arthritis
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Description: Joints in the body become inflamed along with swelling, pain and a restriction of joint movement. The three main types of arthritis are known as: Osteoarthritis, which causes a slow and progressive breakdown and destruction of the cartilage. The cartilage acts as a cushion between the bones of the joints and without it bone on bone friction occur. - Rheumatoid Arthritis which is a degenerative joint disease seen in knee, elbow and hip dysplasia - Traumatic Arthritis, leading to loss of blood supply which cause deterioration of the femoral head and surrounding cartilage.
Contributing factors: Arthritis can be triggered through injury, joint infection, surgical operations, and structural defects in the joint, auto immune disorders.
Herbal Treatment: Some herbs that may form part of a formula are: Alfalfa is not just for horses. It is rich in minerals and vitamins and stimulates the immune system. It is also a blood purifier and helps to detoxify the body. Andiroba has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to promote proper circulation to the skin. It also relieves pain and swelling. Ashwaganda is an ancient herb used to vitalize and rejuvenate. It is also calming to the nervous system. Ashwaganda also has naturally occurring steroids. Boswellia is known to reduce inflammation and pain in osteoarthritis.
Homeopathic Treatment: Homeopathics are medical formulas based on a theory of like cures like and highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms. Omega 3 fatty acids , dulcamara C30 (dhu), gerontamin (pierre fabre)
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Flower Essence: Beech is for tolerance. Rock Water targets flexibility. Willow Oak helps with long term illness
Essential Oils: Every essential oil has a unique and distinctive fragrance which stimulates the immune system, body and emotions in a precise way. The essential oils are diluted with a carrier for delivery because they should not be used in concentrate form. Carriers range from sweet almond oil to watermelon seed oil, each possessing individual healing traits. Essential oils are purposefully matched with individual carries to achieve a specific result. Some essential oil formulas may contain the following essential oils for this disorder: juniper, birch, pine,
Other: Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch. Alfalfa tea has been used to ease arthritic pain. Burdock was used by Native Americans to treat a wide variety of illnesses. It is believed to detoxify blood, tone liver, kidneys, bowels, arthritis.
