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ARTHRITIS
ARTHRITIS; as diagnosed
Chronic illnesses tend to start slowly, proceed slowly, and last over several years, even over an entire lifespan if not properly treated. A Chronic disease often has several possible coexisting causes, ranging from genetic factors to lifestyle influences to individual physiological qualities. Almost by definition, in the regular medical world, chronic illnesses are almost always diagnosed as “no cure”. Because each of these "chronic illnesses", generally have more than one cause, no one drug or surgery procedure is able to remedy them through conventional medicine.
Arthritis is characterized by joint inflammation, stiffness, swelling, and pain. The two most common types are osteoarthritis, a painful condition in which joint cartilage gradually breaks down, and rheumatoid arthritis, a systemic disease that can cause severe pain and crippling.
As different as each type of chronic illness may be from another, they have a number of disturbing similarities. Indeed, the lives of all those with chronic illnesses almost inevitably change, both physically and emotionally. Without proper care and client involvement in an effective therapy program, those with a chronic illness like arthritis often must curtail physical activities such as grocery shopping, knitting, golfing, and gardening. As a result, muscles and tendons become weak from lack of use. Should such limitations persist, a sense of isolation and helplessness begin to sink in, leaving the person with a chronic illness vulnerable to clinical depression.
ARTHRITIS; and Holistic Medicine
Holistic medicine is remarkably suited to exploring the issues of arthritis.
Its views of health is based on establishing and maintaining internal balance, of helping the body to maintain its own proper structure and function by providing it with all the nutrients, physical exercise, and emotional support it requires. Here are just a few of the issues you may want to consider while thinking about holistic medicine:
Involves few side effects compared with pharmacology or surgery
Focuses on the individual, not the condition
Involves the whole body
Validates the emotional component of health
Prevents as well as supports
Helps you find the natural rhythm of health
ARTHRITIS: and food
The Holistic approach to supporting arthritis has an undeniable connection between what you eat and how you feel, specifically on destructive joint inflammation. Especially, when it comes to arthritis even more, the client needs to have a diet constructed that will cover all of his/her specific body’s need. It is of uttermost importance to get this individualized diet put together for you, in order to be truly successful. In all of this, it is important to remember that the right food is truly good for us and that it is meant to be enjoyed and savored at every meal
ARTHRITIS: therapies
Also, many therapies are excellent approaches to supporting arthritis. They include amongst others:
Meditation and relaxation
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine
Bodywork and massage
The power of herbs, teas, extracts, syrups, tinctures, and other supplement forms
Homeopathy
Hair Analysis
You know, bones store minerals and also absorb toxins from the environment. The connection between mineral storage, excretion, bones and its ‘waste product’ hair can be seen via hair analysis where toxic heavy metals such as lead and mercury are detected in the hair. Bone is nourished by hard resinous herbs that work via the blood to feed the bones. These certain plants are specifics for repairing bone tissue. Bone is the container and seat of vata dosha. It includes different types of bones and structures; flat, curved, tubular, teeth, nails, hair, cartilage and periosteum .
ARTHRITIS; and antioxidants
We have all heard about Antioxidants, but what exactly are they?
They are found in rich supply in fruits and vegetables, and appear to reduce the harmful effects of the inflammatory process by protecting muscle, tendon, and ligament cells from being damaged by chemicals.
ARTHRITIS; and flavenoids
Flavenoids are most important for people with arthritis. The flavenoids are responsible for the colors of blueberries, blackberries, cherries, grapes, and other plants. Among their properties is the ability to increase vitamin C levels within the cells, decrease the leakiness and breakage of small blood vessels, and protect against free radical damage. In addition, they appear to inhibit enzymes secreted by white blood cells that would otherwise destroy collagen structures during inflammation. Consuming the equivalent of a half pound of fresh cherries per day has been shown to be effective in lowering uric acid levels and preventing attacks of gout, as well as serving as a protection against the cell destruction involved in other types of arthritis.
ARTHRITIS; and purines
Purines are found in organ meat, game, sardines, anchovies (yum, these latter are my personal favorites when I make a pizza), meat broths and extracts, smoked or pickled meat or fish, lentils and other legumes, and chocolate. In excess however, these can raise uric acid levels in the blood which may form crystals that settle in the joints, causing them to swell, and eventually erode. In moderation, salmon, sardines, and other fatty fish do counter inflammation. Again, to decide what is specifically recommended for your body, a more elaborate study needs to be done.
ARTHRITIS; alcohol and caffeine
Alcohol and caffeine may both increase uric acid production and reduce its excretion. Further more, over consumption will deplete the body of a number of vitamins and minerals.
ARTHRITIS; and sugar
Sugar in our blood rises quickly when we eat simple sugars, such as refined sugar or the sugar found in cookies and candies. In response, the body releases a hormone, called insulin, which helps the cells absorb and use glucose as energy. If glucose and insulin levels rise and drop quickly, over and over again, muscle, tendon, and joint cells will become exhausted from these shifts. Therefore, the more sugar you consume, the more quickly your tissues will become damaged by this process. Finally, excess sugar in your diet and bloodstream may interfere with the proper functioning of your immune system. Should your immune system fail for this reason, infection may occur, further exhausting your body and leaving you open to aches and pain. For so many reasons, including those directly related to pain, strain, and inflammation associated with arthritis, you should try to limit the amount of sugar you consume through all your “foods on a daily basis.
ARTHRITIS; and other combined illnesses
Many people with arthritis and with gout typically have other conditions that influence their dietary choices at the same time, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol
ARTHRITIS; Total help
* * * As always, I believe that optimal health is attainable only through a combination of specific, individualized therapies as well as supplementation with pure natural supplements, and a specific diet instruction. Doing any of these by itself is helpful however, will not be enough on their own.
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