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From cabbage leaf wraps to massages, can home remedies help with arthritis pains?

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anremedy - Senior Asian woman rubbing her hands in discomfort, suffering from arthritis in her hand while sitting on sofa at home. Elderly and health issues concept

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Some people with arthritis may find that gentle massages help improve joint mobility, but only in the short term.

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SINGAPORE – In late 2013, Madam Katherine Tan began experiencing unusual tiredness, joint pains and stiffness.

The managing director of a company in the tooling industry thought she was overworked, but the issues persisted despite her trying to rest. She even fell because of stiffness in her left leg.

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