Transcript ART™ For Healthy Joints - Beauty

The ART™
of Healthy
Joints!
What is a Joint?
Joints are
• Two or more bones joined together
– can be rigid, like skull bones or
– movable, like knees, hips, and shoulders
• Many have cartilage on the ends of the bones where
they come together
– Healthy cartilage helps bones glide over one another and
prevents them from rubbing against each other
Source: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Kids/healthy_joints.asp
Healthy Joints
Keeping your joints healthy
allows you to run, walk, jump,
play sports, and be active.
Physical activity, a balanced
diet, avoiding injuries, and
getting plenty of sleep helps
keep your joints healthy.
Source: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Kids/healthy_joints.asp
Joint Problems
The most common joint problems:
• Osteoarthritis
– Breakdown of cartilage allowing bones to rub together,
– Causes pain, swelling, loss of motion in the joint
– Can be triggered by damage to the cartilage from an injury.
• Rheumatoid arthritis
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Autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks joint tissues
Results in pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function
May cause fatigue and fever
Can cause permanent damage to the joints
May affect the heart, lungs, or other organs
• Gout
– Caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals
in the joints
– Can be extremely painful
Source: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Kids/healthy_joints.asp
Arthritis and Drugs
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) used to
relieve arthritis pain include
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
• Paracetamol (Panatol®)
• Ibuprofen (Advil®)
• Mefenamic acid (Ponstan®)
• Naproxen (Aleve®)
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Problems with NSAIDs
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May reduce kidneys’ ability to cleanse blood
May cause liver damage
May cause death
May cause stomach upset
May not realize how much you are taking as
they are found in many other prescription
products as well as over the counter drugs
Source: Dr. Jau-Fei Chen, Enjoying health & Longevity with Nutritional Immunology.
Problems with NSAIDs
• Over 175 million Americans
take OTC pain medication
• 44% of the those who took
pain medication in 2002
admitted to exceeding the
recommended dosage
• 16,500 Americans die each
year with 103,000
hospitalized with NSAIDrelated complications
Source: Dr. Jau-Fei Chen, Enjoying health & Longevity with Nutritional Immunology.
Steroids
Doctors often prescribe a
corticosteroid to relieve acute
symptoms, with the goal of
gradually tapering off the
medication.
Corticosteroid medications, such as
prednisone, reduce inflammation
and pain and slow joint damage,
but side effects may include
thinning of bones, cataracts,
weight gain and diabetes.
Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/rheumatoidarthritis/DS00020/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
Immunosuppressants
These medications act to control an out-ofcontrol immune system, which is causing
rheumatoid arthritis. Examples of
immunosuppressants include azathioprine
(Imuran, Azasan) and cyclosporine (Neoral,
Sandimmune, Gengraf). These medications can
increase your susceptibility to infection.
What your body really needs is the proper
nutrition to correct the immune system itself.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/rheumatoidarthritis/DS00020/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs
Can Food Really Help?
“You should aim for a diet that’s high in fruits, vegetables, fish,
nuts, legumes, and olive oil. Limit or avoid red meat, dairy,
saturated fats, and sugar to help prevent arthritis and manage
arthritis-related inflammation and pain.”
Source: Healthline. Change your diet,
ease your pain. Written by Denine
Stracker, RN | Medically Reviewed on
May 1, 2013 by George Krucik, MD
Peach Seed
• Actually, the almond-like nut inside the seed covering
• Contains laetrile
• also known as amygdalin or vitamin B17;
• induces programmed cell death in cancer cells
• leaves healthy cells alone
Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/033123_laetrile
_vitamin_B17.html#ixzz2ln6KnKko
Peach Seed
• Helps trauma-related injuries
• Helps alleviate autoimmune-related conditions
Source: Dr. Jau-Fei Chen, Nutritional Immunology.
Safflower
• Modulates the immune system
• Helps increase lowered
immune response
• Helps regulates overactive
immune response
Source: http://www.healthline.com/natstandardcontent/safflower#2
Chinese Lovage
• Recommended in the Divine
Husbandman’s Classic of
Materia Medica for alleviating
physical discomfort
• Diuretic that has cleansing
properties
• Helps nourish the kidneys
Source: Dr. Jau-Fei Chen, Plant Foods and Nutritional Immunology:
A Scientific Approach.
Licorice
• Contains
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Vitamin E
Phosphorus
B complex
Biotin
Niacin
Pantothenic acid
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Manganese
Iodine
Chromium
Zinc
Lecithin
Source: Dr. Jau-Fei Chen, Nutritional Immunology
Licorice
• Strengthens the immune system by
increasing interferon production
• Exhibits anti-inflammatory
and anti-arthritic properties
• More than 10 anti-inflammatory
favonoids isolated from licorice
• Chemical components help reduce
swelling
Source: Dr. Jau-Fei Chen, Plant Foods and Nutritional Immunology:
A Scientific Approach.
Jujube
• Helps with inflammation and asthma
• Contain large amounts of antioxidants that
help improve the immune system and
overall health
• Strengthening effects with plenty of
phytochemicals
• Contain vitamins A, B2 and C, manganese,
iron, phosphorus and calcium, which work
synergistically to create general health and
well being and bolster the immune system.
Sources: www.webmd.com, Jujube;
http://www.livestrong.com/article/117526-health-benefits-jujube-fruit/#ixzz2eWt0zvCi
Dong Quai
• Scientific name, Angelica sinensis,
came from medieval Europe where it
was used to treat bubonic plague
• Used for rheumatism, among other
things
• Helps relax the central nervous
system
Source: Dr. Jau-Fei Chen, Nutritional Immunology.
Dong Quai
• Japanese researchers found it helps arthritis
• Has immunosuppressant activity to help
alleviate chronic inflammation
• Acts as an analgesic
Source: Dr. Jau-Fei Chen, Nutritional Immunology.
Ginseng
• Well documented anti-inflammatory properties
• Modulates immune system activities
• Adaptogenic
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