Definition of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease of the joints.
It’s swell and become painful.

Affects approximately 5% of women over 55 years. And presents with weight loss, malaise and pain and stiffness in the hands feet and knees.

Some causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis

A clear indication of their diagnosis is morning stiffness, sometimes it takes more than an hour to the affected joint regain functional mobility.

Ligaments, tendons and muscles can in turn be affected and the joints can degenerate, causing much pain.

According to conventional medicine the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown and suggests that part of autoimmune diseases, ie defense system in our body instead of protecting, it attacks us.That is why natural medicine is understood that the origin of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases is an inadequate way of life.

A misfeed perpetuated for many years has the body to a level of toxemia (toxic accumulation in the blood) that produce this type of immune system reactions. Our body accumulates toxins and try to get rid of them can damage your joints in this process.

Naturopathy for these accumulations of toxins are those that produce the damage our immune system and not the only thing that seeks to eliminate.

Something is scientifically proven that the body of patients with rheumatoid arthritis is acidified. This is caused by an incorrect and inappropriate feeding habits of life, the good news is that precisely why we have the tools to correct the imbalance.

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis definitely going to improve our quality of life, the first step is to make our body alkalinity (as opposed to acidification) and this is achieved by taking a diet based on:

* Large consumption of fresh vegetables, should be the basis of our food, trying to eat mostly raw to benefit from enzymes that have to be cooked and lose. This is easy to achieve every day including a good salad as a first course at lunch or dinner.
* Fruit is another important pillar as well as providing an important range of vitamins is essential to cleanse your body of toxins and drag outwards.
* Nuts are another important aid for Rheumatoid Arthritis, although they are very heat in the appropriate amount (ten units) provide us with quality protein, very important for the regeneration of our tissues.
* Something that can be of great help to recover the acid-base balance in our bodies are alkalizing broth, in the case of Rheumatoid Arthritis get a potent cocktail prepared as follows: in one liter of water to boil with two medium onions an entire branch of celery and two leaves that are bright green lettuce or cabbage. Boil half an hour, the result will be three cups of broth to be able to add a pinch of sea salt. It should take a glass of this preparation ½ hour before each meal by adding the juice of a lemon.
* Drink plenty of water and lemon these two allies will eliminate the toxins tanks to dispose. (if as many people you think lemon acid, know that when it enters our body is extremely alkalizing.

This is not to say that one should eat only fruit, vegetables and nuts, but that should form the basis of the diet.
Foods that acidify the blood and Rheumatoid Arthritis

* The white sugar is very acidifying and we will take intoaccount the amount of processed foods containing it, may be consumed more sugar than you think if you eat ready meals, canned, etc.. If you’re curious read carefully the components food you buy and check with surprise that most contain some form of sugar (glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose, etc.).
* Meat, fish and especially sausages, not consumed in large quantities will not do any favors, prefers rabbit meat or chicken and white fish or blue consúmalos grilled, baked or boiled it may help you not be overweight and So in your case is very important as overweight hurts your joints significantly.
* And of course all toxic to consume such as coffee, alcohol, snuff and all other beverages than water, you will be hurting.

Things you can do to ease rheumatoid arthritis

* Supplements, from time consuming Bind echinacea and horsetail. It proved to be very positive and remineralizing effect helps in maintaining their defenses in the optimum.
* If you feel pain, a green clay poultice will relieve very effectively.
* Move, walk and try to make moves with their joints to not let it stiffen.
* For the emotional source of Rheumatoid Arthritis and taking into account that almost all illnesses have a psychosomatic component is not over analyze your attitude about life and yourself. According to recent studies have shown that people with autoimmune diseases in nature tend to attack rather than attacking the problems, reflect on whether it is self-injurious behavior. Joints represent changes in the orientation of life and the ease or difficulty with which they are made. In the case of Rheumatoid Arthritis is usually a deep feeling of being loved, a critical attitude towards life and others and the accumulation of resentment. More specifically rheumatoid arthritis is often associated with feelings of being exploited and a strong critique of authority.
* The Bach Flowers can be a useful tool for treating emotional states.

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Definition of Crohn’s disease

It is an inflammatory disease, chronic autoimmune considered, which affects the digestive tract and dispatched in a progressive manner through episodes.

It usually affects the final leg of the small intestine and colon first, although in some cases we found involved other sections of the digestive system.

Consequences of Crohn’s disease

The inflammation of the digestive tract is often so great that it reaches the intestinal lumen may decrease to reach the occlusion.
Symptoms of Crohn’s disease are abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, fatigue and may even have lost weight. In extreme cases the diarrhea may be accompanied by blood. At the same time, we may find other symptoms of Crohn’s disease outside the digestive system such as arthritis in various joints, mouth sores, conjunctivitis and hepatitis.

The causes of Crohn’s disease

The cause of Crohn’s disease, today, remains unknown but what is known is that there are certain factors that may indeed be linked, such as snuff, genetics (is more common in Caucasians and with a history relatives), emotional hypersensitivity or exposure to strong emotional tensions and some immune condition.

The pathophysiological explanation for this is that Crohn’s disease is an alteration of the superficial cells of colon tissue to become inflamed and lead to destroyed ulcerations. This condition may predispose to toxic or infectious involvement.

Risk Factors in Crohn’s disease

Rather than risk factors should be considered that there may be aspects that can aggravate allergies or Crohn’s favor. These aspects are food intolerances, some known and others unknown to the people who suffer or dental metallic materials such as lead or mercury. To discover them is to undergo tests or food intolerance tests.

Phytotherapy for Crohn’s disease

Papaya (fruit), apple (fruit), lady’s mantle and thyme.

Nutrition for Crohn’s disease

In Crohn’s disease need to differentiate between the acute or episodic and stable. In the stable we can make some concessions.

* Liquid oats or rice. If you prefer animal milk must be lactose.
* Plain yogurt or kefir (in stable phases)
* Whole boiled egg (white and yolk)
* Fish and chicken fat. These will be cooked and chopped if possible.
* Vegetables in episodes but once we are in a stable phase will include carrot, tomato (seedless), squash, potatoes and asparagus tips. Steamed or boiled.
* Fruit and ripe banana, apple and pear (preferably the latter to be boiled and skinless)
* Wheat pasta (watch the intolerant), polished rice, corn flour and meal. Note that cereals are cooked.
* Jellies and honey (better rosemary)
* Olive and sunflower oils, both from first cold pressing.
* Water, fruit juices and still drinks. No alcohol.
* Infusions of tea or chamomile mauve.
* Not too strong spices, salt, parsley, rosemary, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, cumin and sage.

What else I can do in Crohn’s disease?

In pain episodes can apply warm red clay plasters in the abdominal area (have to watch that is not too hot as we could burn and lose their properties as well)

In all cases we recommend checking with your doctor, therapist or other qualified health provider. The information in this article is for information only.

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Much is said about the benefits of MSG in the elderly as it does increase your appetite to eat more making it easier to fight his tendency to malnutrition. It is known that many tend to lose their smell and taste and that makes them lose their interest in food.

Surely there were other options such as giving a teaspoon of gentian-based syrups, Wormwood (very sparingly), Angelica, Maria Luisa, or Fenugreek Fenugreek, etc.. Also, take a spoonful of pickled (in vinegar) or fermented as sauerkraut or Pikler usually opens the appetite.MSG and Umami taste

A curiosity of MSG is that named a new flavor: umami in Japanese means “savory taste”. This is a consequence of specific receptors on the tongue produces a very particular taste essential. Hitherto known only essential / 4 basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter and sour.

What do other studies?

The studies “defenders” of glutamate say there is no risk to the nervous system as the blood-brain barrier and prevents further 95% use the intestine as an energy source.

A new study, prepared at the Hirosaki University of Japan and directed by Hiroshi Ohguro, relates the consumption of monosodium glutamate with a potential loss of long-term vision. Explain that injuries may result in the retina and an increase in cases of glaucoma. Critics say that is because the experiments were done with doses too high and include an additive that is approved by various food control agencies. Hiroshi Ohguro said that its effects are still unknown to take a long time.
Monosodium glutamate and sodium reduction

Another argument “for” consumption of MSG is that it contains less sodium than salt and does not diminish instead of food taste quite the contrary. Other opinions say that the ideal is to use unrefined sea salt mixed with spices or herbs (sold in health food or natural food stores)

The advantage of these seasonings mentioned is that it is not only not harmful, but also bring us more benefits than glutamate.

Our personal opinion is that, as with respect to all additives, it is best to dispense with them wherever possible and the case of MSG is no exception.

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Monosodium glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamic acid (found in most protein foods as a protein) and obtained through a fermentation process from products such as sugar cane and some cereals.

It then passes through a refining process to obtain pure MSG. It consists of glutamate (glutamic acid), water and salt. As additive it is used as flavoring or aroma enhancer and has been using in food for half a century.

What is the other name of MSG?

Monosodium glutamate is also known as hydrolyzed protein, or yeast extract autolysates under the number E-621.Monosodium glutamate and the “Chinese restaurant syndrome”

The controversy has not ceased since 1968, Dr. Robert Ho Man Kwok, described a series of symptoms that some people presumably would feel after eating Chinese food. Some of these symptoms include: headache, asthma attacks, allergic reactions (mild to moderate), tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, tightness in the neck, face and chest and generally feeling unwell. Symptoms are usually mild and temporary. More recent studies, however, say there is no reaction and that in any case we are talking about a food allergy reaction or as may be to any other food.

Relationship between monosodium glutamate, excessive appetite and obesity

However if there is enough unanimity when we talk about its effect on appetite.
Monosodium glutamate, according to tests on animals, can produce a voracious appetite (particularly a 40% higher) and this implies that when we eat foods that contain (snacks, sausages, chips, snacks, etc..) We feel unable to stop. This may promote obesity and also talk about foods high in fat and calories.

Studies of the Complutense University of Madrid Tresguerres Jesus Fernandez, director of the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, will go on line that MSG and parties affect our brain that regulate feelings of hunger and satiety. It could also affect the production of growth hormone which is responsible for us to have more muscle, not excess fat.

People who cease to use MSG in your diet may be reduced with its voracious appetite which would make it easier to follow a diet and lose weight.

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1. It is a toxic chemical and inherent. The substance that contains so-called “Theobromine” causes stimulation in the central nervous system, lack of sleep, insomnia, depression and anxiety. It also contains “tannins“, a substance that causes cancer in the digestive tract.

Children who drink milk with cocoa have wetting problem at night in bed. The cocoa also interferes with calcium absorption because chocolate contains oxalic acid. The cocoa milk encourages children to consume more calories from sugar and fat, this increases weight.2. The chocolate drink becomes an additive because it is tasty. Leads to form a habit because it contains several substances additive as “alkaloids”, “pyrolysates” and more. A large quantity of sugar is needed to make chocolate
appetizing. Furthermore, various oils must be combined with chocolate to remove the taste is not pleasant to the grain (cocoa).

Generally, added to chocolate milk, sugar and oil to make him rich, becoming a food injurious to health. Any amount of chocolate consumed, however slight, is due to fermentation and obstruction in the digestive system.

3. Chocolate pollution leads to consuming it. Cocoa beans are produced in countries where hygiene standards are long overdue.

Cocoa is a beautiful little tree that grows in tropical regions of the world where millions of pounds of chocolate, cocoa and other derivatives are produced annually. The cocoa is defined as food that is prepared by heating at high temperatures the grains (cocoa). Chocolate is the food prepared with the cocoa solid ground. Contains at least 50% fat.

Source: http://www.alimentacion-sana.com.ar/Informaciones/novedades/choclate%20y%20salud.htm

People ignore this damage because they are not well known, however, its effects are very serious. The chemical nature of this substance is very harmful to health. This may alter the protoplasm of the body’s cells.

The immediate effects of this substance, “Methylxanthines” start as soon as you take any drink that contains it and has a duration of four hours. After drinking chocolate or cocoa, the person may have an imperfect balance, the heart beats faster, insomnia, fatigue and other symptoms. Some individuals experience a sense of anxiety, sleep problems, headache, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, irritability, restlessness, moodiness, and other general problems.When a person gets used to eating chocolate regularly, there are fewer of these symptoms above mentioned because the body gets used to them as normal and when you stop taking it, then it start to notice more severe symptoms because this drink is a habit, like coffee, tea.

Many diseases (heart, allergies, diabetes, cholesterol, swelling, arthritis, asthma, etc.) get worse when consuming this substance. Many gastro-intestinal problems are exacerbated by this substance. Cancer is more common in those who consume chocolate.

All “methylxanthines” develop in body cells and thus interfere with the enzymes act as poisons. As a result, certain cellular glands under the influence of chocolate, coffee, colas or you develop fibrous tumors, especially in the breasts. There is headache or migraine. Many scientists have found that in men to the prostate.

Source: http://www.alimentacion-sana.com.ar/Informaciones/novedades/choclate%20y%20salud.htm

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One, two, three, six glasses of wine a day are ‘healthy’ for the heart. But only for him. I just confirmed that Spanish work finds that moderate consumption, and also the high alcohol decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease in men.

Its principal author, Larraitz Arriola, Department of Public Health, Basque Government, in Guipuzcoa, ELMUNDO.es confirms that “our findings have generated much controversy in Britain after being published in the journal Heart. But the truth is to drink, although higher quantities, protects the heart. This is already evident in previous studies. What is true is that alcohol raises the risk of other diseases such as liver and larynx cancer and liver disease ” .For this reason, “the article began by noting that alcoholic beverages are the reason for 1.8 million deaths annually worldwide. We, and especially as members of the Department of Public Health do not recommend alcohol consumption. Nor recommended by the World Health Organization. What does this institution is advised that people who drink at least trying to do so in moderation.

The research, part of the famous European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC), involving 10 European countries has been carried out with 15. 630 men and 25. 808 women between 29 and 69 years who have been made to track a decade.

Both Arriola and his team analyzed the lifestyle of the participants and possible conditions: diet, exercise, snuff consumption, medical history, suffering from hypertension, angina pectoris, diabetes or heart problems, among others. Also inquired on the consumption of alcohol throughout the life of the participants.

Rated moderate consumption and the intake of five to 30 grams a day, while it ranked high using 30 to 90 g and very high from 90. A glass of wine contains between 8 and 10 g of ethanol.
No association between women

“One of the novel aspects of the work is that one of the few in which there is separation between abstainers and former drinkers. It is believed that when a person stops drinking is because you have a disease and the doctor recommends abstinence. Indeed, our former drinkers suffer more hypertension and diabetes, as well as increased consumption of antithrombotic and cardiac medication, “says Dr. Arriola.

The data reveal that men who consumed alcohol in moderation daily, high and very high were 30% less heart disease compared with nondrinkers, after taking into account all factors that could affect the results.

“However, we found that the association between alcohol and cardioprotection in women be given. The reason may be that they suffer heart disease at older ages, when it disappears the protection of estrogen and our study was limited to a population of between 35 and 64 years. Maybe if we could track longer see also this association. ”

This specialist recognizes that his investigation “was cardiovascular protection regardless of type of alcohol ingested. And remember that these drinks reduce the risk of heart disease “because they are vasodilatory and antiplatelet, which has been shown in animal studies.

source: http://www.elmundo.es/elmundosalud/2010/02/09/corazon/1265743822.html

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Besides the many properties that green tea has to his credit, is also that of being a mild stimulant, ideal for fighting fatigue everyday. For that reason, drinking every day you can achieve a desired effect without having to take medication or anything that is not natural.

Green tea is a beverage with more properties than you can get to find available. Among those benefits that have green tea is that of being a natural stimulant.

Green tea is ideal for its stimulating action, invigorating and exciting central nervous system. It is a drink that has protein, it has this power stimulating, so welcome in some cases. Anyway, and this is interesting, the concentration of this substance is lower than in other varieties.But in addition, green tea is good within the area as an accelerator stimulating metabolism and for the elimination of liquids. The enhancement effect occurs through its antioxidants throughout the body. That’s how you can easily remove water from your kidneys and also for fats may be deported more quickly. So it is that green tea is used for weight loss.

If you want to use green tea to combat fatigue and tiredness, you can drink several cups a day, if you have no contraindications to the consumption of protein. Still, green tea has many other properties that could find interesting.

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It’s spicy and not everyone can stand it, but ginger may do its good.

Benefits of Ginger:

Ginger benefits for our health:

• Like garlic, it can prevent cholesterol to skyrocket after a meal rich in fats.

• We have seen that the substances present in ginger helps stimulate the heart, raise low blood pressure and reduce high blood pressure.

• Ginger also aids digestion by increasing the hydrochloric acid and other stomach acid tends to decline with age, and reduce the nausea and gas.• It is often recommended as a remedy for seasickness.

• It is an appetizer.

• Anti-inflammatory.

• The anti-ulcer, then relieves symptoms of inflammation, protects the same way the creation of digestive ulcers.

• Ginger contains strong antioxidant properties, helps to rejuvenate.

• It helps relieve flu and cough.

• Used for the treatment of dyspepsia and indigestion.

• You have aphrodisiac properties, very good stimulant, provides encouragement, vitality and longevity.

• Prevent skin cancer.

• Ideal to include ginger in diets for weight loss because it helps to lose extra fat.

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Green tea has become unequivocally a major natural sources when seeking benefits completely healthy. Its consumption has increased by leaps and bounds in the world and far exceeds their employment and their habitat of origin. It is not surprising, given the wonderful power he possesses. But the fact is that green tea contains some contraindications.One of them is directly to the use of vitamin B1. Green tea, like some raw fish, have a high percentage of a substance called FAT, which prevents full absorption of thiamine, an essential part of this vitamin.

Thiamine acts directly on the central nervous system, allowing the uptake and degradation of carbohydrates, thus playing an important role. Its low power consumption or lack of use can lead to fatigue, poor mental performance and depression.

The truth is that the Orientals have a diet with a huge amount of green tea, and seafood. Thus, there you have found solutions to the problem. For that reason, we refer to words which expressed the Codex Vitamin specialists:

“In the far east, its characteristics typical diet contains an important contribution of FAT. To solve this problem has been isolated from garlic (Allium sativum) the allitiamina, a sulfide alitiamina presenting biological activity of vitamin B1 and no is attacked by thiaminases. ”

For this reason, avoid excessive consumption or use the allitiamina may be important issues to overcome the poor absorption of thiamine produces green tea.

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