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.
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