Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Holistically through Homeopathy

 Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Holistically through Homeopathy

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that affects 1 out of every 100 people, is twice as common in women as in men. Although the condition predominantly produces chronic inflammation of the joints, other organs in the body may also get involved. An antibody called "rheumatoid factor" can be found in 80% of patients. X-rays and scans are usually used to assess the joint damage.

Homeopathic treatment aims at offering symptomatic relief and correcting the altered immunity in order to control the progress of the disease and to prevent complications such as deformities or disability. Autoimmune disorders are known to be triggered by emotional stress, in many of the cases. Homeopathy can treat such conditions the best, considering that it is a holistic system of medicine that heals both the body as well as the mind. In a double-blind controlled study conducted in Britain in 1980, 82% of the group that received homeopathic   treatment   reported   significant improvement in their symptoms of RA as against just 21% of the control group that was given placebos. The subjects in this study had received individually prescribed constitutional homeopathic remedies.

We had a 53 year-old-lady coming to us with severe pain in her fingers and toes. We diagnosed her as a case of RA. Based on her detailed history along with the fact that she was aggravated by rest and better by continued motion, she was prescribed the homeopathic medicine Rhus Tox 200C. Within a few months, her complaints were 90% better, much to her surprise as she had tried various other forms of treatment but had never improved to this extent.

Exercising moderately but regularly is advised in Rheumatoid arthritis to strengthen muscles and reduce the load on joints, thereby preventing stiffness and increasing the range of movements. Omega-3 fatty acids (found in walnuts and soybean kernels), whole-grain products, eggs, fortified breads, cereals, milk, and vitamin C rich foods like berries and citrus fruits are recommended. Red meat, high carbohydrate foods, and fatty items are best avoided. Thus, combining the goodness of Homeopathy with the appropriate diet and regimen seems to be the way to go for all RA patients.