"In my opinion, based on the evidence, every singly chronic insidious disease process is related to one word - toxicity. You can not address the issues of aging unless you address detoxification." Rashid O. Butler, D.O. Of course, this would include Rheumatoid arthritis. I suggest ones go to their doctor to get a correct diagnosis as it could be something else. It is a painful condition of the joints marked by selling, thickening, and inflammation of the synovial membrane lining the joint. Osteoarthritis is caused by a breakdown of the joint cartilage without any swelling or inflammation. Helping the body to remove the burden of toxicity can only help!
In cases where the arthritis is caused by infectious organisms, such as Lyme Disease and Salmonella, essential oils may counteract and prevent infection.
The big key with this condition is inflammation. “By my estimate, approximately half of all Americans suffer from an inflammatory disorder, and even more are at risk” Floyd H. Chilton Ph. D. To say that toxins alone are the reason for this condition would probably be simplistic. Inflammation is also caused by our diets that are too rich in omega-6 oils in relation to omega-3 oils (meat and dairy over consumption being some of the reasons for this imbalance). This helps to highlight the importance of getting good antioxidant help as well. New research is showing how Olive Leaf extract may be one of the most potent antioxidants registered on the ORAC scale.
I hope ones will still continue to show confidence in sharing with their doctors what they are learning and not try to treat themselves alone. The balance is still, as an individual having such a painful condition, that you as the patient has the final right to choose your medical / nutritional treatments, just as we do with choosing to have NO Blood! If you would like further information please email me privately.
Stan