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- What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Who gets Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?<\/a><\/li>\n
- What are the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications and RA Treatments?<\/a><\/li>\n
- The Effects of Immunosuppressive and Cytotoxic Drugs on the Heart<\/a><\/li>\n
- Natural Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis<\/a>\n
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- What are the visible signs of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, JIA)?<\/a><\/li>\n
- What causes Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, JIA)?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Natural treatment for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, JIA)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- How do parents of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) perceive their therapies?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nRheumatoid Arthritis | ilovenatural.store<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Have you seen folks with joints in their hands and feet that look like these?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Although aches and pain are a common part of our lives, we need to be aware of other accompanying symptoms to help us identify if the pain is the onset of rheumatoid arthritis.<\/p>\n
Common symptoms of RA can start very slowly and may be mistaken for injury, signs of aging or just general achiness from overuse.<\/p>\n
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What\u00a0<\/b>Causes<\/b>\u00a0Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)<\/b>?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
In\u00a0<\/span>Greek,<\/span>\u00a0Arthritis is a combination of Joint and Inflammation. So, arthritis is simply the inflammation of one or more joints in the body<\/span>\u00a0caused by an immune disorder.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
An autoimmune disease is when the body attacks its own tissues. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks the membrane lining\u00a0<\/span>around<\/span>\u00a0joints<\/span>\u00a0that helps to lubricate them<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
When this tissue, called Synovium, gets inflamed, it thickens and the joint feels painful and tender to the touch. It will look red, swell, and restrict the movement of the joint.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Who\u00a0<\/span><\/span>gets<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Rheumatoid Arthritis\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>RA<\/span>)<\/span>\u00a0is the most common type of\u00a0<\/span>arthritis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
W<\/span>omen\u00a0<\/span>are 3 times\u00a0<\/span>more\u00a0<\/span>likely\u00a0<\/span>than men<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
B<\/span>etween ages 30 to 60.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Hereditary genes within the family.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
RA is rare in men under 45 years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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What are the Symptoms of <\/b>Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)<\/b>?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) typically starts with tenderness and pain in the small joints in the feet and hands<\/span>, typically on both sides of the body.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Other<\/span>\u00a0symptoms\u00a0<\/span>of rheumatoid arthritis\u00a0<\/span>include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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- Numbness and tingling sensations in hands and feet<\/li>\n
- prolonged morning stiffness in joints or overall body<\/li>\n
- low-grade fever<\/li>\n
- tiredness<\/li>\n
- depression and mood swings<\/li>\n
- appetite changes<\/li>\n
- recurring infections<\/li>\n
- redness, swelling of joints that feels warm<\/li>\n
- eyes are dry, red, sensitive to light, and not able to see well<\/li>\n
- mouth feels dry, gums inflamed<\/li>\n
- difficulty doing daily tasks eg. opening bottles, brushing teeth<\/li>\n
- small lumps develop under the skin close to affected joints<\/li>\n
- lung inflammation and disease can develop, causing shortness of breath<\/li>\n
- blood vessels of nerves, skin, and other organs damage due to inflammation<\/li>\n
- less than normal count of red blood cells<\/li>\n
- heart muscle damage due to inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Due to joint pains, RA sufferers find it hard to exercise which results in weight gain. Overweight and RA people are more susceptible to high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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R<\/span><\/span>heumatoid\u00a0<\/span><\/span>A<\/span><\/span>rthritis\u00a0<\/span><\/span>M<\/span><\/span>edications<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and RA\u00a0<\/span><\/span>T<\/span><\/span>reatments<\/span><\/span>?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
The objectives of rheumatoid arthritis treatments are to reduce inflammation to its lowest level, relieve symptoms, prevent any joint damage, and prevent long term complications<\/span>\u00a0to organs<\/span>. The major trade-offs to achieve temporary relief using the following medications are the many possible side effects,<\/span>\u00a0especially to the heart<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0Read the excerpt.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
DMARDs or disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Immunosuppressant<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Steroids (Corticosteroids)<\/span>\u00a0injections for fast relieve<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Biologics that suppress immune system activity<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
However, there are side effects such as stomach aches, ulcers, bleeding, dizziness, sore throats, coughs, stomach pains, headaches, nose irritations,<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span> susceptibility to infections like colds. Some treatments are costly and may trigger nausea, diarrhea, and hair loss.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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The Effects of Immunosuppressive and Cytotoxic Drugs on the Heart<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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\u201c<\/span>The heart is one of the primary organs affected by the side effects of these agents through both direct (myocardial injury) and indirect (hypertension,\u00a0<\/span>hyperlipidemia<\/span>, etc.) actions that can result in myocardial injury in a number of different ways.<\/span>\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Natural Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
There are many natural home remedies for rheumatoid arthritis class=”TextRun BCX0 SCXW95515147″ lang=”EN-SG” xml:lang=”EN-SG” data-contrast=”auto”>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to mitigate the risk of side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
1. Eating healthy<\/span>\u00a0whole foods\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Probiotic\u00a0<\/span>eg.<\/span>\u00a0yogurt<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
High-<\/span>fiber<\/span>\u00a0foods\u00a0<\/span>eg.<\/span>\u00a0fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds\/nuts<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Wild-caught fish\u00a0<\/span>eg.<\/span>\u00a0Salmon, mackerel,\u00a0sardines\u00a0rich in omega-3\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Foods high in Vitamin A\u00a0<\/span>eg.<\/span>\u00a0Brightly\u00a0<\/span>colored<\/span> veggies, leafy greens, berries, and broccoli<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Emu Oil Capsules<\/strong><\/a> contain Omegas 3,6 & 9 and Vitamins A, D, E, F<\/span>\u00a0& K2.\u00a0<\/span>It is a natural anti-inflammatory to help reduce swelling, redness, and joint pain. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
2. Daily low impact exercise<\/p>\n
Swimming and walks are good options as it minimizes the weight on load-bearing joints.<\/p>\n
3. Take regular breaks if work requires a lot of movement<\/p>\n
If tasks require lifting and prolonged standing, do take frequent breaks to conserve energy. RA can cause one to be fatigued easily.<\/p>\n
4. Heat and cold treatments<\/p>\n
Heated pads or warm baths work well to soothe stiff joints and fatigued muscles. A cold compress helps to reduce inflammation, swelling and numbs the pain.<\/p>\n
5. Topical products<\/p>\n
Applying topical creams and oils eg. Emu Oil Balm<\/strong><\/a> and Liniment<\/strong><\/a> with gentle warming can alleviate and soothe sore and painful joints. Pure Emu Oil is a naturally derived ingredient from the Australian emu bird, used for centuries by Aborigines to treat pain and skin injuries. Read more about it here.<\/p>\n
6. Stress management<\/p>\n
Mental relaxation exercises eg. meditation and emotional support from family and friends help to take the burden of negative thoughts.<\/p>\n
7. Physiotherapy<\/a>, massage, acupuncture, acupressure<\/p>\n
These when done by experts who have knowledge of rheumatoid arthritis, can help relieve pain, relax muscle tightness, and ease anxiety.<\/p>\n
8. Supplements<\/p>\n
One of the best supplements with omega 3,6,9 essential fatty acids is Pure Emu Oil Capsules<\/strong><\/a>. These EFAs reduce inflammation and promote overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n
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- What causes Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, JIA)?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Who gets Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?<\/a><\/li>\n