Arthritis
關節炎
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- Osteoarthritis injury or a defect in the protein that makes up cartilage
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: autoimmune
disorder; physical or emotional stress; poor nutrition or bacterial
infection
- Infectious arthritis: bacterial, viral or fungal infection of a joint
- Gout: overweight, rich foods and/or alcohol indulgence
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- Osteoarthritis stiffness and pain on joint motion. Most often comes
on gradually, over a period of years. In the later stages, inflammation,
enlargement of the joint and muscle contractures. Joint mobility may
become limited and movement may be accompanied by a grating sensation
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: stiffness,
swelling, fatigue, anemia, weight loss, fever and often crippling
pain
- Infectious arthritis: Body aches, chill, fever, confusion, dizziness,
low blood pressure, pneumonia, shock, redness swelling, tendeness
and throbbing pain in the affected joints and worsens with movement
Gout: sudden onset of extreme pain and swelling of a large joint,
usually a big toe
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- Sulfur-containing foods such as asparagus, eggs, garlic and onions.
Sulfur is needed for the repair and rebuilding of bone, cartilage and
connective tissue and aids in the absorption of calcium
- Green leafy vegetables supply vitamin K: fresh vegetables; non-acidic
fresh fruits; whole grains; oatmeal; brown rice and fish
- Fresh pineapple frequently
- Extra fibres
- Deep-sea fish with EPA and DHA
- Weight reduction if overweight
- Regular moderate exercise. Bicycling, walking, and water exercises
are good choices
- Spend time outdoors for fresh air and sunsine
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- Reduce the amount of fats in the diet
- Milk, dairy products or red meat
- Caffeine, citrus fruits, paprika, salt, tobacco, and foods containing
sugar
- Nightshade vegetables such as peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, white potates
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- LifePak Family
- Cartilage Formula
- CoQ10
- Optimum Omega
- Cayenne
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- Echinacea
- Feverfew
- Grape Seed
- Aloe Fountain
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