The term Arthritis is generic and can be used for over 100 different conditions which affect the joints, the common characteristics of which include pain and inflammation. ALthough any joint can be affected, the most common are the hands (fingers), feet (toes), knees and hips.
The disease affects twice as many woman as men and it is estimated that 1 in 3 older adults suffers from some form of arthritis.
Arthritis examples include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, juvenile arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Some forms of arthritis are autoimmune diseases (where the immune system attacks itself), some are caused by joint infection (septic arthritis) and some are degenerative joint diseases (osteoarthritis).
Joints affected by arthritis can be very sensitive to changes in weather. Cold or humidity can increase pain and stiffness for many arthritis sufferers.
Causes
Athritis can be caused by reason reasons such as injury, infection, metabolic and immune system disorders, genetic, nutritional deficiencies, stress, environmental pollutants and toxins.
The condition is often worsened by increased stress, anxiety and mental fatigue.
How can BioTech Healing help?
The biggest insight into the causes of the condition have been discovered through research into nutrition and biochemistry. Healthy & flexible joints rely on strong digestion and metabolism. Without this, impurities can accumulate and build up in the joints, inhibiting their function.
A person with arthritis may have one or more of the following nutritional imbalances:
There are also a wide variety of bacteria, viruses and parasites causing joint infections that can lead to arthritis
More info about Arthritis, click here: www.arc.org.uk