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You have made the right
decision to be
pro-active about arthritis and its debilitating effects. Though you are in pain
right now, you
do not have to live this way the rest of your life.
Our "Natural Arthritis Report"
is designed
to educate you about various options you have for treating your
arthritis
naturally. The
information in this
report is research- based and will not victimize you with any drugs
laden with
harsh side-effects. Barton Publishing Inc. takes all of our customers'
health
seriously and we want you to know that we would NEVER cut corners.
Therefore, every bit of the
information
we give is recent and researched.
However, we ask that you don't simply read the arthritis
report and
continue on without ever putting these words into practice. You must consciously act
upon what you
read if you want to be pain-free.
Finally, in no way are the instructions in this report a
substitute for
a licensed doctor. This
report
will simply help you and your doctor make better decisions for your
health.
Over the centuries, arthritis
has been
a plague for most civilizations.
However, in recent decades arthritis cases have sky
rocketed,
particularly in developed countries. You would expect just the opposite! But still today, in some
indigenous,
primitive tribes, there is NOT ONE case of arthritis.
Even more amazing for these indigenous tribes, men and
women
live to almost 100 years of age and go on working (planting, gathering,
harvesting) up till their dying day.
Why is this?
The answer to this question is
also the
solution to arthritis. Arthritis
has been denoted as the 'incurable disease' but is it?
Hundreds of natural health experts say
arthritis is curable and we would agree.
If followed, this report will open up a new life for you
as you begin
your cure. Good
luck and enjoy!
For simplicity sake, we have
chosen to
focus on the two most common forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis and
rheumatoid
arthritis. However,
before we discuss
both forms, it is worth noting the traditional medical viewpoint of
arthritis
differs greatly from the naturopathic (natural health healing)
viewpoint.
The traditional medical
viewpoint
believes that arthritis is an inevitable disease that plagues all
people
eventually and arthritis must be treated with the use of drugs or
surgery. As you
allow the mechanic to take care
of your car; so you allow the doctor to take care of your body. This travesty is a lie and
costs us
billions upon billions of dollars. The medical community contends there
is no
cure for arthritis sufferers. Unfortunately, most arthritis sufferers
have
bought into this lie! However,
if
there is a cause for something then there is a remedy!
The naturopathic viewpoint
maintains
that arthritis is caused by a person's lifestyle. Specifically, the
following
factors may contribute to arthritis: poor diet, unbalanced diet,
stress,
sedentary lifestyle, lack of sleep, inefficient vitamins, improper
breathing
and other factors. This
viewpoint
also maintains that the miraculous human body will always attempt to
heal
itself from almost any ailment or injury if given the essential
elements
(listed above).
We live in a century where we
want it
now and we want if fast. On
the
contrary, a healthy body operates on the premise that our bodies need
to be
continually maintained and cared for.
The naturopathic viewpoint will treat arthritis but
discipline and
self-control must be accompanied with these natural treatments. Though
daunting, a natural treatment will result in a healthier body, more
energy,
more strength, increased mobility for the joints, less pain and
increased
overall health.
You are not the only arthritis
sufferer. Arthritis
has been
around since man has walked the earth.
Anthropologists have discovered that Ancient Greeks and
Romans,
Egyptians and even cavemen suffered from arthritis.
However, it should be noted that arthritis cases are
increasing expediently as we jump into the 21st century. In fact, almost one out of
every six
Americans has been diagnosed with some form of arthritis.
That accounts for about 43
million
people in the United States. What
is more dramatic is millions of people are undiagnosed and continue the
suffering without ever stepping foot into a doctor's office. According to these
figures, arthritis
is the fastest growing chronic disease in America.
Does it have to be this way?
Arthritis is often referred to
as any
pain that deals with the tendons or joints of an individual. The word arthritis derives
itself from
the Greek words "Arthron" and "It is" which means joint inflammation
disease. Did you
also know that
there are reportedly over 100 various forms of arthritis?
According to Webster,
arthritis is
defined as acute or chronic inflammation of a joint, often accompanied
by pain
and structural changes and having diverse causes, such as infection,
injury, or
the continual use of a joint.
Some forms of arthritis are
even caused
by the body's immune system attacking the body's tissues and joints,
called
autoimmune disease. This
condition
is what occurs in rheumatoid arthritis.
Though there are over 100
different
forms of arthritis, the most common ones include: osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid
arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and gout.
The most prevalent case of arthritis belongs to
osteoarthritis, which accounts for half of all arthritis cases.
The most common form of
arthritis,
osteoarthritis, affects over 20 million Americans.
Osteoarthritis typically effects people who are 40 years
of
age and older. As a person becomes older, osteoarthritis appears after
years of
wear and tear on the joints between the bones, which is why it is
called the
'degenerative joint disease'.
Due to the repeated movement
and weight
upon the joint, the cartilage begins to break down causing inflammation
and
pain. Because of
the nature of the
problem, symptoms become worse and worse over time with use of joints. Normally, osteoarthritis
begins at the
knees and works its way up to the hips, fingers, spine and more
(typically any
joint bearing weight or strain).
Rheumatoid Arthritis is
characterized
by the nagging pains affecting joints of the wrists, fingers, toes and
knees. Rheumatoid
Arthritis (RA)
is one of the most debilitating forms because symptoms make the
everyday tasks
nearly impossible. The exact cause of RA is unknown but some
researchers say it
is because of the body's immune system beginning to attack the body's
joints. RA is also
almost three
more times as common in women than it is in men.
However, there are about only 2 million cases of RA
compared
to over 20 million cases of osteoarthritis.
RA is also an inflammatory
condition,
which causes the joints to throb and eventually become disfigured. The body becomes more and
more
susceptible to RA as the body ages because of the body's inability to
keep up
with damage repair. At
about 40,
the RA victim's body is not able to produce enough collagen called
glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) that the body uses to repair the joint's
cartilage. As the
cartilage begins
to deteriorate, inflammation occurs and symptoms only get worse.
Symptoms also
include: inflammation, pain, little movement, and joint disfigurement. Cartilage has been even
known to harden
in some cases.
Dear Friend,
You are at a crossroads today! You are about to embark on
something
that could change the rest of your life for the better.
You have a proven opportunity to leave
arthritis in the past and finally live life again.
This journey is going to be worth it! However, no journey
comes without discipline, dedication, persistence and patience. Over 40
years
ago a man was about to make the journey to the moon and a President by
the name
of John F. Kennedy encouraged his nation by quoting another great man,
"All
great and honorable actions are accompanied with great difficulties,
and both
must be enterprised and overcome with answerable courage."
Your journey starts now and I
write
this because there are going to be difficulties. The natural treatment
for
arthritis is not your 'two-hour take-a-pill' cure.
The natural treatment will cure arthritis but it will take
at least 2-3 weeks before you notice a small difference. It will take at least a
month to notice
a big difference. The
reason
behind this is because the body is healing and repairing itself after
the 20-
60+ years of lifestyle habits that cause arthritis.
Therefore, I encourage you to stayon the day-by-day
arthritis-free path!
The treatment involves your
diet,
exercise, breathing and relaxing techniques, vitamins you should
consider and
educating yourself on arthritis.
Also, know and understand that there could be people who
discourage you
along the way. This
discouragement
could be to just have one bite of something you shouldn't. It might be to take one
drink of soda. Don't
give in! The reason
is, one step back can
escalate into two steps back the next day and 10 steps back the
following week.
Finally, I would like to leave
you with
some advice before you start your natural self- treatment. These tips will increase
the likelihood
of success:
1.
Find a group of
three people to be your support group.
Find people who will encourage you and ask you how you are
doing. Make
sure to tell these people
what you would like out of them.
(a walking partner, a biking partner, and a call every 3
days to see how
treatment is going, not allow you to eat certain foods, etcÉ). Tell
them what
you're doing and ask them to ask you about how you're doing every few
days.
2.
Get a
journal! You will
be able to see
your progress if you journal it.
This journal can be used to document: What foods did you
eat? How are your
arthritis symptoms? What
was encouraging to you today? What
was discouraging to you
today? What foods
make you feel
good?
What foods make you feel bad? This journal will allow
you to see the
success you accomplish and be an encouragement to keep going!
3.
Drink water!
Most hunger pains are really the body
saying 'I'm thirsty'. Pure
water
is the perfect drink for mankind. Stay hydrated and lubed with H2O.
4.
Write encouraging
quotes to yourself. I
know people
who have encouraging Bible verses all over their house (on mirrors, in
car,
etcÉ). Write down
whatever might
encourage you to keep going as daily reminders.
There are thousands of quotes you can find on Google -
just type in keywords like "inspiring quotes" or "motivation and
encouragement".
5.
Educate yourself
on nutrition and arthritis. Go
to
your local library and check out some books.
Go to www.amazon.com
and find books
with good reviews and purchase a couple.
Education will be your number one weapon against the
disease of arthritis. And
these will be visual reminders of
the action you should be taking every day to overcome arthritis and
live
pain-free again.
I wish you the best of health
and
success, and thank you for allowing our company to help you naturally
cure your
arthritis.
Yours for Excellent
Health,
Joe Barton
Founder & CEO Barton
Publishing Inc
And God said, "Behold
I have given you every
herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every
tree, in
the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed, to you it shall be for
meat." ~ Genesis
1:29
How many times in the last
month have
you eaten out? How
many times in
the last month have you eaten something out of a can?
How many times in the last month have you cringed with the
pain of arthritis?
These rhetorical questions
will
hopefully help you remember that there is a link between the foods you
eat and
the arthritis you feel. Take a moment and think about how differently
your diet
would be if you lived a century ago?
How about only 50 years ago?
True, you would not have the variety of selection you do
now but you
would also be eating food that is fresh!
Consider thisÉ
Researchers have been studying
numerous
primitive tribes who live solely off the land.
Perplexed by their extraordinary health, researchers are
studying why these tribes have better health than developed countries? These tribes have
documented no heart
disease as well as arthritis being unheard of.
In fact, members of these communities will work right up
to
the day of their death (usually around 100 years of age). How could this be? Could it be because
members of the
community have never eaten a bite of processed food?
These natives have NOT eaten one additive in any of their
meals. (An average American eats hundreds of additives each day.) In fact, all of their
meals are fresh
and spoil in weeks if not eaten.
And finally, they live an active life.
Is this type of lifestyle
possible for
an average person? Yes! In fact, you have
everything in your
local grocery store to cure your arthritis if you are willing to change
your
eating habits. We
are also living
in an age where a fitness club is on every street corner. And finally, we have more
research and
information on arthritis than ever before.
The following guidelines will
enable
you to begin your arthritis treatment.
We cannot stress enough that this treatment is not a
stroll in the
park. It will take
dedication,
discipline, patience, persistence and self-control.
At times you will want to give up but we stress (even
more)
that you will reap the benefits of your dedication.
Good luck!
For the first four days of
your natural
treatment, you will fast from all foods.
This treatment will allow your body to detoxify and begin
to heal itself
from the years of additives, preservatives, refined ingredients,
artificial
ingredients, toxins and impurities.
This will not cure your arthritis but will begin to allow
your body to
heal. Obviously, your body is three-fourths water.
Therefore, it is extremely crucial that you drink water
throughout the day. Always
have
water available to drink anytime you feel the need or have the urge to
eat. During this
time, you will
feel the discomfort of hunger but know that this is natural. Please follow the helpful
fasting tips.
Tips for Fasting:
Alternative
Juice Cleanse
If you cannot do the natural
cleanse
with simply water or lemon water mixture because of health issues there
is an
alternative. In
fact, a simple
water fast could possibly be too vigorous because the 21st century diet
does
not allow the body to hold adequate reserves for periods of fasting. If this is the case, juice
fasting can
also be an option for your body cleanse.
The theory behind the juice
fast is the body cleanses itself while the juice's nutrients and
minerals
supply the body with fuel. The
100% fruit/vegetable juice allows the body the energy for healing and
rejuvenation. Fruit
and vegetable
juices have numerous benefits for the body including: cleansing;
energizing,
re-building, and regenerating. As
opposed to the water cleanse fast, the juice fast supplies the body
with
enzymes, vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats that are important for
body's
wellness. It would
be important to
note that the juices should be alternated with water.
Therefore, the body is only
receiving a
few hundred calories per day leaving the body to flush its own waste
and
toxins.
All one needs is to purchase a
juice
extractor that allows you to make your own juices from clean and
healthy
fruit. You can also
be sure that
you have fruit that isn't laden with chemicals still.
A juice extractor is a great purchase and can be used for
years to come. If
you can't find
any locally, try searching www.amazon.com
for "juice
extractor", with the features mentioned below.
Tips for Juice Fast
Great Job!
You are almost there!
You
have actually completed the most difficult part of the treatment. On day 5, you are going to
reintroduce
your body to whole foods again. At
this point, your body has been working hard to heal itself from the
various
toxins in your body. However,
due
to the body's hard work you must reward your body with nutritious foods
that it
needs (not what your taste buds want).
Therefore, you are allowed to
eat raw
(NOT frozen) fruits over the next five days.
Remember that your mind and taste buds might not approve
at
first but your body is your main priority right now.
Continue to drink water as much as possible to keep your
body flushing the impurities.
Think mind over matter!
Some
raw fruits
you should consider:
Melons, Apples, Oranges,
Pears,
Bananas, Peaches, Berries, Pineapple, É and Hundreds of Others
Tips for eating fruit:
You should be able to feel the
beginning of what nutrition can do to your body.
If you do not, allow yourself another few weeks to begin
noticing a difference. Between
the
days 10-15, you will begin adding vegetables to your diet. Currently, you
will be able to
eat fruit, vegetable (raw or cooked) and water.
Be creative with your diet and continue to take notes
in your journal of improvements in your body.
Some
vegetables
you should consider:
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Tips for eating
vegetables:
4
Always, always,
always wash your vegetables by rinsing and rubbing surface of vegetable
under
running water. Just
because the
vegetables are organic does not mean that they are clean.
By now you should be feeling
like a new
person! We realize
that it could
have felt like years for the last 15 days but it will be well worth it. Remember that healing
takes time and
imagine how many years you spent hurting your body with the wrong foods
and
drinks you consumed. You
have just
cleansed your body in only 15 days, which we think is pretty fast!
Today you will begin to
introduce your
body to your NEW diet. This
diet
is mainly simple 'common sense' tips.
In fact, most of this information is telling you the Do's
and Don'ts of
nutritional research. Before
we
start, we would like to give you some tips that keep you from going
back to
your arthritis-stricken diet!
Facts
You Should
Know about Processed Foods
Arthritis-Free
Advice: Food Tips
You will now be able to add
lean
protein to your diet. You
have
been on a vegetarian diet for over a half of month and your body needs
protein
for muscle maintenance. Therefore, slowly reintroduce your body to
protein.
The following is a good list
to start
with. However, we
would recommend
staying away from red meats specifically beef.
In many arthritic cases, beef has been known to be an
unknown allergy for many arthritis sufferers.
By consuming beef again, you run the risk of having a
flare-
up of swelling and pain. Keep
a
journal of how your body reacts to the foods you feed it.
Begin
with Small
Amounts of these Lean Proteins:
Fish, Poultry, Eggs, Beans,
Soy, Nuts,
Spinach, Dairy
Foods
to
Eliminate: Saying
Good Bye to the
Pain
Alkaline
vs.
Acid Foods: What to choose?
As you have read, the typical
diet of
the 21st century is
a catalyst for
arthritis. If you
are to prevent
arthritis from destroying your life, you must refrain from processed
foods and
other acid forming foods. Normally,
a healthy diet should be 70% alkaline and 30% acidic.
Therefore, instead of eating acidic foods (cooked and
processed), you should be eating mostly raw, fresh vegetables and
fruits.
Also, reducing the consumption
of meats
would also be helpful to your arthritis.
By eating less meat and more fresh fruits and vegetables,
you would be
allowing your body to receive more nutrients and keep your acidic
levels
low. The following
is a list of
alkaline foods (good) and acidic foods (bad).
Alkaline Foods (70%):
Acidic Foods (30%)
Blood
Type Diet
If you have not heard of the
blood type
diet, it is time you do! The
blood
type diet is effective because it consists of not eating foods that
contain
specific lectins determined by your blood type.
By eating a specific variety of food (also determined by
your blood type) you can reduce the amount of inflammation of the body
and
increase kidney function. The
diet
has been noted to increase blood circulation that will also reduce
swelling,
inflammation and pain. It
would be
also recommended to know your blood type and check out Dr. D'Adamo's
website. www.dadamo.com
Where Do You Begin: The food options are
endless
You might be thinking that you
are
going to starve without processed foods.
You will not and you actually are going to feel like a new
person who is
10-20 years younger. How do you do this?
Be creative and become an artist in cooking. The options are limitless
in terms of mixing and matching
foods to eat.
God has blessed us with a wide
variety
of nutritious healthy foods and many of them are at your local grocery
store or
health store. You
can choose
to cook them but do not resort to the frying method.
Boiling will also eliminate a lot of the nutrients and
minerals in the process. If this sounds difficult, buy a natural health
cookbook by going to www.amazon.com and searching
for arthritis cookbook.
Here is a list of some
recommendations:
Finally remember that changing
your
diet is not a weekly thing.
Changing your diet is a lifestyle change.
You will need to make the appropriate decisions to treat
arthritis.
Did you know that 80% of the
world's
population is walking around dehydrated? Instead of drinking water we
have
become consumers of soda, tea, coffee, juices or anything with flavor.
Unfortunately, most of these drinks (contain caffeine) cause your body
to lose
water and create a vicious cycle of dehydration and poor health.
There are hundreds of benefits
of water
including preventing and treating arthritis. Water also benefits the
body by:
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Tips for Drinking
Water:
Think back to your childhood
and
imagine a particular moment where you couldn't be more of a kid. Perhaps it was a summer
evening of
playing tag at grandpa and grandmas.
Perhaps it was rolling around on the lawn with your
favorite dog. Now
close your eyes and think about the
experience. What do
you feel? What do
you hear? What do
you smell? How do
you feel?
If you did this fun exercise
you will
notice a few things. First,
you
probably pictured yourself being outside (did you smell the crisp air)? Second, you probably
realized that you
did not have a care in the world (including arthritis). Third, you
probably
remembered how active you were.
If you have a time, go to the
park and
sit on a bench near a playground and observe the neighbourhood kids for
a few
minutes. You will
see that they
are just like you were when you were a kid.
They run, jump, fall, bounce, laugh, skip, and climb all
over. And
they are breathing
too! Did you know
that lack of
oxygen can contribute to arthritis?
Why is oxygen so important? Obviously, it is essential
for
life. However, it
is also
essential for blood circulation. Did
you know there are numerous studies about the benefits of breathing
exercises
including the longevity of life?
Also, breathing allows the blood to be rich with oxygen,
which promotes
healthy blood circulation. The
result is circulation to arthritic joints that need the circulation the
most.
Breathing
Facts: This will
take your breath
away
Got
Oxygen?
There are numerous ways to get
oxygen
in your body. Consider
how kids
get oxygen? They go outside and play.
And you can too! (though it might look a little different
now). Before we go
into breathing exercises,
we would recommend being creative with getting oxygen in your body. A simple solution to this
is to go
outside and go for
a
walk. While
walking, practice deep, slow breaths to pass the time.
And finally, don't concentrate so much
on breathing that you forget to look around.
There are innumerable ways to
get
outside: go for a bike ride, take a hike some place new, walk around
the park,
go for a swing (seriously, swinging is fabulous for breathing and
circulation)
and any other activity that involves movement.
We would also suggest buying
an
exercise ball. Besides
being a
great exercise tool (you can do limitless exercises at home with the
instruction manual), you can also bounce.
Bouncing simply requires you to sit on the exercise ball
and
bounce. You will
notice your
breathing following a pattern and increasing your intake of oxygen.
The following is a list of
simple breathing
exercises that will benefit you.
We would encourage you to take 10-15 minutes a day and
practice these
breathing techniques. As you get better, you can take time to discover
other
breathing techniques. Start
exhaling your stress away today!
Breathing
Exercises: 5
minutes a day
Stomach Breathing
Exercises: Cleanse
the Lungs and Increase Energy and Circulation
Exercise 1: The
Stomach
On the floor or bed, lie on
your back
looking up at the ceiling. Take
some pillows and place them under your neck or knees if needed. Practice slow deep inhales
and
exhales. You should
be able to
notice the chest/stomach rise and fall (2 minutes).
Place your hands palm down on
your
stomach at the base of the rib cage.
Lay the palms of your hands on your stomach just below the
rib cage
(middle fingers barely touching each other) and take a slow deep breath. As the diaphragm pushes
down, the
stomach will slightly expand causing the fingertips to separate. Practice the stomach
breathing by
slowly separating the middle fingers by inhaling and exhaling. (3
minutes)
Exercise 2: A full
breath
1.
Sitting on an
upright chair. Exhale
2.
Inhale and, at
the same time, relax the stomach muscles.
3.
Continue to
inhale and exhale and feel the chest expand.
4.
Hold your breath
in for a moment, and then begin to exhale as slowly as possible.
5.
As the air is
slowly let out, relax your chest and rib cage.
6.
Tighten your
stomach muscles to contract them in.
7.
Close your eyes
and concentrate on your breathing.
8.
Practice for 5
minutes.
Exercise 3: Humming
Bird Breath
Following the directions of
Exercise 2,
but alter one step. Each
time you
exhale; make a 'hum' as long as you possibly can.
Make sure you slowly contract your stomach muscles as you
continue to hum. Do
this for 2
minutes. A fun
exercise is to time
your 'hum' and see if you can beat your records.
The extra oxygen will be liberating to your joints!
Remember when you were young
and you
did the exercise called play!
Unfortunately, exercise has
become a not-so-fun
chore to some people, especially arthritis sufferers.
But it does not have to be that way.
In fact, exercise is actually addicting
(let us explain) and its benefits are in the thousands.
We realize that exercise can be nearly
impossible to do for arthritis victims.
That is why we
recommend
changing your diet before you begin to
exercise.
Typically, after about one
month of
dieting correctly (15 day cleanse + 15 days of proper dieting), you
should be
ready to slowly work your way into an exercise routine.
If you have already been working out
before the treatment go ahead and continue your exercise routine.
However, you
should take it easy during the first week of the treatment due to less
caloric
intake.
Research has proven that
exercise can
actually cause a natural 'high' and become addicting.
Obviously, this addiction would be a beneficial habit as
opposed to the countless others tempting us.
In numerous studies, exercise seems to have an effect on a
person's emotional reaction to stress.
It does this by altering a person's mood. After 20-30
minutes of
exercise, the pituitary gland in the brain releases natural chemicals
called
endorphins.
Simply put, endorphins are the
body's natural pain
relievers, which create a natural 'high' (often termed a runner's high)
with no
side- effects. In
fact, exercise
is proven to be the most effective stress relief.
Other benefits of exercise include:
It is also important to note,
you will
not feel the endorphins kick in until your body allows them to. Most researchers have
discovered that
moderate-intensity exercise lasting 20-30 minutes produces the greatest
release
of endorphins. With
that said, 20
to 30 minutes of exercise at 60 to 80% maximum seems to produce the
best
results, but surely longer duration and lower intensity will also work.
As an arthritis sufferer, it
is
important to NOT over-do it exercising.
Just like anything, you must begin slowly with persistence
and patience
and ease your way into exercising.
Practically, you most likely will not be able to feel the
endorphins
kick in until you work your way up to 20-30 minutes of continuous
exercise. This will
take months but is well worth
the effort.
Tips for Exercising:
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You have stuck with this
arthritis
treatment a month and you feel like you have a new body! Congrats on staying with
your new diet
and it will only get better! Today
you begin your first exercise activity.
Remember to start out slow and try to make it to 15-20
minutes for your
first time. You can
work your way
up from there.
Often times, doctors will
prescribe simple
pharmaceuticals to provide pain relief for a few hours.
However, these handy pharmaceuticals
can also cause more damage than the benefits of temporary pain relief. As the arthritis sufferer
becomes more
and more dependent upon the anti-inflammatory drugs, arthritis
conditions
slowly worsen. These
conventional
approaches will eventually cause more cartilage destruction between
joints and
even cause an increased potential for ulcers.
Unfortunately more shocking is
the use
of oral Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which some
experts
believe should be banned! NSAIDs'
side-effects include the following: abdominal pain, bloating, gas,
diarrhea and
liver damage.
However, what is more shocking
is what
research studies conclude about NSAIDs. Several research studies
reported the
harsh side effects caused by victims using NSAIDs.
The reports stated that one and five NSAIDs patients had a
stomach ulcer without symptoms, one in 70 patients had a painful ulcer,
one in
150 patients had a bleeding ulcer and one in 1200 patients died from
gastric
hemorrhage.
Unfortunately, even
more research
studies suggest the near-fatal side-effects associated with NSAIDs.
In the United States alone,
107,000
people were hospitalized last year because of various side-effects from
NSAIDs. Of the
107,000 people,
16,500 died because of NSAIDS. This travesty is shocking considering
thousands
of these deaths could have been prevented by using a naturopathic
approach of
alternative arthritis treatments.
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen (typically known
as
Tylenol¨) is the prescription your mother prescribed for a headache. Acetaminophen (an
analgesic) is also the
prescription your doctor would give you if your arthritis is
accompanied with
only pain. It is
not known the
exact mechanism that makes acetaminophen work but it has been used
since the
FDA approved it in 1951.
There is a danger in using
acetaminophen and almost 100 deaths occur every year because of the
acetaminophen abuse. Also
there
are close to 13,000 emergency room visits due to the commonly
misunderstood
side-effects from this drug.
Acetaminophen should never be
digested
with the use of any alcohol and should always be taken at the correct
dosage
(doctor advised or company's recommendation).
Various side effects include: addiction and
acetaminophen-induced liver damage.
NSAIDS
NSAIDs were briefly explained
above but
here is another short description.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) are
used to for
arthritis victims experiencing inflammation and pain.
NSAIDs are non-prescription, over-the- counter pain
relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium. NSAIDS work by blocking
the actions of
the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme.
The body produces COX when joints are injured or inflamed. Typically, NSAIDs are the
next line of
defence if Acetaminophen is not giving the patient enough pain relief.
As with Acetaminophen, NSAIDs
should
NOT be taken with alcohol and you should also follow the recommended
dosage (do
not exceed 10 continuous days of dosage).
Side effects for NSAIDs
include:
irritation and bleeding in the stomach, possible kidney dysfunction,
and
possible addiction. It
is also
worth noting, that NSAIDs can also increase bone loss, cause liver
toxicity,
and reduce cartilage. All
of these
will contribute to more arthritic joints, more pain and more
inflammation.
Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids are steroids
used by
doctors to inject the inflamed joint of the patient.
Corticosteroids imitate the effects of cortisone made by
the
body's adrenal glands. Therefore
the injection will control: stress of joints, immune functions and
inflammation. After
given the shot,
you will be advised to keep joints stationary for a day or two.
Often times, a patient will
continue to
get corticosteroids shots and the overuse of injections can create
havoc on the
person's joints. Regular
injections will eventually lead to the breakdown of cartilage in the
joint and
eventual total failure of the joint. Common corticosteroids
side-effects
include: pain, infection, shrinking of soft tissue, loss of color in
the skin
and more arthritis due to crystals created in joints.
Hyaluronan
Hyaluronan is a drug that is
injected
into the joint that acts as a lubricant and shock absorber. This drug is similar to
the body's
natural substance of synovial fluid. The brand name for Hyaluronan is
called Synervisc¨. However,
some patients have experienced
rare but serious reactions to the drug including: difficulty breathing;
closing
of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives. Other less serious
side-effects
include: temporary pain or swelling of the affected joint; rash or
bruising at
injection site; fatigue and body aching.
Chondroprotective
Agents
This mystery agent is known
for
treating osteoarthritis patients.
This drug claims to reinforce the joint's cartilage from
further wear
and tear damage. However,
there
are discrepancies among various studies that prove this. And side-effects
associated with this
drug are still being studied.
Due to the different form of
arthritis,
there are also different treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. The most popular forms of
treatment
include: Vitamin E and Omega 6 EFAs supplements.
However other various treatments include: Omega 3 oils,
Boswellia, Turmeric, Devils Claw and Cetyl Myristeolate.
We will expound on Vitamin E
and Omega
6 EFAs in this section.
Vitamin
E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble
vitamin with
many antioxidant properties. Due
to these properties, Vitamin E has been used for prevention or
treatment for
numerous health conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. RA sufferers have taken
Vitamin E as an
antioxidant protecting the body's tissues and joints.
There is also research that suggests that RA sufferers
typically have lower levels of Vitamin E.
Due to RA studies, researchers
expressed in numerous studies that appropriate Vitamin E dosages could
have the
same effect at reducing RA symptoms as anti- inflammatory drugs. Other studies also
suggested possible
links to Vitamin E supplementation and reduction of RA but this
research is
still undocumented. Safety
concerns of Vitamin E include possible blood thinning and a possible
risk of
death if taken consistently in higher dosages.
Below is a website where you
can find a
Vitamin E supplement that is quality and affordable.
The vitamin E will be delivered to you. Make sure to
follow
the recommended dosage.
http://www-Arthritis.com/vitaminE
Omega
6 EFAs
Another helpful supplement to
RA
symptoms are oils containing omega-6 fatty acid gamma linolenic acid
(GLA)Ñborage oil, 8, 9, 10
black currant seed oil, 11
and evening primrose oil (EPO)12, 13 .
However, studies have shown that borage oil (contains more
GLA) is most likely the best supplement for RA.
Also worth noting, are the astounding effects that fish
oil
(containing Omega-3 fatty acids) has on RA. Specifically fish oil
called EPA
and DHA (3 grams/day) had astounding results taken after a 3-month
trial
period.
Below is a website where you
can find a
borage oil supplement that is quality and affordable.
The borage oil will be delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/borage
Below is a website where you
can find a
fish oil supplement that is quality and affordable.
The fish oil will be delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/drdave
The alternative medical
approach to
osteoarthritis acts like more than just a band-aid (hiding the pain and
inflammation) but incorporates supplements into your diet that actually
rebuilds various components of the arthritis joints while acting as an
anti-
inflammatory. Let's
discuss two
options: glucosamine and chonodroitin.
Glucosamine
Glucosamine is a natural
compound found
in the body's healthy cartilage surrounding joints and tissues. In lesser concentrations,
it is also
found in nails, tendons, skin, eye tissue, bones, ligaments and heart
valves. This amino
sugar (not used
for energy) is part of the build-up of the body structure.
The supplement Glucosamine
(GS) is
developed through chitin (a natural polymer like substance) which is
found
primarily in exo-skeletons of crabs, shrimp and lobster and has been
available
for only the last 10 years. The
miracle
polymer is abundant and can act in the treatment of osteoarthritis. However, due to exposure
to sea life,
patients allergic to seafood should discuss GS supplementation with
their
doctor.
The reason Glucosamine is so
effective
is because it remedies the problem instead of hiding the problem like
NSAIDs
and Acetaminophen. GS
begins by
building the affected joints back up by providing the body with
glycosaminoglycans (GAGS) that are needed to create collagen and
cartilage. By
restoring the joint with both
components, the joint will eventually have less pain and inflammation.
As you continue treatment with
GS, you
will notice the arthritic joint healing.
The reasoning behind this is because the new collagen and
cartilage aids
the old cartilage by providing extra shock absorption to the joints. The final product will be
joints that
are not aching, have more movement, less inflammation and better
overall
health.
What
research
says about Glucosamine
There have been almost 300
studies
documenting the effects of Glucosamine on arthritis.
However, various parts of the medical community still
believe that more research and testing are needed to prove the benefits
of
Glucosamine for arthritis sufferers.
Despite the controversy, here
are some
conclusions of the almost 300 studies done on Glucosamine.
Dosage
There are three products
available of glucosamine:
glucosamine hydrochloride; glucosamine sulfate; and N-acetyl
glucosamine. Typically,
a daily dose will consist of
1500 to 2500 milligrams (divided doses throughout the day). It should also be noted
the different
amounts of glucosamine base is available in each product. For instance,
It is extremely important you
calculate
the appropriate dosage for your respected body weight.
We recommend you take 1000 mg for every
50 pounds body weight.
Therefore, a 150 lb. person
would take
3000 mg per day (spread out throughout the day).
However, if you weigh over 200 lb, we would recommend you
discuss proper dosage with your family doctor.
Below is a website where you
can find a
glucosamine supplement that is quality and affordable.
The GS will be delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/glucosamine
Chondroitin
Chondroitin entered the
medical scene in the 1960s. It
is
currently manufactured by the natural sources (shark and beef
cartilage) or by
synthetic means. Simply
put,
Chondroitin sulfate are chains of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) molecules
that act
in providing structure and support for the arthritic joint. Even more astounding,
chondroitin
supplies water, blood and nutrients to the affected joint's cartilage.
As stated earlier,
osteoarthritis
occurs after years of wear and tear upon the cartilage and joints. Chondroitin reverses the
degenerative
process of osteoarthritis. Numerous
studies have shown how chondroitin sulfate even acts to rejuvenate and
replenish the cartilage in the joint thus reducing and sometimes
illuminating
osteoarthritis symptoms.
Finally, you should also be
aware of
another benefit of chondroitin. Chondroitin
sulfate has also been shown to lower blood cholesterol.
Studies done on animals have shown that
chondroitin sulfate may also prevent heart attacks as well as reduce
symptoms
from osteoarthritis. Therefore,
the saying "Two birds with one stone" holds some truth with chondroitin.
Dosage
Osteoarthritis sufferers are
recommended to take 1,200 mg/day (400 mg/dose) of oral chondroitin
sulfate. It would
also be
suggested to allow the chondroitin sulfate dissolve in water before
ingestion
because of more rapid absorption into the body.
Below is a website where you
can find a
chondroitin supplement that is quality and affordable.
The GS will be delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/chondroitin
So what do you do to reduce
pain and
inflammation instead of using Tylenol¨ or Aspirin?
Here is a list of supplements that are natural and act as
an
anti- inflammatory. You
will also
not have to deal with the harsh side effects linked with the listed
drugs.
Omega
3
It does not take a scientist
to
understand that our diets have changed in the last hundred years. What would you have eaten
if you lived
100 years ago as opposed to what we eat now?
Most likely, you would be eating fresh greens from
gardens,
fresh meats, fresh fish from clean lakes and rivers and a much
healthier fresh
food diet then the mass-produced, processed diet we have today. With that said, we do not
get enough
Omega 3 fatty acids which might be the most important supplement for
preventing
arthritis.
What are we missing out on? For one, Omega 3 fatty
acids provide
the body with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).
EPA does most of its work in the bloodstream by not
allowing
blood platelets to thicken or clot.
Thus, inflammation is reduced to the affected area that
also reduces
pain to the patient.
As a bonus, EPA also aids the
patient
by giving the patient better sleep and healthier hormones. The second aspect, Omega 3
fatty acids
provide is decosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
DHA has a couple of main roles
that are
extremely important to a person's health.
For one, DHA is abundant in the brain and allows proper
functioning in
brain synapses (brains cells communicating with each other). DHA's second job is
providing a healthy
wall for all cells in the body. A
bonus of DHA is that it is also linked with being important in vision
and sperm
production in men.
If the body receives enough
EPA and DHA
from Omega 3 (typically found in seed oils), the body will then also
receive
the benefits of prevention of heart disease, high blood pressure,
diabetes,
renal disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohns disease
and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
However, the truth is that most American diets do not
receive enough
Omega 3. We are
missing the Omega
3 boat!
Finally, Omega 3 also is a
'balancer'
of the body. Omega
3 allows the
body to balance out the fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6) to prevent
inflammation. If an
imbalance of
fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6) occurs, the body's response is
inflammation
on joints.
Therefore, it is paramount
that an
arthritis patient receives the recommended dosage
of
Omega 3 every day. In
fact, rheumatoid arthritis
sufferers typically have lower levels of omega 3 fatty acids in their
joints
and blood.
Dosage
You can begin balancing your
fatty
acids today! We
recommend you get
170 mg to 3.6 g of EPA daily or 3-12 g of fish oil daily. It is always recommended
you use filtered
and concentrated forms if possible.
(Note: Fish Oil and Cod Oil are NOT THE SAME)
Below is a website where you
can find a
fish oil (EPA, DHA) supplement that is quality and affordable. The concentrated fish oil
will be
delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/drdave
Vitamin
C: Not
just immunity anymore
You might know some of the
reasons for
getting Vitamin C in your diet but did you know that there are numerous
other
reasons? Specifically,
did you
know that Vitamin C also plays a role in preventing arthritis? In the earliest of
studies, Vitamin C
was the common cure of scurvy.
However, as times changed we
have also
discovered that Vitamin C also plays a role in the body's production of
collagen and elastin (essential for healthy joints).
Both are essential for healthy tendons, joints and
bones. In order for
the body to
operate at its optimal level, the body must absolutely receive its
recommended
amount of Vitamin C.
Do you know what free radicals
do to
your body? First
off, free
radicals can cause many different diseases, including cancer. However, free radicals can
be offset by
the consumption of antioxidants.
Two major antioxidants that eliminate free radicals are
Vitamin C and
Vitamin E.
However, this does not mean
that your
diet should consist of large quantities of Vitamin C.
A good rule of thumb is everything should be taken in
moderation (not too much or not too little).
Therefore, it is recommended that you get your daily
intake
of both fruits and vegetable each day.
A fun tip is to take the 5-A-Day Challenge, which simply
means you
should consume 5 RAW fruits and vegetables each day.
However, research is pointing to the number should be
around
5 to 9 raw fruits and vegetables.
If you follow our natural treatment, this will not be a
problem.
Dosage
Vitamin C is essential for any
diet. It is
recommended that you
get 100 mg to 500 mg of Vitamin C daily without exceeding that amount.
Below is a website where you
can find a
Vitamin C supplement that is quality and affordable.
The Vitamin C will be delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/vitaminC
Boswellia:
The
Biblical Frankincense
This natural anti-inflammatory
works
similar to the conventional NSAIDs used for pain and inflammation. Boswellia is similar to
the
frankincense used during biblical times.
In fact, boswellia aids in anti-inflammatory but also does
not cause
irritation or ulceration of the stomach like similar NSAIDs do.
Dosage
Boswellia can be taken by both
rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis sufferers.
We recommend 15o mg of boswellia extract taken at three
times per day.
Below is a website where you
can find a
Boswellia Extract supplement that is quality and affordable. The Boswellia will be
delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/boswellia
Methyl
Sulfonyl
Methane (MSM)
Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM)
is a
nutrient needed in the body for healthy tissues and joints. This important nutrient is
available in
an abundance of foods such as: dairy products, meat products, seafood,
vegetables, fruits and even chocolate. Unfortunately, MSM sulfate is
often
destroyed in food processing such as: heating, food storage, drying,
cooking,
preserving and mass-producing.
Therefore, most of the foods
we eat are
missing this beneficial nutrient.
With this, our body misses out on the other benefits
including: healthy
joints, healthy tissues, healthy enzyme activity, proper hormonal
balance and a
healthy immune system.
Along with all of these
benefits, MSM
supplementation is also found to help with other health ailments
including:
allergies, asthma, emphysema, lung dysfunction, headaches, skin
problems,
digestive problems, circulation, and also arthritis.
For arthritis sufferers, this
wonder
nutrient works on joints by: improving flexibility to the affected
area,
reducing stiffness and swelling, improving blood circulation, reducing
pain and
scar tissue and aiding in the break-up of calcium deposits. As we age, our bodies slow
down in the
production of cell-making thus recovery time takes longer (we get sore). Therefore, MSM is
essential to
expediate the recovery time by aiding in the rebuilding of joint tissue.
What makes MSM so effective? All healthy joints have an
abundance of
collagen, which is the protein that makes up the cartilage and
connective
tissue. Therefore,
MSM creates the
elastic bond between cells, including the flexibleness of the joints.
But what
helps create collagen? MSM
along
with vitamins and the body's amino acids do this continually throughout
the
day. If the MSM
levels are low,
arthritis will eventually appear.
What does research say?
A
double-blind trial of osteoarthritis patients found that MSM (taking
2,230
mg/day) reduced arthritic pain after 6 weeks.
Finally, if you are not sold
on MSM
yetÉ MSM is also suggested for eliminating toxins that are in the body. This all-in-one mineral
could also be
called the miracle mineral!
Below is a website where you
can find a
Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) supplement that is quality and affordable. The MSM will be delivered
to you.
SAMe
SAMe is an anti-inflammatory,
pain-relieving and joint healing vitamin that would be beneficial to
osteoarthritis sufferers.
According to studies, this vitamin is equivalent to some
pain relieving
medications but holds the value of working to rebuild tissue in the
joint. The vitamin
must be taken for longer
periods of time (3+ weeks) in order to see substantial results. We recommend you take
800-1,200 mg/day.
Below is a website where you
can find a
SAMe supplement that is quality and affordable.
The SAMe will be delivered to you.
We also recommend the purchase
of a
Joint Care Formula containing all suggested supplements (including
Glucosamine,
and boswellia) in one simple dose.
The product will also be delivered to you.
http://www-arthritis.com/jointease
Deer
Antler
Velvet
Did you know that Deer Antler
Velvet
has been used for thousands of years and was once the cure for more
than 50
diseases? Deer
Antler Velvet is
considered a traditional Chinese herb that has been used for the last
2000
years. Why is this? If you have ever studied
deer, you will
know that deer antlers regenerate every year.
This is remarkable to think
that antler
velvet containing bone, tissue and nerves can re-grow itself. Therefore, antler velvet
research began
in the early 1900s and discovered some unique properties and benefits
of
it. The antler
velvet contains
glucosamine and chondroitin (see suggestions above), which have
benefits for
both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Below is a website where you
can find
Deer Antler Velvet that is quality and affordable.
The Deer Antler Velvet will be delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/antler
Turmeric
Turmeric
is most often
thought as a spice that gives curry its kick.
But, turmeric extract has also been proven to block
inflammatory pathways associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
In fact, research revealed
that
turmeric extract stops a particular protein from launching an
inflammatory
"chain reaction" linked to symptoms commonly known by arthritis
sufferers
(swelling and pain).
Below is a website where you
can find
purified turmeric extract that is quality and affordable. The turmeric will be
delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/turmeric
Devil's
Claw
Devil's Claw has historically
been one
of the more popular herbs to treat arthritis.
For many centuries, people
have found
success for arthritis, tendonitis and acute low back pain when taking
the herb
devil's claw. Even
modern day
research agrees with our historical ancestors.
Modern research concluded that devil's claw reduces
inflammation and pain associated with chronic osteoarthritis. Although
this
herb is effective on pain, anyone suffering from ulcers should avoid
devil's
claw.
Below is a website where you
can find
Devil's Claw that is quality and affordable. The herb will be delivered
to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/devilsclaw
Celery
Extract
Celery extract was once a
common folk
medicine that was popular in the Mediterranean.
Recently, modern research has discovered that this common
plant has many healing ingredients, which can lower high blood pressure
and
relieve arthritis. The
compound,
3-n-butylphthalide or 3nB, has been studied for its miraculous effects.
Based on numerous studies,
celery
extract (3nB) helps many of the body's systems including: regulating
inflammation
and pain; reducing swelling; lowering blood pressure; and moderating
heart,
digestive and kidney functions.
Celery extract can be found at
any
health supplement store and from this link:
http://www-Arthritis.com/celery
Cetyl
myristoleate
Cetyl myristoleate (CMO) is
the name
for cis-9-cetyl myristoleate. CMO
was discovered in 1972 after discovering mice would not get arthritis
if
injected with CMO. After
researching CMO effects on humans, it was proven the CMO acts as a
natural
'joint lubricant' and anti-inflammatory agent.
It would be recommended you take 540 mg/day for one month.
Below is a website where you
can find
CMO that is quality and affordable.
The CMO will be delivered to you.
Cat's
Claw
Cat's claw has been used for
centuries
to treat various ailments including: inflammation; rheumatism; ulcers;
and
tumors. Cat's claw
was used by
indigenous people of the Andes but has also been used throughout the
world
after research has shown its health benefits.
According to these studies, Cat's claw stimulates immune functions, is
a
natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
You might want to consider Cat's claw if you suffer from
osteoarthritis because of numerous studies indicating the
anti-inflammatory
effects in addition to relieving pain.
Below is a website where you
can find
Cat's claw that is quality and affordable.
The Cat's claw will be delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/catsclaw
Grape
Seed
extract
Grape Seed extract is a
flavonoid-rich
active compound found in grape seeds that inhibits the damage of
collagen
structures in the joints.
Therefore, with healthy collagen the joint's blood
capillaries can
supply more blood, water, and nutrients to the tissue.
People who exhibit circulation problems
should consider grape seed extract as a way to increase circulation to
all
parts of the body (especially the joints). Consider taking 25-100 mg
per dose
and 3 doses per day.
Below is a website where you
can find
Grape Seed extract that is quality and affordable.
The Grape Seed extract will be delivered to you.
http://www-Arthritis.com/grape
Vitamin
B3
(Niacin)
Over a half of century ago
reports that
niacinamide (Vitamin B3) increases joint mobility, improves muscle
strength and
decreases fatigue. Currently,
research confirms these finding of reducing arthritic symptoms. Vitamin B3 will create
greater
circulation, which can also cause skin to turn red.
It should also be noted that gout sufferers should not
take
Vitamin B3.
Below is a website where you
can find
Vitamin B3 that is quality and affordable.
The Vitamin B3 will be delivered to you.
While Western medicine has
become the
norm in many cultures, it is not the only treatment option.
Conventional western
medicine, often called allopathic medicine, is the system of medicine
taught at
most medical schools and most pharmaceutical and synthetic medicines
are
manufactured and marketed according to the principles of allopathic
medicine.
Allopathic medicine is also sometimes called orthodox medicine.
Because most of us in the
Western world
have grown up in a society in which allopathic medicine is the
prevailing norm,
we forget that, only a few decades ago, homeopathic, herbal and other
natural
medicines were commonly available - and freely used even by
conventional
doctors. While there are often heated debates about which system of
medicine is
'better' than the other, many responsible doctors (whether they are
allopathic
or not) recognize that both have a role to play in the treatment
program.
Natural medicine has often
been frowned
on by conventional doctors, especially by those who did not have
sufficient
knowledge of these medicines. However, it is encouraging to note that
some
medical schools are now beginning to re-introduce it into their course
work,
thereby providing doctors with a wider range of treatment options from
which to
choose. In many countries, especially in Europe, India and China,
natural and
homeopathic medicines are commonly prescribed by conventional doctors
and
represent a significant part of the total annual drug sales.
Naturopathy is a branch of
medicine
(just as allopathy is a branch of medicine) which operates according to
the
underlying philosophy that the body has an innate capacity to heal
itself.
While natural medicines are often called 'alternative' or
'complimentary'
medicines, they are, in fact, a unique and independent form of medicine
in
their own right, well able to treat a variety of conditions. Perhaps
the term
'holistic' medicine is more apt, given the broad range of treatment
options and
approaches which are to be found within the practice of natural
medicine, which
encompasses many different disciplines, including herbalism,
homeopathy,
iridology, osteopathy, chiropractic, therapeutic massage techniques,
aromatherapy, acupuncture and many, many more.
Most naturopaths will use a
variety of
treatment modalities in order to treat their patients in a holistic way
to
support health, relieve symptoms and prevent future disease. In fact,
even the
World Health Organization defines health as being "... more than simply
the absence of illness. It is the active state of physical, emotional,
mental
and social well-being." This is a wonderfully clear description of
holistic
or natural medicine, which strives to support health (thereby relieving
or
preventing symptoms), rather than simply eliminating disease.
Although allopathic medicine
certainly
has a role to play and has made a tremendous contribution to medical
science
during the past century, there is a growing perception that it is not
the only
answer and that, in many cases, holistic medicine can accomplish just
as much,
if not more - without the risk of side effects, addiction and sacrifice
to health so commonly associated with pharmaceutical drugs.
Contrary to common perception,
and
provided that they are manufactured in the correct way, natural
medicines can
work quickly and safely to promote healing. In many cases, they can
succeed
where pharmaceutical drugs have failed. Despite frequent reports that
they are
'unproven' and 'untested', the opposite is true. Natural medicines have
a long
history of usage and there is a wealth of empirical evidence to support
their
effectiveness and safety. In addition, active clinical research is
carried out
by many academic hospitals and universities to support the extensive
traditional and empirical evidence behind natural medicines.
It is also important to know
that, like
any medicine, herbal and homeopathic medicines must be manufactured in
the
correct way, following acceptable procedures and manufacturing methods
to
ensure maximum effectiveness and safety. Due to the recent rise in
popularity
of natural remedies, many companies have sprung up to take advantage of
the
market. Unfortunately not all of them are equipped to manufacture to
the
correct standards, often resulting in a flood of inferior (and
sometimes even
unsafe) remedies onto the market - and giving natural remedies a bad
name.
Even some pharmaceutical
companies have
rushed to claim their market share by producing so-called
'standardized'
extracts of herbs and offering these as superior to the tried and
tested
methods of naturopathic manufacturing. Nothing could be further from
the truth.
While 'standardized' extracts may offer benefit of easy consistency of
dosage
(and cheaper more efficient production lines), they have grave
disadvantages.
These include an increase in
side
effects as the medicines produced in this manner lose the natural
protective
properties of the herbs. In some cases, these side effects have proved
fatal
- as was seen in the liver toxicity associated with standardized
extracts
of kava kava, a herb previously safely used for generations without any
known
side effects. Most naturopaths recommend what is called the Full
Spectrum
Method of extraction - which retains the benefits of ALL the active
ingredients
within the herb as opposed toisolating only one - thereby providing a
more complete treatment as well as superior protection against side
effects.
Whatever your choice, always
choose
wisely. Research what is best for you. If you have a chronic or life
threatening condition, don't make changes without first discussing them
with
your doctor in order that your condition may be monitored. Well
informed and supportive
practitioners will support patients who want to take responsibility for
their
own health.
In the treatment of arthritis
pain, the
following herbal and homeopathic remedies are often used as part of the
treatment plan.
Natural Remedies for Arthritis
Relief
Recognizing the need for a healthier and more effective approach,
without the
side effects of prescription drugs, Native Remedies has developed
JointEase
Plus and Detox Drops - both 100% herbal remedies containing well
researched
ingredients and manufactured in therapeutic dosage according to the
highest
pharmaceutical standards.
http://www-arthritis.com/jointease
JointEase Plus is a 100%
natural herbal
tablet formulated to maintain the health and comfort of joints and the
entire
muscular-skeletal system. Regular use keeps the joints mobile and free
moving.
JointEase Plus can
help:
JointEase Plus
contains the
following therapeutic herbs in convenient tablet form:
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Harpagophytum
Procumbens (Devil's Claw) This herb is indigenous to the Kalahari
Desert and is
exclusive to Africa. Because of its powerful anti-inflammatory
properties,
Devil's Claw is used world-wide for osteo-arthritis, fibrositis,
rheumatism,
small joint disease and lower backache. Scientific analysis shows that
the most
important active ingredients in Devil's Claw include monoterpine,
harpagoside,
glycoside, beta-sitosterol, procumbine and stigmasterol.
Warning: Because of
its strong
anti-inflammatory properties, JointEase is not recommended for people
with
stomach ulcers or those with any heart conditions, unless supervised by
a
medical practitioner.
-
Glucosamine sulphate
is one of the best bio-available forms of glucosamine supplements and
it has
been shown that 90 - 98% is readily absorbed in the intestines.
Glucosamine has
been approved for the treatment of arthritis and other joint and
muscular
conditions in more than 70 countries throughout the world. Studies have
demonstrated its ability to decrease pain and inflammation, increase
range of
motion and to help repair aging and damaged joints in the hands, knees,
hips and
spine. Recent studies have suggested that glucosamine may be even more
effective than the non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such
as
aspirin and ibuprofen, without the harmful side-effects associated with
these
drugs. It is well known that while the NSAIDS may mask the pain of
arthritis
and other joint conditions, they can also impair the body's ability to
produce
cartilage, thereby worsening the condition in the long run and
increasing
dependence on anti-inflammatories. In contrast, glucosamine relieves
pain and
inflammation, while also building and repairing cartilage and
connective tissue
thereby going far beyond pain relief.
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Boswellia serata
Extracts of the gum of this tree found in India have been used for
thousands of
years to relieve pain and inflammation. Scientific studies have
demonstrated
that boswellia has the ability to inhibit pro-inflammatory mediators in
the
body and to reduce pain and inflammation without irritating or
ulcerating the
stomach lining. Boswellia has also been shown to be beneficial in the
treatment
of ulcerative colitis.
http://www-arthritis.com/detoxdrops
Detox Drops is a 100% safe,
non-addictive natural herbal remedy formulated for adults by our team
of
natural health experts. Detox Drops contain a selection of herbs known
for
their supportive function in promoting liver health and well-being.
Detox Drops can be used as
part of a
gentle detoxification program to safely cleanse and flush out the
system. It
supports the body's natural ability to remove toxins and waste
by-products,
without harmful side effects and without harsh laxatives.
Detox Drops contains
the following
therapeutic herbs in convenient and fast-acting drop format:
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Taraxacum officinalis
(Dandelion) was commonly used in Native American medicine and is found
in many
parts of the world today. It contains bitter principles that have a
stimulating
effect on the liver and digestive system. It is also a very rich source
of
vitamins and minerals, including Vitamins A, D, C, and B and iron,
silicon,
magnesium, zinc and manganese. In recent studies, Taraxacum officinalis
was
shown to have an effect on laboratory animals with respect to body
weight.
(Racz-Kotilla E, Racz G, Solomon A. The action of Taraxacum officinale
extracts
on the body weight and diuresis of laboratory animals. Planta Med
1974;26(3):212-217). It enhances liver and gall bladder functioning and
may
help to maintain healthy blood pressure due to its diuretic properties.
-
Foeniculum vulgare
(Fennel) has been used since ancient times as a natural appetite
suppressant
and was traditionally used to prevent 'growling stomachs' during church
services. Apart from its natural diuretic properties, Fennel also
promotes
routine liver, kidney and spleen health and is useful for acidic
stomachs. More
recently, Fennel has been shown to help alleviate stomach upsets and
colic in
particular. (Alexandrovich I, Rakovitskaya O, Kolmo E, et al. "The
effect of
fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare ) seed oil emulsion in infantile colic: a
randomized, placebo-controlled study". Altern Ther Health Med .
2003;9:58- 61). Animal and test-tube studies hint at a number of
potential medicinal effects of fennel or its constituents, such as
relaxing
smooth muscles and stimulating the flow of bile. (Forster HB, Niklas H,
Lutz S.
"Antispasmodic effects of some medicinal plants". Plant Med .
1980;40:303-19). (Tanira MOM, Shah AH, Mohsin A, et al.
"Pharmacological
and toxicological investigations on Foeniculum vulgare dried fruit
extract in
experimental animals". Phytother Res . 1996;10:33-6).
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Pelargonium reniforme
is a medicinal plant known to generations of Khoi/San descendants and
Xhosa
traditional healers for its health-promoting properties. Also known as
'Umckaloabo', it is traditionally used for a range of therapeutic
functions and
is well known for its supportive capacity on liver functioning and as a
digestive tonic. This species of pelargonium is indigenous to the
Eastern Cape
of South Africa and grows wild, sending out long bulbous roots deep
into the
ground. The medicinally active ingredients are found in the bitter
tasting root
of the plant. Recent studies have shown indicated this herb can be
beneficial
in supporting the body's ability to balance various body systems after
illness.
(Matthys H, et al. "Efficacy and safety of an extract of Pelargonium
sidoides
(EPs 7630) in adults with acute bronchitis. A randomised, doubleblind,
placebo-controlled trial". Phytomedicine. 2003;10(suppl 4):7-17). Detox
Drops contains no gluten, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or
animal
products.
It has been said, "An ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Therefore, it is critically important to remember that
preventing arthritis
is the means to curing arthritis.
The following is a list of guidelines for preventing
future arthritis
attacks.
If you are prepared to change
your life
by taking these positive steps toward better health, you are assuring
yourself
of an improved chance to become arthritis free for life.
Of course results will vary
from person to person. However,
if
you continue to:
You will be assured of a
healthier,
happier and more well rounded health.
Wishing you the best of success on your road to recovery. We hope you have an
arthritis-free
future!
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