ARTHRITIS

INFORMATION:

Arthritis is the presence of pain and inflamma-tion in the joints.  This includes the neck and back.  It can be in just one finger or throughout the body.  Most folks experience pain, swelling and/or stiffness.  It can be a constant ache or sharp pain - especially with movement.

There are more than 200 types of arthritis.  The most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.  Osteoarthritis is connected to the wear and tear on joints that comes with age.  The cartilage at the end of bones becomes rough, creating friction.  Muscles, tendons and ligaments become weaker and they can’t hold the joints together as they once did.  This is why physical activity for the problem area that increases muscle strength is very important.  Joints can become deformed and painful. 

Rheumatoid arthritis is inflammatory and attacks the membranes surrounding the fluids that lubricate the joints.  The entire body is affected, not just one joint.  Symptoms are stiffness, fatigue, swelling, fever, crippling pain and even weight loss.  Emotional and physical stress are often associated with the beginning of rheuma-toid arthritis.  Poor nutrition and bacterial infection can also be the culprits. 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

*A & R Formula     3-6 capsules daily
Contains herbs for inflammation, swelling and is based on nutrition.  Also, has propolis as a part of the formula.  You can increase to 10 a day or decrease as needed.

*Propolis     1 gram daily
For severe inflammation, this can be used along with the A & R Formula.

*Evening Primrose Oil   1300 mg  2 capsules daily   For pain and inflammation. The E.F.A.‘s (essential fatty acids)  increases the production of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins to help with pain and inflammation.

*Bee Pollen     As directed, increasing to 3 tsp. daily   Contains complete nutrition, particularly B vitamins.  Caution:  if you are allergic to bee stings, see “Supplements” section.

*Calcium & Magnesium & Boron    As directed
Helps prevent bone loss.  Required for healthy bones.

*Coenzyme Q10    30-60 mgs. daily
Increases oxygen to the tissues in the body and helps repair connective tissue.

*Vitamin C     2,000 mgs. daily          
A powerful free radical destroyer and important to connective tissue. 

*Kelp    6-8 tablets daily          
A great source of minerals.

Glucosamine sulfate     1500 mgs. daily

If you have bone on bone this helps rebuild the collagen, bones, ligaments, cartilage and tendons.

*Joint Support    3 capsules daily 

Contains Vitamin C , Glucosamine Sulfate, Chondrotin, Boswella extract, MSM, Tumeric Extract and more.  Helps support normal joint health.  I take this supplement and  A and R Formula every day for my joints.  I give this to my German Shepherd with her food daily.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:

A free form amino acid complex is necessary for tissue repair, and that is bee pollen.  Exercise is essential to keep mobility and retard joint deterioration.  Hot soaks in the tub are soothing.  Check for food reactions or allergies.  Some folks find that foods from the nightshade family increase their discomfort (white potatoes, toma-toes, green peppers and eggplant).

Try to include onions, garlic, eggs, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and brown rice.  Choose fish over red meat and reduce intake of salt and sugar.  Iron is suspected of increasing pain, so do not take it in pill form.  Try to get it naturally from blackstrap molasses, broccoli, cauliflower, fish, peas, sunflower seeds, parsley, dandelion, nettles, kelp and chickweed.

COMMENTS:

We can, I believe, reduce the aging of joints and connective tissue with nutrition and exercise.  Anti-aging means Antioxidants.

We recently received a “Customer Comment  Card” from one of our customers who listens to me on the Roy Green show on CHML out of Hamilton, Ontario.  Mr. S commented that using our A & R formula “significantly reduced back pain and eliminates joint pain from arthritis”.  He is now recommending it to his friends and is an active customer.  A & R has always been one of our best selling products because it helps without side effects.