| Millions of people of all ages and backgrounds suffer | | | | found in the ingredients of creams. |
| from arthritis. Arthritis causes inflammation of of the | | | | Chondroitin Sulfate: is also naturally found in the body. |
| joints, often accompanied by warmth and redness. | | | | Chondroitin helps to prevent other body enzymes from |
| The two forms of arthritis that are most common are | | | | degrading the building blocks of joint cartilage. |
| osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The author will | | | | Devils Claw: harpagophytum procumbens; contains |
| not cover these in great detail but concentrate on | | | | iridoids that help reduce inflammation. |
| treatment by drugs and natural remedies. Although it | | | | Feverfew: chrysanthemum parthenium; was originally |
| can affect any joint arthritis is found most often in the | | | | used for the treatment of headache. However, is now |
| fingers, knees, and hips. | | | | used in the treatment of 'rheumatoid arthritis'. |
| Treatment Of Arthritis By Drugs | | | | Ginger: zingiber officinale; is an herb with many benefits. |
| Analgesics: paracetamol, paracetamol with codeine, | | | | It is most commonly used for nausea and to help |
| aspirin. Function: is to decrease pain, and codeine | | | | digestion. It is known to stimulate the secretion of bile, |
| relieves more severe pain. Aspirin reduces both pain | | | | and helps the liver remove toxins. However, ginger |
| and inflammation. Aspirin side-effects: can include | | | | contains gingerol which has been shown to inhibit the |
| deafness, abdominal pain, ulcers, ringing in the ears, | | | | production of prostaglandins. |
| tendency to bleed. Paracetamol side-effects: can | | | | Glucosamine: is a form of amino sugar that our bodies |
| include dizziness, excitement, and after long term use | | | | naturally manufacture. It is considered one of the major |
| liver damage. Paracetamol with codeine side-effects: | | | | building blocks for joint protection. It is usually found in |
| can include constipation, drowsiness, tiredness, | | | | conjunction with Chondroitin Sulfate, and is widely used. |
| dependency. | | | | Joint Advance: is a proprietary blend of many proven |
| Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): | | | | joint protectors. |
| acemetacin, diflunisal, etodolac, flubiprofen, mefenmic | | | | MSM (methylsulfonylmethane): provides sulfur, which is |
| acid, naproxen, amongst others. | | | | a vital building block of joints, cartilage, skin, hair and |
| Function: is to block production of prostaglandins. | | | | nails. MSM helps the normal re-building of connective |
| Side-effects: can include abdominal pain and bleeding, | | | | tissue. |
| indigestion, headaches, fluid retention, tinnitus, | | | | Turmeric: curcuma longa; has been shown to inhibit the |
| photosensitivity, amongst others. | | | | production of prostaglandins |
| Cyclo-Oxygenase 2 Inhibitors: rofecoxib. Function: is to | | | | Willow: salix alba; contains salicin which changes into |
| relieve pain by blocking inflammatory prostaglandins. | | | | salicylic acid when digested. Salicyclic acid is the active |
| Side-effects: can include abdominal pain, nightmares, | | | | ingredient in aspirin. |
| indigestion, dizziness, stomach ulcers, nausea. | | | | The are many types of arthritis and subsequently |
| Corticosteroids: cortisone acetate, dexamethasone, | | | | many treatments. The pharmaceutical drugs do work |
| prednisolone amongst others. Function: to reduce | | | | but can, and often do, cause many unpleasant side |
| inflammation. Side-effects: can include cataracts, | | | | effects. The natural methods described have, in some |
| hypertension, weight gain, thinning of the skin, | | | | cases, been used for thousands of years. |
| weakened bones, elevated blood sugar, worsened | | | | Whichever route the reader suffering arthritis takes |
| arthritis, weakened immune system, amongst others. | | | | they should now possess more knowledge to enable |
| Treatment Of Arthritis By Natural Remedies | | | | them to make more objective choices in the treatment |
| Cayenne Pepper: capsicum spp; contain capsaicin, a | | | | of their own arthritis. |
| strong analgesic and anti-inflammatory. This can be | | | | Did you find this article useful? |