How Your Gut Affects Your Joints

Many people who experience different types of joint pain try to find a “fast fix” by masking the pain with drugs or topicals. These are only temporary solutions. Though it is true that some types of arthritis in joints have no cure, don't lose hope. The origin of the problem may be in your gut.

Someone who is experiencing a form of leaky gut syndrome will often experience the spread of inflammation and toxicity. When toxins, bacteria, undigested food particles, and other pollutants escape through the damaged walls of your gut, they will find new places to wreak havoc. If you have a tendency toward inflammation in your joints, this could be a problem for you. Recent studies have connected leaky gut syndrome to rheumatoid arthritis. So, if you're having issues in your joints, you may be focusing on the wrong spot in your search for a solution.

Thankfully, there are ways to work on healing your gut so that your health can be restored. One of the most important steps to take in reestablishing healthy gut flora is having a digestive analysis.  Many bacterial infections begin in the gut and migrate to the joints causing different forms of arthritis.  Generalized inflammation also wreaks havoc on joint health.  Foods that help gut health are:

·         Sauerkraut

·         Yogurt

·         Cottage Cheese

·         Kefir

·         Whey

·         Kimchi

·         Natto

·         Tempeh

·         Fermented tofu

What Are the Different Types of Arthritis?

Translated directly from the Greek, arthritis means “inflammation of the joint,” and it comes in many forms. Here are forms of arthritis you should know:

Osteoarthritis Joint Pain

This is the most common form of arthritis in joints, referring to the “wear and tear” you usually develop in your fifties or older.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Joint Pain

This type of arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which means the immune system attacks the body's own tissues. In this case, the thin membrane that lines the joints is the tissue that is being targeted, resulting in pain and inflammation. Unfortunately, since this is an autoimmune disease, it can only be managed—not cured.

Gout Joint Pain

People who have high uric acid crystals in their blood may develop this type arthritis. The acid can form small, sharp crystals in a joint that can cause severe pain, soreness, and inflammation.

Bursitis Joint Pain

This joint pain comes from an inflamed bursa which is a sac-like structure that contains fluid you need to lubricate areas like a muscle or tendon that rubs over a bone or another muscle. Many people experience this pain in joints like their shoulder or knee.  

How to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally

If  you're experiencing joint pain, I'd recommend figuring out the origin of the problem first. In addition to that, here are some natural ways to relieve joint pain:

Rehydrate Your Joints

Joints are enclosed capsules that need fluid, making dehydration an often-forgotten issue. I recommend drinking at least six to eight cups of water a day as a way to help joint pain.

Diet: Foods that Reduce Inflammation

I recommend filling your diet with foods that reduce inflammation. Some of these include:

·         Fruits (kiwi, cherries, papaya)

·         Vegetables (broccoli, leeks, onions

·         The anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric make it an effective supplement for alleviating symptoms of joint pain and stiffness. Preliminary cell studies propose that the curcuminoids in turmeric work to stimulate an anti-inflammatory response by hindering the expression of the COX-2 "pain" enzyme.  One, I often used is linked above. FREE shipping!

Taking oral supplements can help reduce joint discomfort throughout the body. I recommend starting with 2-3 capsules a day. If you want to treat specific joints, you can apply turmeric topically. To make the topical paste, mix two tablespoons of turmeric powder and one tablespoon of lime juice. To this mixture, add a small amount of boiling water to help form a uniform thick paste.

Exercise: These are some of the best exercises for joint pain relief:

·         Moving the joint under water in a heated bathtub, or hot tub, etc.

·         Stretching

·         Walking

There is a lot of research on Hyalauronic Acid for joint pain.  Quite a few oral hyaluronic acid supplements have been shown to help in the treatment of arthritic joints—though they are quite expensive, we offer hefty discounts and FREE shipping. Collagen powder may also work for some people.  They are made from the same compounds found in bovine (cattle) and properly processed shark cartilage which can help repair and protect numerous joints throughout the body.  Acupuncture is a GODSEND for managing many types of arthritis.  Please call me at 847 577-4455 if I can be of any assistance with these ailments.   Best of Health and Happy Thanksgiving.  Nexr week we will how explore the ways climate change is causing nutritional deficiencies. SignUP! So you don't miss anything.  ALSO: Don't forget to visit our store, a redesign is under way and I KNOW you will be delighted with it.

 

 

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