While there is no cure for rheumatism arthritis, medical experts are now certain that individuals may be genetically pre-disposed to the condition. Despite medical solutions, individuals may want to adopt physical therapy and alternate treatments for rheumatism arthritis.
• Your doctor might recommend a visit to a physical therapist. A few simple exercises prescribed by the therapist may help joint flexibility. In case of pain or discomfort of the joints, your therapist may help you come up with solutions or ideas to perform everyday activities without putting too much pressure or stress on your inflamed joints.
• The physical therapist may also introduce you to assisting devices which can help you grip objects better. A walking stick could mean less pressure on the knees and ankles to support your weight. Your doctor and therapist may also recommend moderate intensity exercises like swimming, water aerobics, walking, and so on to lose weight, in case you are overweight. Obesity in patients with rheumatism arthritis can complicate or worsen the condition.
• Oral medication may include anti-inflammatory drugs and cortisone induced steroids to slow the process of joint damage and reduce chronic pain and immunosuppressant drugs to control the function of the immune system and its response to the joints. However, all these medications have moderate to severe side effects. All medication must follow prescription and strict supervision of your doctor.
• Severely damaged joints may require corrective surgery.
• A few self-care tips such could be followed to keep the pain at bay. One should avoid cigarettes which are known to increase pain in rheumatism arthritis patients. Besides this, exercising daily, and finding ways to relax and de-stress your body can help slow down the onslaught of rheumatoid arthritis and keep the pain under control.
• A warm or cold compress would help relieve the pain in case of a rheumatism arthritis attack. Warm compresses or a hot water shower may relieve the pain in the arm and leg joints. On the other hand, some individuals find that cold compresses numb the painful flare-ups and decrease the spasms.
While the debilitating pain of rheumatism arthritis may seem to interfere with your everyday activities, do try to control your physical life. Make time for regular exercise; but also ensure that you let your body rest. Rheumatism arthritis could cause muscle weakness and fatigue.
Participate in your local support groups or arthritis chapter or connect with individuals suffering from the same conditions on national arthritis communities online. They will keep you updated on any new treatment, therapy, or prevention tips that might help.
Rheumatism arthritis should not put a stop or limit your everyday lifestyle. With proper care and prevention, you can prolong the health of your joints and take control of the pain.
marți, 8 martie 2011
Palindromic Rheumatism
The older rheumatism definition included any pain in the muscles, joints, tendons and bones. This was then corrected due to advancement in modern medicine where any specific pain in the joints is defined as rheumatoid arthritis.
Another painful condition that may often be mistaken for rheumatism arthritis is Palindromic rheumatism or PR. Referred to as the Hench-Rosenberg syndrome after the two medical experts who suggested the medical term, this painful joint condition seems to recur over a period of time. In fact, the linguistic term palindrome applies to words like Mom, Dad, gag, and so on, which mean the same if you read them in either direction. In this case, it signifies a back and forth reaction. Palindromic rheumatism describes the back and forth pain of this condition.
It is very difficult to predict and diagnose Palindromic rheumatism since the swelling and pain may last for a few hours or a few days and then subside. Between Palindromic rheumatism attacks, there is no trace at all of swelling and inflammation. Many individuals who suffer from Palindromic rheumatism may go on to develop rheumatoid arthritis or arthritis of the bones. Hence, a wrong diagnosis may occur in the case of different types of arthritis.
Causes of rheumatism
The varios causes of rheumatism are:
-Poisoning of blood with acid wastes
-Physically stressful work
-Damp weather conditioner
-Acid-alkaline imbalance (Acidosis)
Natural home remedies for rheumatism
The word Rheumatism is derived from the Greek word “rheuma” that means a swelling. It is the painful state of the supporting structures of the body like muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints. It is an acute and chronic illness that affects people of all ages and of both the sexes. It is the most common cause of valvular organic disease of the heart as it extends to the heart, the valves and the lining of the heart becomes inflamed. It can be grouped under two classes or types.
Muscular rheumatism affects the muscles and is less common among people.
Articular rheumatism
affects the joints and is mostly found common among children and young people in acute form. In the chronic form it mostly affects the adults.
Muscular rheumatism affects the muscles and is less common among people.
Articular rheumatism
affects the joints and is mostly found common among children and young people in acute form. In the chronic form it mostly affects the adults.
joi, 11 martie 2010
Rheumatism
Rheumatism or rheumatic disorder is a non-specific term for medical problems affecting the joints and connective tissue.The study of, and therapeutic interventions in, such disorders is called rheumatology.
Terminology
The term "rheumatism" is still used in colloquial speech and historical contexts, but is no longer frequently used in medical or technical literature; there is no longer any recognized disorder simply called "rheumatism." Some countries use the word Rheumatism to describe fibromyalgia syndrome. The traditional term covers such a range of different problems that to ascribe symptoms to "rheumatism" is not to say very much. Nevertheless, sources dealing with rheumatism tend to focus on arthritis. However, "non-articular rheumatism", also known as "regional pain syndrome" or "soft tissue rheumatism" can cause significant discomfort and difficulty. Furthermore, arthritis and rheumatism between them cover at least 200 different conditions.
The term "Rheumatic Diseases" is used in MeSH to refer to connective tissue disorders.
Palindromic rheumatism has been theorized to be a form of rheumatoid arthritis.
Treatment
A vast number of traditional herbal remedies were recommended for "rheumatism". Modern medicine, both conventional and complementary, recognises that the different rheumatic disorders have different causes (and several of them have multiple causes) and require different kinds of treatment.
Nevertheless, initial therapy of the major rheumatological diseases is with analgesics, such as paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), members of which are ibuprofen and diclofenac. Often, stronger analgesics are required.
"Rheumatism" and weather
There has long been said to be a link between "rheumatic" pain and the weather. There appears to be no firm evidence in favour or against; a 1995 questionnaire given to 557 people by A. Naser and others at the Brigham and Women's Hospital's Pain Management Center concludes that "changes in barometric pressure are the main link between weather and pain. Low pressure is generally associated with cold, wet weather and an increase in pain. Clear, dry conditions signal high pressure and a decrease in pain".
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prognosis and Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common autoimmune systemic connective tissue disorder. It's characterized by a symmetrical form of polyarthritis, which means that it affects multiple joints on both sides of the body, for instance the joints of both hands or both feet. RA causes synovitis, a condition of chronic inflammation in the synovial membrane (interior of the joint capsule), with inflammation in the joint space, which may lead to destruction of cartilage.
Eventually, without treatment intervention, the joint space in rheumatoid arthritis may become obliterated and the bone ends united (causing a condition of ankylosis). In advanced arthritis, virtually all of the affected articular cartilage is replaced by a rheumatoid inflammatory membrane. One remnant of eroded cartilage may remain attached to bone with fragments of cartilage embedded in the inflammatory membrane.
Who is Affected
About 1 percent of the population is reported to have rheumatoid arthritis. Women are affected about three times as often as men, with symptoms most often emerging during the fourth to fifth decade of life.
Signs and Symptoms in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by an autoimmune-induced inflammatory reaction to the peripheral synovial joints of the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, jaws, knees, ankles, hips, and feet. Signs and symptoms include subcutaneous (beneath the skin) rheumatoid nodules, morning stiffness, joint pain and swelling, along with constitutional symptoms of malaise and fever.Systemic effects of RA include cardiac (heart) involvement including pericarditis (inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart), myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle), and rheumatic nodules in myocardial tissue; cutaneous vasculitis, neurological disease (mononeuritis multiplex, a condition of neuropathy affecting multiple systems such as the nerves of the hands and feet), and diffuse lung problems such as pleural effusion and pulmonary vasculitis. About 30 percent of patients develop associated heart problems.
Otolaryngeal Problems
Ear, nose, and throat problems can also occur. Involved joint spaces include the joints of the adenoids, ears, temporomandibular joint space, and the cervical spine joint. Rheumatoid involvement of the larynx is the most common occurrence and may occur as arthritis of the cricoarytenoid joint, inflammation of the larynx, atrophy of the laryngeal nerves, and rheumatic nodules of the vocal cords.
Temporomandibular (TMJ) joint dysfunction may be particularly severe and cause an open bite deformity as well as hearing loss either conducive or secondary to joint inflammation of the ossicular joint or as a sensorineural complication of a related autoimmune inner ear disturbance.
Diagnosis of RA
Rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed by a combination of blood and imaging tests that evaluate joint inflammation. Rheumatoid factor (RF) autoantibodies that target and destroy immunoglobulin G are seen in acute RA. Tests for cyclic citrillinated peptide (CCP) antibodies are better diagnostic indicators of RA because they are seen in RA but not in other connective tissue disorders. In the active phase of RA, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are typically elevated to levels greater than 4 mg/dl. During an acute inflammatory attack of RA, CRP levels rise 100 to 1000 fold. Levels of CRP fall to normal during periods of remission. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate) is moderately elevated in RA. Measurements of these inflammatory markers can be used to evaluate treatment response and diagnose relapses.
Elevated levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 (IL-1), and interleukin 6 (IL-6) are found in the blood and joint fluid of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. These cytokines function as pyrogens, contributing to fever and inflammation. Current therapies are designed to inhibit production of these cytokines.
Treatment of RA
The prognosis for patients with RA has improved considerably in recent years. Treatment today is designed to relieve symptoms and induce longer periods of remission. A number of different over-the-counter and prescription medications are available to reduce inflammation and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. However, because many of these remedies have undesirable side effects, newer medications that reduce joint inflammation naturally, including the supplement Same have been developed. Herbal remedies that effectively reduce joint inflammation include Boswellia, Ginger, Turmeric, and Devil’s claw.
A diet designed to reduce inflammation is also recommended, and light exercise is recommended to maintain joint mobility.
RA in Pregnancy
Relatively large numbers of women with rheumatoid arthritis are reported to have good pregnancy outcomes although carefully monitoring during pregnancy is recommended to minimize adverse consequences. Studies show that among rheumatoid arthritis patients, the rates of hypertensive complications, premature rupture of membranes, and intrauterine growth retardation were slightly but significantly higher than for control patients.
joi, 11 februarie 2010
Restore Ointment
Description
Restore Ointment does wonders in restoring flesh and providing nourishment for healing flesh, bones and cartilage.
The ingredients in Restore Ointment have been used historically by natural healers and many herbalists to help regenerate healthy skin and connective tissue. It is used as an herbal treatment for stiff necks, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, and acne. It promotes healthy teeth and gums, hair, skin, and nails.
This formula has done miraculous things with broken backs, legs, hips, etc. People use Restore Ointment when needing to nourish the body while suffering from curvature of the spine, polio, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, stroke, arthritis, burns, joint pain and more.
This formula is a "power house" and simply must be used when trying to heal anything having to do with bone, flesh, and cartilage. Also used in cases of skin disorders.
Ingredients
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, White Oak Bark, Comfrey Root, Mullein Leaf, Black Walnut Leaf, Marshmallow Root, Gravel Root, Wormwood Herb, Lobelia Herb, Skullcap Herb & Beeswax
Directions: Apply externally atleast six times a day as needed or as directed by your Health Care Professional. External Use Only.
Refrigerate after opening.
Heat Balm
Description
This penetrating salve is excellent for stiff necks, sore muscles, headaches, pain, stiff joints, arthritis, etc. Although we always want to work on the cause of the pain, we can relieve the symptoms by using Heat Balm. Also works well when used with Restore Ointment.
Ingredients
Cayenne Pepper (40,000 H.U.), Virgin Olive Oil, Oil of Wintergreen, Menthol Crystals & other pure essential oils as fragrances & Beeswax.
Directions: Apply externally for temporary minor discomfort. Avoid contact to sensitive areas, especially the eyes & lips. Rub in thoroughly to avoid possible staining to clothing. External Use Only. Refrigerate after opening.
ProVital
Description
ProVital - Nature balanced whole food vitamins
Only whole foods can provide the energy needed to assist our bodies to reach optimum health. ProVital is 100% whole foods, not fractionated.
Hundreds of studies have shown that our bodies need whole foods. Only whole foods can provide all the proper elements needed to assist in total health. We have combined some of earth's most beneficial, nutrient-dense herbs into ProVital.
To increase the potency of ProVital, alfalfa, barley, and Kamut grass have recently been added to the formula. These three ingredients are organically grown in nutrient dense soil, harvested at peak times, juiced, and instantly flash dried using a new process that keeps the temperature below 90 degrees, ensuring it retains the live vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes needed for good health.
So instead of taking a dead, fractionated vitamin that your body treats as waste, take an all-natural, 100% whole vitamin and mineral food that will help you reach optimum health. Take ProVital.
Ingredients
Certified Organic flash-dried juice powder from Alfalfa, Barley & Kamut, Dandelion, Kelp, Purple Dulse, Spirulina, Irish Moss, Rose Hips, Beet Root, Nutritional Yeast, Cayenne Pepper, Blue Violet, Oatstraw, Carrot & Ginger Root.
Directions: As a dietary supplement take 2-6 capsules 3 times a day or as directed by your health care professional.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Restore
Description
Restore does wonders in restoring flesh and providing internal nourishment required for healing bones and cartilage.
This formula has done miraculous things with broken backs, legs, hips, etc. People use restore when needing to nourish the body while suffering from curvature of the spine, polio, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, stroke, arthritis, burns, joint pain and more.
This formula is a "power house" and simply must be used to feed your body when trying to heal anything having to do with bone, flesh, and cartilage.
Ingredients
White Oak Bark, Lungwort, Marshmallow Root, Mullein Leaf, Black Walnut Leaf, Gravel Root, Slippery Elm Bark, Wormwood Herb, Plantain Leaves, Lobelia Herb, Scullcap Herb & Aloe Vera 100:1.
Directions:As a dietary supplement take 2 capsules 3 times a day or as directed by your health care professional.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Bowel Cleanse
Description
The Peristaltic Muscle
A healthy colon is essential for total health. And yet it's one of the organs most overlooked by allopathic medicine. When was the last time your doctor asked you about your bowel movements? Probably never, unless you've gone to him specifically for constipation or diarrhea. Yet when you ask any naturopathic doctor, that's the FIRST thing he'll ask. The colon is the last stage of digestion before waste is eliminated. Its primary function is to absorb water and remaining nutrients. The main muscle that drives the colon is the peristaltic muscle. It works by pushing waste along in a squeezing motion. Bowel Cleanse is specially formulated to feed the peristaltic muscle.
Fecal Buildup
Over time, fecal matter builds up in the colon. Poor diets (consisting primarily of red meat, dairy, and refined carbohydrates) cause the body to create mucus. Do you ever notice the phlegm in your throat after a bowl of ice cream? This is happening all throughout your body. The body does the best it can to eliminate the waste, but this mucus ultimately ends up in the colon and sticks. It is estimated that the average adult has between 5 and 10 pounds of dried fecal matter stuck inside their colons. Autopsies have revealed colons that weigh as much as 40 pounds! This waste impairs the peristaltic muscle by lining the walls of the colon. Waste is not removed, and nutrition is not absorbed.
NOT a Laxative
Bowel Cleanse is not a laxative. It is an herbal nutritional supplement that specifically feeds the peristaltic muscle. The intent of a laxative is to achieve a bowel movement by whatever means possible. This is usually accomplished by softening and loosening the stool so that a poorly performing peristaltic muscle can push out the waste. While this temporary fix might make you feel better, it's not addressing the real core problem: a weak peristaltic muscle. Fiber laxatives can be helpful also, but you get the most benefit out of them with a strong peristaltic muscle. Bowel Cleanse is designed to cleanse, stimulate, and repair the peristaltic muscle so that it can funtion on its own, without the aid of laxatives.
Weight Loss
The first obvious benefit to cleansing your colon is weight loss. As the peristaltic muscle starts working more effectively, the body gets rid of that extra 5-10 pounds that is just sitting there. This weight most often manifests itself as a "pooch" in women, and as a gut in men (this is where your colon is located). Most people report a flatter stomach after using Bowel Cleanse. Our users report an average weight loss of 5 pounds in 1 week.
Energy and Vitality
Another benefit is energy! Most people notice within a few days that their bowel movements are much bigger, and better quality. Their bowels feel "empty" and they feel lighter, and less tired. When your colon is clean, your body can absorb more nutrition, you can actually eat less and feel more satisfied. Many times people overeat because the body is screaming for nutrition, which can't be absorbed. As the "trash gets taken out" the rest of the body is detoxified.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Amount per Serving: 900 mg
Servings Per Bottle: 50
Proprietary Blend:
Cascara Sagrada Bark, Barberry Bark, Cayenne Pepper, Ginger Root, Lobelia Herb, Red Raspberry Leaves, Turkey Rhubarb Root, Fennel Seeds & Goldenseal Root.
Other Ingredients:
100% Vegetable Base Capsules. No Added Fillers or Chemicals
Bowel Cleanse Protocol:
As a dietary supplement, start with 2 capsules 3 times a day. If you do not achieve 2 or more healthy bowel movements during the day, increase to 3 casules 3 times a day. Continue increasing daily intake by 1 capsule until you have identified your body's dosage. Take the supplement for 6 days, and then rest on the 7th. This allows your colon to do the work on its own. Continue for 6 more days, and then rest. Multiple rounds of protocol may be necessary depending on the condition of your peristaltic muscle. Allow at least 2 weeks between cleanse protocols.
Store in a cool, dry place.
WARNING: Do not use this product when abdominal pain, nausea or comiting are present. Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of this product may indicate a serious problem. Discontinue use and consult your health care practitioner.
Rheumatism
Definition:
Afflictions of muscle tendon, joint, bone or nerve, resulting in discomfort and disability from stiffness of the joints or muscles, pain on motion, etc. In this category are often included rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint diseases, spondylitis, bursitis, fibrositis, myositis, neuritis, lumbago, sciatica, and gout.
Causes:
Poor elimination causes rheumatism due to toxic matter becoming stagnated in various parts of the body. Thomas Deschauer explains it thus: "Urea should be daily expelled from our body, an ounce every day. Urea, as you might know, is completely changed waste matter, and as such easily expelled. Now if the process of turning the dead tissues into urea is incomplete--it forms uric acid. Certain foods and drinks cause the urea to be left unfinished. or if the urea is hindered or stopped to be expelled, it also returns into the system and forms uric acid. This can be done by stopping perspiration, by cooling off quickly, by neglect of proper bathing, changing of underclothing, inhaling urea at night while sleeping in ill-ventilated room, etc. Avoid all these things if you want to get well. Some persons have what is known as the uric acid habit, that is, the waste matter does not break down completely. This tendency is due to an extremely abnormal and diseased condition of the blood."
Afflictions of muscle tendon, joint, bone or nerve, resulting in discomfort and disability from stiffness of the joints or muscles, pain on motion, etc. In this category are often included rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint diseases, spondylitis, bursitis, fibrositis, myositis, neuritis, lumbago, sciatica, and gout.
Causes:
Poor elimination causes rheumatism due to toxic matter becoming stagnated in various parts of the body. Thomas Deschauer explains it thus: "Urea should be daily expelled from our body, an ounce every day. Urea, as you might know, is completely changed waste matter, and as such easily expelled. Now if the process of turning the dead tissues into urea is incomplete--it forms uric acid. Certain foods and drinks cause the urea to be left unfinished. or if the urea is hindered or stopped to be expelled, it also returns into the system and forms uric acid. This can be done by stopping perspiration, by cooling off quickly, by neglect of proper bathing, changing of underclothing, inhaling urea at night while sleeping in ill-ventilated room, etc. Avoid all these things if you want to get well. Some persons have what is known as the uric acid habit, that is, the waste matter does not break down completely. This tendency is due to an extremely abnormal and diseased condition of the blood."
joi, 4 februarie 2010
Natural Remedy
Use JointEase Plus:
* As a natural alternative to prescription anti-inflammatory drugs
* For relief from painful joint conditions, neck pain or lower back ache
* To assist with any form of arthritis, fibrositis, myalgia or rheumatism
* For relief from any degenerative musculoskeletal condition
* To treat painful knees or 'small joint disease' (e.g. wrists, fingers, ankles and toes)
* To prevent and relieve the symptoms of gout
JointEase Plus contains:
Harpagophytum Procumbens (Devil's Claw)
Glucosamine sulphate: 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.
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.
* As a natural alternative to prescription anti-inflammatory drugs
* For relief from painful joint conditions, neck pain or lower back ache
* To assist with any form of arthritis, fibrositis, myalgia or rheumatism
* For relief from any degenerative musculoskeletal condition
* To treat painful knees or 'small joint disease' (e.g. wrists, fingers, ankles and toes)
* To prevent and relieve the symptoms of gout
JointEase Plus contains:
Harpagophytum Procumbens (Devil's Claw)
Glucosamine sulphate: 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.
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.
Natural Treatment of inflammatory joint and muscle conditions
Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Devil's Claw in treating joint conditions like osteo-arthritis, fibrositis, rheumatism and small joint disease, (Lecompte & Costa, 1992). It has also been scientifically proven to assist in the treatment of lower backache (Chrubasik, 1996). In a study by Brady et al, (1981), serum cholestol and uric acid levels were shown to be reduced after treatment with Devil's Claw.
Scientific studies have also indicated that it is effective in stimulating the lymphatic system to increase resistance against disease.
Glucosamine is naturally manufactured in the body and scientists known that this simple substance is found in relatively high concentrations in the joints and connective tissues, where its function is to repair cartilage and maintain joint mobility.
Boswellia has been used for thousands of years as a natural anti-inflammatory. Modern science has verified that boswellic acids contained within the herb can block the formation of leukotrienes, the immune cells responsible for inflammation, while also promoting the formation of free radicals. With regular use, blood supply to the joints is also maintained, keeping soft tissue nourished and viable.
Scientific studies have also indicated that it is effective in stimulating the lymphatic system to increase resistance against disease.
Glucosamine is naturally manufactured in the body and scientists known that this simple substance is found in relatively high concentrations in the joints and connective tissues, where its function is to repair cartilage and maintain joint mobility.
Boswellia has been used for thousands of years as a natural anti-inflammatory. Modern science has verified that boswellic acids contained within the herb can block the formation of leukotrienes, the immune cells responsible for inflammation, while also promoting the formation of free radicals. With regular use, blood supply to the joints is also maintained, keeping soft tissue nourished and viable.
Joint Formula
Activity: Joints Formula is a compound that contains plants that contain moderate amounts of salicin, high amounts of organic calcium, and that naturally dissolve acid accumulations that collect and build up in the joints. Joint Formula soothes, strengthens, builds, and tones the joints.
Ingredients: DEVIL'S CLAW, BOSWELLIA, COMFREY ROOT, GUAIAC, YUCCA, UVA URSI, MULLEIN LEAF, SASSAFRAS, RHEUMATISM ROOT, YEW TIPS, BURDOCK ROOT, CAYENNE, WHITE WILLOW BANK, SAFFLOWER, MEADOWSWEET.
Directions: Take three (3) capsules daily. Take consistently for optimum benefit.
*100 vegetarian capsules per bottle.
FACTS: Number of Americans with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms: 1985 - 35 million, 1990 - 37.9 million, 1998 - nearly 43 million (1 in 6 people) 2006 – 46 million (nearly 1 in 5 adults). Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation’s leading cause of disability among Americans over age 15. Arthritis is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability. Arthritis limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing and bathing for more than 7 million Americans. Arthritis results in 39 million physician visits and more than a half million hospitalizations. Costs to the U.S. economy totals $128 billion annually. Arthritis affects people in all age groups including nearly 300,000 children. Baby boomers are now at prime risk. More than half those affected are under age 65. Half of those Americans with arthritis don’t think anything can be done to help them. Arthritis refers to more than 100 different diseases that affect areas in or around joints. Arthritis strikes women more often than men. Overall arthritis: Women - 24.3 million of the people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Men - 17.1 million of the people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis– Arthritis Foundation
Trivia: The supplement ‘Chondroitan’ is derived from dessicated cow trachea (windpipe) and ‘Glucosamine’ is derived from chicken bones
Rheumatism Treatment
There are a lot of problems that can be hard to deal with. One such problem is rheumatism. This is a word that comes from the Greek word 'rheuma', which means swelling. As you can guess by now, rheumatism is a swelling of the muscles, joints, tendons, or ligaments in your body. This is something that can be very painful, and that is why people are always looking for rheumatism cures. The good news is that there are rheumatism and arthritis treatment options, as well as rheumatism home remedies that you can try.
Prevalence
Rheumatism is a problem that affects more people than what you would think. Just like other joint pain, this is something that affects people more as they get older. Men and women get this illness about the same, and all the races have an equal chance of getting it. No matter what you choose to do, rheumatism is something that you have to get taken care of. This is not something that you can just keep living with, because it causes a lot of problems.
Symptoms
Rheumatism is pretty easy to spot because of the pain that it causes. For example, you are likely to have soreness and pain in your joints. This can even be soreness in your muscles as well. Of course, you should note that it is different from just a sore muscle. When you have rheumatism, then just the weight of clothing can cause a lot of pain on your muscles.
Diagnosis
The main cause of rheumatism is toxic waste in your blood. Thus, if you think that you have rheumatism, your doctor may want to do some blood work on you. Eating too much bread, sugar, and meat can cause too many toxic waste products in your blood stream. Of course, you should note that this is not always a problem. If you think that you have rheumatism, then you should go visit your doctor right away. This way he can work with you on treating your rheumatism.
Treatment
Some of the best rheumatism cures involve using water enema. This is where they take warm water and shoot it into your bowels. This is a great way to clean out all of the toxic stuff that has built up in your body. After that, you may want to try to get some hot packs to place them on the affected areas. This can help to bring down the pain. Of course, just sitting in a warm bath helps a lot. If you are going to use a warm bath as a rheumatism treatment, then you might as well put epsom salts in the bath as well. You should try to sit in a bath of epsom salts about twice a week for three months. It will also help you if you can get some fresh air and do some very light outdoor exercises. Try to go for walks and things like that. This can help to loosen up your joints and so on. Most people think that you should put cold on swollen joints. In the case of rheumatism, you need to avoid damp and cold compresses at all costs.
Home Remedies
If you are still having problems with your rheumatism, then you should note that there are a few rheumatism home remedies out there that can help you. One good thing that you should try is to drink potato juice. Take about two teaspoons of potato juice before each meal. You can get juice from a potato by smashing it raw. Also, do not throw the skin of the potato away either. Eating the skin is a great way to help cure your rheumatism. This is because it is very rich in minerals and salt. If you have any bitter gourd, then you should use that too. Try to extract juice from the vegetable and drink it. You should drink it mixed with just a teaspoon of honey for taste. People have even found that celery is a good cure for rheumatism. Simply drink the fluid that gets extracted out from the raw vegetable. This is also a great way to clean out your stomach and your kidneys. Also, if you can stand the taste, you should drink the juice from two to three lemons a day. This will always bring good results, as far as taking care of rheumatism. Other home remedies for rheumatism involve using walnuts. All you have to do is eat about half a dozen of them a day to help treat rheumatism.
Conclusion
As you can clearly see, rheumatism is something that can be taken care of from home. You just have to know what to eat to get your rheumatism to go away quicker. Try to follow the rheumatism home remedies that we talked about. This can help you get rid of it. Of course, if you do not have rheumatism, then following these tips can help you from getting it in the first place.
Prevalence
Rheumatism is a problem that affects more people than what you would think. Just like other joint pain, this is something that affects people more as they get older. Men and women get this illness about the same, and all the races have an equal chance of getting it. No matter what you choose to do, rheumatism is something that you have to get taken care of. This is not something that you can just keep living with, because it causes a lot of problems.
Symptoms
Rheumatism is pretty easy to spot because of the pain that it causes. For example, you are likely to have soreness and pain in your joints. This can even be soreness in your muscles as well. Of course, you should note that it is different from just a sore muscle. When you have rheumatism, then just the weight of clothing can cause a lot of pain on your muscles.
Diagnosis
The main cause of rheumatism is toxic waste in your blood. Thus, if you think that you have rheumatism, your doctor may want to do some blood work on you. Eating too much bread, sugar, and meat can cause too many toxic waste products in your blood stream. Of course, you should note that this is not always a problem. If you think that you have rheumatism, then you should go visit your doctor right away. This way he can work with you on treating your rheumatism.
Treatment
Some of the best rheumatism cures involve using water enema. This is where they take warm water and shoot it into your bowels. This is a great way to clean out all of the toxic stuff that has built up in your body. After that, you may want to try to get some hot packs to place them on the affected areas. This can help to bring down the pain. Of course, just sitting in a warm bath helps a lot. If you are going to use a warm bath as a rheumatism treatment, then you might as well put epsom salts in the bath as well. You should try to sit in a bath of epsom salts about twice a week for three months. It will also help you if you can get some fresh air and do some very light outdoor exercises. Try to go for walks and things like that. This can help to loosen up your joints and so on. Most people think that you should put cold on swollen joints. In the case of rheumatism, you need to avoid damp and cold compresses at all costs.
Home Remedies
If you are still having problems with your rheumatism, then you should note that there are a few rheumatism home remedies out there that can help you. One good thing that you should try is to drink potato juice. Take about two teaspoons of potato juice before each meal. You can get juice from a potato by smashing it raw. Also, do not throw the skin of the potato away either. Eating the skin is a great way to help cure your rheumatism. This is because it is very rich in minerals and salt. If you have any bitter gourd, then you should use that too. Try to extract juice from the vegetable and drink it. You should drink it mixed with just a teaspoon of honey for taste. People have even found that celery is a good cure for rheumatism. Simply drink the fluid that gets extracted out from the raw vegetable. This is also a great way to clean out your stomach and your kidneys. Also, if you can stand the taste, you should drink the juice from two to three lemons a day. This will always bring good results, as far as taking care of rheumatism. Other home remedies for rheumatism involve using walnuts. All you have to do is eat about half a dozen of them a day to help treat rheumatism.
Conclusion
As you can clearly see, rheumatism is something that can be taken care of from home. You just have to know what to eat to get your rheumatism to go away quicker. Try to follow the rheumatism home remedies that we talked about. This can help you get rid of it. Of course, if you do not have rheumatism, then following these tips can help you from getting it in the first place.
Natural Treatment of Erysipelas
It is a disease characterized by a diffused inflammation of the skin. The subcutaneous cellular tissues may also become involved and there may be high fever. In a mild form there is only a redness of the skin which feels thickened on which small vesicles may appear.
Erysipelas of the face begins' with symptoms of general discomfort. The patient feels languid, drowsy and there is a feeling of chilliness which later develops into fever which may go upto 105°F. Inflammation may start with the tip of the nose; if it is not controlled in time, it may spread to the glottis leading to fatal results. If it attacks the membranes of the brain, the result is almost always fatal.
When the disease is in a severe form, vesicles appear on the reddened, inflamed skin and if care is not taken, they may burst and turn into sores. Among infants the causative factor is a sore in the navel and the infection is likely to spread to the mother.
Natural Home Remedies for Erysipelas:
The sufferer should be segregated to stop the infection from spreading to others. Twenty grams of extract of Rasaut should be steeped in one litre of water overnight and the supernatant water given to the child to drink every time he feels thirsty. In the case of a suckling infant, the mother should also drink the same water. For local application on the vesicles, a paste of Rasaut and white Sandalwood ground in juice of green Coriander is recommended. If green Coriander is not available water may be used in its place. The leaves of the Cypress tree (Saroo) should be ground in water to form paste to help relieve the condition.
The dietary regimen is the same as in the case of other fevers. The child must be protected against exposure; no cold bath should be given to him. Till the vesicles disappear, no bath should be given to the child: sponging his body should suffice.
Erysipelas of the face begins' with symptoms of general discomfort. The patient feels languid, drowsy and there is a feeling of chilliness which later develops into fever which may go upto 105°F. Inflammation may start with the tip of the nose; if it is not controlled in time, it may spread to the glottis leading to fatal results. If it attacks the membranes of the brain, the result is almost always fatal.
When the disease is in a severe form, vesicles appear on the reddened, inflamed skin and if care is not taken, they may burst and turn into sores. Among infants the causative factor is a sore in the navel and the infection is likely to spread to the mother.
Natural Home Remedies for Erysipelas:
The sufferer should be segregated to stop the infection from spreading to others. Twenty grams of extract of Rasaut should be steeped in one litre of water overnight and the supernatant water given to the child to drink every time he feels thirsty. In the case of a suckling infant, the mother should also drink the same water. For local application on the vesicles, a paste of Rasaut and white Sandalwood ground in juice of green Coriander is recommended. If green Coriander is not available water may be used in its place. The leaves of the Cypress tree (Saroo) should be ground in water to form paste to help relieve the condition.
The dietary regimen is the same as in the case of other fevers. The child must be protected against exposure; no cold bath should be given to him. Till the vesicles disappear, no bath should be given to the child: sponging his body should suffice.
