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Reduce Arthritis Inflammation Naturally

New research has shown for the first time that omega-3 in fish oil (DHA/EPA) could substantially and significantly reduce the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.

“There was strong evidence that omega-3 influences the biochemistry of the disease, and therefore not only helps prevent disease, but also slows its progression, potentially controlling established osteoarthritis,”

said lead researcher Dr John Tarlton.

The research was conducted in a strain of guinea pigs that naturally develop osteoarthritis and compared to controls. Fish oil intake reduced the pathology of tissue damage associated with osteoarthritis towards those without the problem. Medical research director of Arthritis Research UK, Professor Alan Silman, said:

“The possibility that omega-3 fatty acids could prevent osteoarthritis from developing has been a tantalising one. Some limited, previous research in dogs has suggested that we were a long way away from understanding the potential use in humans. However, this current research in guinea pigs is exciting as it brings us closer to understanding how omega-3 might fundamentally interfere with the osteoarthritis process, and that it could potentially be taken as a treatment.”

The ability to recover from inflammation is required to keep up with wear and tear and prevent for every body structure. This study shows just how important these nutrients are to long term joint health.

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Reduce Inflammation Naturally

Inflammations role in major diseases went undetected for a long time. But now, chronic inflammation is being blamed for a number of well-known illnesses, such as arthritis, Alzheimer?s, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, depression and even cancer. But what is the connection between inflammation and these seemingly unrelated illnesses?

In truth, inflammation is not always bad. Our bodies use this natural reaction to help fight germs and heal wounds. In most cases, inflammation takes care of an injury and then recedes. However, problems arise when inflammation stays in the ?on? mode.

For years we have known that inflammation plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, certain bowel diseases and the like. But over the last decade, medical leaders have found the impact of persistent inflammation on the body to be much more widespread. This has changed the way we look at how heart attacks, strokes and diabetes are caused. It also provides new opportunities for predicting, preventing, and even treating diseases.

There are a number of factors that trigger chronic inflammation. Thankfully, many of them can be reduced through some simple lifestyle changes.

• Fat ? Once thought to be storage units for energy, we now understand that fat cells pump out cytokines that fan the inflammatory process. Because of this reaction, excess fat ? specifically belly fat ? is now thought to be the link between obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
• High-fat, High-calorie meals ? This can often be avoided by laying off fast food and other unhealthy meals.
• Emotional Stress ? In response to stress, the body produces hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which lead to inflammation.

While anti-inflammatory medications are available and often helpful, they each come with their own set of risks and side effects. So how can we reduce inflammation naturally? The answer may seem like a typical list of remedies, and while they do require a certain level of willpower, they are productive in affecting change for the better.

Diet ? Anti-inflammatory foods include colourful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and cauliflower. Also needed are healthy fats which we can access through legumes, nuts, olive oil and fish. Avoid processed foods, junk foods, and Trans fats.

Activity ? After exercise the body generates more free radicals. In response, it then makes and uses more antioxidants, which ultimately work to reduce inflammation. Losing weight also provides the added benefit of fat loss.

Stress Management ? The hormones that result from stress contribute to the burning sensation associated with inflammation and also contribute to belly fat. Try to take part in stress-reducing activities on a regular basis (e.g. recreation, reading, deep breathing). Getting adequate sleep will also go a long way in reducing stress.

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Reduce Arthritis Inflammation Naturally

Arthritis is a very painful condition in which one or more of a person?s joints are inflamed. This campaign is to educate people on facts and prevention of the condition.

Affecting more than 50 million Americans, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. The condition is used to describe more than 100 diseases which affect a person?s joints, the area where two bones meet.

Arthritis is the result of a breakdown of cartilage. Joints are typically protected by cartilage, which allow them to move easily. Without an efficient amount of cartilage, the bones rub together causing severe discomfort, swelling, and stiffness.

There are two major types of arthritis. The first is Osteoarthritis, where the joint cartilage breaks down and causes pain and stiffness. The second type, Rheumatoid arthritis, is more severe and is a condition in which the body?s immune system attacks the membrane surrounding the joints, and can lead to joint destruction.

There are many different causes of arthritis; however, there are no known cures for it. The Arthritis Foundation is a non-profit organization working towards finding a cure through education and research.

Although there are no known cures, there are many types of treatment to help reduce pain, improve joint function, and prevent further damage. The types of treatment include exercise programs, such as muscle toning and aerobic activity. Along with this, physical therapy may be recommended. Heating or icing the area, support joints or splints, and massages are proven to help reduce inflammation and pain. This month is Arthritis Awareness Month in the USA, so make sure you get plenty of sleep each night, at least 8 to 10 hours. You should also stay active, make sure you include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet, and participate in stress-reducing activities such as yoga, massage or meditation.

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Reduce Inflammation Naturally

though inflammation medications are widely available, they each come with their own set of risks and potential side effects. so how can we help reduce inflammation naturally? the answer is simple though implementing it can take willpower and determination : lifestyle changes.

thought they might sound a familiar litany of “remedies”, a balanced nutritious diet, exercise and stress reduction can go a long way to reducing inflammation in the body.

• Anti-inflammatory diet – just as certain chemicals are pro- or anti-inflammatory so too are certain foods you need to load up on anti-inflammatory foods like colourful fruits and vegetables, particularly cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and cauliflower. research gas shown that compounds in these vegetables reduce the production of inflammatory cytokines.

  Also include legumes, nuts, healthy fats such as olive oil, and fish in your diet. the Omega-3 fatty acids in cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines provide the building blocks it needs to make anti-inflammatory hormones. whole grains should also be a staple in your diet: a study of overweight people found that those that ate whole grains versus refined grains such as white bread, pasta and rice, reduced their blood counts of C-Reactive protein (a marker for inflammation by 30%

  Spices such as curry and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties as do green ,white and oolong varieties of tea. avoid processed and junk foods, saturated fats and Trans fat all of which can be pro-inflammatory.

• Activity – the benefits of exercise have been well documented and now include reducing inflammation. After you exercise your body creates more free radicals. then your body makes and uses more anti-oxidants which ultimately work to reduce inflammation. Plus fat cells are inflammation-making -machines, so losing weight an reduce this source of inflammation.

  Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week, however do not over do it as exercise regimes of more than 30 minutes can be pro-inflammatory.

• Stresses Management – Stress hormones contribute to the “fire” of inflammation and can increase your belly fat (see yesterdays post). Practice stress reduction techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga and massage to bring the stress under control. Exercise is in fact a great stress buster. also be sure to get plenty of sleep each night as lack of sleep can stress the body.

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Inflammation

Researchers at the David Geffen School of medicine at UCLA have discovered that negative and competitive social interactions increased pro-inflammatory proteins in the body.

The study of 122 healthy young adults who kept a journal of all positive, negative and competitive social interactions for eight days. the participants were then brought in for stressful 25 minute tests, where they did maths problems in their heads and gave speeches in front of strangers. Scientists took check swabs samples before the test , and 25 and 80 minutes after the test. they found that those with negative interactions during the week had high inflammatory protein levels both before and after the stressful mental test.

Interestingly, the negative interactions produced a different pro-inflammatory protein than competitive interactions.

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Once considered a “secret” killer because its role in major disease went undetected, persistent inflammation is increasingly being blamed for a host of illnesses, including arthritis, Alzheimer?s, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, depression and even cancer.

Not all inflammation is bad, however. We need inflammation to help fight germs and heal wounds. Most times, inflammation takes care of an injury and recedes. But when inflammation gets stuck in the “on” mode, trouble can follow.

Medical leaders have known for years that inflammation naturally plays a key role in inflammatory ills like rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel diseases. But over the past decade or so, they?ve found that impact of chronic inflammation on the body is widespread.

As evidence builds about the role of inflammation in other, seemingly unrelated diseases, Harvard Cardiologist Paul Ridker, M.D., Ph.D., calls the development

“a fundamental revolution in how we understand what causes heart attacks, strokes and diabetes.”

He also says it opens up new ways to predict, prevent and even treat diseases.

So what can cause this killer inflammation ? and more importantly, how can we stop or reduce it?

Chronic inflammation has many triggers; luckily, we can modify our lifestyles to reduce and even eliminate some of them.

Fat ? No one likes to see it in the mirror, but it?s more than a cosmetic problem. Once suspected to be storage units of energy, fat cells are now known to churn out proteins called cytokines which fan the inflammatory process. Excess belly fat in particular can be a huge source of inflammation.

Experts believe this may explain the link between obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Obesity produces inflammation, and inflammation promotes insulin resistance, a hallmark of diabetes and metabolic syndrome (a group of symptoms which can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke).

High-fat and high-calorie meals ? Fast food and other unhealthy fare can be triggers for inflammation. Researchers from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York found that after a 900-calorie fast-food breakfast, study participants showed high blood levels of inflammation for the next four hours.

Emotional stress ? Hormones produced as part of the stress response ? such as cortisol and adrenaline ? can lead to inflammation. Plus, cortisol can lead to belly fat, which produces inflammation of its own.

Though anti-inflammatory medications are widely available, they each come with their own set of risks and potential side effects. So how can we help reduce inflammation naturally? The answer is simple, though implementing it can take willpower and determination: lifestyle changes.

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Controlling pain and inflammation

More than 90 percent of people with lupus will experience joint and/or muscle pain that can be disabling. Lupus causes inflammation in the synovial tissues inside joints of fingers, wrists, feet, ankles and knees. As a result of this inflammation, non-erosive arthritis can develop that causes pain, stiffness and swollen joints. Decades before my lupus was diagnosed, arthritis was one of the first symptoms of my lupus that appeared as early as my kindergarten years, and recurred all through high school, college and early adult life.

Medications, both over-the-counter and prescription drugs, are used to used to control the pain and inflammation associated with lupus. Medications for inflammation include non-narcotic analgesics/anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naprosyn, sulindac, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Pain medications range from simple aspirin or acetaminophen to strong narcotics used for the most severe lupus pain. Persistent or severe inflammation at times requires the use of steroid medications to reduce swelling in involved joint tissues.

The Lupus Foundation of America provides the following information on NSAID medications used to treat painful inflammation.

Pain and inflammation are common in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Sometimes these symptoms indicate serious organ involvement which may require powerful anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs, such as steroids (cortisone, prednisone).

At other times the inflammation is not as severe or does not affect major organs, and a less potent drug is indicated. In these cases, other milder anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs can be used, especially a group of drugs called the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

While NSAIDs are not approved specifically for SLE by the Food and Drug Administration, they are approved for use in many musculoskeletal pain conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis, which also afflict people with lupus.

Other approaches to dealing with pain may include various therapies such as applying heat, gentle exercise to stimulate pain-relieving nature endorphins, prayer, meditation, bio-feedback and other non-chemical alternative approaches to pain management.

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You don’t want to go windsurfing or mountain biking anymore. All you want to do is wake up and be able to walk from your bed to the rest room without feeling like you can’t move. Yet, suddenly you wake up feeling crippled and sore all over. Even your fingers hurt. You think it’s temporary, but it gets worse each morning. It lingers throughout the day. You wonder if it’s arthritis or osteoporosis.

If you ache all over, chances are it’s Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Your feet, ankles, calves, knees, legs, back, neck, hands, arms, shoulders, wrists?all your joints hurts. The pain is equally distributed on both sides of your body. You start moving really slowly.

You tell yourself you are too young for this. RA can hit when you’re 30 or any time later. It can affect men and women. But there are 2 1/2 times more women suffering from it. It’s a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It can also affect other organs.

Turns out, even a 5% weight gain could trigger it in someone who never had it. Inflammation. Now, they’re saying with obesity on the rise ?more & more people will get it. And they say the cause is unknown. I’m thinking if even a slight weight gain triggers it, that’s a clue. Some food or something in a certain food can be triggering it. Try the process of elimination to try to figure that out. One more thing?I say look at the 4 E’s first whenever your health is off-balance.

1. Emotions: Eckhart Tolle, the author of “The Power of Now” says anger affects your physical health when you repeatedly think about something that happened in the past or you worry about the future.
   He says those thoughts cause negative emotions, which cause physical pain. It’s the reason depression hurts or bullying. Negative words hurt. Literally. Negative thoughts hurt. Literally.
   Tolle says anger is contagious. No one should be walking around angry.
   Take the time to release it. You benefit. Everyone around you benefits.
   Think of a record. If it has scratches, it skips. If it skips, you don’t keep listening to it. If you did, it would severely damage the record (physical pain). The record is your mind. Change it.
   Meditate on the present moment. Empty your mind of all thoughts. It’s hard to do. Keep trying. Go to a quiet place. Close your eyes. Visualize releasing mental, emotional and physical pain. Focus on soft music, rain drops or simply your breathing.
   
2. Environment ? You may not be able to change your environment, which is why eliminating anger is so important. If you have to stay in an existing negative environment, go to a different room, step outside or go for a walk in nature. Turning off the computer and all electronic equipment helps too.
3. Exercise ? The best exercise for RA is stretching slowly first thing in the morning, walking, yoga and swimming.
4. Eating – Can some fats increase inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis? (from WebMD)
   Yes. Studies show that saturated fats may increase inflammation in the body. Foods high in saturated fats, such as animal products like bacon, steak, butter, and cream, may increase inflammatory chemicals in the body called prostaglandins.

   Prostaglandins are chemicals that cause inflammation, pain, swelling, and joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis.

   In addition, some findings confirm that meat contains high amounts of arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid is a fatty acid that’s converted to inflammatory prostaglandins in the body.

   Some people with rheumatoid arthritis find that a vegetarian diet helps relieve symptoms of pain and stiffness. Other people with rheumatoid arthritis, however, get no benefit from eating a diet that eliminates meat.

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Scientists believe that the key to extending lifespan and late-life well-being lies in figuring out how to manipulate and cut off chronic inflammation. While diseases such as those listed below manifest themselves in the body in very different ways, they seem to share many commonalities down at the cellular level.

Most people have heard of so-called autoimmune diseases, when the body turns on itself with a hyperactive defence mechanism. Common examples include hay fever, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, pelvic inflammatory disease, colitis, and bursitis.

You can add to this list cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, Parkinson’s, osteoporosis, and even depression. Many researchers also now believe that inflammation isn’t just a result of osteoarthritis; it may be a contributing cause.”The one thing that unifies most major diseases is inflammation,” says the Arizona Centre on Aging’s Nikolich-Zugich.”Whether inflammation is the root cause or whether these diseases are made worse by the inflammatory process isn’t entirely clear yet ? but inflammation is almost always a factor.”

Because our bodies are exposed to more damage at the cell level than they can handle ? a process called oxidative stress ? shoring up defences is key. And there?s no easier way to do that than by carefully choosing what we eat and drink.

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Controlling stress and inflammation

Sometimes, we can be overwhelmed by the various types of stress that come with everyday life. These include mental stress, such as over-work; physical stress, such as exercising more than usual; emotional stress, as when we’re having relationship problems, and environmental stress from pollutants in our environment and food supply.

Today let’s look at just one type of stress ? emotional ? to see how the brain and body respond. Suppose you get a letter from the government tax office saying you owe 40,000. Even if you have that kind of cash lying around, you’re going to feel stressed. Your brain will release chemicals called catecholamines that trigger inflammatory processes. One might be the release of insulin, a pro-inflammatory hormone.

Too much stress over an extended time period will cause insulin resistance, which is associated with obesity. That obesity (which itself creates inflammation) triggers the body to produce another pro-inflammatory hormone called cortisol, which creates more stress, and so on and so on. Clearly, then, controlling stress will help break this cycle of inflammation, and help the body return to its natural, balanced state.

Keys to stress management
The first step toward managing stress is to identify the things in your life that are causing it: marital problems, work pressures or illness in the family. Once you identify and understand these stressors, you can begin to find ways to change your environment and manage them. Support groups, exercise and certain nutritional supplements may help modify the levels of stress hormones and help the mind and body to re-balance.

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