Arthritic Pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Osteoarthritis is characterized by a breakdown of the joint cartilage without swelling or inflammation. As this cartilage is eaten away, the two bones of the joint start rubbing together and wearing down.

In contrast, rheumatoid arthritis is caused from a swelling and inflammation of the synovial membraine, the lining of the joint. It's a painful inflammatory condition of the joints marked by swelling, thickening, and inflammation of the synovial membraine lining the joint. Rheumatoid arthritis is classified as an autoimmune disease because it is caused by the body's own immune system attacking the joints.

Factors that can aggravate arthritis are:

• Deficiences of minerals and other nutrients
• Microbes and toxins
• Lack of water intake

Essential oils constitute some of the most effective treatments for combating arthritis pain and infection in cases where it is present. Peppermint has been studied for its ability to kill pain by blocking substance P and calcium channels.

Natural anti-inflammatories (blue chamomile, wintergreen) combined with a cartilage builder (glucosamine/chrodroitin) are powerful natural cures for arthritis. The best natural anti-inflammatories include:

• fats rich in omega-3s (Omega Blue)
• essential oils such as wintergreen, and Idaho Balsam Fir
• Nutmeg, a source of myristicin, has been researched for its anti-inflammatory effects in several studies. It works by inhibiting pro-inflammatory prosta-glandins when taken internally or applied topically.
• Clove exhibits similar action.
• Chamazulene, the blue sesquiterpene in German (Blue) chamomile, also shows strong anti-inflammatory activity when used both topically and orally.
• Methyl salicylate, a major component of wintergreen, is a chemical cousin to the active agent in aspirin and also has strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

The best cartilage builders include Type II collagen and glucosamine which is contained in BLM powder and capsules. Glucosamine and chondroitin are the two most powerful natural compounds for rebuilding cartilege and are the key ingredients in the Supplement BLM. Additionally, MSM has been documented to be one of the most effective natural supplements for reducing pain associated with rheumatism and arthritis. The subject of a number of clinical studies, MSM was used extensively by Ronald Lawrence, M.D., in his practice to successfully treat rheumatism and arthritis. MSM is the key ingredient in the supplement SULFURZYME.

In cases where arthritis is caused by infectious organisms, such as Borrelia burgdorferi, (Lyme Disease), Cyhlamydia and Salmonella, essential oils may counteraact and prevent infection, especially when diffused or applied topically. Highly antimicrobial essential oils include:

• Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree)
• Mountain savory
• rosemary
• oregano

Modern science reveals that the secret behind the successful use of wolfberry for so many health benefits lies in its rich nutritional reservoirs. Wolfberry is reputed for its benefical effects in the treatment of immunodeficient disease such as rheumatoid arthritis; its anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants help detoxify the body and reduce swelling. These essential fatty acids are needed, since the lack of omeg-3 fatty acids in the Western diet can cause inflammation and contribute to arthritis. In addition to the essential fatty acids, wolfberry also contains a high number of amino acids that aid in counteracting inflammation in the body by fending off free-radical damage. The amino acid L-arginine plays an important role in cell division, the healing of wounds, inflammation control, and immune function. The polysaccharides found in NingXia Wolfberry support proper cell communication. Many published scientific studies address the connection between cell-to-cell communication and autoimmune disease like AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. NingXia wolfberry can help those suffering from arthritis and other joint conditions to support normal immune funcition, experience relief from pain, reduce swelling, and gain energy. This is found in our NINGXIA RED juice.

Recipes for arthritic pain

• 5 drops balsam
• 3 drops vetiver
• 1 drop oregano

• 3 drops wintergreen
• 1 elemi
• 3 Idaho Tansy

• 10 drops Vetiver
• 10 drops Valerian
• 5 drops Helichrysum
• 5 drops clove

• 20 drops of Valerian
• 10 drops of Helichrysum
• 3 drops of Clove
• 3 drops of Peppermint

Posted by Nancy Sanderson

Kathy Wilson
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