Archive of ‘ABCs of RA’ category

Constipation – A Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptom – Originates in the Colon

Death Begins in the Colon The warning “Death begins in the colon” has been ascribed to Dr Bernard Jensen who is also referred to as the “Father of Colonics”. The Royal Society of Medicine of Great Britain, comprising some 57 leading physicians, reported that nearly every contemporary chronic disease is related to poisons in the […] Read more…

What’s On My Face? Time to ‘Green’ my Beauty Regimen

Ever since I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I began my “chemical-sleuthing” and “product-changing” project to avoid all nasty toxic chemicals in order to go toxic-free in that aspect of my life, and one of these commonly overlooked sources of toxins can be found right on your dressing table. That’s right, it’s the cosmetics! All […] Read more…

The Painful Truths about Rheumatoid Drugs

“I have been taking Methotrexate (MTX) for RA and the side effects are almost unbearable. It really helps with the inflammation, but the gastrointenstinal side effects are quite unpleasant. It feels like i’m going to die.” “Has anyone noticed that irritability is a side effect of taking MTX. I was on 7 pills weekly and […] Read more…

Restoring Optimal Alkalinity for Rheumatoid Arthritis Improvements

This is the second post or rather, continuation, of the topic on acidity-alkaline pH balance from my previous blog post titled “The pH & Health Equation: The Acid-Alkaline Balance and Its Role in Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis“. I was pleasantly surprised when I was feeling extraordinarily energized during that period of time when I put […] Read more…

The pH & Health Equation: The Acid-Alkaline Balance and Its Role in Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Having Rheumatoid Arthritis has devoid me of not only those recreational pursuits, but my vibrancy and energy. Fatigues and pains set in at all time, and a life with frustration, depression and disappointment is a constant. I believe this is not just a ‘me’  thing, these symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis often happen to all sufferers […] Read more…

The Many Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis Explored

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system is attacking itself. The pattern of joints affected is usually symmetrical involving hands and other joints.The main target of inflammation is the synovium, the thin membrane that lines the joints. As rheumatoid arthritis develops, some of the body’s immune cells are mistaking one’s […] Read more…

Start Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment at Earliest Possible: Avoid the Same Mistake I Had Once Made

I could not sleep one night. Some disturbing and really complicated thoughts were swirling inside my head. Out of the blue, I was having a negative emotional flood. I was suddenly feeling very sad and down and I simply could not explain how these emotions suddenly came about. It was just one of those sleepless […] Read more…

Arthritis… Not just Grandma’s Aches and Pains

This animated illustration of Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) depicts the devastating impact of juvenile arthritis on the lives of the sufferers and millions others having autoimmune form of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. ANRF is a charity that funds research to cure all forms of arthritis. Let’s do our part in spreading the […] Read more…

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