The term arthritis describes a particular symptom and literally means inflammation (itis) of a joint (arthro). There are numerous arthritis conditions, with the three most common forms being osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Other forms of arthritis include ankylosing spondylitis, erythematosus, which like rheumatoid arthritis, is caused by a malfunction of the body's immune system.
Because arthritis is commonly believed to be incurable, the standard medical treatment has been to treat the symptoms by prescribing medications such as non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Unfortunately, these medications have side effects including gastrointestinal upset, headaches, dizziness, and ringing in the ears. One side effect rarely mentioned, however, is the inhibition of cartilage repair. This accelerates cartilage destruction and worsens the condition.
I am sure that you've already concluded arthritis is a very complex disease with many varying factors and causes. It is unlikely any one medication will ever be universally effective. However, there is an exciting new natural product, Cetyl Myristoleate, that shows great promise for providing long-term relief and perhaps even reversal of arthritis.
What is arthritis?Arthritis is inflammation of a joint or joints and the surrounding tissues including tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Its effects can range from minimal pain, stiffness, and joint swelling to deformity of the joints, crippling and total disability. The three most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. By the time we reach 50 years of age, 80% of us will develop osteoarthritis.
How Common Is Arthritis?Currently in the United States alone...
One third of the entire adult population suffers with osteoarthritisThe causes of arthritis are varied and many, these include trauma with joint instability, aging with increased body weight (causing increased weight-bearing on the joints), altered bio-chemistry, hormonal changes, and genetic factors. It is now also accepted among most rheumatologists and allergists that some people have allergy-induced arthritis. Furthermore, mental/emotional stresses induce cortisone deficiencies in the body which can also be a factor in some forms of arthritis.
| Osteoarthritis | Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is related to the wear and tear of aging and involves deterioration of the cartilage at the ends of the bones. The cartilage then becomes rough and the tendons, muscles, and ligament holding the joint together become weakened. The body's attempt to stabilize the joint results in the formation of bony spurs or osteophytes. This process can be accelerated by being overweight, joint injuries, inadequate diet and improper or no exercise. |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the entire body, including the synovial membranes which surround the lubricating fluid (synovial fluid) in the joints. It is an auto-immune disease, a condition in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis involves multiple joints and not only results in swelling, stiffness, pain and partial dislocation of the joints, but also anemia, fatigue, fever, weight loss and crippling. Causes of inflammatory reaction include genetic susceptibility, lifestyle factors, nutritional factors, food allergies and micro-organisms. One of the most recent theories is abnormal permeability of the intestinal wall which allows incompletely digested foods to pass through into the blood stream. These large food particles in the blood cause an immune disturbance in which the body's own immune system attacks tissues around the joints. |
| Gout | Gout is a type of arthritis caused by increased levels of uric acid in the body's fluids. This uric acid helps to form crystals which become deposited in the joints and other tissues, including kidneys, causing considerable damage that results in inflammation. Gout is often referred to as "the rich man's disease" and historically was associated with affluence. This traditional picture does have basis in reality, as meats, particularly organ meats, cause increased uric acid and alcohol slows down the elimination of uric acid by the kidneys. |
Some Interesting Facts...
Arthritis is the #1 cause of limited activity and affects more than 50 million Americans
Arthritis is an early sign of ill health which results from the body fighting inflammation
As some forms of athritis progress...stronger drugs are being prescribed that can have bad side effects
Cortisone injections used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis can result in deformities due to bone thinning
Current long term traditional treatments are toxic and have other negative side effects
The October 4, 1977 edition of Science News has an article headed "Anti-inflammatory
Drugs Overprescribed".
In that article they state...
That in 42% of the cases studied the drugs were unnecessary
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen and diclofenac boost the risk of
gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation of the stomach lining. They cause roughly
80,000 hospitalizations and nearly 8,000 deaths in the United States and Canada annually. Elderly
people account for most of the deaths linked to these drugs.
Fortunately, there is a new product that will help arthritis sufferers get fast, long-term relief from the pain, stiffness, and immobility caused by inflammation without any of the negative side effects one receives from the commonly prescribed drugs. MyristinTM, which contains Cetyl Myristoleate, is providing long-term relief from all types of arthritis in 15-30 days! Best of all, Cetyl Myristoleate does not produce the bad side effects people are experiencing from many drugs. In fact, it actually provides additional benefits for people suffering from other autoimmune disorders!