Arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints of the body. It is a common disease often associated with aging. You can see the effects and degrees of intensity throughout the population. Some people complain of slight discomfort, whereas some people have severe joint disfiguration. However, it can afflict people from youth. It is often a chronic ailment, which becomes more severe over time. Dr. Metcalfe believes that most arthritis is preventable, and should be treated as early as possible. Even before the first symptoms of arthritis arises, joint destruction has already occurred. The three most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease djd), rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Arthritis is now a treatable disease, and people can be free of the pain they have endured.

Rheumatoid arthritis:

Caused by the body's own immune system attacking itself.

This process forms large immune complexes, which get deposited in the joints. This disease may begin in childhood and there is a strong genetic predisposition for it. However, the cause is unknown and there is also belief that there may be some infectious cause as well. Dr. Metcalfe recommends food IgE and IgG allergy testing with this diagnosis along with a comprehensive blood panel.

Signs and Symptoms:

Stiffness and pain in any active joint.
Stiffness in the morning lasting longer than 30 minutes.
Synovial thickening of joint.
Red, swollen joint.
Nodules present on the joint.
Deformed joints.

Treatment:

Lifestyle Changes:

Exercise everyday, including aerobic exercises and weight training.
Avoid alcohol.
Stop smoking.
Massage 1x a week.
Hot packs on sore joints.
Hot mineral baths or hot tubs as often as possible.

Dietary Changes:

Increase your consumption of good essential fatty acids: eat fish 3x a week, raw or dry roasted nuts and seeds, nut butters, olive and canola oil.
Decrease saturated fats in your diet. Choose only very lean cuts of meat.
Avoid foods from the solanacea family: tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, peppers
5 good servings of fresh fruits and vegetable daily.
Avoid processed foods, smoked foods, or canned foods with preservatives.
Drink 10 glasses of filtered water daily.

Natural Solutions:

Inholtra Joint Support Formula: 1 capsule three times a day away from food if you weigh less than 150lbs. If you weigh more than 150 lbs, then take 2 capsules three times a day away from food.
Oxyperm: 2 capsules every morning with breakfast.

Dr. Metcalfe recommends you follow this protocol for 12 weeks, then continue taking the Oxyperm.

see also

Gout