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What are different home remedies for Arthritis? Part 1

ABOUT ARTHRITIS
- Arthritis means inflammation of a joint.
- Arthritis is usually a result of damage to or destruction of joint parts.
- There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis.

CATEGORIES OF ARTHRITIS
Majorly they can be subdivided into the following three categories:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout

All have the following common symptoms at the joint
• redness
• stiffness
• swelling
• pain

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
- This type typically affects the small finger joints, wrists, knees and toes.
- All joints of the body are potential targets.

OSTEOARTHRITIS
- This type can affect any joint.
- It commonly occurs in the hips, knees, feet and spine.

GOUT
- This type has symptoms typically occur in lower limbs and first target the big toes.
- Pain can become so severe that even the weight of socks or bed sheets could be unbearable.

CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS
• Genetics
• Age
• Infections
• Deficiency of organic sodium and minerals
• Trauma
• Mental or physical strain
• Obesity
• Cold weather
• Excessive use of rich foods

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Arthritis Treatment

1. Arthritis Natural Cure Using Flax Seed Oil
- Flax Seed Oil’s main content is Omega-3 fats that help our body to produce Prostaglandins Series 1 and 3, which are anti-inflammatory hormone-like molecules.
- These molecules help reduce the inflammation that is associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis.
- Take one tablespoon of Flax Seed 3 times daily.
- For breakfast, add Flax Seeds to your cereal, muffin, or bread.
- Mix ground Flax Seeds into chocolate/strawberry milk or orange juice.
- For lunch and dinner, Flax Seeds can be ground and sprinkled directly onto almost any meal.
- Flax Seed Oil can also be used instead of the raw seeds.
- Take 1 teaspoon of Flax Seed Oil 3 times daily.
- The oil can be added to food as well.
- Take this for at least one month to cure the primary forms of arthritis.

2. Arthritis Home Remedy Using Epsom Salt
- Epsom Salt is high in magnesium.
- Magnesium is important for bone growth and regulates the body’s pH level.
- A deficiency of magnesium lowers the ability of the body to absorb and use calcium and phosphorus, which are the two primary bone-building minerals.
- Take care as excessive magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea, cramps, muscle weakness, and heart abnormalities.
- Mix 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of Epsom Salt in one pint of warm water and take one teaspoon in the morning and one at night.
- Add three cups of Epsom Salt in hot bath water and soak in it.
- The magnesium in the salt is absorbed by the body and it soothes and relaxes the stiff joints and muscles.

3. Arthritis Home Remedy Using Alfalfa Seeds
- A tea that is made from Alfalfa, especially from its seeds, has shown beneficial results.
- Add one teaspoon of Alfalfa seeds to one cup of boiling water.
- Take three to four cups of this tea daily for about two weeks to reduce inflammation.
- Regularly take alfalfa capsules or add a small amount of alfalfa to your diet.

4. Using Ginger to Relieve Arthritis Pain
- Ginger has been found to be an effective natural anti-inflammatory.
- Peel and slice 1/2 inch of fresh ginger and take it with each meal.

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How is Wilson’s disease treated?

Wilson’s disease is also known medically as hepatolenticular degeneration which is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. In this disorder copper accumulates in tissues.

Overview
- This manifests as neurological or psychiatric symptoms and liver disease.
- It is treated with medication that reduces copper absorption
- Medication that removes the excess copper from the body also can be used.
- Occasionally a liver transplant is required for this disorder.
- The condition is due to mutations in the Wilson disease protein (ATP7B) gene.
- A single abnormal copy of the gene is present in 1 in 100 people.
- If a child inherits the gene from both parents, the child may develop Wilson’s disease.
- Symptoms usually appear between the ages of 6 and 20 years.
- Wilson’s disease occurs in 1 to 4 per 100,000 people.
- Wilson’s disease is named after Samuel Alexander Kinnier Wilson (1878–1937) who was the British neurologist who first described this condition in 1912.
- This condition is most common in eastern Europeans, Sicilians, and southern Italians.
- A small amount of copper obtained from food is needed to stay healthy, but excess copper is poisonous.
- High copper levels can cause life-threatening organ damage.

In Wilson disease, copper builds up in:
- the liver
- brain
- kidneys
- eyes
- other organs

Treatment of Wilson Disease
- The goal of treatment is to reduce the amount of copper in the tissues.
- This is done by a procedure called chelation.
- This process is where certain medications can bind to copper and help remove it through the kidneys or gut.
- Treatment must be done for lifelong.

The following medications may be used:
- Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen) binds to copper and leads to increased release of copper in the urine.
- Trientine (Syprine) binds (chelates) the copper and increases its release through the urine.
- Zinc acetate (Galzin) blocks copper from being absorbed in the intestinal tract.
Vitamin E supplements may also be used.

Risks
- Medications that chelate copper (especially penicillamine) can affect the function of the brain and nervous system (neurological function).
- Other medications under investigation may bind copper without affecting neurological function.
- Lifelong treatment is needed to control Wilson’s disease.
- The disorder may cause fatal effects.
- Loss of liver function and toxic effects of copper on the nervous system are some of the side effects.
- In cases where the disorder is not fatal, symptoms may be disabling.

Dietary Recommendations
A low-copper diet may also be recommended.
Foods to avoid include:
- Chocolate
- Dried fruit
- Liver
- Mushrooms
- Nuts
- Shellfish

Other things to care about:
- You may want to drink distilled water.
- Most tap water flows through copper pipes.
- Avoid using copper cooking utensils.
- Symptoms may be treated with exercise or physical therapy.
- People who are confused or unable to care for themselves may need special protective measures.
- A liver transplant may be considered in cases.
- This is done where the liver is severely damaged by the disease.

Possible Complications:
- Anemia (hemolytic anemia is rare)
- Central nervous system complications
- Cirrhosis
- Death of liver tissues
- Fatty liver
- Hepatitis
- Increased number of bone fractures
- Increased number of infections
- Injury caused by falls
- Jaundice
- Joint contractures or other deformity
- Loss of ability to care for self
- Loss of ability to function at work and home
- Loss of ability to interact with other people
- Loss of muscle mass (muscle atrophy)
- Psychological complications
- Side effects of penicillamine and other medications used to treat the disorder.
- Spleen problems