Remedies For Swollen Hands: What You Need to Know
Summary
Dr. Berg discusses ammonium chloride as a short-term remedy for stiff and swollen hands. He identifies insulin resistance as the underlying root cause of hand and joint swelling, and recommends addressing it for long-term relief.
Key Takeaways
- Ammonium chloride is available as a supplement and can help relieve stiff, swollen hands
- It works as an acidifier and helps reduce calcium deposits in the body
- It may dissolve bladder stones in both humans and animals (such as sheep and goats)
- It is particularly effective for arthritis, especially swollen and stiff joints
- It can also help with bronchial congestion and tetany (involuntary muscle twitching)
- Ammonium chloride is considered a short-term remedy, not a permanent solution
- The root cause of swollen hands is typically insulin resistance, which drives inflammation
Details
Ammonium Chloride as a Remedy
Ammonium chloride is an acidifying supplement that Dr. Berg recommends for multiple conditions related to excess calcium and fluid-related issues:
- Calcium deposits – helps reduce spurs such as heel spurs and deposits elsewhere in the body
- Bladder stones – noted to clear bladder stones, including in livestock like sheep and goats
- Arthritis – particularly beneficial for the type involving swollen, stiff joints
- Bronchial congestion – can help clear congestion in the airways
- Tetany – may relieve involuntary twitching or muscle spasms
Addressing the Root Cause
Dr. Berg emphasizes that ammonium chloride only addresses symptoms in the short term. The underlying driver of swollen hands and legs is typically insulin resistance, which promotes systemic inflammation. He recommends learning about how insulin contributes to inflammation and working to correct insulin resistance directly in order to significantly reduce swelling in the hands and legs long-term.