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Arthritis 

Arthritis is epidemic throughout the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. There are two forms of arthritis--osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Many people resort to painful surgery or harsh drugs for treatment.  But, now there are proven natural treatments available.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is characterized by the inability of the cartilage in joints to maintain and repair itself. The results of osteoarthritis is cartilage degradation, erosion of joint lining, and eventual loss of mechanical function in the joint, all of which involve chronic pain ... sometimes severe pain.

The initial symptoms of osteoarthritis are joint pain, stiffness and decreased joint movement. In severe cases, the cartilage in the joint disintegrates entirely, causing the joint bones to rub against each other, which causes excruciating pain and rapid loss of joint function. At this point, conventional doctors usually recommend joint replacement surgery.

Protecting the lining of your joints - In order for osteoarthritis to be treated effectively, the cartilage and synovial fluid in the joint must be protected against further destruction. At the same time, it is desirable to stimulate anabolic restoration of joint cartilage and synovial fluid.

Other names for Osteoarthritis: Degenerative Arthritis, DJD, Degenerative Joint Disease

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by an autoimmune attack on the linings of the joints, resulting in severe inflammation, joint disfigurement, loss of joint function, and of course, chronic pain.

The initial symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are enlargement of the joints in the fingers, with increasing pain and loss of function as the disease flares up.