Difference between revisions of "Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)"
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| − | == Symptoms == | + | See also : |
| − | + | *[[Arthritis]] | |
| + | * [[inflammatory diseases]] | ||
| + | *[[Osteoarthritis (OA)]] | ||
| + | == Causes and Symptoms == | ||
| + | * Eating foods containing gluten could lead to rheumatoid arthritis. | ||
| + | * [[Vitamin D]] deficiency might not only be a cause of rheumatoid arthritis but also worsen the severity of the disease. | ||
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== Home remedies == | == Home remedies == | ||
| − | [[Turmeric]] is a natural treatment for [[arthritis]] and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) because of its anti-inflammatory properties. | + | * Heat ([[Thermotherapy]]) may be an effective self-care treatment for conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). |
| + | *[[Turmeric]] is a natural treatment for [[arthritis]] and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) because of its anti-inflammatory properties. | ||
| + | * [[Licorice]] can be used for auto-immune conditions including lupus, scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and animal dander allergies. | ||
| + | * studies showed that [[Beta-Cryptoxanthin]] (in [[papaya]], mango, peaches, oranges, tangerines, bell peppers, corn and watermelon, egg yolk and butter) reduces risk for rheumatoid arthritis by 41 per cent. | ||
| + | *Tea : researchers found that of the three teas, the polysaccharides in black tea had the most glucose-inhibiting properties. The black tea polysaccharides also showed the highest scavenging effect on free radicals, which are involved in the onset of diseases such as cancer and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). | ||
| + | * [[Frankincense]] was also used in traditional medicines to treat inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and [[Crohn's Disease]]. | ||
| + | * antioxidants : alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E), lycopene, lutein and palm oil carotenoids, including alpha carotene (vitamin A) reduces swelling and pain. | ||
| + | * Fish Oil : omega-3 supplements significantly reduce RA symptoms and actually enable patients to lower their NSAID usage. | ||
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
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| + | [[Category:Diseases]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Rheumatology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:13, 6 October 2013
See also :
Causes and Symptoms
- Eating foods containing gluten could lead to rheumatoid arthritis.
- Vitamin D deficiency might not only be a cause of rheumatoid arthritis but also worsen the severity of the disease.
Home remedies
- Heat (Thermotherapy) may be an effective self-care treatment for conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Turmeric is a natural treatment for arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Licorice can be used for auto-immune conditions including lupus, scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and animal dander allergies.
- studies showed that Beta-Cryptoxanthin (in papaya, mango, peaches, oranges, tangerines, bell peppers, corn and watermelon, egg yolk and butter) reduces risk for rheumatoid arthritis by 41 per cent.
- Tea : researchers found that of the three teas, the polysaccharides in black tea had the most glucose-inhibiting properties. The black tea polysaccharides also showed the highest scavenging effect on free radicals, which are involved in the onset of diseases such as cancer and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Frankincense was also used in traditional medicines to treat inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's Disease.
- antioxidants : alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E), lycopene, lutein and palm oil carotenoids, including alpha carotene (vitamin A) reduces swelling and pain.
- Fish Oil : omega-3 supplements significantly reduce RA symptoms and actually enable patients to lower their NSAID usage.
Warnings
References
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
