ARTHRITIS

    Hot, red, painful, stiff and swollen joints of the hands, wrists, elbows, neck, back, hips, and knees are common symptoms of arthritis. It can be caused by old injuries, allergies, gout, mineral deficiencies, hyperactive immune response, toxicity, poor circulation, handling of cold things, or prescription drug side effects.
    It may start as a vitamin deficiency. Studies show that cartilage cannot grow without sufficient levels of the vitamin known as pantothenic acid. Without the production of new cartilage to replace damaged or worn spots in your joints, deterioration occurs.This condition is known as osteoarthritis.

    Osteoarthritis is probably the most common form of arthritis. It afflicts millions and is characterized by chronic inflammation occurring in usually more than one joint. According to the Arthritis Foundation, most people over sixty show to have it on X-ray but may not have actual symptoms yet. Knees, hips, feet, hands, the spine and shoulders can all be affected. Osteoarthritis is known as the joint's cartilage degeneration. Some believe it affects weight-bearing joints such as those mentioned-hips, feet and knees--and they are partially correct. However, it also brings devastatingly harmful movement impediments to the hand, wrists, and fingers. Osteoarthritis is chronic and found primarily in adults older than their mid-30s.
    Rheumatoid Arthritis is caused by inflammation of a joint membrane lining. Not only are joints swollen and painful, but they are also "red" and "hot." Common areas affected are wrists, hands and feet. It is characterized by a pain that is ongoing and never seems to be adequately relieved or alleviated. Women from their 30s to their 50s have a greater likelihood for developing this form of arthritis.
    * More remedies are sold to treat arthritis than any other common condition. The best long-term treatment is the one that gets at the cause. Some cases of arthritis respond to reducing white sugar, white flour, nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol. Generally avoid cold temperatures to the affected joint. For osteoarthritis, take Replenex or Replenex Extra Strength to help rebuild cartilage and restore normal joint function. For all forms of arthritis, take ProVex and/or ProVex-Plus to help reduce inflammation. There are those that say ProvexCV has made a remarkkable difference for them.
    Some forms of arthritis respond well to resting the joint, while other forms, such as osteoarthritis, respond to motion such as knitting. Pain-A-Trate and T36-C5 can be applied to the affected area to achieve rapid relief of pain and stiffness. Taking the Vitality Pack with Oligofructose Complex and CellWise as directed provides essential trace nutrients for reducing further injury and increasing healing. Since dehydrated joints ache, drink more liquids, including 2 to 4 cups of Melaleuca Herbal Tea per day.