CORTISONE IS NOT THE ANSWER
An announcement of the discovery of cortisone was met with great joy and excitement by doctors and arthritis sufferers. Stiff joints would become mobile and pain free, and crippled patients would be able to walk. To mil ions of people with arthritis around the world, cortisone held out the great promise that at last an effective remedy for the disease had been found. But the exalted enthusiasm was replaced by cruel disappointment. It soon became evident that "the remedy was worse than the disease". Cortisone has caused so many toxic reactions and dangerous side effects that it is now considered "on the way out" in the treatment of arthritis.
Instead of drugs, God has given us herbs for the healing of the body. Two herbs that are particularly beneficial for arthritis are burdock root and black cohosh. Use these in tea form for best results. Bring distilled water to a boil. Remove from heat, add 1-2 tsp.
herb per 8 ounces of water and let steep 20 minutes or longer. Strain and drink.