Arthritis - Osteoarthritis

Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.

 

The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

 

Osteoarthritis causes cartilage — the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint — to break down. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, beginning with the lining of joints.

 

 Symptoms
  • Pain
  • Stiffness
  • Swelling
  • Redness
  • Decreased range of motion

 

 Root Causes
  • Digestive Issues
  • Genetic Miasms
  • Overactive Parathyroid (Imbalance of calcitonin levels)
  • Other Endocrine Imbalances
  • Acidosis
  • Vitamin & Mineral deficiencies
  • Lyme Bacteria
  • Overuse or repetitive use


The most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis involves wear-and-tear damage to a joints & cartilage — the hard, slick coating on the ends of bones where they form a joint. Cartilage cushions the ends of the bones and allows nearly frictionless joint motion, but enough damage can result in bone grinding directly on bone, which causes pain and restricted movement. This wear and tear can occur over many years, or it can be hastened by a joint injury or infection.

Osteoarthritis also causes changes in the bones and deterioration of the connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and hold the joint together. If cartilage in a joint is severely damaged, the joint lining may become inflamed and swollen.

Family history - Some types of arthritis run in families, so you may be more likely to develop arthritis if your parents or siblings have the disorder.

Previous joint injury - People who have injured a joint, perhaps while playing a sport, are more likely to eventually develop arthritis in that joint.

Obesity - Carrying excess pounds puts stress on joints, particularly your knees, hips and spine. People with obesity have a higher risk of developing arthritis.

 

 Nutritional Support Items

ESSENTIAL:

  • Bone Reinforcing Nutrients (NS Bone Health 2-3 caps daily): Joint & Connective Tissue Formulation:  Contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and other valuable bone-reinforcing nutrients. Take as directed on label.
  • Collagen (NS Collagen II 2 caps 2-3 times daily):  For cartilage and connective tissue repair.
  • Boron (NS Bone Health): Improves calcium absorption. Take 3 mg daily. Note: If you are taking a complex containing boron, omit this supplement.
  • Calcium (NS Bone Health): Necessary for maintaining strong bones.  Do not exceed 2,000 mg daily.
  • Copper (EQ Zinc Plus Copper): Aids in the formation of bone. Take 3 mg daily.
  • Iron (AI Iron): Provides organic iron and other nutrients needed for optimum health. Postmenopausal women usually do not need supplemental iron. Caution: Use only after checking with your health care provider. Take as directed on label.
  • Glucosamine plus chondroitin (NS Glucosamine Joint Formula 2-6 caps daily): Nutrients necessary for the development of bone and connective tissue. Take as directed on label.
  • Magnesium (NS Bone Health, NS Magnesium Complex): Important in calcium uptake. Take up to 350 mg daily.
  • Phosphorus (NS Phosphorus Plus, NS Celery Seed): Works with calcium to increase bone strength. Do not exceed 4,000 mg daily.
  • Potassium (EQ Potassium Chelate): Needed to counteract high-acid diet. Shown to increase bone matrix, reduce calcium loss in the urine, and lower blood pressure. Caution: Check with your health care provider before using these amounts. Take 300–1,000 mg daily. 
  • Silica OR Horsetail (NS Bone Health): Supplies silicon, for calcium utilization and bone strength. Take as directed on label.
  • Soy isoflavones (NS Bone Health): They have an estrogenic effect on the body. Estrogen promotes bone mass. Take as directed on label.
  • Vitamin B complex, plus extra vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin B12 (AI B Complex, EQ B Complex): Provides strength to protein in bone tissue and promotes the production of progesterone. For vitamin B complex, take as directed on label. Do not exceed 35 mg niacin, 100 mg vitamin B6 , and 1,000 mcg folate daily. For extra vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), take 100 mg daily. Do not exceed this amount. For vitamin B12, take 1,000–2,000 mcg daily.
  • Vitamin D (NS Bone Health, FGF Vital Duo): Needed for the absorption of calcium. Take as directed on label. Do not exceed 100 mcg (4,000 IU) daily.
  • Vitamin K (NS Bone Health, FGF Vital Duo): Essential for the production of bone protein. Take as directed on label.

***BL Inflam Redux II:  Excellent for reducing inflammation and relieving pain.

VERY IMPORTANT:

  • L-lysine  (Q L-Lysine) and L-arginine: Aid in calcium absorption and connective tissue strength. Take as directed on label, on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption.
  • Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) (NS Glucosamine Joint Formula 2-6 caps daily): A natural sulfur compound found in foods and present in body tissues. It is used by the body to build healthy new cells. MSM provides the flexible bond between the cells and provides support for tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Use a capsule form for easier absorption. Take as directed on label. Do not exceed the recommended dose. 
  • Multienzyme complex with betaine hydrochloride (HCl) (NS Digestive Enzymes), plus proteolytic enzymes (NS Proteolytic Enzymes): Needed for proper absorption of calcium and all nutrients. Note: Do not use a formula containing HCI if you have an ulcer or suffer from stomach acidity. For multienzyme complex with betaine hydrochloride (HCl), take as directed on label. Take with meals. For proteolytic enzymes, take as directed on label. Take between meals.
  • Vitamin A with mixed carotenoids, and vitamin E (BL Total Nutrition Plus, EQ Initial E): Vitamin A with mixed carotenoids is important in retarding the aging process. Vitamin E aids in the use of vitamin A and protects it from destruction by oxygen. For vitamin A with mixed carotenoids, take up to 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) daily. If you are pregnant, do not exceed 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) daily. For vitamin E, take 90 mg (200 IU) daily or 180 mg (400 IU) every other day. 
  • Zinc, plus copper (EQ Zinc Plus Copper): Zinc is important for calcium uptake and immune function. Copper is needed to balance with zinc. For zinc, take up to 40 mg daily. For copper, take 3 mg daily.
  • Chromium picolinate (EQ Chromium Picolinate): Improves insulin efficiency, which improves bone density. Take 400–600 mcg daily.
  • Kelp (EQ Kelpcom 35-50 drops 2-3 times daily): A rich source of important minerals. Take 2,000–3,000 mg daily.
  • Manganese (NS Manganese Plus):  Vital in mineral metabolism. Do not exceed 11 mg daily. Take separately from calcium.
  • Multivitamin and mineral complex (NS Liquid Life, NS Colloidal Minerals Plus): Provides nutrients needed for bone health. Take as directed on label. 
  • Vitamin C (NS Liposomal VItamin C): Important for collagen and connective tissue formation. Take up to 2,000 mg daily.

 

Supplements
NS - Natural Solutions | EQ - Energique

 

 Whole Food Sources and Spices
  • Tea (white, green, oolong)
  • Turmeric
  • Curry powder
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Fatty Fish
  • Broccoli
  • Walnuts
  • Strawberries, Blackberries, and Blueberries
  • Spinach
  • Grapes
  • Olive oil
  • Tart Cherry juice

 

Juicing Recipes

Garden Salad Special:

Ingredients:

  • 3 broccoli flowerets
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 4-5 carrots or 2 tomatoes
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1/2 green pepper

Directions:

  • Push broccoli and garlic through hopper with carrots or tomatoes.
  • Follow with celery and green pepper.

Digestive Special:

Ingredients:

  • handful spinach
  • 4-5 carrots, greens removed

Directions:

  • Bunch up spinach and push through hopper with carrots.

Bromelain Special:

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 pineapple, with skin

Directions:

  • Push pineapple through hopper.

Ginger Hopper:

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 inch slice ginger root
  • 4-5 carrots, greens removed
  • 1/2 apple, seeded

Directions:

  • Push ginger through hopper with carrots and apple.

Gingerberry Fizz:

Ingredients:

  • 1 quart blueberries
  • 1 medium bunch grapes
  • 1/4 inch slice ginger root
  • sparkling water

Directions:

  • Push blueberries through hopper followed by grapes and ginger.
  • Pour juice into ice-gilled glass.
  • Fill glass to top with sparkling water.

 

 Gemstones and Crystals
  • Fluorite
  • Apatite
  • Garnet
  • Grossular
  • Jet (Gagate)
  • Amethyst
  • Rose Quartz
  • Aquamarine
  • Carnelian
  • Jade
  • Lepidolite
  • Morganite

 

 Herbs
  • Turmeric
  • Ginger
  • Thyme
  • Aloe vera
  • Boswellia
  • Cat’s claw
  • Eucalyptus
  • Green tea
  • Thunder god vine
  • Artemesia annua (Sweet Wormwood)
  • Stinging Nettle
  • Andrographis
  • Devil’s Claw
  • Maca

 

 Homeopathy
  • Bryonia Alba
  • Rhus Tox
  • Kali Carb
  • Arnica
  • Ruta Graveolens
  • Kalmia Latiflora
  • Apismellifica
  • Calcarea Fluorica
  • Calcarea Carbonica
  • Sticta Pulmonaria

 

 Beneficial Techniques and Modalities
  • Ionic Footbath Detoxification
  • Rife Frequencies

 

 Home Remedies
  • Taking Epsom salt baths
  • Hot and cold compresses
There are several support devices you can use:
  • Braces
  • Canes
  • Grabbing and gripping tools
  • Shoe inserts
  • Lifestyle changes:
  • A healthy diet
  • Weight maintenance
  • Stay active with regular exercise:
  • Bike riding
  • Swimming
  • Walking
  • Yoga

 

 Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
  • Lavender
  • Lemongrass
  • Peppermint
  • Frankincense
  • Cypress
  • Wintergreen
  • Geranium
  • Black Pepper
  • Juniper Berry
  • Lemon
  • Ginger oil
  • Basil oil

 

 Acupressure Points
  • SP-5
  • ST-36
  • GB-34
  • GB-33
  • GB-40
  • ST-41
  • ST-34
  • SP-9
  • LR-7
  • LR-8

 

Reflexology 

Adrenal reflex on both hands

 

The heart 7 pressure point can be found in the crease of your wrist. It lies in line with the space between your ring and pinkie finger.

 

The small intestine 3 pressure point is located at the outside part of your hand, right on the edge. The point lies in the depression of your hand just below your pinkie finger.

 

You can find your wrist point 1 on your wrist. Run a finger down your pinkie to your wrist crease, keeping it in line with your finger.

 

The hand valley point can be found in the firm skin between the thumb and index finger.

 

Bio-Energetic Balancing Remedies Suggestions
Use the search criteria (Set the Type to Item) and add the above listed homeopathics to the hold tank. Use the Search Criteria (Set the Type to description) and add energies for various symptoms (like arthritis, inflammation, pain etc). If allergies are involved do a (1x1) scan of phenolics and imprint items in the hold tank into a correlating homeopathic (EQ Joint HP).  Also, you can imprint the Laser and target specific areas.

*The information provided in this guide is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended as a substitute for the diagnosis, treatment, and advice of a qualified licensed medical professional.

All illnesses and injuries should be evaluated by your medical professional. Always discuss alternative health care with your medical professional before starting treatment.

The supplements listed are not intended to replace conventional medication, nor are they intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent diseases.

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