ArthrInflam

Natural treatments for arthritis

Most of the arthritic diseases are chronic.

They are characterized by pain, joint destruction, loss of mobility and muscle wasting.

The treatment will take care of the inflammation, pain and possibly fight against the causes of departure (ex: excessive antibodies)

Many plants have an anti-oxidizing, anti-inflammatory and painkiller action. We shall treat here only with a few plants which in our experience have brought relief of inflammation.

They are united in adapted and synergic concentrations in ArthrInflam therefore composed of ...

• Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) : Boswellic acid shows an anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting lipoxygenase and leucotriene synthesis
• Ginger (Zinziber officinalis) reduces knee pain in several significant studies. Its anti-inflammatory effect is due to inhibition of the cyclo-oxygenase enzyme and lipoxygenase.
• Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) has an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting prostaglandin E2 and the "tumor necrosis factor-alpha". Its action on mobility and pain of the knee arthritis is recognized.
• Glycine Betaine Basis  for its action to stimulate the natural production of s-adenosylmethionine : classically called SAMe, it is deemed active in depression. But recent published studies show a significant action on the pain of arthritis by acting on neurotransmitters. Besides, it stimulates the synthesis of cartilage proteoglycans. It reduces the inductors of cytokine and inhibits in a effective way the COX-2. To facilitate its natural production by a sufficient supply of Glycine Betaine Base will be more economic but also more effective than an external input because of a direct assimilation and thus physiological
• Tumeric (Curcuma longa) decrease the symptoms of polyarthritis also by inhibiting the COX-2, the prostaglandins and the leukotrienes.

In addition to the natural treatment of arthritis...

The authors of a synthesis published in 2003 identified at least 13 clinical trials conducted with 567 subjects. The results indicate that omega-3 may relieve some symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis including morning steepness. A recent study published in Nature in October 2009, confirm their action in polyarthritis, they would allow  to reduce the dosage of anti-inflammatory drugs. The mechanism transforms an Omega 3 into Resolvin D2, molecule particularly effective in inflammation. The beneficial effect may take up to three months before manifesting itself.

• Omega Océan concentrate of fish oil rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA 310 mg) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA 210 mg). Vitamin E (10 mg)

A healthy lifestyle is essential in the treatment of joint inflammations.
Rest, relaxation and sleep are important. Some studies show that the first weapon against arthritis pain is rest. Breathing exercises, mental management techniques, relaxation and meditation are so many manners to help the body reach the relaxation especially for people sensitive to stress, anxiety and nervous fatigue.