LOL.....and doctors are STILL...'practicing". I stopped reading after pigeons on foot. SKY-RAT. I know that some bored holes in the skull..to let out evil spirits.
I know some old remedies worked. Unwashed lambs wool on arthritis. The oil must have been some good, and warmth. When as toddler, I put my hand on hot stove..my mom put grated potato poultice on it. One lady on internet who does home healing, mentioned that to reduce inflammation. There are more, but this should do for now.