Arthritis

Be Free From Arthritis Pain

We can help to free you from Arthritis that can cause pains and a debilitating lifestyle. Your body strives for health at all costs: it is self-cleansing, self-healing and self-maintaining. When given adequate nutrients and supplements, all your internal systems will function in harmony.

Natural solutions for regaining and maintaining vibrant health are conveniently and economically available to you here.

Recent medical research shows that proper dietary supplementation is essential for health. These nutritional supplements are here, within the reach of anyone desiring natural, higher levels of health and longevity.

Our Standard American Diet and ways of thinking are causing needless ill health and numerous deaths. Unfortunately, even a good diet combined with mainstream supplements, does not contain enough specific nutrients for optimal health. We have potent, affordable supplements that can enable your body's natural inner healing powers to restore your health and vitality.

By creating and maintaining a healthy internal environment, you can regain and maintain a state of vibrant health. We all have natural healing powers within ourselves. Let us help you heal.

What Is Arthritis

Literally, arthritis means joint inflammation: diseases & conditions that can cause pain, stiffness, swelling and ultimately disfigurement. Some arthritic conditions may affect other parts of the body, such as muscles, bones, and some internal organs, resulting in debilitating and sometimes life-threatening, complications.

The body’s intelligence ensures that there is a balance between joints, connective tissue and synovial fluid. This ensures smooth movements and range of motion, cushioned by fluid that buffers the impact of wear and tear on the joints.

Somewhere along the line, the presence of free radicals begins the process of diminishing the efficiency of this system. The cells of the immune system produce antibodies that bind to the cells of the synovial membrane. These bound antibody cells create an alarm system that causes the attack of the immune system resulting in inflammation & pain, and the search for relief from arthritis pain.

Arthritis pain relief becomes necessary when free radicals damage joints, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments. Long-term presence of free radicals provides the opportunity for injury to occur. Where inflammation exists, infection is often involved. It is not unlikely that viruses, bacteria and fungus are present in tissue and synovial fluid and in such cases are termed infectious arthritis. The most common microorganisms involved are streptococci, staphylococci, gonococci, hemophilus or tubercle bacilli and Candida, all of which may create symptoms such as fever, chills and aches, making arthritis pain relief necessary.

The medical arena tells us that arthritis is synonymous with becoming old, and everyone can expect to develop some form of arthritis in their lifetime, or actively seek relief from arthritis pain.

If left undiagnosed and untreated, arthritis can cause irreversible damage to the joints.

Known Causes of Arthritis

As with any health complication, a genetic predisposition sets the stage for opportunist conditions to take hold. The good news is that diet alone is identified as being a significant contributor and change can provide significant relief from arthritis pain.

If the inner terrain is inefficient, undigested proteins will not be properly broken down therefore confusing the immune system, which begins to attack these free floating particles causing inflammation. Simple dietary changes and properly chosen natural supplementation reduces this inflammation, encourages the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut and ultimately reduces the symptoms and devastating effects of this condition, as well as provide arthritis pain relief.

The type of diet that is a main cause of arthritis is rich in meat and dairy products. In developed countries, where this food is normal fare, some degree of arthritis is very common place. In underdeveloped countries, even though people work physically hard, their joints remain flexible and pain-free. Their diet has very little meat & dairy, but mainly grains, vegetable & fruits.

To further illustrate that diet is the culprit and not genetics, when people of underdeveloped countries migrate to areas where meat & dairy is the norm, they and their offspring often develop forms of arthritis. Also, in underdeveloped countries where a privileged few indulge in rich foods, it is common for them also to develop the disease.

One current weight loss trend recommends a high protein diet. The sources are mainly meat, eggs, and dairy products, which are high in cholesterol, fat, and animal protein. These foods are often highly contaminated with chemicals and microbes, with serious vitamin and mineral imbalances.

Other known causes of arthritis conditions include:

• Toxins, irritants and poisons introduced into the body
• Tissue malnutrition of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes
• Poor blood circulation resulting in poor delivery of existing vitamins, minerals and enzymes
• Inadequate circulation resulting in inability to remove toxins and waste from cells
• Accident, trauma, overwork, damage to joint bones and cartilage
• Calcium crystal deposits
• Degeneration of tissue cells
• Joint deterioration with solidifying of bones

Stress:

Stress provides the perfect opportunity for arthritic conditions to prevail, as it diminishes the functioning of the immune system. This compromises digestive ability and enzymatic production. Stress typically invites poor food choices that overload the system leaving undigested proteins to run rampant.

The way you sit, stand, move, reach over & pick up or carry objects all affect the well being of your joints and muscles. Here are some tips for helping prevent back injury.

Living a sedentary lifestyle, being in an occupation (or having a hobby) that requires lifting, bending and/or twisting, and mis-managing stress are all risk factors for joint & muscle problems. People who sit for long periods also run the risk of straining the back when rising or moving from a seated position.

Warehouse workers, long-distance drivers, cyclists (whether recreational or occupational), golfers, computer operators, nurses and gardeners/groundspeople all have more incidence of lower back disorders than the general population. Smokers are at higher risk for back problems, perhaps because smoking decreases blood circulation. This could however be due to an unhealthy lifestyle in general.

For More Immediate Arthritis Pain Relief

we recommend the following:

A comprehensive, three stage program of supplements including Amino Acids, Sea Plant Minerals, Professional Grade Multi-Vitamin & Minerals, Essential Fatty Acids, Immune & Muscular-Skeletal Support, Vitamins A and C.

Recovery and Recovery FX

If a pain-free life seems like a dream to you, Recovery FX will prove that a results-oriented product can do very much to help you recover the freedom to move.

Recovery FX is an all-natural non-drug medicine that addresses inflammation and breakdown of tissues at a cellular level.

Many studies have indicated that glucosamine may be helpful in alleviating joint pain and rebuilding damaged cartilage, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) reduces inflammation & pain in joints and rebuilds damaged cartilage, and dimethylglycine (DMG) decreases lactic acid levels.

Magnesium Supplements

Magnesium is a key, essential nutrient. It is necessary for every major process in your body, such as digestion, protein synthesis, cellular energy production, and glucose metabolism. Magnesium is also needed for bone strength, muscle strength and heartbeat, as well as the functioning of your nervous system. Without these taking place efficiently, your body is in trouble.

Himalayan Crystal Salt

Herbs for Pain

Known to man for centuries, herbs have been used to cure practically every known illness. The early pharmaceutical industry isolated herbal ingredients, for more purity and potency. In nature, the whole herb provides a balance of ingredients to counteract the stronger effects of the isolated part. By using herbs, complete in their own form, your body's healing process utilizes a balance of ingredients provided by nature.

Topical Pain Relief

We offer a wide variety of topical products, for direct application to your source of pain.

Energy Devices for Pain

How To Naturally Prevent Arthritis
And Long Term Relief & Maintenance
Of Your Health and Vitality

We cannot stress enough, the critical importance of the following steps:

Regular cleansing of your body will begin the healing of discomforts and diseases, and bring you into a more vibrant state of health. Every system in your body will function more efficiently.

To be free of discomforts, you must remove the underlying cause, or the condition will return. It takes time to clean a body that has been accumulating toxins over a lifetime, but the rewards will be well worth the time and effort.

When supported with proper nutrition from food, your body can heal arthritis and maintain a state of health. With the proper foods eaten at the right times, your body efficiently absorbs nutrients, and eliminates toxins, resulting in a healthy immune system that can heal and be free of pain and disease.

Learn to obey the laws of nature: eat simple & natural foods, properly prepared & combined, and your body will be happy to restore and maintain vibrant health.

Nourishment from food should maintain your ideal weight. Your ultimate diet is 80% raw food (organic, if possible), including some live foods, that are still growing (sprouts, wheat grass, fresh picked garden salads). This diet includes more grains, vegetables and fruits than protein, which should come mostly from non-animal sources like nuts (almonds, apricot nut, hazelnuts), legumes (beans, peas, lentils), and seeds (hemp seed hearts, flax, sesame).

Disease cannot exist in a balanced (slightly alkaline) pH environment. This is a critical factor in creating a healthy immune system.

Total healing of chronic illness takes place only when your body fluids are restored to a normal, slightly alkaline pH. The magnitude of this is of incredible importance to someone who is fighting a disease, overcoming an illness, or just wanting to feel better. Our overly acidic society is producing very high rates of diseases.

Your body is an amazing naturally self-correcting system: if you work with it, it is capable of tremendous self healing.

To be healthy, you must be in harmony with your world. Fill yourself and your space with love. The way you feel, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, has a direct impact on your physical well being.

Love, joy and peace, water, pure foods, and sunshine, clean air, exercise and rest, meditation, dreams and sleep. What we put in and around our bodies has a direct impact on how well we do.

Try to see every discomfort, illness or disease as a friend, who wants to show you that something needs to change in your life.

Exercise is Essential for Vitality
And To Be Free From Arthritis

Exercise, to be rid of arthritis pains, should include stretching to maintain & increase all joint?s range of motion, strengthening to stabilize joints, and endurance to increase stamina. You should also reduce repetitive joint use, and avoid sports injuries with proper warm-ups, and choose appropriate sports equipment.

Other Natural, Alternative Treatments for Arthritis

• Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain and swelling.
• Heat therapy is the application of therapeutic thermal agents to specific body areas experiencing injury or dysfunction.
• Massage therapy is a manual means of rubbing and kneading soft tissues of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation of muscles.
• Chiropractic is a therapy that focuses on the relationship of the spinal column to the nervous system and on its effects in maintaining good health.
• Reiki is a holistic alternative therapy based on Eastern concepts of energy flow in the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body.
• Craniosacral therapy is a holistic, hands-on technique involving gentle manipulation of the bones of the skull, the underlying meningeal membranes, and the nerve endings in the scalp.
• Guided imagery is the technique of focusing the power of the mind on some aspect of the body in order to cause a real, positive physical response.
• Hypnosis is a state described as sleeplike. It is usually induced by another individual for the purpose of tapping into the unconscious mind.

No one alternative treatment will work for everyone, just as no medication works on all people. Explore alternatives with a mind open to what would be in your best interest.

Learn more about pain medications recommended by mainstream doctors

Symptoms of Arthritis

Relief from arthritis painis sometimes delayed as the initial symptoms for most forms of arthritis may go unnoticed or be misinterpreted. They may come and go for some time before suspicions are raised.

Some symptoms that necessitate arthritis pain relief are:

• Redness and swelling on one or more joints, of particularly the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, feet or ankles including both sides of the body simultaneously
• Morning stiffness in affected joints
• On-going pain or tenderness with movement
• Nodules or bumps near affected joints and just under the skin
• Deformity of affected joints
• Fatigue and general weakness
• Weight loss
• Low-grade fever
• Anemia

Other reasons for manifesting the presence of arthritic conditions include:

• Toxins, irritants and poisons introduced into the body
• Tissue malnutrition of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes
• Poor blood circulation resulting in poor delivery of existing vitamins, minerals and enzymes
• Inadequate circulation resulting in inability to remove toxins and waste from cells
• Inflammation of joint tissues
• Accident, trauma, overwork, damage to joint bones and cartilage
• Inflammation of joints
• Calcium crystal deposits
• Degeneration of tissue cells
• Joint deterioration with solidifying of bones

Observing our parents and grandparents over the years has made many of us familiar with the ravishing affects of arthritis from an aesthetic point of view. Enlarged knuckles and inflamed joints replace smooth supple fingers and pain can accompany weather changes and movement. Relief from arthritis pain can sometimes be as elusive as the symptoms.

Arthritis pain relief for long-term stress of any kind becomes necessary as stress provides the perfect opportunity for arthritic conditions to prevail. Stress diminishes the functioning of the immune system, which compromises digestive ability and enzymatic production. Stress typically invites poor food choices that overload the system leaving undigested proteins to run rampant.

Other Types of Arthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout.

These account for the majority of the cases of arthritis reported to both the medical profession and alternative health care practitioners. Such patients are in hot pursuit of arthritis pain relief.

Other types of arthritis:

• ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS – affects the spine
• CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME – the median nerve becomes compressed typically in the wrist
• CHILDHOOD OR JUVENILE ARTHRITIS – continuous inflammation of one or more joints lasting a minimum of six weeks for which on explanation can be found, affects 1 in 1000 children
• IDIOPATHIC SKELETAL HYPEROSTOSIS – excessive bone growth along the sides of the spine, often including bone spurs and calcification. Affects up to 12% of the population, especially women
• FIBROMYALGIA – widespread pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons affecting mostly women
• LUPUS – an autoimmune disease where the system that typically protects the body begins to attack itself. Produces a large variety of symptoms that persist.
• LYME DISEASE – a systemic condition that originates from the bite of an infected tick resulting in chronic inflammation affecting joints, skin, heart and nervous system.
• PAGET’S DISEASE – normal repair of wear and tear on bones malfunctions producing soft and porous bone replacement
• POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA – severe pain muscle stiffness of neck, shoulders, hips, thighs, and low back with no weakness of corresponding muscles. This is inflammation of the blood vessels in targeted areas.
• POLYMYOSITIS AND DERMATOMYOSITIS – muscles become weak and skin is affected, including inflammation and tenderness
• RAYNAUD’S DISEASE - constriction of blood vessels making circulation to fingers and toes particularly difficult

Related arthritis conditions: bursitis, tendinitis & myofascial pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, infectious arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reiter's syndrome, scleroderma.

Arthritis Statistics

Arthritis is more common in adults than cancer, heart disease, respiratory conditions and spinal cord trauma as far as having a serious impact on quality of life.

Over four million Canadians alone are statistically identified as having Arthritis with the United States reporting 8 million. If you consider that Arthritis includes up to a hundred different conditions within its category, the numbers add up quickly, making arthritis pain relief frequently sought. Osteoarthritis is the most common form in adults and often the most recognized. Juvenile Arthritis strikes even children in diapers therefore it is not just a disease of the old but also affects the youngest of our population.

Our economy suffers an $81 billion loss annually from the health care costs related to arthritis and those seeking arthritis pain relief and from lost workdays due to arthritis. It is the leading cause of physical disability. Visits to the doctor are doubled for those with arthritic conditions. Of the more than 40,000 hip and knee replacements done in Canada alone in 2000 and 2001, over 80% had arthritis related diagnosis.