More and more people suffer from the pains of arthritis and rheumatism.

Special clinics are open to help and prescribe for these unfortunate folk, many of whom become crippled. Yet nothing is heard of any breakthrough in the curing of these ailments. Hopes have been raised with the introduction of drugs such as gold (injections) and cortizone etc., but after a time it is found that comparatively few people derive much benefit, and often side effects develop which can be most unpleasant and, at times, serious.

A more successful way of combating these chronic and most painful diseases is studying natural remedies and foods. Much can be done, indeed a great deal has been done, to ease the pains and burdens of the arthritic and rheumatic sufferers.

Many lessons can and should be learned through illness; it may be patience, or that irritability must be overcome but perhaps the hardest is the lesson of 'acceptance'. This does not mean that the disease is accepted with resignation and a feeling that nothing more can be done; but rather that one should not kick against it, but go along with it and do all in one's power to overcome it. This cannot be achieved by physical means alone, but by the alteration in thinking to a positive attitude that all will be well. It must be remembered that no two people are alike, and whilst many complain that they suffer from arthritis or rheumatism, when describing their aches and pains one patient differs a great deal from another.

Practical hints that are most important and yet simple to carry out, remedies that may be taken other than drugs, so that no side effects will be experienced, and advice regarding food and drink are given in accompanying sections.