I'm Holistic: Rheumatoid Arthritis

People often ask me... "what did you do to stop the chronic knee pain", "did you really stop your endometriosis pain"? The answer is with Dandelion root and yes I did.

It's amazing now when I think back to how much pain I was in. I had, had 2 surgeries on my knee and 3 surgeries on my endometriosis but the pain persisted. It wasn't until I was so completely in pain that I finally decided I needed to change. Why does it take so long for some of us to accept that deep down inside we do really know what to do with most choices we are faced with; however, somewhere along the line we convince ourselves otherwise, make excuses and justify why anything happens the way it happens. "Oh it's ok, I can have that cobbler it's just apples", or "I'll have the pasta it's gluten free so that's good for me, right? These items and many others not only mess with digestion, they can aid to diabetes and create new inflammation in the body.

Until I chose to just let go I was never more clear on what I needed to do. Things are the way they are for a reason, and all of us we were made with different levels of tolerance. I had to accept that I am one of those people who's sensitivity to foods can be extreme. Interestingly enough is that I see it as been a blessing in disguise. Ever since I started living this new nutritional way I have never felt better. I'm amazed at my energy level... the loss of 35 pounds, the condition of my nails, hair and the relief from chronic pain. It truly is amazing.

Below are the ingredients that I use on a daily basis.

Dandelion Powder a teaspoon to a tablespoon 2x's a day mixed with water (CLICK HERE)
Teaspoon of CALM magnesium:(CLICK HERE)
Concentrace Trace Minerals: (CLICK HERE)
Liquid Multi Vitamin with / minerals by Trace Minerals (CLICK HERE)

The above is what I can't live without when it comes to beating inflammation while giving my body the best opportunity to heal itself and absorb what I am eating. If you buy all of this from Vitacost there shouldn't be any shipping charges as any order $45 gains you free shipping. Be prepared to need to use the potty :).... The dandelion will help you release any unnecessary fluids that your body may be holding on to... but don't worry it's loaded with potassium so it won't deplete that while it's working. If you are serious about relieving your pains naturally then Dandelion root is a great way to go. I can't be sure exactly how many days it took for me to reach a pain free day. But I am going to guess and say that it was about 2 months. I just remember waking up one morning and noticing that the pains were gone. Amen. What a breath of fresh air, I could walk without pain. I felt so good I told my husband that I felt good enough to go for a run. I noticed about a month later that my endometriosis pains had gone as well. To this day I am still pain free and I still take this recipe everyday.

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Ancient Chinese Medicine Secrets Discovered
written by Allison Brooks

Healers in China have used herbs and other ancient remedies to cure disease and promote health and longevity for thousands of years. Many have trusted its use to treat a plethora of ailments and many doctors have promoted the use of certain practices to complement conventional therapies. Since a cancer baring a low life-expectancy rate relies on aggressive treatment options, a number of negative symptoms from the treatments are felt. This is why many patients with a cancer like pancreatic or mesothelioma, turn to procedures like acupuncture. Since the pancreatic and mesothelioma life expectancy may be a few as four months to as long as four years, any measure to promote comfort and survivability will be used.

But now scientists are looking into how certain herbs and methods physically heal the body. Researchers are beginning to take note of some of these ancient Chinese medical secrets as they may have uses in treating some today’s autoimmune diseases.

Chang shan, an extract of a hydrangea root found in Nepal and Tibet, long used by herbalists to treat Malaria, is now being more closely studied by researchers at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and their findings are encouraging. The secret to this ancient herbal remedy is the compound halofuginone. Halofuginone, or HF, has the ability to protect the body from harmful immune responses, such as the development of Th17 cells, which have been found to be the culprit behind several autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel, and Crohn’s disease, without hindering the production of other valuable immune cell production.

The secret appears to be in HF’s ability to switch on genes in the amino acid response pathway or AAR. The AAR lets cells know when to conserve their resources. It is triggered when there is a shortage of amino acids and blocks the immune response that would use up the limited supply. This reaction by the AAR is similar to how people respond to any kind of shortage. For instance if a person is on a strict financial budget, they reserve their limited funds for emergency use only. The body’s cells also have the ability to act as conservationists.

More specifically, HF inhibits the addition of the amino acid proline. Amino acids are the building blocks for proteins and proline is just one type of amino acid. Why the restriction of this particular amino acid deters Th17 cells is still a mystery, but it does appear to be clear that proline shortage does impact the immune system. When proline is added, HF does not continue to offer any benefit. No other amino acids produced this effect.

This discovery has opened up opportunities to create drugs that selectively target negative autoimmune responses while leaving the body’s immune system largely intact. Understanding how HF controls the AAR pathway will help researches appreciate its role in immune response.

Along with reducing harmful autoimmune responses, HF may also have a hand in scar reduction and possibly even help to fight cancer. These findings prove that further research into ancient herbal medicines can yield exciting results. Gaining a complete understanding of time-tested traditional remedies on a molecular level can help scientists to better understand the effect these herbs have on the body. This research can lead to the development of innovative treatments for many diseases today.

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.