Arthrosis and Natural treatments
By * Dr Van Snick. Introduction - Causes - Prevention - Natural treatments - Conclusion
The rheumatism include several diseases and affects 30 % of the European population.
Two major groups are united under this term :
• the wear rheumatisms (arthrosis)
• and the inflammatory rheumatisms (the rheumatoid polyarthritis or the evolutionary chronic polyarthritis, the ankylosing spondylitis and others less frequent) which will be the object of the next edition.
Arthrosis ... rheumatism of wear
Arthrosis represents a mechanical wear of the joint on which is grafted pains related to inflammation secondary. The joints most affected are the joints most requested as the hip, knees, spine. The pain is linked to movements and aggravated by these.
The diagnosis is mainly supported by radiology and the clinic. On the radio by a plucking of the joint space (witness the breakdown of cartilage), a marginal osteophyte (also called parrot's beak), an osteosclerosis in the support area (thickening of the bone pain) and geodes images in the bone ends (small areas of bone more transparent).
The pains are usually diurnal and related to movements.
The treatment will take care of the fight against the wear of cartilages, a better lubrication of the joints, the fight against osseous degradation and inflammation.
The causes of arthrosis summary
The causes of arthrosis are either local factors: traumatism, micro-trauma, excessive compression of cartilage due to a weighty excess or exercises too frequent or violent and probably circulatory disorders.
General factors are also involved such as age, genetic factors, endocrine factors (increases at menopause), obesity, diabetes.
The big causes on which we can intervene medically are the intoxications :
• by heavy metals: Pb, Hg, Ni, Al ;
• by organic compounds: pesticides, herbicides ;
• by medicines ;
• by food additives ;
• by caffeine and nicotine
• by metabolic catabolites: urea, uric acid
Preventive action of arthrosis summary
A balanced diet since the early childhood, as well as a regular physical exercise and atraumatic, limit obviously the evolution of the arthrosis from which we suffer or shall suffer probably all one day.
According to Dr. Menetrier diatheses and research of Dr. Piquard, Mn-Cu, Mn-CO, Fluorine, Sulphur, Zn, Ni, Co, Cu, Au, Ag, Mn are the most interesting trace elements in prevention of rheumatism. The Copper protects from inflammation.
Natural therapies for arthrosis summary
It is based on ...
• the treatment of oxidation, protection and treatment of subchondral bone and cartilage protection ...
• the fight against inflammatory surge.
ArthroCalm Pils regroups the components for action on the oxidation, protection and treatment of subchondral bone and cartilage protection...
• The destruction of cartilage is related to oxidation phenomena, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) fights this oxidative action owing to its wealth thymol and carvacrol.
• Magnesium citrate plays a significant role in bone metabolism and osseous density
• Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) acts on the bone structure by its wealth in silica, it strengthens the collagen tissue by its rich Manganese. Malheureusement Unfortunately it requires an acid environment to be absorbed and it is often necessary to add sulfate of Betaine to improve its profitability
• Spirulina for remineralization
• Protection of cartilage will be through the cartilage of skate which contains glucosamine, for the fight against the wear of cartilage, and chondroitin which allows especially the hydration of cartilage that dwindle with age
The association with Omega Ocean reduces the action of osteoclasts (cells that destroy bone) and acts on vascularization of the bone. The association with SOD forte may be an interesting addition in the fight against oxidation
ArthroCrisis is dedicated to fight against inflammatory processes in arthrosis internal use ...
• Spirea Ulmaria : Meadowsweet : this plant acts early in inflammation. Its action is due to salicylated derivatives who's playing an anti-inflammatory and analgesic role. Combined with a kidney drainage, it works miracles. It should be noted that traditionally, they always used the diuretic plants in the treatment of the rheumatisms.
• Betula alba : General drain plant, useful to the plethoric. The content of flavonoids (anti-radical) explain the beneficial effect in chronic inflammations.
• Harpagophytum Procumbens, devil's claw root, we use an extract of the secondary root. The activity is due to its iridoid and harpagosides. No salicylated. Analgesic effect of harpagoside and action on the cartilage of acteoside and the isoacteoside, is specific and traditionally recognized.
• Ribes nigrum : blackcurrant leaves in dry extract. Anti-inflammatory effect marked, demonstrated in rats per bone in the oedema to the carrageenan.
• uncaria tomentosa: the effect anti-inflammatory and anti pain of this plant by its inhibitive action of production of prostaglandin E2 and TNF-alpha factor has been demonstrated
A good balance between Omega 3 and Omega 6 with Boragre reduces inflammation and is essential in any care of arthrosis.
... with ArthroCalm Cream external use :
• Gaultheria procumbens EO or Wintergreen (containing 98% of METHYL SALICYLATE) is known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and healing properties.
• Camphor of Japan EO has analgesic effects and reduces the bruises. It's rich in camphor, which allows to improve the arterial circulation at the level of the site of the infammation.
• Rosemary Officinalis EO allows to reduce venous vasodilation often present in inflammation.
• Officinal Sage EO settle the problems of bad circulation, it's healing and tonic.
• The Shea Butter is a remarkable protector of the skin that moisturizes and softens.
• The Arnica Montana, well known by the sportsmen, accelerates the absorption of the blood effusions; it is one of the best plants to relieve naturally the pain or increase also the blood circulation of capillaries.
The adequate use of some basic plants, of trace elements diathetic and a diet rich in omega 3 and low in intoxicants like alcohol, sugars and meats allows the stabilization of the arthrosic ground and reduced the pains.
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