Alternative to Rheumatoid Arthritis

June 3 eve

Exercise and meditation is key. Calcium and Vitamin D also.
At least I m on that.

Fish oil
Fish oil can ease pain and inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Fish-oil capsules may, in fact, be as effective for relieving pain and inflammation as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen and naproxen), according to Dr. Kolasinski.


RA patients in the studies that found fish oil helpful took high doses, typically 4 grams a day or four standard fish-oil capsules. Most people consuming fish oil for overall health take one or two capsules daily. Don’t get more than 3 grams per day because of the risk of bleeding.

But there's no strong evidence that other dietary supplements or herbs, such as glucosamine or evening primrose oil, have any benefit in RA patients. “The herbals are really not where it’s at,” Dr. Kolasinski says.


Soul
read somewhere that too much fish oil reduce the immune system too much.



Vegetarian/Vegan
Several European trials have examined the efficacy of vegan (no animal products at all) or vegetarian (includes eggs and dairy) diets for RA patients, sometimes following a period of fasting.  These trials have shown some benefits, including less inflammation, lower disease activity, reduced pain and stiffness.  These diets are not always well-tolerated, however, resulting in a high drop-out rate (13).

Yoga
Two trials have shown significant improvements in grip strength for yoga as compared to non-active controls (24;25).  Unfortunately, broader outcomes were not assessed.  A more comprehensive RCT is currently underway, and has only assessed preliminary data for changes in quality of life (QOL) and tender/swollen joints (26).  Improvements were seen in a variety of QOL areas, as well as both joint measures.  A full examination of these data will be important for helping to determine the efficacy of yoga for this population.


Soul
I m off red and white meat. But not ready for vegan. Definitely not ready for off sugar.
Just now had decaf coffee. Stomach didn't like it. Can feel the churn of acidity in stomach.