonsils and gall
bladdercause rheumatism
[Health Adviser] do you have fever, soreness and pain in your body?
[Q] I get fever, and get pain in the back , same pain comes in chest and
then holds me with tight pain which makes me breathing problem , yes I do
have pain this pain moves in chest then in knees and mostly in chest
[Health Adviser] I can only recommend some home remedies that you can try -
but will still advise you to seek professional help.

Here are some
suggestions – do check with your local physician before trying any of these:
[Health Adviser] 1. Try raw potato juice before meals. Mash the potatoes and
take 2-3 teaspoons of the juice for rheumatism
[Health Adviser] 2. Try to consume celery juice
[Q] For how many days to take, also for tonsils and teeth what medicines,
which professional Dr. and where can you suggest me please
[Health Adviser] Try for a 2-3 days and see if you feel any difference.
[Health Adviser] About physicians in your area, you will have to look that
up yourself – which area are you from?
[Health Adviser] One more effective remedy could be eating about 4-5 walnuts
per day
[Health Adviser] Also drink lemon juice about 3-4 times per day to get some
relief from rheumatism
[Q] right now I am Dubai but I will be going to Bombay , right now I am
taking medicines Unani Medicines please about my teeth and tonsil any remedy
pl
[Health Adviser] One moment please
[Health Adviser] What is the problem with your teeth and tonsils? What are
the symptoms?
[Health Adviser] do you have pain while swallowing?
[Health Adviser] Drink a glass of hot milk mixed with a bit of turmeric and
pepper every night for 3-4 days
[Health Adviser] For curing tonsillitis, create a gargle of fenugreek seeds -
and gargle 3-4 times a day -
[Health Adviser] to create the fenugreek gargle, simmer fenugreek seeds in
water and let is cool down – when its warm gargle with this water through out
the day – this should give you some relief from your tonsil problems
[Q] the teeth also starts paining just one week and so the tonsil when I
drink or eat any cold thing it get aggravated , while slowing no pain , only
when something from freeze like apple or any fruit is eaten tonsils get
problem.
this problem only started just two weeks
[Health Adviser] Avoid eating fried foods, spicy food and sour substances
such as buttermilk, yogurt during tonsillitis
[Health Adviser] Avoid cold food for some time and try the remedies
mentioned to you above
[Health Adviser] And then visit us after 3-4 days
[Health Adviser] We can try to see what difference these remedies have made
and take this further
[Health Adviser] For toothache you can chew 1 raw onion per day. Onion helps
fight the bacteria in your tooth and protects your tooth
[Health Adviser] Also if you have pain in a particular tooth, place a clove
of garlic on the affected tooth. It may relieve some pain in your tooth.
[Health Adviser] Clove also is known to reduce toothache
[Q] What is problem is it due rheumatism my tonsils and teeth problem, this
fenugreek seeds to boil gargle slightly warm and for how may days this onion,
this pain only started during this pain of rheumatism before nothing
[Health Adviser] Try for 1-2 days first and see if this helps reduce your
rheumatism, toothache and tonsils. If not you must see a local physician as
such things must not be ignored for long
[Health Adviser] The rheumatism may be due to infection in your tooth and
tonsils also.
[Health Adviser] it’s tough to diagnose such things remotely and i can only
provide you some basic advice. for details we will have to check how the
remedies affect you in the next 2-3 days and then take it further – But I
will still strongly advise you to see a local doctor for accurate diagnosis.
[Health Adviser] Try these and come back to you in 2 days. Thank you for
visiting us.
[Q] Thank you Dr as I would suggest advise the name of Dr. any area like in
Dubai or in Bombay so that I can go please
[Health Adviser] I will have to find a doctor find from the Internet. I
would not know anyone personally. its better you search on the internet for
such doctors or ask any doctor you have been to

Symptoms of Rheumatism

In Rheumatism, there is pain and swelling of the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the joints.. It can be acute or chronic. They are of 2 types – muscular rheumatism that affects muscles and articular rheumatism, which affects joints.

Intense soreness and pain, fever and rapid pulse are the symptoms of onset of acute rheumatism.
Pain and stiffness of affected muscles and joints and permanent deformity maybe the results of chronic rheumatism.

Causes of Rheumatism

  • Blood poisoning due to imperfect elimination and lowered vitality is the chief cause of rheumatism.
  • Bread, sugar, refined cereals and meat leave large toxic wastes in the system.
  • When vitality is low acid wastes are concentrated around the joints and bony structures and forms the basis of rheumatism.
  • Infection from tonsils, teeth and gall bladder gives rise to rheumatism and exposure to cold water aggravates the condition further.

Home Cures For Rheumatism

  • For Acute Rheumatism the patient should be put on a short fast of orange juice for 3-4 days. Warm water enema should be administered. Then a restricted diet for 14 days should be adopted. And gradually embark on a well-balanced diet.
  • For chronic rheumatism, the patient should be placed on an all fruit diet for 4-5 days followed by a well-balanced diet.
  • Ripe fruits and fresh vegetables should be eaten in abundance and lots of buttermilk should be consumed.
  • Raw potato juice is an excellent home remedy for rheumatism. 1-2 teaspoon of the juice before meals helps eliminate acid condition and relieves rheumatism.
  • Decoction of potato peelings is rich in mineral salts and water and excellent for rheumatism. The peelings should be thoroughly washed, boiled and strained. A glassful of the same should be taken 3-4 times daily.
  • Celery and fluid extract of its seeds is also effective. Take 5-10 drops of this fluid with hot water before meals.
  • Juice of 2-3 lemons maybe taken each day for beneficial results.
  • Hot Epsom salt baths twice a week is beneficial. Even the affected areas should be bathed.
  • Hot tub bath, cabinet steam bath, dry friction, sponge bath, hot packs and radiant heat relieve pain.
  • Light outdoor exercises, deep breathing and fresh air are helpful.

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