Arthritis
Let's start with the basics!
1) "Arthr" means joint. "itis" means inflammation. Put
them together and you get arthritis...... inflammation of a joint or joints.
2) There are many known causes of arthritis.
3) Most arthritis is treatable, i.e. can be improved or
resolved.
4) Covering the pain and inflammation of arthritis without
careful and knowledgeable assessment of the causes is not intelligent and can be
very dangerous!
COMMON CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS
-Food allergy and food sensitivity
Dairy, wheat, and sugar are common, but many more exist. We are all
unique.
-Nutrient deficiencies
Essential fatty acids (fish oil), minerals, B-complex, anti-oxidants
-Environmental allergies and sensitivities
Mold, chemicals, animal dander
TREATMENTS FOR ARTHRITIS
-Focused, knowledgeable stretching (yoga) 30-60 minutes per day
-Aerobic exercise 30-60 minutes per day
-Remove foods that are allergens or cause food sensitivity
Elimination diets and/or allergy testing using a blood sample.
-Supplementation with nutrients that have been shown to be beneficial
Essential fatty acids - fish oil - 6,000 mg per day
Lipoic acid - 300mg per day
Multimineral
B Complex
Vitamin C - 2-4,000mg
Vitamin E - 800 iu
Glucosamine sulfate and/or chondroitin sulfate
-Remove environmental sources of allergy and sensitivity
DRUG TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS
There is no question in my mind (Dr. Young) that drug treatment should be
used if necessary, only as a first response to control pain, or as a last resort after food, vitamin,
and lifestyle improvements have been made,
and appropriate testing has been done. Most individuals will not need to use
medications if they thoroughly commit to making changes designed to resolve
arthritis.
WHAT TO READ
Arthritis by Michael T. Murray, ND
A Diet to Stop Arthritis by Norman Childers
A Gradual Vegetarian by Lisa Tracy
Arthritis: What Works? by Dana Sobel and Arthur Klein
Detecting Your Hidden Allergies by William Crook, M.D.
Dr. Braly's Food Allergy and Nutrition Revolution by James Braly, M.D.
Healing Nutrients by Patrick Quillin
The 20 Day Rejuvenation Diet Plan by Jeffrey Bland, PhD
The Allergy Cookbook - Tasty Nutritious Cooking Without Wheat, Corn, Milk, or
Eggs, by Ruth A. Shattuck
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