Arthritis Cure

The treatment of arthritis by holistic medicine is becoming increasingly popular. Once dismissed as mere fantasy or even dangerous, even doctors are now being forced to accept that holistic medicine has been shown to have many benefits in the treatment of chronic conditions such as arthritis.

Holistic medicine approaches are that diseases tend to develop from several different causes. Contributory factors for disease development also include imbalances caused by environmental, mental and other physical factors.

Physicians practicing holistic medicine always try to find the root cause of any disease, and patients will usually undergo a variety of diagnostic tests, including examination of diet, digestive function, immune system, stress levels and emotional/ mental condition. The idea is to treat the body and mind as a whole- hence 'holistic'.

Holistic medicine usually involves treatment from a range of natural or homeopathic remedies. These are also supplemented by a change of diet/ detox program, proper nutrition, a program for the reduction of stress levels if required and maybe even counseling.

Chinese herbs are often used to restore energy and balance to the body's system- Chinese beliefs are that disease in the body is caused by obstructions which affect the flow of energy through the body to the organs. Other treatments such as massage and acupuncture may also be used.

Various supplements, such as minerals, vitamins or herbs can provide relief from pain and swelling and tend to have very few side effects.

Holistic medicine tends to work on treating the whole body and mind, in the belief that imbalances in one area will impact upon others. Many arthritis sufferers have found considerable relief through these methods.

At the age of only 28, Margie Garrison was told that she would be in a wheelchair within five years after developing arthritis. She was told that there was no cure for arthritis so resigned herself to a lifetime of pain and discomfort.

For the next 43 years, she spent thousands on doctor's bills and so called 'miracle cures'- which didn't work. Day after day the crippling pain wore her down more and more and she struggled to get out of bed most mornings- a feeling I'm sure many arthritis sufferers can identify with. Finally, she met a doctor who told her that "Arthritis is the easiest disease to cure". Still skeptical, she followed his advice- and found an alternative arthritis treatment. She is now pain free- and has cured her arthritis!

Margie has made her program "I Cured My Arthritis You Can Too" available in clear, easy to follow step- by -step directions. She has helped many people reverse the effects of arthritis, including one 80 year old who was previously bed ridden; after following the program, she started running in senior citizen marathons and even began mountain climbing!

Margie gives a very generous one year guarantee with her program- making it totally risk free! Find out more about Margie's program here.

in the most extreme cases of arthritis, surgery may be an option. The success rate for arthritis surgery tends to be very good, with many sufferers regaining at least three quarters of the range of joint movement, with the symptoms of the condition effectively reversed.

The most common form of surgery is joint replacements, with hip and knee replacements the most popular. Surgery can be a partial or total joint replacement, depending on the amount of damage which has been done to the joint. Replacement joint parts are made of metal and plastic, and generally last for 10- 15 years for knee replacements and up to 20 years for hip replacements. Joints can often be replaced again after this time.

Shoulders, elbows, ankles and wrists can also be replaced.

Other surgical procedures for arthritis can involve surgery to the joints to remove a trapped nerve, remove bone to relieve pain, reparing damaged tendons and even fusing a joint.

Other popular surgical procedures include; Knee Osteotomy, which may be suitable for those who suffer arthritis on one side of the knee joint as the bone is cut and then reorientated so that the load bearing stresses are reduced on the damaged part of the joint.

Knee Arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery, used to look inside and treat the knee joint.as required.

Shoulder Arthroscopy, where the surgeon can look inside the shoulder joint and perform minor corrections.

The removal of arthritic nodules from joints such as fingers.

If you feel that surgery would be beneficial to you, discuss possible options with your doctor.