| Many people suffering from arthritis, especially | | | | system and excretory system to eliminate toxins |
| rheumatoid arthritis, are now opting for detoxification | | | | released by the body during metabolism. |
| programs to treat their arthritis. Detoxification (detox | | | | Detoxification programs speed up the growth of new |
| for short) programs have proved especially effective | | | | cells, which eventually promotes healing. A patient then |
| in treating rheumatoid arthritis. | | | | feels renewed energy surging through his body, starts |
| Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease where | | | | having clearer thoughts leading to enhanced mental |
| the body's immune system mistakes one's own body | | | | processes and has an overhauled body system. |
| tissues as invaders. Actually, the body's immune | | | | It is recommended that an arthritis patient starts his |
| system turns against the body primarily due to toxins | | | | detoxification program from the evening of the first |
| that get accumulated over a period in time. Besides | | | | day. Here is an example of what a typical |
| rheumatoid arthritis, there is another type of common | | | | detoxification program for arthritis will look like: |
| arthritis called osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis does not | | | | Day One |
| seem to respond to detox programs as well as | | | | - Evening: A plain dinner is consumed which has a |
| rheumatoid arthritis. | | | | good quantity of green leafy salads. |
| Detoxification programs for arthritis work by facilitating | | | | - Night: Before going to bed, the patient dry brushes his |
| detoxification and cleansing of bowels, kidneys, lungs, | | | | or her skin. This will open the skin pores which are |
| liver and the blood. Toxic wastes accumulate in our | | | | necessary for elimination of toxins. |
| bodies because of various reasons, such breathing in | | | | Day Two |
| polluted air, smoking, or may be because of improper | | | | - On rising (day two): Drink one glass of two freshly |
| dietary habits. These toxic wastes cause hormonal | | | | squeezed lemon juice. In addition to this, you must also |
| imbalance, impaired immune function, nutritional | | | | take one tablespoon of maple syrup along with 8 oz |
| deficiencies and inefficient metabolism. | | | | of pure water. Make sure that the water is filtered but |
| Because of such complications, a person suffering | | | | not distilled. |
| from arthritis experiences his disease conditions getting | | | | - Mid-morning: Take one glass of cranberry juice. It will |
| worse. The detoxification programs for arthritis target | | | | help promote the bowel movement. |
| these toxic waste elements present in the body and | | | | - Lunch: Take one glass of fresh apple juice. |
| help the body to eliminate them. | | | | - Afternoon: Take one cup of herbal tea. |
| Vegetable Vs Fruit Juice Fasting Program | | | | - Dinner: Drink one glass of papaya or pineapple juice. |
| Juice fasting is probably the easiest detoxification | | | | Or you may again take one glass of apple juice. This |
| method. Vegetable and fruit juices without their fiber | | | | will enhance the production of beneficial enzymes in |
| are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and | | | | your body. |
| enzymes. However, experts recommend an arthritis | | | | - Night: Take one cup of mint tea or miso soup or hot |
| patient to take vegetable juices instead of fruit juices. | | | | water. This will help you relax which is a very |
| This is because the high sugar content in fruit juices | | | | important part of a detoxification program. |
| raises the sugar levels present in the blood with a | | | | Day Three |
| corresponding increase in the insulin level. | | | | - Morning: Now, you can break your fast with fresh |
| Juices are also convenient since it is easy to drink | | | | fruits and yogurt. During the day, you should take raw |
| more of vegetable or fruit juices than you can eat. | | | | foods. You should end the day with a simple low fat |
| Moreover, they are easily digestible and thus can | | | | dinner. |
| effectively combat digestive problems. However, | | | | For better results, you can extend the duration of your |
| vegetable juicing is not easy. You should take your | | | | detoxification program for arthritis for two or three |
| time and start slowly by drinking only one or two | | | | days more. |
| ounces of juice at a time. Over a period, you can build | | | | However, please note that before you embark on any |
| up to consuming at least ten ounces at a time. | | | | program, you should always consult with your health |
| How do the Detoxification programs work? | | | | practitioner. This is especially if this is the first time you |
| The detoxification programs for arthritis work by | | | | are undertaking a detoxification program for arthritis. |
| providing anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and other | | | | Make sure you are feeling generally well before you |
| nutrients to the body and by enabling the digestive | | | | detoxify. |