Title: Some Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
1Some 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.
2Some 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).
3Some 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.
4Some 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.
5Some 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
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