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Autoimmune Arthritis: What You Need to Know
Do you ever have swollen joints and muscle stiffness? Do your fingertips have bony nodules? Do both of your knees hurt and swell when you walk? Have you ever been diagnosed with “Inflammatory Arthritis” and then told that you are only taking medications that may or may not temporarily help with inflammation, but not the disease itself? If it is indeed arthritis, how do you determine which type and what natural changes you can make in your lifestyle to reduce inflammation? There are over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, and each type has a variety of natural methods for relieving the secondary conditions,...
Autoimmune Arthritis: What You Need to Know
Do you ever have swollen joints and muscle stiffness? Do your fingertips have bony nodules? Do both of your knees hurt and swell when you walk? Have you ever been diagnosed with “Inflammatory Arthritis” and then told that you are only taking medications that may or may not temporarily help with inflammation, but not the disease itself? If it is indeed arthritis, how do you determine which type and what natural changes you can make in your lifestyle to reduce inflammation? There are over 100 types of arthritis and related diseases, and each type has a variety ofnaturallyMethods to alleviate the secondary conditions by addressing the root cause and primary condition. Currently, 46 million people in the United States suffer from arthritis, and that number is expected to increase to 70 million by 2030. Let's touch on the most popular types.RheumatoidandPsoriatic arthritis, andSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), listed below:
Rheumatoid arthritis:A chronic disease that affects nearly 2.1 million Americans. Around 75% of those affected are female. According to the journal, Arthritis & Rheumatism, an estimated 300,000 children under the age of 18 have arthritis or a rheumatic disease, which equates to approximately 1 in 250 U.S. children. It has also been the most popular cause of disability among adults in the United States for twenty years. It tends to affect pairs of joints; For example, both knees and both hands and can also affect the spine. It is NOT structural and can be made worse by the body's response to inflammatory foods and poor diet. It is closely related to a condition called“Leaky Guy Syndrome.”
Psoriatic arthritis:A chronic skin and inflammatory disease that occurs most commonly in people in their 40s or 50s and affects both genders equally. It can occur in many joints; most commonly in the fingertips (distal phalanges) and toes. They look like a pair of mini nodules that are hard and tender. Approximately 80% of patients suffering from this arthritis develop a skin diseasepsoriasisearlier in life. Generally milder than its cousin rheumatoid arthritis, it does not affect matching pairs of joints. Symptoms unique to this condition include bony nodules on the digits, scarred nails, sausage-like appearance of fingers and toes, eye inflammation, and gray patches on the elbows, knees, and lower spine.
Lupus (SLE):Another cousin tooRheumatoidandPsoriatic arthritis,Lupusoccurs in approximately 2 million people in the United States. In fact, more people are suffering from itLupusascerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis,andmultiple sclerosiscombined. This condition is nine times more common in women than men. Interestingly, the term “Lupus"means" wolf ". Symptoms unique toLupusare a “red butterfly rash” on the face that extends under the eyes, across the bridge of the nose and into the cheeks. This red coloringErythematosus"means" redness ". It affects many parts of the body and is often accompanied by skin rashes, fever, fatigue and kidney problems.Lupusmay also have “flares,” often caused by medications, environment, inflammatory foods, and stress.
All three arthritises listed above are classified as autoimmune diseases and occur when the body attacks its own cells, causing swelling in the joints, redness, stiffness, pain and can cause deformities in the bone and surrounding soft tissue. These conditions can also affect various soft tissues and organs in the body, including the digestive tract (where most of your immune system is located). Since autoimmune arthritis has a genetic component, those affected can react differently.
Chiropractic care can help many people affected by these typesarthritisby gently mobilizing the joints and reducing pain by adjusting the spine and extremities. In addition to spinal correction by a structural chiropractor, stretching is very important. Stretching helps reduce tension in the muscles and increases blood flow and oxygen to the joints to promote healing.
Nutritionally, consuming anti-inflammatory foods along with omega-3 fish oils and glucosamine is extremely helpful. Glucosamine can help repair cartilage, muscles, and ligaments by helping to produce glycosaminoglycan, a necessary molecule used in the formation and repair of articular cartilage. Consult your doctor before thinking about it. Additionally, an anti-inflammatory diet is a must: avoid all dairy products (yes, even cheese), white flour-based foods, pasta, potatoes other than yams, and white rice, as all cause swelling and bloating. Foods such as pineapple, lemons, papayas, berries and ginger root, turmeric, green and white teas, seaweed, broccoli, yams, shiitake mushrooms and extra virgin olive oil are excellent natural anti-inflammatories.
There are various natural methods to combat autoimmune arthritis. More than ever, many people are seeking natural fixes to address the root causes of autoimmune diseases, not just to “patch up or cover up” their pain and other related secondary conditions.
Inspired by Dr. Chad Laurence