Chow against rheumatism

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints and bones. People with this condition experience pain, stiffness and inflammation when the immune system attacks the membrane that lines the joints, eventually destroying cartilage and bone. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs help to slow its progression and minimize joint damage.

 (Natural Remedies)Foods against rheumatism:

Ginger has been used as a medicine for thousands of years. It is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine as a treatment for a variety of conditions, including the common cold, toothache and motion sickness. Ginger also possesses anti-inflammatory properties and is sometimes used to alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It contains a number of active compounds, including volatile oils, monoterpenes and amino acids, although which of these compounds is responsible for ginger's anti-inflammatory effects is unclear. Ginger may be eaten raw or taken as a tea. For convenience, it is also available in capsules and tablets. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that taking 2 g daily, in divided doses, may help to alleviate pain and inflammation.

Probiotics against rheumatism:

Probiotics are considered beneficial and are sometimes referred to as "friendly" bacteria. Some of the ways they are thought to promote health include suppressing the growth of potentially harmful bacteria, improving immune function, enhancing the protective barrier of the digestive tract, and helping to produce vitamin K.

Boswellia:

Boswellia is a herb that comes from a tree native to India. The active ingredients are the boswellic acids, which have been found to block chemical reactions involved in inflammation. It is used by people with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Although there have been a couple of preliminary studies that suggest boswellia may reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, we need more research to know whether it's effective. There is also no evidence that it can slow disease progression like some conventional drugs for rheumatoid arthritis.

Gamma-linolenic Acid:

Although there is more evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may improve symptoms of rhematoid arthrits, some studies suggest that gamma-linoleic acid, another type of essential fatty acid, may also help. It is found in borage oil, black currant seed oil, and evening primrose oils.  A review of studies by researchers with the respected Cochrane Research Collaboration concluded that there was some potential benefit for the use of gamma-linolenic acid in rheumatoid arthritis, although further studies were needed.

Note: The above agents listed in the blog to act against the rheumatism may produce some interactions with the anti-rheumetoid drugs, so I urge the patients to consult your doctor.