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• Patients with rheumatoid arthritis need physical activity

  Published on January 30, 2012.

  Researchers writing in the medical journal Arthritis Care and Research say that their study suggests “that public health initiatives need to address the lack of motivation to exercise and to promote the benefits of physical activity to reduce the prevalence of inactivity in those with rheumatoid arthritis.” This because they found “Over two in five adults (42%) with rheumatoid arthritis were inactive.”

  Lee J, Dunlop D, Ehrlich-Jones L, Semanik P, Song J, Manheim L, Chang RW.The public health impact of risk factors for physical inactivity in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2012 Jan 25. doi: 10.1002/acr.21582.
  Research, online

  Arthritis is a general term that is characterized by discomfort and pain in the joints. While there are numerous forms of arthritis, the most common osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

  Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear on your joints, tendons and ligaments. As the cartilage that lines the surfaces of the joints wears away, you are left with rough surfaces. As a result, your joints become stiff and painful. Osteoarthritis primarily affects the weight-bearing joints such as hips, knees and back, as well as the hands and wrists. On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis more commonly involves inflammation and swelling of the joints rather than a wearing away of the cartilage.

  Of course it is difficult to be motivated to move if your joints are in pain or if you require NSAIDs or pain-killers to function. But here at the Magaziner Center for Wellness we get at the cause of the pain, and treat that, not suppress symptoms.

  First and foremost, we assess the triggers of inflammation and infection and balance the body’s biochemistry to strengthen the immune response. Nutrient imbalances and an excess body burden of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic or mercury can contribute to a weakened immune response.

  To strengthen the immune system, we identify any foods, pollens, molds or chemicals that may be weakening the ability of the body to withstand attack from viruses, bacteria or funguses – or those that may cause inflammation or reduce the ability of the immune cells to react appropriately. Once these are identified and removed, the body’s innate healing mechanism kick in and healing can begin.

  Treatment Options, Including Prolotherapy
  While most physicians feel that there is no cure for arthritis and that there is not a lot that can be done for this problem, the treatments are primarily focused on reducing the symptoms of painful and aching joints. The most frequent conventional treatments to help control the symptoms of arthritis involve the use of nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medications do not stop the progression of arthritis, but simply reduce the symptoms. NSAIDs have been associated with significant side effects such as bleeding in the digestive tract, liver damage, or kidney impairment.

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