Rheumatoid arthritis is a relatively common disease affecting the joints. In this condition synovial membrane that separates the joints (the joints there are some soft tissue formations with role in joint stability and mobility) becomes inflamed. Over time, running the inflammation (synovitis) occurs destruction of joints, causing joint dysfunction (joint no longer functions normally). The disease usually affects the female gender - women are affected two times as frequently as men, average age being 40-60 years (onset of disease may be at any age but most commonly occurs in the range described above).
Causes are not fully known, most likely being involved a genetic abnormality inherited from your parents. It is possible that genetic inheritance of the patient's immune system to attack body tissue of joints. On the other hand, there is a hypothesis involving bacteria, viruses or other foreign substances. This triggers the immune mechanism of chronic inflammation production, destruction of articular cartilage and a weakening of the ligaments and tendons that support joints.
Although early symptom is joint pain, this is not characteristic of the disease. In rheumatoid arthritis symptoms develop, frequently over a period of several weeks or months. Fatigue and stiffness are also symptoms that occur early in rheumatoid arthritis; the patient loses weight and has state of low grade fever (temperatures between 37 and 37.9 degrees Celsius). Common symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis are not specific only to this disease, they are being found in other diseases.
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the hands, feet, ankles, spine or neck, and usually the body joints are affected symmetrically and more than three sets of joints at once. In other organs: heart, lungs, skin, blood vessels, nerves and eyes, the manifestations are felt later in the disease.
Laboratory tests performed are renal function analysis of liver enzymes and muscle, bone density for early detection of osteoporosis and eye examination.
The patient is recommended to move to maintain muscle tone, flexibility. Doctors may recommend physiotherapy. Exercise improves joint function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Three types of movements are recommended: stretching, strengthening and "hardening" joints and lifting weights improves and maintains quality of life of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Depending on which joint is affected is recommend a particular activity or sport like swimming that is indicated for patients with disease localized to the lower limb joints: knees, ankles or feet, or cycling and walking, the latter being recommended for people without characteristic manifestation of arthritis in legs.
Rheumatoid arthritis patients are recommended a diet based on small amounts of saturated fat, cholesterol and salt but high in fiber and complex carbohydrates (whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables) and products with a high content of omega -3 to have some effect in reducing inflammation in the body. Also, the patient is recommended to get enough calcium and vitamin D to be so protected against osteoporosis. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are recommended lifestyle changes by performing physical activity as possible and taking medication to help ease symptoms and prevent unfavorable evolution of the disease.
Since the patient experiences pain, fatigue and stiffness of joints, some physical activity can lead to worsening symptoms and others can improve on them, so it is very important to inform the patient about the disease, exercise permits, changes in diet and other elements that help the patient to remain active as possible and live a life closer to normal.
Natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis with Calivita products
There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but alternative therapies are popular among people with this disease. However, they should complement, not replace, conventional treatments. Natural remedies can have dramatic positive effects often on disease symptoms, and thousand more, are free of harmful effects. Shark cartilage is a very popular remedy among sufferers of arthritis because it has anti-inflammatory and supports healthy joint function. Due to anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory Shark Aid - dietary supplement with shark cartilage - may be recommended in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, osteoarticular trauma and autoimmune diseases.
Natural Aspirin or White Whillow from Calivita has a calming pain effect and lowers fever.
Primrose Oil - Evening Primrose Oil is effective in pain reduction in rheumatoid arthritis and improves general discomfort that induced depression in this the disease.
