Arthritis

There is a problem in answering this question because there is just not enough information available on this subject that is more then just anecdotal evidence, However that is not to say that some of the many remedy's that are suggested don't work especially when keeping in mind the different reactions that different people may have to different substances. The real testing that is done is expensive and will tend to carried out by drug companies that want to sell a uniform product that only they are able to sell while the patents last. Most doctor are happy to go along with this as it is the easiest way to run a business. this leads to a situation where individual effects tend to shoved aside. If you would like to find out more about some of the alternative methods and supplements used in a bid to control the symptoms and the disease Rheumatoid arthritis, go to the related link(RA Alternative Therapies - Natural Treatments - Home Remedies) below

Medical researchers have identified Halofuginone as a treatment for

Rheumatoid Arthritis. Halofuginone is a drug derived from the

ancient herb Chang Shan (Latin botanical name: Dichroa Root).

ChangShan, herb has been used in Chinese medicine for more than 2,000

years to reduce fever and fight malaria. Chang Shan is considered one

of the 50 "fundamental herbs" of traditional Chinese medicine.

Researchers have now discovered that in the body, one common precursor

T cell can give rise to both tissue-protective T regulatory, or Treg,

cells and the inflammatory T cell type known as T helper 17.

These inflammatory Th17 cells play a prominent role in many autoimmune-

related disorders, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis,

Scleroderma, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Psoriasis.

Researchers have discovered a small molecule called Halofuginone

prevented inflammatory Th17 cells from emerging without interfering

with tissue-protective Treg cells.

The researchers believe that halofuginone acts by activating a

biochemical pathway known as the amino acid starvation response, or

AAR, which typically protects cells when amino acids, the essential

building blocks of proteins, are in short supply.

In amino acid deprivation, cells try to conserve amino acids by

preventing specific types of responses that are energetically

expensive. A primary response of these cells to halofuginone is

shutting down the inflammatory response cycle.

Emerging science indicates that Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers may

reap the greatest benefit from this anti-inflammatory compound. With

this new discovery it is now possible to inhibit this destructive and

repetitive chronic autoimmune cycle from reoccurring. In essence,

allowing the body to repair itself..!

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein your liver produces as part of your immune system response to injury or infection. It's also produced by muscle cells in the coronary arteries. CRP may be used to detect early postoperative wound infection and to follow therapeutic response to anti-inflammatory agents. CRP is a marker for inflammation somewhere in the body. However, CRP tests can't pinpoint where in the body inflammation may be occurring. Inflammation plays a central role in the process of atherosclerosis, in which fatty deposits clog your arteries. While measuring CRP alone won't tell your doctor your risk of heart disease, factoring in CRP test results with other blood tests results and risk factors for heart disease helps create an overall picture of your heart health. High levels of CRP in your blood may be associated with an increased risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death. High levels of CRP appear to be less useful in predicting your risk of a stroke. The American Heart Association doesn't yet recommend CRP screening for the general public, only those at known risk of heart disease. Recent research indicates CRP testing isn't much better at predicting your heart disease risk than is assessing traditional risk factors, such as high cholesterol, obesity and smoking. Cholesterol-lowering statin medications may reduce CRP levels and decrease your cardiovascular risk.

No, charcoal does not cure gout.

Some homeopathic treatments for gout seem to have good effect, such as cherries, cherry juice, and grape seed extract. A greater intake of pantothenic acid (a B vitamin) and potassium may be beneficial.

For relief from gout attacks, probably the most beneficial medicine is naproxen sodium. It is recommended to stay away from aspirin and aspirin-like compounds.

There are some other medicines that one's doctor can prescribe to help relieve gout, such as colchicine.

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. For proper treatment, one should always see a medical professional.

The causes of arthritis

There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis and the actual cause for most of these is still not known. it known that wear and tear , trauma. and autoimmune problems can lead to the disease, especially in people with a genetic predisposition to it. They are rheumatic diseases and are able to cause symptoms organs of the body that do not directly involve the joints. Symptoms with some forms of arthritis include fever, gland swelling (lymph node), weight loss, fatigue, feeling unwell, and abnormalities in organs such as the lungs, heart and kidneys. The symptoms of arthritis?

The symptoms of arthritis include limitation in the function joints accompanied by pain. Inflammation of the joints causes stiffness in the joints of the body, swelling, redness, and warmth. Tenderness of the inflamed joint can be present, as well as the formation of nodules near affected joints..

I have psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms I've experienced include joint pain, , swelling, restricted movement, fatigue, low grade fever, loss of joint strength, with affected joints hot to the touch. These symptoms are usually at their worst first thing upon awakening and at the end of the day. Some days are worse than others.
is an inflammation or swelling of a joint.