HOMOEOPATHY- A Therapeutic approach

Facts About Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body.

What are the first signs of rheumatism?

Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include:

  • Tender, warm, swollen joints.
  • Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity.
  • Fatigue, fever and loss of appetite.

Is rheumatoid genetic?

In fact, the latest research shows that the risk of developing RA is linked to a combination of genetics, family history, and environmental triggers. It's been called the “Bermuda triangle” of genetic and environmental factors and immunity triggers that are underlying an RA diagnosis.

Is milk bad for RA?

Myth: Dairy Makes RA Worse
You don't have to cut milk, cheese, or yogurt from your diet. There's not much evidence that your joints will feel better if you skip those foods. And keep in mind that some RA meds put you at greater risk for osteoporosis, so you don't want to miss out on dairy's bone-building benefits.

How to prevent rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis prevention – steps to reducing the risk for those at risk

  1. Don't smoke.
  2. Eat a Mediterranean diet high in vegetables, fruit, olive oil, nuts and wholegrains.
  3. Exercise 20-30 minutes a day.
  4. Avoid high salt in your diet.
  5. Add more fish and omega-3 to your diet.
  6. Cut down on sugar-sweetened soft drinks.

What is the best test for rheumatoid arthritis?

Anti-CCP antibody test (ACCP or CCP). This test is for a type of autoantibody called cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies, which can be found in the blood of 60% to 80% of people with rheumatoid arthritis. The test is often conducted along with an RF test.

Can stress cause rheumatoid arthritis?

One of the biggest contributors to rheumatoid arthritis is stress, so managing stress levels is key for anyone who struggles with this autoimmune condition. Adults with rheumatoid arthritis may experiences new stressors that cause flare-ups. 

Chronic stress cause constant high levels of inflammatory markers causing pains that does not settle inspite of various treatments.

Is lemon water good for arthritis?

You can drink lemon water hot or cold, and some people choose to add mint or cucumber slices to their lemon water for a little extra nutrition and flavor. Lemon water may help reduce some symptoms of arthritis when consumed alongside your normal medicine routine promoting collagen synthesis and tendon repair.

What is role of homeopathy in healing Rheumatoid arthritis?

Homeopathy considers family history, as role of genetics is very crucial in influencing the disease conditions. Thus, medicines called antimiasmatics are prescribed in homeopathy considering the sign and symptoms of the person. 

Acute episodes of flare ups can be handled well with medicines like Belladona, Ferrum Phos, China considering the totality of symptoms. Environmental triggers if any in a particular case, then medicines are prescribed, accordingly. Mirroring of symptoms of patients with that of medicines is most important skill in Homeopathy, for homeopathic prescriptions. Homeopaths have good number of cases where the progression of disease is halted, and person can live a qualitative life.

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Prana Homeopathy Yoga Centre, Dr. Sonali Bhonsle.

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BHMS,PG hom (London),PG Dietetics,, Fellowship In Advance Homeopathy

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