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Arthritis. Irritation of a joint where two bones move against one another. We have 206 articulating bones moving against each other. Approximately one in five people in North America have arthritis. There are over 150 different types of arthritis. Most Common Types of Arthritis:
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Arthritis Irritation of a joint where two bones move against one another.
We have 206 articulating bones moving against each other. Approximately one in five people in North America have arthritis. There are over 150 different types of arthritis.
Most Common Types of Arthritis: • Degenerative (75% of all arthritis problems) • Rheumatoid (autoimmune response) • Septic (from an infection) • Allergic (sensitivities to enhalents or foods) • Toxic • Gouty • Trauma Related
Pain is NOT a medication deficiency revealing itself!
Nuprin Pain Report says … • 46 billion work days are lost each year due to pain • which results in a financial loss of $92 billion per year • Centers for Disease control says … • Pain is the #1 reason why people go to the doctor • 1 in 3 people over 18 have pain • 66% of people with rheumatoid conditions are under age 65 • 350,000 children suffer with chronic rheumatoid conditions
To understand Pain, we must understand THREE Internal Enzymes Cox 1 5-Lox Cox 2
To understand Pain, we must understand THREE Internal Enzymes Cox 1 5-Lox Cox 2 • Cox 1 Enzyme = helps regulate the normal production of the mucosal lining of the digestive system (stomach and intestines)
To understand Pain, we must understand THREE Internal Enzymes Cox 1 5-Lox Cox 2 • Cox 1 Enzyme = helps regulate the normal production of the mucosal lining of the digestive system (stomach and intestines) • Cox 2 Enzyme=Elevated COX 2 means PAIN (therefore, many medications are COX 2 inhibitors).
To understand Pain, we must understand THREE Internal Enzymes Cox 1 5-Lox Cox 2 • Cox 1 Enzyme = helps regulate the normal production of the mucosal lining of the digestive system (stomach and intestines) • Cox 2 Enzyme=Elevated COX 2 means PAIN (therefore, many medications are COX 2 inhibitors). • 5-LOX Enzyme =Elevated 5-LOX means inflammation, and 90% of pain comes from inflammation
Traditional Pain Killers • Most are Enzyme Inhibitors • which reduces pain and inflammation • BUT also blocks the Cox 1 which leads to intestinal havoc & ulcers • Other Negative Side Effects: • ALL have negative effects on the Liver • Most have negative effects on the Kidneys • Many have negative effects on the mucosal lining of the circulatory system) • Anti-Inflammatories (like prednisone) have major side effects on the bones and skin as well
The Food & Drug Administration recently estimated that EVERY YEAR in the United States, as a result of drugs prescribed for PAIN … • as many as 200,000 cases experience experience gastrointestinal bleeding, • including 10,000 to 20,000 deaths, • pain medications constitute the 15th cause of death in North America
Every time an individual takes an aspirin, they bleed approximately 1 tablespoon of blood 1tablespoon x 31 days in one month = approximately 2 cups of blood
“An APPLE a Day keeps Arthritis at Bay” acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) = + +
Turmeric: • active ingredient is Curcumin • Cardiovascular Protection (cholesterol) • Anti-inflammatory • IBS reduction • Rheumatoid Arthritis relief • Cancer reduction • Improved liver function • Improved brain function (anti-Alzheimer’s)
Would it make more sense to understand the cause … and address it?
Three Most Common Types of Arthritis • Rheumatoid • Osteoarthritis • Gouty Arthritis
The Normal Joint • The healthy joint connects bones with a capsule called the “synovial sack” which should be filled with fluid, which allows for free and easy movement. • The tough joint capsule holds the entire joint together. • The capsule is lined by a synovial membrane which secretes a lubricating fluid • The ends of the bones are coved with shiny, ultra-smooth cartilage (gristle)
Rheumatoid Arthritisis an inflammatory response: • is often three disorders combined: • an autoimmune response • an allergic response • toxicity In the earliest stages, rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by swollen (inflamed) synovial lining = limited movement = pain = morning stiffness very common
Late Stage Rheumatoid Arthritis • As the synovial tissue becomes more swollen • it further restricts motion • the inflammation invades the cartilage and the bones • can begin to cause severe joint deformities, especially in the fingers & wrists
Rheumatoid Arthritis: • ... is often three disorders combined: • an autoimmune response • an allergic response • toxicity • Common Underlying Causes: • dirty liver • acidic blood • nutrient deficiencies • allergies • trauma / injury
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 1: Address Toxicity (irritations to the cellular tissue) • Make a total commitment to clean up your diet … remove all irritants, seltzers, pop, sugar, white flour, caffeine, etc.
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 1: Address Toxicity (irritations to the cellular tissue) • Make a total commitment to clean up your diet … remove all irritants, seltzers, pop, sugar, white flour, caffeine, etc. • Drink enough water (1/2 oz filtered water for every pound of body weight daily)
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 1: Address Toxicity (irritations to the cellular tissue) • Make a total commitment to clean up your diet … remove all irritants, seltzers, pop, sugar, white flour, caffeine, etc. • Drink enough water (1/2 oz filtered water for every pound of body weight daily • Get your bowels moving (2 to 3 times per day … use fibre, water, and appropriate bowel cleansers)
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 1: Address Toxicity (irritations to the cellular tissue) • Make a total commitment to clean up your diet … remove all irritants, seltzers, pop, sugar, white flour, caffeine, etc. • Drink enough water (1/2 oz filtered water for every pound of body weight daily • Get your bowels moving (2 to 3 times per day … use fibre, water, and appropriate bowel cleansers • Avoid toxic substances in your home … cleaners, fly sprays, chlorine, pesticides, toxic shampoos, and other products with toxic ingredients
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 1: Address Toxicity (irritations to the cellular tissue) • Make a total commitment to clean up your diet … remove all irritants, seltzers, pop, sugar, white flour, caffeine, etc. • Drink enough water (1/2 oz filtered water for every pound of body weight daily • Get your bowels moving (2 to 3 times per day … use fibre, water, and appropriate bowel cleansers • Avoid toxic substances in your home … cleaners, fly sprays, chlorine, pesticides, toxic shampoos, and other products with toxic ingredients • Detoxify
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 2: Address Allergy Factor • Avoid all known food allergies
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 2: Address Allergy Factor • Avoid all known food allergies • Do a three week trial avoiding nightshades to see if this is a problem for you … potatoes, green peppers, tomatoes, egg plant, tobacco (if it makes no difference, return them to your diet choices)
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 2: Address Allergy Factor • Avoid all known food allergies • Do a three week trial avoiding nightshades to see if this is a problem for you … potatoes, green peppers, tomatoes, egg plant, tobacco (if it makes no difference, return them to your diet choices) • Address enhalent allergies
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 3: Address the Nutrition Factor: • Optimize ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS … Nature’s steroids! … Omega 3 & Omega 6 (GLA) • Eat two or three tablespoons milled flaxseed daily
Cereal Cottage Cheese Flax Seed Salad Yogurt
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 3: Address the Nutrition Factor: • Optimize ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS … Nature’s steroids! … Omega 3 & Omega 6 (GLA) • Eat two or three tablespoons milled flaxseed daily • Eat more vegetable protein … it is less inflammatory than • animal protein (Soy Protein)
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 3: Address the Nutrition Factor: • Optimize ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS … Nature’s steroids! … Omega 3 & Omega 6 (GLA) • Eat two or three tablespoons milled flaxseed daily • Eat more vegetable protein … it is less inflammatory than • animal protein (Soy Protein) • Supplement for General Overall Health
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 3: Address the Nutrition Factor: • Optimize ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS … Nature’s steroids! … Omega 3 & Omega 6 (GLA) • Eat two or three tablespoons milled flaxseed daily • Eat more vegetable protein … it is less inflammatory than • animal protein (Soy Protein) • Supplement for General Overall Health • Alkalize your system … reduces inflammation … Use Alfalfa and vegetable broths
Anti-inflammatory Saponins, chlorophyll, and the smorgasbord of minerals present in Alfalfa can help reduce inflammation anywhere in the body. Used theraperutically, (1 tablespoon per meal), many have reported wonderful reduction in inflammation.
Pain Relief for: • rhematoid arthritis • gout • rheumatism • Alfalfa aids in regulation of the alkaline/acid balance in the body. • It helps dissolve uric acid so it passes through the kidneys. Excessive uric acid in joints causes inflammation and pain. • It contains saponins … an anti-stiffness factor in green plants.
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 3: Address the Nutrition Factor: • Optimize ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS … Nature’s steroids! … Omega 3 & Omega 6 (GLA) • Eat two or three tablespoons milled flaxseed daily • Eat more vegetable protein … it is less inflammatory than • animal protein (Soy Protein) • Supplement for General Overall Health • Alkalize your system … reduces inflammation … Use Alfalfa and vegetable broths • Optimize natural pain killers: Vitamin C, Cat’s Claw, Cinnamon, Turmeric, cayenne pepper
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Turmeric: • active ingredient is Curcumin • Cardiovascular Protection (cholesterol) • Anti-inflammatory • IBS reduction • Rheumatoid Arthritis relief • Cancer reduction • Improved liver function • Improved brain function (anti-Alzheimer’s)
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 3: Address the Nutrition Factor: • Optimize ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS … Nature’s steroids! … Omega 3 & Omega 6 (GLA) • Eat two or three tablespoons milled flaxseed daily • Eat more vegetable protein … it is less inflammatory than • animal protein (Soy Protein) • Supplement for General Overall Health • Alkalize your system … reduces inflammation … Use Alfalfa and vegetable broths • Optimize natural pain killers: Vitamin C, Cat’s Claw, Cinnamon, Turmeric, cayenne pepper • Eat more sulfur-containing foods: garlic, asparagus, onions
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 3: Address the Nutrition Factor: • Optimize ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS … Nature’s steroids! … Omega 3 & Omega 6 (GLA) • Eat two or three tablespoons milled flaxseed daily • Eat more vegetable protein … it is less inflammatory than • animal protein (Soy Protein) • Supplement for General Overall Health • Alkalize your system … reduces inflammation … Use Alfalfa and vegetable broths • Optimize natural pain killers: Vitamin C, Cat’s Claw, Cinnamon, Turmeric, cayenne pepper • Eat more sulfur-containing foods: garlic, asparagus, onions • Eat raw pineapple … contains bromelain which is excellent for reducing inflammation
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 3: Address the Nutrition Factor: • Optimize ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS … Nature’s steroids! … Omega 3 & Omega 6 (GLA) • Eat two or three tablespoons milled flaxseed daily • Eat more vegetable protein … it is less inflammatory than • animal protein (Soy Protein) • Supplement for General Overall Health • Alkalize your system … reduces inflammation … Use Alfalfa and vegetable broths • Optimize natural pain killers: Vitamin C, Cat’s Claw, Cinnamon, Turmeric, cayenne pepper • Eat more sulfur-containing foods: garlic, asparagus, onions • Eat raw pineapple … contains bromelain which is excellent for reducing inflammation • Drinks lots of carrot & other vegetable juices … contains raw enzymes for healing
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 3: Address the Nutrition Factor: • Optimize ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS … Nature’s steroids! … Omega 3 & Omega 6 (GLA) • Eat two or three tablespoons milled flaxseed daily • Eat more vegetable protein … it is less inflammatory than • animal protein (Soy Protein) • Supplement for General Overall Health • Alkalize your system … reduces inflammation … Use Alfalfa and vegetable broths • Optimize natural pain killers: Vitamin C, Cat’s Claw, Cinnamon, Turmeric, cayenne pepper • Eat more sulfur-containing foods: garlic, asparagus, onions • Eat raw pineapple … contains bromelain which is excellent for reducing inflammation • Drinks lots of carrot & other vegetable juices … contains raw enzymes for healing • Eat black cherries and lots of green vegetables … reduces inflammation
Vegetable Broth • In a stainless steel pan, add 1 ½ quarts of water • Add: • 2 chopped potatoes • 1 cup each of shredded carrots & celery • 1 cup beet tops, turnips or onions • Boil: turn down & simmer for 30 min. • Strain: drink warm or cool • Keep refrigerated • Drink as much as you like (high in electrolytes … helps detoxify)
Another Great Drink: • 7 cups water • 2 to 4 tablespoons finely grated ginger • Simmer 6 minutes & strain. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of molasses, honey or maple syrup • Every morning, take one cup of this mixture and add: • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • pinch of cayenne pepper • Drink chilled or warm.
What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 4: Support the body with Nature’s Medicines • Use polyphenols ... extremely anti-inflammatory
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What to do Naturally for Rheumatoid Arthritis: • Step 4: Support the body with Nature’s Medicines • Use polyphenols ... extremely anti-inflammatory • Use an immune system modulator to reduce autoimmune response