Discussing about arthritis and its control
Description World Health Organization has proclaimed the
years 2000-2010 the Decade of Joint Health, because joint health is such a widespread public health concern.
Arthritis is a general term used to describe a large grouping of health conditions, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune involvement),Some estimate that as many as 40 million Americans suffer with osteoarthritis. The degeneration of joints in all types of arthritis involves ongoing biochemical processes that negatively alter metabolism.
1) buildup of toxic waste products in the tissues
2) a decrease in integrity of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract
3) an overabundance of disease causing microorganisms
4) decreased circulation to
painful areas
5) pain management
BUILDUP OF TOXIC WASTE PRODUCTS In ancient systems of medicine throughout the globe, rheumatic ailments are thought originate from the accumulation of toxins in the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to this as phlegm, or toxic invasion of heat, wind and/or cold, while in the Ayurvedic system from India, it is called AMA, created by incomplete combustion of food in the gastrointestinal tract. internally (endobiotic toxins). Alteratives can be combined with regimes of cleansing or elimination diets, fasting, colon hydrotherapy, saunas, lymphatic drainage techniques and homeopathic detoxification and drainage remedies(detoxosodes) to further decrease the toxic load on the body, thus allowing the body to divert its energy into healing versus crisis management. O
VERABUNDANCE OF MICROORGANISMS “ Dysbiosis ” , the proliferation of “ unfriendly ” microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, fungi and parasites, is not widely recognized by conventional medicine as a cause of arthritis. Yet, these organisms are present in a large majority of people who suffer from muscle and joint pains. “ Molecular Mimicry ” is an additional complication, which arises when organisms in the gut camouflage themselves to resemble human tissue to escape detection by the immune system. Oregano Leaf Oil has been investigated scientifically and found to be an effective broad spectrum anti-microbial agent, with no known negative effects. It is also important to “ re-inoculate ” the gastro-intestinal tract with ‘ friendly ’ bacteria, such as Acidophilus( Lactobacilli acidophilus).
POOR CIRCULATION Poor circulation traps stagnant intracellular fluids in the joints and decreases the availability of nutrients needed for repair and growth of healthy tissues. This can be aided by stretching exercises and massage, along with the topical application of medicinal herbs. Menthol is one of the principle essential oils derived from peppermint, and acts as a powerful analgesic when applied topically. Initially, it produces a cooling sensation to inflamed areas, followed by a profound cooling effect. Capsiacin is a resin found in many .
Scientific studies have proven that Capsiacin depletes substance P, a chemical believed to be overabundant in the peripheral nerves of patients with arthritis, fibromyalgia and other painful syndromes. Substance P is released in response to injury or inflammation and pain. Camphor is a penetrating, medicinal oil derived from the tropical tree
Cinnamonium camphora When rubbed into painful, stiff joints, ligaments and muscles, it provides soothing "camphor-ice" relief. One mechanism of action of camphor is that it specifically inhibits catecholamine secretion.overburdened, and cannot break them down. The CIC''s are often shunted to the connective tissue (including the joints) to be destroyed by the immune system. White ood cells are summoned by cytokines to destroy the CIC''s.
However, in this process, normal or ''innocent bystander ’ tissue can be attacked and damaged. High levels of antioxidants should be standing ready to regulate and monitor this process, Wintergreen(Gaultheria procumbens) is a low growing evergreen shrub found in the damp woods of the Eastern U.S. Oil of wintergreen has chemical properties similar to salicylic acid- an aspirin like compound with pain relieving properties. Cloves(Eugenia caryphylii) and Allspice(Pimenta diocia) contain the essential oil Eugenol , which acts as an excellent anesthetic (numbs pain). Folk healers in the Caribbean use these herbs as liniments to relieve the pain of arthritis and painful muscles. .
Boswellia (Boswellia seratta) Boswellia is a gum resin extracted from the bark and trunk from a tree in India. The tree is scraped and the resin is allowed to exude from the tree until it dries. It has been used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine to treat chronic pain and inflammation. While pharmaceutical drugs offer effective pain relief, their use long term is not desirable due a large number of secondary effects. White Willow Bark (Salix alba) contains glycosides, which are converted in the body into active salicylates, similar to the chemicals found in Aspirin. Thus, it is often referred to as Nature''s Aspirin, yet does not cause gastrointestinal bleeding as does Aspirin.