Getting a Handle on Arthritis

Are you, or is someone you love, currently experiencing pain from arthritis? Have you thought about a natural treatment for arthritis? Could it be that nature offers cures or ways to alleviate symptoms of arthritis?

Arthritis is a condition which is very varied in the way it manifests itself. There is no singular set of symptoms. In fact, there are more than one hundred different types of arthritis. A sure sign of arthritis that is consistent across the board, however, is swelling of the joints accompanied by severe pain.

Think arthritis only affects older people? Think again. That is a common misconception concerning arthritis. Actually, arthritis can affect people of all ages. Arthritis that affects children is labeled as "Juvenile Arthritis". A statement released by the CDC in October, 2002 said that "Arthritis is the number one cause of disability, and the new data confirms that arthritis and chronic joint symptoms are one of our most common health problems." About 1 in 3 Americans, or 70 million adults, are affected by arthritis or chronic joint problems.

A cure for arthritis has not been found yet, but don't feel too disappointed by this fact- there is still a lot that can be done to manage this condition. A combination of medication, exercise, rest, weight management, proper nutrition and in some cases, surgery, can go a long way towards relieving arthritis symptoms. Though there are many ways to treat or elleviate arthritis, sometimes these methods are not quite adequate for some people. For this reason it might be helpful to consider a natural supplement to treat arthritis. A natural supplement may not only relieve arthritis symptoms but also help slow down progression of the condition.

Who helps you?

Dr. Balch graduated with honors from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Balch is a member of the AMA and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. He has been a physician for 30 years. He has a license as a Certified Nutritional Consultant which he received from the American Association of Nutritional Consultants. He has written several books about nutrition, including the best-selling Prescription for Nutritional Healing: A to Z, which he co-authored and which has sold 3.5 million copies to date. Two of his other books are Prescription for Dietary Wellness and The Super Antioxidants. Dr, Balch aims to give the public access to everyday, available remedies which can relieve pain and even save lives. He aims to write about health in a way that makes it easily understandable to the average person.

What's in the formula?

Bone cartilage is composed of Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, which are included in the formula. People around the world use MSM, or methyl sulfonylmethane, for relief of inflammation as well as muscle and joint pain. Bromelai is able to keep inflammation low in a number of ways. Many inflammatory joint diseases can be relieved with Devil's claw roots. One of the best herbal treatments for arthritis, traditionally, is Alfalfa. Evening primrose oil has been commonly use for relief of inflammation due to arthritis.

Where?

Mitamins' website offers natural supplements for those looking for alternatives to traditional prescription medications with side effects, or for those simply just interested in alternative treatment methods. If you are taking prescription drugs but want to try Mitamins at the same time, just remember to use the prescription drug checker to make sure there will be no conflicts with your natural supplements and your prescription.