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Introduction

For your information there are over hundred different types of arthritis. The popular types are Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Osteoarthritis, arthritis and Gout. The most common among them is, Osteoarthritis (OA), which could be due to low calcium and overuse of the joints and with age. Here in the first part we shall discuss Rheumatoid Arthritis due to which, joints which bear our body weight, such as, hip, knees and spine are affected. This disease comes on very gradually with mild to moderate pain, very unassuming, in course of time. Only after a few months or years the symptoms matures and surfaces.

What is Rheumatoid arthritis?

This is an auto-immune disease, meaning the immunity defense mechanism of your body attacks mostly the body joints itself thinking it to be an alien. This is the cause for inflammation, swelling and pain in the joints. The lining of the joints thickens and swells gradually.  In course of time there is damage and loss of the cartilage. This results in a loss of the fluid and spacing of the joints making it stiff and immobile. This damage cannot be repaired and therefore, early diagnosis is recommended in order to stop further damage to the joints.  In severe cases joint deformity may occur. Since it is systemic disease, it affects the joints, eyes, cardiovascular, respiratory and other body parts and organs. Mostly, it affects women and older men. People with a parental history of RA could also be affected. The exact cause of this disease has not yet been established. Unhealthy lifestyle is the major cause so is the genetic factor.

With a proper medication, change in lifestyle and exercise one may find some relief. Some promise and headway has been found in alternative medicines, homoeopathy and herbal remedies which put the disease in remission and symptoms may disappear permanently. None of these are clinically proven 100% but case studies show a remarkable improvement in otherwise chronic and non-reversible RA.

Alternative medicines(Herbal, Chinese and Homoeopathy)

Your physician and the rheumatologist will definitely prescribe anti-inflammatory and corticosteroids to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation inherent to RA. When you meet your physician he will straightaway make it clear to you that RA has no cure but only relief and putting a stop to further damage to your body and joints. For any person, this sounds like a terminal illness; a quest for permanent cure becomes imperative then. The best cure to look for is the alternative medicines. Alternative medicines are of various types   each developed in its country of origin.  The ones which have been doing the round globally are the Chinese system of medicines, Ayurveda from India and Homoeopathy developed by Hahnemann in Germany. Herbs from India and Homoeopathy are two strongly recommended alternatives which shall be discussed here because both these forms of medicines are globally available and also online doctors are helpful and friendly with years of research and practice. …………read more in the book.

Pains and aches associated with RA could get better with the right diet and spices. This chapter is dedicated to foods, fruits, spices and other nutrients that may be required to get some relief from the unbearable pains and stiffness associated with RA. The choice of food is vast; keeping in mind, this book is being read by different people from different parts of the world. Many fruits and foods needs to be incorporated, some of which could be available in some part of the world…………Read more in the book.

The most important remedy in curing RA is self-care. Once you learn the dos and don’ts in RA pain management, you will see positive results coming your way.

Although research into medications to treat RA is ongoing, there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the good news is that a healthy diet, the right amount of rest, and regular exercise can go a long way toward improving quality of life. Over-the-counter medications and complementary treatments can help to relieve pain and reduce inflammation, while disease-modifying drugs can ease symptoms or help put RA in remission………………….Read more in the book.

Exercises and physical activities

We need not wait for rheumatoid arthritis or any other type of arthritis to invade our body before we start any physical regimen. Everyone should religiously undergo a daily physical exercise to keep the body well maintained and release healthy hormone in our body as a mood maker as well as building up a good body defense mechanism. Now that you are already a victim of RA, it is imperative you additionally find time to do some physical activities which may definitely help you reduce your RA symptoms. Some of the following physical activities may surely….read more in the book.

Arthritis is a general word describing several different types, over 200, of rheumatic diseases and conditions affecting the bones, tissues and the joints.  The most common type of arthritis is Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis results due to reduction in the cartilage tissue due to wear and tear as we age.  Cartilage is a flexible, connective tissue in our joints which absorbs all the shocks and pressure due to various movements such as running, jogging, jumping and also walking. Cartilage helps in the smooth joint movement in our body. …….Read more in the book.