First of all, let’s examine some of the causes of arthritis. When people eat de-natured foods that have been canned, preserved, packaged and nuked (microwaved), there are no vitamins and minerals left in them. The joints need minerals in order to stay lubricated. The joints are lined with lymph fluid. That lymph fluid is the same fluid that makes up our tears when we cry. Have you ever tasted your tears? They are very salty. Organic sodium is necessary to keep the lymph healthy. Organic sodium helps to hold calcium in the bone. When calcium comes out of the bone, crystals form in the joints causing pain, inflammation and swelling. Soon the joints become enlarged and hardened. Some people reading this will think they need to eat lots of salt. This is far from the truth. Salt dries up the lymph fluid. Table salt is much different from natural, organic sodium. Table salt is made from salt rocks and is mined from the earth. This salt is nearly impossible for the body to absorb.
So, the first cause of arthritis is neglecting to consume the foods we need that are high in organic sodium and organic minerals. The second cause is consuming “foods” that actually drain the body of the sodium, calcium, minerals and B vitamins that are already there. Some of these “foods” are coffee, sugar, table salt, black tea, chocolate and sodas (sweetened with sugar or nutra-sweet). In order to process these unnatural foods, the body has to use up its reserves of sodium, calcium, minerals and vitamins and these unnatural foods have no nutrients in them to give back to the body. Over time the body is in a deficit of nutrients just like an empty bank account is in deficit of dollars.
The third cause of arthritis is long-term stress. Stress causes the body to burn up nutrients very rapidly and if one is not eating properly to replace these nutrients, arthritis can occur. Organic sodium and B vitamins in the body are the first elements to be used up under stress. Without natural sodium in the body, inflammation takes place. Without B vitamins the nervous system and the adrenal glands become weak. Stress weakens the adrenal glands so they are no longer able to produce normal amounts of cortisol. A lack of cortisol also causes inflammation. When people go to the doctor with arthritis, they usually receive cortisone ( a synthetic form of the natural hormone made by your adrenal glands) and it may reduce their symptoms. After a while, if they don’t change their diets and lifestyles and they continue taking the cortisone, they can have very bad side effects. (extreme bloating, fatigue, adrenals shut down, etc.)
To prevent arthritis or to help it to heal, one needs organic sodium and all of the B vitamins in the form of a B complex. Foods high in sodium are: celery, dark green leafy vegetables, beet tops, dandelion greens, strawberries and okra. Foods high in the B vitamins are RICE BRAN SYRUP, brown rice, rice bran, oats, Brewer’s yeast, cornmeal, almonds and alfalfa. ALFALFA TABLETS are high in B vitamins and minerals. They are also high in chlorophyll that cleans the blood and liver and fiber that cleanses the bowel. Because of all of the wonderful nutrients in alfalfa tablets, they have been known to help arthritis tremendously. Glucosamine Sulfate helps to support the joints and build healthy connective tissue as well. Tumeric, aloe vera juice and white willow bark also help to relieve inflammation and pain. One must also avoid all of the foods listed in this letter that are completely deficient in nutrients.
Soaking in hot baths with three cups of Epsom salts can be very soothing for those with arthritis. Epsom Salts are high in magnesium and help the muscles relax. Castor oil packs on affected areas can truly help to relieve pain and dissolve crystals. Eucalyptus or Peppermint oil rubbed into aching joints has helped many. Finally, review your life. Let go of what is stressful. Balance stress with deep breathing, nice music, relaxing walks in nature or reading a pleasant book. Avoid loud and aggressive people. Do things that bring you joy!
CASTOR OIL PACKS Warm castor oil in a small pan. Do not boil. Dip a cotton or wool flannel cloth into the oil and apply to affected area. Cover first with plastic wrap and then a towel. Place a heating pad on top of the pack. Turn the heating pad on and leave it on for about an hour. Castor oil packs can work miracles. We do carry (or can special order for you) peppermint oil, alfalfa, tumeric, aloe vera, chlorophyll, etc. Just give us a call or email us to let us know what you need and want. Of course getting a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis and balancing your vitamins and minerals properly and removing heavy metals is also necessary to handling arthritis… we CAN help and there ARE answers without drugs!
