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Some individuals who are affected with RA also have other
symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, fever and weight loss.
The exact cause of RA is unknown but it has been linked to
an over-active immune system, an under-active immune system
and Epstein-Barr virus which causes glandular fever. About
1% of the population, mostly women are affected by RA; the
main parts of the body affected are the hands, feet, wrists,
ankles, knees and neck. Most cases of RA occur between the
ages of 40-50 years old.
Studies
have shown that a very low fat free vegetarian style diet
with plenty of olive oil and fish oil can improves RA. Further
studies show that linking a vegetarian style diet with fasting
improves RA, although the exact reason why this happens is
unknown. Allergies and food sensitivies especially to milk
and wheat have been linked to making the symptoms of RA worst.
Avoiding these foods may be beneficial; also cutting down
on coffee consumption will help with RA.
The
RA sufferer should, although at first painful, do gentle exercise,
keep warm, avoid cold draughts, use hot/cold compresses and
showers and baths to help joints affected by RA.
The
following supplements may help if you are suffering from Rheumatoid
arthritis (RA):
- Borage
oil
- Devil’s
claw
- Evening
primrose oil
- Extracts
of New Zealand green-lipped mussels
- Fish
Oil
- Multivitamins
and multiminerals
- Vitamin
B3
- Vitamin
E
About
the Author
Stewart
Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh
Advice
for a healthier natural life
website:
http://www.newbeingnutrition.com
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