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NATURAL ARTHRITIS THERAPIES Arthritis can make everyday tasks difficult. But there is relief. Instead of pounding painkillers, try one of these three natural alternatives By Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa
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or millions of osteoarthritis sufferers, the future looks like facing the rest of life with permanently increasing pain, ultimately with a slow slide into incapacity. Arthritis literally means “joint inflammation,” but medically it also refers to a diverse assortment of more than 100 rheumatic diseases that cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints. Worse, it may also affect other parts of the body, primarily other sites of connective tissue. One form or another of the disease afflicts 50 million Americans, and it is the most prevalent cause of disability in people 65 and older.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of joint disease and it increases in prevalence with age. In OA, joint cartilage erodes. As we age, the water portion of cartilage increases while the protein composition degenerates, causing the cartilage to form tiny crevasses and cartilage surfaces fray and wear. Ultimately, disability comes from disease in the spine, knees and hips. One of the main complaints of persons with arthritis is lost sleep, and sleep disruption overshadows makes pain worse, increasing discomfort. There is some good news, though. We now know arthritis can be arrested or reversed.
An Ayurvedic Answer for Arthritis Boswellia, also known as frankincense, has been a vital component of Ayurvedic practice for thousands of years. This botanical has unique strengths, working through pathways that are untouched even by other powerful herbs. But in order to be effective, boswellia needs to be uniquely standardized. That’s the secret to Terry Naturally BosMed 500. It delivers boswellia that provides up to 10 times more AKBA (acetyl-11-keto-B-boswellic acid) than unstandardized forms. This key compound is essential to supporting a healthy inflammation response, protecting cells throughout your body, and helping you feel your best, every day.
MEET THE EXPERT: Cheryl Myers is an integrative health nurse, author, and expert on natural medicine. She is the head of Scientific Affairs and Education for EuroPharma, Inc.
INFLAMMATION FIGHTERS Inflammation is a hot topic these days. A natural process, it remains mysterious. Still, it’s the enemy of health practitioners, because, if not
damped down, it can do a lot of long-term damage. This process, allowed to go on too long, generates large quantities of free radicals, which contribute to tissue damage. Inflamed tissue gets swollen, so circulation gets compromised, and fresh fluids are prevented from replacing toxic ones. That gen-
did you know... Clinical trials have shown that boswellia has an anti-inflammation action similar to NSAIDs.
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