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Osteoarthritis Overview

• A.K.A. Degenerative joint disease, hypertrophic arthritis
• Joint inflammation characterized by pain, swelling & changes in joint structure.
• Progressive degeneration of joint cartilage, bone overgrowth and impaired function.

FACTS & FIGURES Most common joint disorder; affects 2.7 million people; #1 cause of disability. C.an first develop in the 20’s and 30’s; affects 85% of all Americans by age 70.

WESTERN MEDICINE CAUSE: Unknown. “Wear and tear” theory disproved. Risk factors: heredity, obesity, injury. DIAGNOSIS: Signs & symptoms; X-ray.

CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT Antiinflammatory drugs, rest, heat, corticosteroid injections, surgery (in advanced cases).

WHOLISTIC MEDICINE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: Nutritional deficiency from processed food, poor diet & soil depletion; liver toxicity; leaky gut syndrome; intestinal toxemia, constipation; poor digestive function; problem foods: nightshade vegetables, dairy products, etc.; poor posture; overexposure to cold or damp conditions. DIAGNOSIS: Thorough diet, health & lifestyle assessment; lab tests for digestive & liver status.

WHOLISTIC TREATMENT Dietary modification: whole foods diet; Acupuncture; Oriental Bodywork Therapy; Chiropractic; gastrointestinal restoration; liver detoxification; nutritional supplementation; herbal medicine; stress management & meditation; exercise; postural education; stretching, yoga; T’ai Chi Chuan; supportive chairs & bed.