Arthritis

1. How can Dr Keith help Arthritis?

We don’t accept arthritis is normal, we believe 100% health and being totally pain free are!  We also believe that most disease processes begin years before symptoms appear, so what you are doing today will contribute to your future health outcome.

So what can you do today if you have arthritis in your family (ask parents, grandparents and other relatives) or you just want to be healthier?

a)      Diet

What you put into your mouth daily impacts hugely over time on your health:

• Increase fresh fruit and vegies, free range eggs, lean meat, wild fish and fish oil, flax seed oil, nuts, seeds, extra virgin olive oil, water – filtered, energised and alkalised water (I don’t believe tap water is good enough to drink), green and herbal teas, vegetable juices, leafy green vegetables, cranberry, pomegranate and cherry juices, probiotics and coconut oil.

b)     Have your skeletal system aligned and joint injuries corrected

See a chiropractor, osteopath or physiotherapist

skilled in joint re-alignment.  This decreases the stress

on your joints.

c)      Have yourself checked for the following toxins

These increase your free radical(toxic) load and decrease body health.

• Candida and mould excess
• Parasites
• Bad bacteria in your bowel
• Chemical overload
• Heavy metal overload
• Chronic virus or bacteria exposure
• Check selenium, manganese and vitamin D levels

            See a health professional skilled in their correction – Applied Kinesiologist, Naturopath, Herbalist etc.

            Remember there must be a reason for your arthritis, find the cause and eliminate it.

d)     Have your PH levels tested

Most people are acidic but the body should be slightly alkaline, by alkalizing your body you decrease your chance of developing arthritis and many other diseases.

e)  Have wheat and dairy allergies plus other allergies tested

     Also check for sensitivity to nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, red/green capsicum, chillies, tobacco).

f)       Improve bowel function

This can be done through detoxification, probiotics and dietary changes.

g)     If you hold onto angers, resentments, hatred, guilt, fear or any other negative thoughts, these need to be released

Your body is healthiest when you maintain a happy, positive, fun loving attitude for life and its difficulties.  Learn to clear your negativity and live in the positive.

h)     Watch out for the early signs of arthritis:

• Joint stiffness in the morning
• Joint pain that goes away with movement
• Joint pain that comes and goes
• Joint pain with exercise

       If any of the above symptoms are felt, start following the above recommendations straight away.  It is     

       much easier to correct arthritis before it gets a major hold on your body.

i)        Decrease

• Polyunsaturated oils
• High sugar foods
• Processed foods
• Fast food
• Deep fried food
• Sugar – it creates free radicals which damage healthy cells, increase inflammation and tire out the pancrease
• Maintain a healthy weight as excess weight increases wear and tear on your joints
• Soda pop – they contain phosphoric acid which

-       Leaches minerals from bones

-       Decreases mineral absorption, and

-       Contains high levels of sugar.

j)        Become aware of where your food comes from

This affects its quality and health giving properties.  Wild or pasture fed (natural) protein sources are best.

1.  If you already have arthritis or its early signs, how can complementary medicine help you?

There are many herbal anti-inflammatory medications that can help with the pain.  There are also natural products that assist with joint re-construction as well.

a)    Glucosamine and Chondroitin – helps repair cartilage and increase it’s production it is also an anti- inflammatory.  Watch out for the type of glucosamine used – hydrochloride and sulphate are best.   Have the dosage checked by a skilled professional.

b)    Rosehip – this is a great product as it has two functions that help with arthritis

-            Anti-inflammatory

-           Assists with cartilage rebuilding

c)    Herbal anti-inflammatory, if you would prefer to take them, such as bioflam, lyprinol, salgesic

 white willow, devils claw, boswellia, capsicum ointments, SAMe, MSM, pycaogenol (pine bark extract), bromelain.

 

d)    Collagen products – chicken, fish or bovine based, help provide the building blocks for joint reconstruction as well.

e)    Silica and minerals may also help with joint rebuilding.

Then follow the instructions listed under what you can do today if you have arthritis in your family.

The removal of an arthritic hip or knee may eliminate the pain and restore movement but it does not stop the arthritic process which has a grip on your body, arthritis is NOT normal and it can be corrected with some persistence.

Testimonials

 “I had, had enough…. pain in my legs, arm, hand and body – Dr Keith told me my body was full of arthritis, he has been alkalising my body and I have been taking glucosamine, I am very happy.  I am not 100%, but I really have very little pain, we are still working on that 100%”                      RJ Retired