Arthritis

[*Lassie*]

Will see if I can get hold of it, tried the drink but will try again, maybe the taste will grow on me.
A friend has got some arnica  gel so I have borrowed it - maybe in my mind but my hands do feel a bit easier

[Rough]

Love the smiley!! 

I really like it but then I don't have a sweet tooth! 

[Val]

The  :vomit:is the reason I put a bit of orange in it 

[*Lassie*]

Well Ladies I have been using the arnica  gel for 4 days, twice a day. One finger is still giving me jip but the rest are a lot better The bad finger happens to have my wedding ring cutting off the circulation  may have to have it cut off the ring not the finger.
Rough I have been good and taken the cider vinegar and honey drink hotter water and more honey then it tastes Ok
Now am feeling better so why and how do these remedies work, can understand the arnica a little but not the drink

[Rough]

how do these remedies work, can understand the arnica a little but not the drink
Rather than me prattling on, here's a Telegraph article that may have a bit more credance than me! 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/3350714/The-acid-test-for-arthritis.html

[*Lassie*]

Thanks Rough
they say avoid alcohol no chance of that with Christmas coming up

[Rough]

they say avoid alcohol  no chance of that with Christmas coming up

At least you'll know why you're suffering! 

I manage to get away with red wine but others can't.  I was on hot red mulled wine last night sitting outside until 10pm watching the carnival and I'm fine today. 

[SuzAndTheDiva]

Lassie thats great news glad its all helping! 

would it work for dogs too Rough

[*Lassie*]

Red wine is my favourite,  rarely drink anything else - haven't noticed it affect the arthritis

Lassie thats great news glad its all helping! 

would it work for dogs too Rough

Kiz uses cider vinegar for something with the dogs can't remember what

[Rough]

would it work for dogs too Rough

I've not tried it myself but used to know a groomer who did nothing but hand strip Westies.  She used to recommend it for her old clients as well as all sorts of 'alternative stuff' to sort their skin problems!  She used to suggest that the humans give a teaspoonful of their cider vinegar/honey to their dog each time they drank theirs! 

[SuzAndTheDiva]

Ok Rough - thanks, does anyone else know/tried it for their pooches - am thinking Buster who is suffering again........