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Ailments : A-Z |
Arthritis is a symptom, not a disease. "Arthritis" means "inflammation
of the joints", for which there can be a number of causes. Drugs treat only
the symptom (inflammation).
There are many variations of arthritis. Most involve hidden food allergies. – and if so, then no attempt to heal arthritis can be successful until all of the offending foods are eliminated completely. To the joints, certain foods are poisons. A little bit of a poison is still a poison. Almost any food can be involved, depending on each person's unique sensitivities. The most common offenders are the nightshade family (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, paprika, eggplant, cayenne, chili, tobacco), milk products, sugar, caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate, cola drinks), wheat, oranges, corn, soy, and food additives/preservatives. In a study of 5,000 arthritis patients, over 70% reported gradually increasing relief from aches, pains and disfigurement simply by eliminating nightshades from their diets. [Childers, NF J Int Acad Prev Med November 1982, pp. 31-37]. Rheumatoid arthritis is a deeply entrenched form of allergic arthritis. It is an autoimmune disorder in which antibodies attack the cartilage and connective tissue. In addition to hidden food allergies, people with rheumatoid arthritis usually also have weak digestion, low thyroid function, and a "leaky gut" (intestinal permeability). Osteoarthritis is marked by progressive deterioration of the cartilage in synovial joints and vertebrae. Both weak digestion and hidden allergies are usually involved. Simply by not eating certain foods one may be able to avoid the need for hip or knee replacement surgery. Total elimination of the nightshades over several months often results in gradual improvement. [Childers, NF, Margoles, MS. J Neurol Orthop Med Surg 14:227-31, 1993.] People with arthritic disorders also tend to have a wide range of nutritional deficiencies. A Nutri-Body® analysis is extremely helpful at determining which unique weaknesses need to be supported. RTRE™ or PLUS™ can supply all of the vitamins and minerals required, depending on whether the person is more disposed to circulatory impairment or stress-related conditions. Payn-Ez™ reduces inflammation by providing nutritional factors needed to rebuild the joints. Either Flaxseed Oil or Fish Oil & Garlic provide the essential omega-3 fatty acids documented to help reduce the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. CMK™ may be required if a person has an unusually high requirement (or inefficient absorption or utilization of) calcium and magnesium. Poorly functioning kidneys create disturbances in acid: alkaline ratios that tend to precipitate needed minerals out of solution, depositing them into tissues; KPH-1 is a kidney tonic that helps to restore this acid:alkaline balance. Underlying Themes: Autoimmunity, Allergies, Deficiencies. |
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