FOOD AND HOMEOPATHY FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Rheumatoid arthritis, RA, is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain, inflammation and stiffness in the lining of joints. It most commonly affects the joints in fingers, hands, wrists, knees, ankles, feet and toes.

Uncontrolled inflammation damages cartilage, which normally acts as a shock absorber in joints. In time, this can deform joints, bone itself erodes, lead to the fusion of joints.

FOOD

Reduce inflammation and pain in arthritis a Mediterranean diet is ideal, which is high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, fish and healthy oils. This diet has noticeable effects on emotional level also.

Arthritis diet should include:

1. Vegetables: tomatoes, beans, lentils, green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale; nutrition dense vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower, avocado, coconut, olives etc.

2. Fruits: red grapes, oranges, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, cherries, papayas etc.

3. Fish: fishlike salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines.

4. Spices: turmeric, cinnamon.

5. Nuts: walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, pistachios.

6. Olive oil, green tea, red wine, extra dark chocolate.

7. Take omega 3 fatty acid supplements

8. A supplement of glucosamine hydrochloride, together with 1000- 2000 mg of methylsulfonylmethane, MSM

9. Take a good all-round multivitamin with at least 1000 mg of vitamin c.

HOMEOPATHY

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When high arthritis  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering mental and physical symptoms.

Some of the important remedies are the following:

Actea spicata, Apis mel, Arnica, Bryonia alb, Causticum, Caulophyllum, Colchicum, Kalmia, Manganum acetecum, Medorrhinum, Pulsatilla, Radium bromide, Viscum alb etc.

 

 

 

 

 

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