Some Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Some Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common
    autoimmune disorders, diseases caused by the
    immune system attacking the body's own tissues.
    Autoimmune reactions may be triggered by
    infection, tissue injury, or emotional trauma in
    people with a genetic predisposition to them.
    Conventional medicine treats rheumatoid arthritis
    (and other autoimmune diseases) with steroids and
    other immunosuppressive medications, most of
    which are toxic when used long-term. Try to avoid
    these strong drugs if you can. Patients who are
    dependent on them are less likely to respond to
    natural treatments.

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Some Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Lifestyle changes can moderate autoimmunity, and
    other strategies can help you control the
    symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Here are my
    basic recommendations
  • Follow a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet
    minimize consumption of foods of animal origin.
  • Eliminate milk and milk products including
    commercial foods made with milk.
  • Avoid all polyunsaturated vegetable oils,
    margarine, vegetable shortening, and products
    made with partially hydrogenated oils of any
    kind.
  • Get regular aerobic exercise (swimming is best
    for those with rheumatoid arthritis).

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Some Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Practice relaxation techniques. In addition,
    visualization can help moderate autoimmune
    responses, and psychotherapy can help you change
    emotional states that keep the immune system off
    balance.
  • Try hypnotherapy or guided imagery. Look for a
    therapist willing to take on an autoimmune
    disease. Meditation and yoga can help, too.
  • Avoid health care practitioners who make you feel
    pessimistic about your condition.
  • Eliminate or reduce intake of coffee and tobacco
    as both have been liked to an increased risk for
    rheumatoid arthritis.

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Some Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Here are specific recommendations for rheumatoid
    arthritis management
  • For symptomatic treatment use aspirin and other
    over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs.
  • Take feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) for its
    anti-inflammatory effect one to two capsules
    twice a day.
  • Use anti-inflammatory herbs. Ginger and turmeric
    are particularly effective. I recommend
    Zyflamend, made by New Chapter Inc., which
    includes both. You can continue to take these
    herbs indefinitely.

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Some Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Experiment with traditional Chinese medicine,
    Ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy, Native American
    medicine, and healers.
  • Try long-term fasting in a facility staffed by
    experienced health professionals.
  • Investigate apitherapy (bee-sting treatment) a
    local bee keeper should be able to advise you.
  • Read more on http//www.goherbalsupplements.com/ar
    thritis.html
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