In the present day and age, naturopathy or alternative medication has emerged as a phenomenal health restoration process. Natural therapies are based on the theory of vitalism which states that a special energy force manipulates the metabolism and other bodily functions. This integrative healing works in conjunction with conventional treatment to help suppress the underlying cause and even the consequences of drugs and surgery.
The term naturopathy was coined in late eighteenth century. It is a multi modality approach and encompasses a wide spectrum of therapies that impose varied effect over diseases. In today’s world, thousands of individuals are afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis disease. Being an autoimmune illness, it leads to inflammation of joints.
How it occurs?
Rheumatoid arthritis has no known cause, yet there are m any theories as to it’s origin such as bacterial infection, viral or fungal infection, ‘leaky gut’ theory numerous others. RA is a degenerative disorder which breaks down the joint lining and in severe cases the joint itself. The inflammation occurs owing to the immune system attacking the joints. It brings about excruciating pain, discomfort and substantial loss of mobility. Persistent soreness greatly affects the physical, psychological and emotional well being of the patient.
- Dietary supplements
Scientific studies have shown that saturated fats appear to be a trigger of the disease. So avoid consumption of oils and animal products such as butter, cream, bacon, steak etc. Omega- 3 fatty acids and probiotics exhibit positive results over the recovery process. So it is a fine balance between intaking the ‘right’ fats and promoting the healthy bacteria in the intestinal tract. Although dietary supplements are highly popular as a perceived ‘magic bullet’ for this disease, nothing beats finding the right balance in food itself.
- Yoga and regular exercise
Studies have shown that regular exercise especially yoga can decrease the tenderness and inflammation of joints within a span of few weeks. These workouts are highly recommended by medical practitioners to improve the health condition. Many who have practiced Bikram Yoga have given the highest praise to this heated sequence, which enables many to improve their condition of their joints in conjunction with the appropriate diet.
- Acupuncture
It is amongst the oldest methodologies used to offer relief from rheumatoid arthritis. By perforating thin needles at specific points, acupuncturist blocks pain receptor. This therapy stimulates endorphins that suppress the pain caused from the disease and may, in some patients, allow for a reduction in pain medications.
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