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Rheumatoid Arthritis is an auto immune disease, chronic condition which causes the body’s immune system to attack its own connective tissue. The protective cartilage that acts like a cushion between the joints is affected, causing pain, inflammation, and damage; injury to other organs such as lungs, heart and eyes may occur as well. There is no known cure therefore recognizing and identifying the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis is extremely important in order to provide proper diagnosis and treatment before this disease causes irreparable damage.

The symptoms for Rheumatoid Arthritis can be varied, mild or severe, depending upon the sufferer or activity of the disease. Common symptoms may include:

- Joint pain and stiffness in joints usually on both sides of the body (symmetrical)
- Fatigue
- Fever or flu like symptoms
- Morning stiffness lasting more than 20 minutes
- Muscle aches
- Swelling, redness of joints
- Chest pain that comes with coughing or deep breathing
- Chest pain when laying down or bending forward
- Nodules under the skin around the joints where there is frequent pressure

Diagnosis should be done as quickly as possible by a specialist called a Rheumatologist. The doctor will go over the patients symptoms and medical history, along with a physical examination and possible x-rays to determine severity of inflammation and possible joint damage. Blood work is ordered to detect the abnormal antibodies called Rheumatoid factor (Rhf), which is commonly found in over 80% of rheumatoid patients. Another procedure which may done in the doctors office is an arthrocentesis. A needle and syringe are used to extract fluid from an affected joint, this relieves pressure and also supplies a sample of joint fluid to determine whether there is another cause of arthritis perhaps due to infection or gout.

Treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis is commonly done in two ways, “first line” medication and “second line” medication. “First line” or fast-acting drugs, such as ibuprofen, aspirin or cortisone, are used to reduce pain and inflammation. The “second line” or slow acting class of drugs are used to prevent damage to the joint and to bring the disease into remission. Treatments such as gold shots, methotrexate or plaquenil are known to be effective “second line” drugs. Surgery may be required to repair joints in some patients with severe joint deformity.

There are many other ways a sufferer is able to keep discomfort at a minimum. A healthy weight relieves joints of unneeded pressure, and regular physical activity keeps muscles from become lax and atrophying. Many foods such as night shade may cause painful flare ups, keeping watch on what is being consumed may aide in preventing pain as well. Topical rubs and heating pads are known to provide comfort and soothe painful joints and muscles. Glucosamine, Vitamin D and calcium are just some of the dietary supplements that can be taken to promote healthy joints and energy.

Please consult with a health professional before beginning any new treatment or exercise regime. Early diagnosis and treatment can provide a happy, healthy and active life can be had despite Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Learn more about dealing with the painful Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms at http://www.anaudlife.com where I share my thoughts, experiences and insights of living with this often crippling condition such as how to recognize Arthritis Food Triggers

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Natural treatment is a great alternative to today’s over the counter products because it doesn’t over dry or irritate skin while gently removing blemishes, zits and pimples and preventing them from returning. Natural Acne Skin care creams work to calm irritated skin, hydrate dry skin and even reduce the appearance of wrinkles by using only natural products. However, it may be difficult to tell which is the best natural skin care cream.

Products that are labeled as noncomedogenic (do not promote the formation of closed pores) should be used; in some people, however, even these products may cause acne. So be careful with makeup. Product specifications are obtained from merchants or third parties. For more information check out National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

Sebum normally drains to the surface of the skin but it gets blocked and bacteria starts to grow. Both whiteheads and blackheads are a direct result of the trapped oil. Sebum is discharged under the skin surface. Sometimes the wall of the oil gland breaks and spills the sebum within the skin. Sebum is a must for your skin as it acts to protect and waterproof, preventing your skin from becoming dry, brittle and cracked. However, too much sebum combined with the dead skin cells our bodies are always producing can clog pores and result in breakouts.

Treating acne and keeping it under control is the primary task of these centers. Treating acne blemish problems with multiple therapies yields the best results when trying to Cure Acne.

Doctors usually recommend continuing a treatment for at least four to six weeks before expecting to see results. Do not be disappointed if the first treatment that you try does not work. Doctors also recommend that patients regularly shampoo their hair. Those with oily hair may want to shampoo it every day.

Nerve endings allow you to feel the sun on your face and the sand between your toes; they also tell you when to put on more sunscreen or get out of the water because it’s too cold. Sweat glands help keep your skin cool; oil glands produce sebum, which keeps your skin soft, pliable and waterproof. Nervous about a date?? Rest assured some of you will get that fateful, larger than life zit, that invariably shows up when we are stressed and can ill afford it did you say stressed??

Dermatologists may prescribe medications that can help to treat acne or at least control it. Dermatologists will use very aggressive treatments to try to prevent the progression of severe acne. They will try to stop it in its tracks while at the same time, work to prevent permanent scarring.

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Excess acidicty is a condition that weakens all body systems,

Excess acidity forces the body to borrow minerals - including calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium - from vital organs and bones to buffer (neutralize) the cid and safely remove it from the body.

It effects virtually every person in our society because of the way we eat, and the environment we live in. The result is an internal environment where disease cn easily manifest, as apposed to a pH balanced environment, which allows normal body function necessary for the body to resist disease.

It is true that if we have a healthy body we will maintain sufficient alkaline reserves to meet emergency demands. However when excess acids must be continually neutralized, our alkaline reserves are depleted, leaving the body in a weakened, disease prone condition.

Unfortunately, there are still many practitioners who believe the body can somehow miraculously and naturally balance it’s pH - as if we are still living in the woods, eating raw foods and herbs. The truth is far beyond this ideal.

In fact the truth - according to Dr. Linda Frassetto acid/alkaline researcher from the University of California, is that we have an evolutionary corner. We do not handle acid waste the way we used to.

Her research showed the sheer volume of acid waste our body has to handle hs forced it to take drastic ‘war’ style action to preserve it’s ’strategic reserves’ - and to protect the kidney and liver, our major essential detox organs. In her study of almost 1,000 aging subjects.

In it’s infinite wisdom, the body has chosen to save the kidney and liver from degradation by excess acid. Of course there is a cost. It’s called obesity, lowered immunity, lack of energy and the whole host of acid related diseases we are subject to including cancer, diabetes, osteo-arthritis and more - much more.

The concept of acid/alkaline balance as the cause of disease isn’t a new one. One of the first people who talked about the need to alkalize the body was the great ‘Sleeping Profit’ Edger Cayce. He always referred to body detoxification with herbs, col,onics, fasting, massage, steam baths and diet modification with the aim of alkalizing the body.

Way back in 1933, Dr. William Howard Hay published a ground breaking book, “A New Health Era,” in which he maintained that all disease is caused by ‘auto-toxication’ due to acid accumulation in the body.

According to Dr. Theodore Baroody, Author of “Alkalize or Die” “The countless names of illnesses do not really matter. What does matter is that they all come from the same basic root cause… too much acid tissue in the body.

The Harmful Acids Effects.

Acid coagulates blood has major problems flowing around fatty acids. Capillaries clog up and die. The skin, reprised of life giving healthy blood, loses elasticity and begins to wrinkle. Even with a face lift of liposuction, the acid remains and continues it’s relentless advance.

Without a basic acid/alkaline plan, every part of your body works even harder to maintain health, because every system, all the organs, the lungs, even the skin - are involved in the maintenance of correct blood pH.

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Why Osteoporosis is On the Rise

By Jim LaValle, R.Ph, ND, CCN

Recently, I did some radio and TV interviews on the topic of osteoporosis. Rates are increasing, especially in men; 55% of people over the age 50 have osteoporosis; and another 34 million or so have low bone density.

As a pharmacist, I feel obligated to warn people that one of the contributing factors to these increased rates is taking prescription and over-the-counter drugs that reduce or block the production of gastric acid. I’m talking about proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and other acid blocking drugs like H2 antagonists for heartburn and ulcers.

Besides lowering B12 absorption which influences red blood cells and homocysteine levels, these drugs reduce stomach acid so effectively, they keep your body from absorbing calcium, and therefore can reduce bone density.

In people aged 50 and over, PPIs are associated with a 2.6 times increased risk of hip fracture when taken for over one year. The longer you use PPIs, the greater your risk of fracture.1 In 2003, one PPI became available over the counter. Needless to say, this tremendously increased the use of this class of drug. Used short term, acid blockers and PPIs are not a problem, but many people use them for much longer than the recommended few months.

The next thing we know, we see headlines that osteoporosis rates are increasing, and what used to be a condition seen mostly in women is now being seen more frequently in men.

But the question is, do you have to live with chronic gastric distress to protect your bones? The answer is a resounding No!

Rather than taking calcium-depleting drugs, try natural measures to reduce or neutralize the production of gastric acid. Start by making dietary changes. The best way to reduce acid load from the diet is to reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks (especially soft drinks which contain phosphoric acid), along with grains. Instead, eat a diet high in vegetables and greens.2

Next, try gentle, natural products to control acid production and provide support to your gastrointestinal system. At LMI, we recommend DGL licorice, mastic extract, probiotics, and digestive enzymes.

We also advise limiting coffee and other caffeine, colas, and alcohol until the problem resolves, with limited use as tolerated after that. If you do use acid blockers more than occasionally, make sure to supplement with nutrients they deplete like calcium and vitamins B12 and D.

References

Yang, YX et al. Dec 27 2006 JAMA. 296 (24): 2947-53; doi:10.1001/jama. 296.24.2947. PMID 17190895.
Sebastian et al. Dec. 2002 Am J Clin Nutr. 76 (6): 1308 - 1316
[Ed. Note: James LaValle is the founding Director of the LaValle Metabolic Institute, one of the largest integrative medicine practices in the country. Dr. LaValle is the author of the bestselling book Cracking the Metabolic Code: 9 Keys to Optimal Health and is the Executive Editor of THB’s The Healing Prescription

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Are you steadily gaining weight as you eat more than you can burn off? On top of that, do you hate exercise and feel stress at work? If your answer is yes to either question, your risk of getting heart disease is two to four times higher than a normal healthy person. For the sake of your heart and well being, you need to take action quickly to reduce the risk.

Here are five steps that you can take to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.

1. Assess your risk level. If you have a family member with cardiovascular risk, your risk of getting heart disease will be higher. If you are a diabetic, your risk is also higher as high blood sugar levels are frequently associated with narrowing of blood vessels. If you are 40 or older, your risk will also increase considerably. The same goes for smokers. A cigarette a day has a dramatic reduction in your cardiovascular health in the long run.

2. Make positive changes to your diet. Your diet has a huge impact on your cardiovascular health. Limit your intake of foods with high calories or high sugar content. Reduce your intake of salt to less than six grams a day. At the same time, you should consume a variety of whole grain products, vegetables and fruits. You should also drink more water to flush toxins from your body.

3. Start an exercise program. If your lifestyle is primarily sedentary, your cardiovascular health is unlikely to be in optimum. You should engage in some form of physical activity for at least 30 minutes three to four times a week. Activities such as brisk walking, slow jogging, cycling and inline skating are very beneficial to your heart. Swimming is another excellent choice as it is a low impact exercise that works on your whole body and can do wonders for your heart.

4. Develop healthy stress relief habits. Stress is a major contributor to heart disease as it increases your blood pressure. There are many people who are stressed out without realizing it. Take time off each day to engage in activities that relax your mind and body. This can be listening to classical music, yoga workout or meditation. In fact, it can be as simple as reading a book you love. It is advisable to engage in stress relief activities on a daily basis.

5. Take note of these warning symptoms. The burning sensation in your chest may be an indication of an impending heart attack. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, tightness in the neck, jaw and chest area. Consult a doctor before these symptoms get worse.

Heart disease is a major cause of death in many developed countries. You can help to reduce the risk by following a healthy diet and regular exercise routine. Learning more about the various heart disease symptoms and other prevention methods can also help you to win the battle against heart diseases.

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It is true that if you have diabetes there are restrictions to what you can eat but that does not mean you will no longer be able to savor your food. An excellent method of cutting down the symptoms of diabetes is by controlling what types of food you eat, this is also a good way if you want to steer away from diabetes in the first place. Using approved and regulated diabetic recipes; the task of staying on top of the condition becomes less of a burden.

About Diabetes

One of the hardest things to do will be to stick with your diabetic diet to shed those unnecessary pounds as keeping your weight is extremely important when you’re a diabetic. One of the best ways to follow a diabetic diet is to eat foodstuffs that are from all of the four basic food groups. Two problems linked with diabetes are heart illness and strokes but by sticking to your diabetic diet plan you should reduce the risk of having these problems. A diabetic diet using specially formulated diabetic recipes which are essentially a healthy, reduced-fat, balanced eating plan that helps the patient feel better and more energetic, and accomplish some control over the symptoms like fatigue, thirst, unclear vision.

Hyperglycemia Guide

A healthy diabetic menu is concerned with eating a balanced diet of non-fat dairy nutrients, lean meat, poultry, fish, whole grains, fruit, vegetables and beans. The low diabetic dietary plans are a little different and only certain vegetables are allowed such as kidney beans, carrots and avocados as well as fish, meat, domestic fowl, cheese and eggs. Diabetic recipes should include nutrients that are low in saturated fats and cholesterol, such as skinless poultry, fresh fruit, and vegetables as previously mentioned.

Diabetic Diet Guide

A diabetic is not just about eating the right foodstuffs, as it is also important that the amount consumed is correct to ensure the calorific intake is not too high, so weighing the food will become second nature. Food tags are very useful these days as they have intake figure based on a two thousand calorie a day diet so it useful to study these when you shop if you want your diabetic recipes to work. For Instance, your breakfast on two thousand calorie diabetic diet plan might comprise of something like this, a cup of skimmed milk or sugar free yoghurt, a couple of slices of bread, rice cakes or pasta if you choose, an egg prepared your favorite way and a serving of fruit. In a one thousand eight hundred calorie diabetic diet plan, diabetic recipes might advise that the breakfast should ideally comprise of two slices of bread, a cup of skimmed milk, one serving of a fruit like a medium-sized banana, apple or an orange, and a tablespoon of cheese.

The afternoon snack can comprise of a fruit, two to three crackers, and half a cup of tea or coffee made with substitute sweetener. By knowing your diabetic diet well, it is possible to substitute certain foods with alternatives for instance, in the afternoon you could have a cup of skimmed milk or sugar free yoghurt to substitute the tea or coffee. A person suffering from diabetes no longer has to suffer a poor choice of diet particularly when our knowledge of diabetes has ensured that diabetic recipe preparations are designed with variety and health in mind.