Does rheumatoid arthritis begin in the intestine?
Posted on April 22, 2008 - Filed Under Arthritis | Leave a Comment
It’s not widely known, but the results of numerous clinical trials over the last 30 years have pointed to an intriguing connection between rheumatoid arthritis and the intestines. As long ago as the 1940s, Charles de Coti-Marsh in his pioneering research into the causes and treatment of arthritis declared ‘the disease begins in the bowel.’ Nowadays there is increasing evidence that he was right.
Unfortunately, the connection between arthritis and diet has historically been downplayed, with nutrition never quite making the grade as an object of scientific study. More recently, however, the development of nutritional biochemistry. immunology and pharmacology… Continue reading
Read More..>>Food intolerance and rheumatoid arthritis
Posted on April 20, 2008 - Filed Under Arthritis, Nutrition | Leave a Comment
If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis you may be interested to know that there is a connection between this and food intolerances, in particular, allergy to wheat or dairy foodstuffs.
In a report from the UK Medical Research Council in 2001, it was stated that there is evidence from both case reports and controlled studies that an individualised diet, where offending foods are identified and removed, can cause an improvement in rheumatoid arthritis.
What we are talking about here is an elimination diet: removing virtually all the foods which might be causing symptoms, to determine whether… Continue reading
Read More..>>Fight arthritis by adding colour to your diet
Posted on March 10, 2008 - Filed Under Arthritis | Leave a Comment
We are constantly being reminded to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day in order to stay healthy. For arthritis sufferers this is particularly important. Why? Because research shows that the carotenoids present in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables are anti-oxidants, which are crucial if you are trying to fight arthritis.
A healthy body is one where everything functions smoothly, but it depends on a delicate balance between substances known as anti-oxidants and free radicals. When free radicals get the upper hand the results can be disastrous. The damage they cause, called oxidation, is strongly linked to the development… Continue reading
Read More..>>Detox to maintain a healthy digestion and help fight arthritis
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Arthritis | Leave a Comment
Detoxification is designed to give your body a spring clean. In today’s world, the body’s own system of getting rid of toxins can become over-burdened. This is what Charles de Coti-Marsh referred to as ‘auto-intoxication’ and he believed it to be a key contributing factor in the development of a whole array of chronic health problems, including arthritis. The importance of regular detoxification therefore is vital, and for it to take place effectively the body needs to have the correct internal acid and alkali balance (measured in pH).
Maintaining the correct pH
There are factors which influence the body’s overall level of… Continue reading
Read More..>>Looking for an Arthritis Doctor?
Posted on March 3, 2008 - Filed Under Arthritis | Leave a Comment
Having an arthritis doctor is a must if you have arthritis. There is no problem with finding one. There are so many specialists in any locality that you can choose from. Your main concern though would be finding a doctor who really knows his field and is great to work with.
The Need for a Doctor
Before anything else, it is crucial to first realize your need for a doctor. Some people simply do not react to pain with urgency. It may not also have occurred to others that there is a possibility of developing arthritis. In any case, arthritis is not… Continue reading
Read More..>>Reasons for a Yeast Free Diet
Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under Alternative | Leave a Comment
Considering a candida diet? It might be the solution if you are having recurrent yeast problems. Candida albican bacteria are a type of yeast and recurring infections happen when these yeast overtake your body. While everyone has a certain amount of bacteria in their system, excessive yeast can create problems. Following a yeast free diet is one way of starving those little critters out of your body; alleviating the symptoms of yeast infections.
Many people with problems such as oral yeast infections, vaginal yeast infections and other symptoms of yeast overgrowth receive medical treatment in the form of products… Continue reading
Read More..>>Aww Nuts - Just the Healthy Ones! Part One
Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | Leave a Comment
- Healthy Nuts: The Best Ones
Which are best healthy nuts available in the market? The perfect answer is not available currently.
From one study, around 32% of nuts consumed were peanuts, 16% walnuts, 29% almonds and 23% are other types. But researchers could not judge whether these nuts were oil-roasted, dry-roasted or fresh.
From another study, peanuts, technically known as ‘legumes’, help to reduce heart disease risks’ as of tree nuts. Experiments were done by giving nuts to volunteers in daily diet for a couple of weeks.
Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts and pistachio nuts all affect blood composition in different… Continue reading
Read More..>>What’s The Most Effective Relief for Arthritis Pain?
Posted on February 29, 2008 - Filed Under Arthritis | Leave a Comment
One of the worst aspects of arthritis isn? the sharpness of the pain, but its having to deal with the fact that often times there is no relief for arthritis pain. It? a constant hurt, a constant throbbing, something that can? be relieved even temporarily. For many people suffering from arthritis, the constant pain is what really is aggravating. Even a brief respite from pain would be welcome, but often times it seems like to those suffering that there just is no relief for arthritis pain.
The prospect of there being no relief for arthritis pain is a… Continue reading
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