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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