Improving Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease where white blood cells suddenly attack healthy tissues,
specifically joints and cartilage. There are a few ways to help ease the symptoms, depending on
which stage of the disease you are in. If you are in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis there
is a new disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) which has done an excellent job in
controlling symptoms. It works best in the initial stages, so if you suspect you may have
rheumatoid arthritis, see your doctor as soon as possible.

There are other options if you are in later stages of rheumatoid arthritis. These are also
helpful if you are still in early stages. One is to use anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin,
ibuprofen, and naproxen. This does a great job reducing pain and inflammation. However, these
have side effects including heart problems and gastrointestinal bleeding. You can also use
acetaminophen for your rheumatoid arthritis, which does not have these side effects.

When symptoms are mild, moderate exercising including stretching, weight lifting, and
aerobics ease rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Be sure to rest when your joints flare up as this
would just add strain to your aching joints. Stretching is important because it increases
flexibility and is easy enough to do at any age. When stretching, stop when you feel mild
discomfort and hold for 10 to 30 seconds. Then repeat 3 to 5 times. Weight lifting also
improves flexibility as well as strength and balance. Barbells are easy, convenient, and
inexpensive. Remember to stretch before lifting any weights. Start with 3 sets of 8 to 10
repetitions. If you would like you can start with no weights at all (such as going leg lifts for
rheumatoid arthritis in the knees), then add weights when you can. Lift the weights slowly and
evenly to not damage the cartilage.

Some other popular forms of exercise for rheumatoid arthritis are aqua therapy and Tai
Chi. Be sure to find an actual therapist as they have specific exercises they do for arthritis
patients. Aerobics instructors may push to far and do further damage. Tai Chi has no long term
studies proving its effectiveness, but due to testimonials from patients who have taken Tai Chi,
the Arthritis Foundation began offering the class. Remember to always check with your doctor
before starting an exercise program.
 Some other ways to relieve rheumatoid arthritis pain are to lose weight to take additional
pressure off joints, eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, using heat or ice, and possibly
using devices such as a cane, brace, or splint. There are many resources for additional
information on rheumatoid arthritis including websites, flyers, periodicals, books, etc. Your
doctor should be able to provide you with some reference on where to look for additional help.
 Herb

Herbs are the culinary and medicinal plants. These are the low-growing aromatic plants
which are used fresh or dried for seasoning, for their medicinal properties, or in perfumes. There
are a wide variety of herbs such as super kelp, garlic, parsley, green tea extract, horse chestnut,
milk thistle and oregano oil.

Herbs are very useful in strengthening the body and in treating the diseases. However
they contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs,
supplements, or medications. So, they should be taken on the advice of an herbal practitioner.

Super Kelp

Super kelp (also known as Sea kelp and Sea wrack) is a sea herb that is one of the
best sources of natural iodine and trace elements. It is also used as the principle agent in cures for
obesity. In addition, it cleans out the kidneys and stimulates the thyroid and pituitary gland to
produce growth hormones.

Garlic

Garlic is a natural anti-biotic and is used to disinfect wounds, treat ear infections, cholera
and typhus. This herb is anti-fungal and anti-oxidant agent and can help lower cholesterol. It may
also be beneficial for risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, diabetes and cancer. The excess of garlic can cause upset stomach/flatulence,
occupational asthma, postoperative bleeding, bloating, bad breath, body odor, and skin irritation.
People with bleeding disorders should not use garlic.

Parsley

Parsley (Petroselinum) is one of the best known, diuretic and most nutritious herbs which
contain large quantities of vitamins A, B, C and minerals calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium
and magnesium. Its very useful for kidney and urinary problems and water retention. Its
usefulness can be judged by the saying: if parsley is thrown into fishponds it will heal the sick
fishes therein.
Green Tea Extract

Green tea extracts are one of the natures most powerful anti-oxidants. It helps prevent
both heart disease and cancer by helping prevent vascular blood clotting and reducing
cholesterol. It possesses antimicrobial properties that support immune-system health and protects
against digestive and respiratory infections. The excess of green tea extracts may cause
irritability, insomnia, heart palpitation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, and loss
of appetite.

Horse chestnut

Horse chestnut supports the vessels of our circulatory system and helps strengthen
capillary cells and reduce fluid breakage. It is believed to be an excellent antioxidant to prevent
wrinkles. It also helps in the treatments of phlebitis, varicosity and hemorrhoids.

Milk Thistle

Milk thistle has some active substances that helps maintain healthy liver function by
protecting the liver from damage caused by viruses, toxins and alcohol. It is a herbal remedy for
anthrax, asthma, bladder stones, cancer, catarrh, chest ailments, dropsy, fever, bleeding from the
lungs or bronchia, hepatitis, rabies, jaundice, vaginal discharge, malaria, melancholy, piles,
plague, pleurisy, spasms, and spleen and uterus problems. Taking excess of milk thistle may
cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, rash or other skin reactions, joint pain,
impotence, and anaphylaxis. It should not be taken in pregnancy and while nursing.

Oregano Oil

This herb has healing, antioxidant and anti-microbial properties. It is used to treat a
mildly upset stomach, bronchitis, nervous tension, insect bites, rheumatism, earache, toothaches
and even athletes foot. It is also useful in relieve bloating, gas, urinary tract problems,
rheumatoid arthritis, swollen glands, and lack of perspiration. In addition, it is as powerful as
morphine as a pain killer.
 Health Advice

Do you like grapefruit?

The interaction between grapefruit juice and some medications can cause negative
effects, especially on kidney level, and sometimes it can be fatal. A woman that uses birth
control pills and then suddenly drinks too much grapefruit juice can get pregnant because this
juice makes the effects of the pills disappear.

Grapefruit juice is not indicated to drink while taking anti-depressing medication,

antibiotics and medicine for cardio-vascular diseases. A person that takes anti-depressives and
adds to that grapefruit in huge quantities can feel that he has all of a sudden too much or too little
energy, depending on the pills taken. Combining it with antibiotic can cause stomach sickness or
can extend the illness you are taking medication for because the antibiotics will diminuate their
effect. Heart drugs dont work anymore, the blood pressure stays up and the heart beat
irregularly. For those that love grapefruit juice, witch is more concentrated than the fruit itself, a
recommendation would be to restrain from drinking it while they are taking medication.

Doctors try to raise attention upon avoiding and combating the combination of grapefruit
with medicine especially because in some diets grapefruit juice is recommended in huge
quantities.

Grapefruit is benefic to organism if used properly. It belongs to that class of aliments that
burn calories, because it takes more calories to digest them than they have. Eating the fruit is not
a problem, nor is drinking a glass of juice once in a while. The problem appears where human
reasoning disappears. Wanting to loose more weight faster, people weaken their bodies and eat
only grapefruits. It is efficient for a diet, but it also loosens the imunitary system. They become
more vulnerable, more tired and nervous and if taking any medications they are risking their
health in this combination.

So use this aliment wisely, go ask a specialist of its precise effects in your case and dont
abuse drinking grapefruit juice. Abusing something has never brought anything good, and it
wont in this case either. If you want to go on with your diet and keep your health find an
alternative solution or make sure this does not affect your organism.
 Vitamins For A Healthy Heart

As we all know, vitamins are very important when it comes to keeping your heart
healthy. You need to eat the right foods of course, although you also need to supplement the
food you eat with the necessary vitamins your body needs to stay in shape and keep your heart
working healthy for a long time to come. If you dont consume the right nutrients, you wont be
doing your heart any favors - and may end up having problems later on in life.

The first vitamin that comes to mind for most people is vitamin E, a vitamin that is
essential to improving the overall health of your heart. When taken correctly, vitamin E will stop
the cholesterol in the body from harming the arteries that surround the heart. Anytime
cholesterol oxidizes, it sticks to the sides of the arteries and can lead to blockages which can
cause heart attacks or other serious problems with the heart.

To help you keep your heart healthy, most doctors recommend that you take additional
supplements that contain vitamin E. They may also suggest that you eat foods that are naturally
rich in vitamin E, such as nuts. Nuts have high amounts of vitamin E, and most of them taste
great. You can find other foods that contain vitamin E as well, although nuts have the highest
amounts.

In the past, research has shown Vitamin E to help those who have already suffered the
wrath of a heart attack. This vitamin helps to prevent heart attacks in the future by opening up
the arteries and eliminate blockage. Those who have had a heart attack in the past are always
encouraged to add more vitamin E to their diet.

What many arent aware of, is the fact that you can use vitamin C to boost the effects of
vitamin E. Vitamin C is known as an antioxidant, which prevents the damaging effects that
cholesterol has on the body. Along with preventing cholesterol from damaging the body,
vitamin C also helps vitamin E with its functions - such as protecting your arteries and your
heart.

By taking both vitamin C and E as a combination, youll be well on your way to a

healthier heart. Overall, this is the easiest way that you can be sure you arent damaging your
heart, especially if you have had a heart attack in the past. If you have a history of heart disease
or heart problems in your family, these vitamins are essential to your diet. Even if you are just
concerned about the health of your heart, these vitamins will give you the peace of mind in
knowing that you are eating for a healthy heart.

As far as your dosage goes, it will vary from person to person, although 400 international
units of vitamin E and C are the recommended amounts for most people. On its own, vitamin C
can be tolerated in large doses, without imposing any harmful effects. You can take around 500
mg of it twice a day, and ensure that your heart remains healthy.
 HEALTH ARTICLE
(IMPROVING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SYMPTOMS)

DISUSUN OLEH:

SRI YOLANDA S. DAUD

JULIYANA MAYULU

PROGRAM STUDI ILMU KEPERAWATAN

FAKULTAS ILMU KESEHATAN

UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GORONTALO

2017
 HEALTH ARTICLE
(HERB)

DISUSUN OLEH:

KIKI AMALIYA RASSA

MEYSKE Y. YASIN

PROGRAM STUDI ILMU KEPERAWATAN

FAKULTAS ILMU KESEHATAN

UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GORONTALO

2017
 HEALTH ARTICLE
(HEALTH ADVICE)

DISUSUN OLEH:

LISDAWATI MOKOAGOW

FITRIYANTI TALIB

PROGRAM STUDI ILMU KEPERAWATAN

FAKULTAS ILMU KESEHATAN

UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GORONTALO

2017
 HEALTH ARTICLE

(Vitamins For A Healthy Heart)

DISUSUN OLEH:

IKBAL HASAN

INDRI HARMAIN

PROGRAM STUDI ILMU KEPERAWATAN

FAKULTAS ILMU KESEHATAN

UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GORONTALO

2017