Guest guest Posted October 4, 1999 Report Share Posted October 4, 1999 Does your wife's hands swell when a storm is approaching? If so, there are pockets of air and gases in the joints, and as a storm comes, the pressure outside drops, causing the trapped air inside the joints to push out with force, pushing on the inflamed tissue and causing pain. According to Bryan Norcross, director of Meteorology, it is the increased electricity in the atmosphere that aggravates arthritis or lumbago, and that some people develop 'a sixth-sense response' to electrical fields. This has been proved to be true in a study by Joseph L. Hollander, M.D., professor of emeritus of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, in his climatron. When he made the air pressure drop and humidity rise, as it happens in thunderstorms, arthritis worsened in all but 1 of a dozen subjects. If this applies to you, I would suggest some evening primrose, I have experiemented with it and found that it took about 2 weeks for it to work on me. Check the weather channel and chart the barometric pressure and see if you can correlate the swelling with pressure drops. I would also look at my overall diet: Eat more sulfur-containing foods, such as asparagus eggs, garlic, and onions. Sulfur is needed for the repair and rebuilding of bone, cartilage, and connective tissue, and aids in the absorption of calcium. Other good foods include green leafy vegetables, which supply vitamin K; fresh vegetables; non-acidic fresh fruits; whole grains; oatmeal; brown rice; and fish. Consume foods containing the amino acid histidine, including rice, wheat, and rye. Histidine is good for removing excess metals from the body. Many people with arthritis have high levels of copper and iron in their bodies. Eat fresh pineapple frequently. Bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapple, is excellent for reducing inflammation. To be effective, the pineapple must be fresh, as freezing and canning destroy enzymes. Pineapple actually causes me problems, but can help others. Eat some form of fiber, such as ground flaxseeds, oat bran, or rice bran, daily. Reduce the amount of fat in your diet. For relief of pain, try using cold gel packs. These retain cold for long periods when frozen. Place them on inflamed joints. Alternate with applications of heat. Hot tubs and baths may provide relief. Raw lemon rubs and hot castor oil packs are also extremely beneficial. To make a hot castor oil pack, place castor oil in a pan and heat but do not boil it. Dip a piece of cheesecloth or other white cotton material into the oil until the cloth is saturated. Apply the cloth to the affected area and cover it with a piece of plastic that is larger in size than the cotton cloth. Place a heating pad over the plastic and use it to keep the pack warm. Keep the pack in place for one-half to two hours, as needed. Castor oil hot pack works great!! In the morning, take a hot shower or a bath to help relieve morning stiffness. Check for possible food allergies. Many sufferers of neck and shoulder pain have found relief when they eliminate certain foods. Allergies to certain foods appear to be linked to rheumatoid arthritis, particularly those in the night shade family: tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, pimiento, cayenne and chili, red and bell peppers, tobacco. Experiment by removing these foods, one at a time from the diet. If your arthritis worsens and then improves after 5 or 6 days, you may be allergic or sensitive to it. Spend time outdoors for fresh air and sunshine. Exposure to the sun prompts the synthesis of vitamin D, which is needed for proper bone formation. Get regular moderate exercise. Exercise is essential for reducing pain and retarding joint deterioration. Regular activity that does not put stress on affected joints, but that strengthens surrounding bones, muscles, and ligaments, is valuable for many types of arthritis. Bicycle riding, walking, and water exercises are good choices. Avoid weight bearing or impact exercises. If you are overweight, lose the excess pounds. Being overweight can cause and aggravate osteoarthritis. If you use ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), avoid sodium (salt), which causes water retention. Spread doses of these medications out through the day, take them only after eating, and take an antacid an hour after taking the drug. Especially if you are over sixty-five or have had previous gastrointestinal bleeding. If the blood is too acidic, this may cause the cartilage in the joints to dissolve. The joints lose their normal smooth sliding motion, the bones rub together, and the joints become inflamed. This causes pain. . Potato broth works well for this. Acetaminophen (sold as Tylenol, Datril, and others) may be a better medication for osteoarthritis than NSAIDs. In many cases, it may be able to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis as well as ibuprofen. Acetaminophen is relatively safe and inexpensive. However, it is important not to exceed the recommended dose of acetaminophen, and it should not be used by persons who consume alcohol. If taken in excessive amounts or in combination with alcohol, this drug can cause liver damage. I don't use them at all. THINGS TO AVOID: Studies suggest that vegetable oils, which contain omega-6 fatty acids, aggravate arthritis symptoms. Cut back on salad dressings, margarine, fried foods and olive, corn and canola oils. Only take aspirin for arthritis or any non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) for very short periods of time-like Motrin, Advil or Nuprin- they may decrease your pain in the short run, but worsen your condition in the long run by stopping new cartilage formation and increasing cartilage destruction. Worse than that the dosage required to suppress your symptoms can cause life-threatening peptic ulcers. Do not consume milk, dairy products, or red meat. Tjey have a natural occurring substance that involves the imflammatory response in your body. Also avoid caffeine, corn, meats, wheat, oats, rye, eggs, potatoes, tomatoes, nuts and coffee, citrus fruits, paprika, salt, tobacco, and everything that contains sugar. Avoid the nightshade vegetables (peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and white potatoes). These foods contain a substance called solanine, to which some people, particularly those suffering from arthritis, are highly sensitive. Solanine interferes with enzymes in the muscles, and may cause pain and discomfort. This is a personnal thing, what may cause a problem for one person may not for someone else. I can not tolerate citrus, myself. Do not take iron supplements, or a multivitamin containing iron. Iron is suspected of being involved in pain, swelling, and joint destruction. Consume iron in foods instead. Good sources include blackstrap molasses, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, fish, lima beans, and peas. If you need more info than this, let you know-I have RA and FB, so I have a far amount of info. Dottie - <jbrower <herbal remedies > Sunday, October 03, 1999 7:41 PM [herbal remedies] Arthritis > jbrower > > Hi: > > I'm a new member of the list. I am 49 and my wife is 48. We have recently been concerned about arthritis. I fell about two months ago, and broke my left arm, requiring surgery. I broke the radius at the point where it joins in with the elbow and upper arm. I had surgery and the doctor put in some pins that do not have to be removed. He said that I also had crushed the little " head piece " that fits the bone in with the other part of the arm. > > I have been taking physical therapy three times a week, and have improved the " crook " in my arm from a 30% bend down to 15%. I will continue therapy for some time. The doctor says that I have done well with this, and also much of my ability to rotate the arm is back. > > He is concerned that I may have arthritis set in, however. It is tender now, but I don't think it has yet. > > My wife works as a secretary in a local community college, and her hands are swollen, especially after she does yard work on weekends, etc. They are very tender, and she feels that " Arthur " may have set in as well. She's sad because she also loves to do crafts and made the comment the other day that it looks like as she gets older and finally has some time to do some things that she likes to do that she may not be able to do them if she has a lot of problems with her hands. > > Do any of you have any suggestions as to products, or exercises that we could do to help ourselves avoid more arthritis problems. > > I have taken Shaklee products in the past, and receive some Enrich herbal products now wholesale, but I am not an active distributor, and I don't really know all that much about health. I do have some basic knowledge though. > > Thanks a lot for any help. > > Jimmy Brower > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not doctors although doctors are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here do so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice from list members, > and by accepting any products from Organic Solutions, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and > Organic Solutions free of any liability. > Organic Solutions 1844 Springtime Ave., Clearwater FL 33755 > Phone: 727-447-6863 FAX: 727-447-6491 > e-mail: ian_shillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 1999 Report Share Posted October 9, 1999 I have been reading about DSMO,and have heard that it is excellent for arthritis. " Carl , Dottie, or Sparkle " wrote: > " Carl , Dottie, or Sparkle " <tapakey > > Does your wife's hands swell when a storm is approaching? If so, there are > pockets of air and gases in the joints, and as a storm comes, the pressure > outside drops, causing the trapped air inside the joints to push out with > force, pushing on the inflamed tissue and causing pain. According to Bryan > Norcross, director of Meteorology, it is the increased electricity in the > atmosphere that aggravates arthritis or lumbago, and that some people > develop 'a sixth-sense response' to electrical fields. This has been proved > to be true in a study by Joseph L. Hollander, M.D., professor of emeritus of > medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, in his climatron. When he made > the air pressure drop and humidity rise, as it happens in thunderstorms, > arthritis worsened in all but 1 of a dozen subjects. > If this applies to you, I would suggest some evening primrose, I have > experiemented with it and found that it took about 2 weeks for it to work on > me. Check the weather channel and chart the barometric pressure and see if > you can correlate the swelling with pressure drops. > > I would also look at my overall diet: > Eat more sulfur-containing foods, such as asparagus eggs, garlic, and > onions. Sulfur is needed for the repair and rebuilding of bone, cartilage, > and connective tissue, and aids in the absorption of calcium. Other good > foods include green leafy vegetables, which supply vitamin K; fresh > vegetables; non-acidic fresh fruits; whole grains; oatmeal; brown rice; and > fish. > Consume foods containing the amino acid histidine, including rice, wheat, > and rye. Histidine is good for removing excess metals from the body. Many > people with arthritis have high levels of copper and iron in their bodies. > Eat fresh pineapple frequently. Bromelain, an enzyme found in pineapple, is > excellent for reducing inflammation. To be effective, the pineapple must be > fresh, as freezing and canning destroy enzymes. Pineapple actually causes me > problems, but can help others. > Eat some form of fiber, such as ground flaxseeds, oat bran, or rice bran, > daily. > Reduce the amount of fat in your diet. > For relief of pain, try using cold gel packs. These retain cold for long > periods when frozen. Place them on inflamed joints. Alternate with > applications of heat. > Hot tubs and baths may provide relief. Raw lemon rubs and hot castor oil > packs are also extremely beneficial. To make a hot castor oil pack, place > castor oil in a pan and heat but do not boil it. Dip a piece of cheesecloth > or other white cotton material into the oil until the cloth is saturated. > Apply the cloth to the affected area and cover it with a piece of plastic > that is larger in size than the cotton cloth. Place a heating pad over the > plastic and use it to keep the pack warm. Keep the pack in place for > one-half to two hours, as needed. Castor oil hot pack works great!! > In the morning, take a hot shower or a bath to help relieve morning > stiffness. > Check for possible food allergies. Many sufferers of neck and shoulder pain > have found relief when they eliminate certain foods. Allergies to certain > foods appear to be linked to rheumatoid arthritis, particularly those in the > night shade family: tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, pimiento, cayenne and > chili, red and bell peppers, tobacco. Experiment by removing these foods, > one at a time from the diet. If your arthritis worsens and then improves > after 5 or 6 days, you may be allergic or sensitive to it. > Spend time outdoors for fresh air and sunshine. Exposure to the sun prompts > the synthesis of vitamin D, which is needed for proper bone formation. > Get regular moderate exercise. Exercise is essential for reducing pain and > retarding joint deterioration. Regular activity that does not put stress on > affected joints, but that strengthens surrounding bones, muscles, and > ligaments, is valuable for many types of arthritis. Bicycle riding, > walking, and water exercises are good choices. Avoid weight bearing or > impact exercises. > If you are overweight, lose the excess pounds. Being overweight can cause > and aggravate osteoarthritis. > If you use ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), > avoid sodium (salt), which causes water retention. Spread doses of these > medications out through the day, take them only after eating, and take an > antacid an hour after taking the drug. Especially if you are over sixty-five > or have had previous gastrointestinal bleeding. > If the blood is too acidic, this may cause the cartilage in the joints to > dissolve. The joints lose their normal smooth sliding motion, the bones rub > together, and the joints become inflamed. This causes pain. . Potato broth > works well for this. > Acetaminophen (sold as Tylenol, Datril, and others) may be a better > medication for osteoarthritis than NSAIDs. In many cases, it may be able to > relieve the pain of osteoarthritis as well as ibuprofen. Acetaminophen is > relatively safe and inexpensive. However, it is important not to exceed the > recommended dose of acetaminophen, and it should not be used by persons who > consume alcohol. If taken in excessive amounts or in combination with > alcohol, this drug can cause liver damage. I don't use them at all. > THINGS TO AVOID: > Studies suggest that vegetable oils, which contain omega-6 fatty acids, > aggravate arthritis symptoms. Cut back on salad dressings, margarine, fried > foods and olive, corn and canola oils. > Only take aspirin for arthritis or any non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug > (NSAIDs) for very short periods of time-like Motrin, Advil or Nuprin- they > may decrease your pain in the short run, but worsen your condition in the > long run by stopping new cartilage formation and increasing cartilage > destruction. Worse than that the dosage required to suppress your symptoms > can cause life-threatening peptic ulcers. > Do not consume milk, dairy products, or red meat. Tjey have a natural > occurring substance that involves the imflammatory response in your body. > Also avoid caffeine, corn, meats, wheat, oats, rye, eggs, potatoes, > tomatoes, nuts and coffee, citrus fruits, paprika, salt, tobacco, and > everything that contains sugar. > Avoid the nightshade vegetables (peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and white > potatoes). These foods contain a substance called solanine, to which some > people, particularly those suffering from arthritis, are highly sensitive. > Solanine interferes with enzymes in the muscles, and may cause pain and > discomfort. This is a personnal thing, what may cause a problem for one > person may not for someone else. I can not tolerate citrus, myself. > Do not take iron supplements, or a multivitamin containing iron. Iron is > suspected of being involved in pain, swelling, and joint destruction. > Consume iron in foods instead. Good sources include blackstrap molasses, > broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, fish, lima beans, and peas. > > If you need more info than this, let you know-I have RA and FB, so I have a > far amount of info. > Dottie > > - > <jbrower > <herbal remedies > > Sunday, October 03, 1999 7:41 PM > [herbal remedies] Arthritis > > > jbrower > > > > Hi: > > > > I'm a new member of the list. I am 49 and my wife is 48. We have > recently been concerned about arthritis. I fell about two months ago, and > broke my left arm, requiring surgery. I broke the radius at the point where > it joins in with the elbow and upper arm. I had surgery and the doctor put > in some pins that do not have to be removed. He said that I also had > crushed the little " head piece " that fits the bone in with the other part of > the arm. > > > > I have been taking physical therapy three times a week, and have improved > the " crook " in my arm from a 30% bend down to 15%. I will continue therapy > for some time. The doctor says that I have done well with this, and also > much of my ability to rotate the arm is back. > > > > He is concerned that I may have arthritis set in, however. It is tender > now, but I don't think it has yet. > > > > My wife works as a secretary in a local community college, and her hands > are swollen, especially after she does yard work on weekends, etc. They are > very tender, and she feels that " Arthur " may have set in as well. She's sad > because she also loves to do crafts and made the comment the other day that > it looks like as she gets older and finally has some time to do some things > that she likes to do that she may not be able to do them if she has a lot of > problems with her hands. > > > > Do any of you have any suggestions as to products, or exercises that we > could do to help ourselves avoid more arthritis problems. > > > > I have taken Shaklee products in the past, and receive some Enrich herbal > products now wholesale, but I am not an active distributor, and I don't > really know all that much about health. I do have some basic knowledge > though. > > > > Thanks a lot for any help. > > > > Jimmy Brower > > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural > remedy. > > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and > to > > prescribe for your own health. > > We are not doctors although doctors are welcome to post here as long as > > they behave themselves. > > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any > person > > following the advice of anyone posting here do so at their own risk. > > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice from list > members, > > and by accepting any products from Organic Solutions, you are agreeing to > > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and > > Organic Solutions free of any liability. > > Organic Solutions 1844 Springtime Ave., Clearwater FL 33755 > > Phone: 727-447-6863 FAX: 727-447-6491 > > e-mail: ian_shillington > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not doctors although doctors are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here do so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice from list members, > and by accepting any products from Organic Solutions, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and > Organic Solutions free of any liability. > Organic Solutions 1844 Springtime Ave., Clearwater FL 33755 > Phone: 727-447-6863 FAX: 727-447-6491 > e-mail: ian_shillington -- A Pleasant Day and Serene Evening to All. 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Guest guest Posted April 24, 2001 Report Share Posted April 24, 2001 Hi, I find that Glucosamine and condroitin do wonders. Celeste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Dear Audrey: Carolyn Myss speaks alot about arthritis. Her first book, " creation of health " , allows you to actually look up the disease and see what the energetics, and emotions related to it are. Alot has to do with where your arthritis occurs. I wouldn't want to guess at the energetics of it, as I just don't know. But I really trust the info from Corolyn Myss. love, connie (I love everybody, and YOUR NEXT!) www.whateverworkswellness.com WhateverWorksWellness > audreylee > > Tue, 24 Apr 2001 15:08:18 -0000 > > Arthritis > > Hello all, > > I would love to get some information/impressions from any of you who > are interested in replying: > > My doctor has diagnosed me as having some osteo-arthritis. My knees > hurt sometimes, my left shoulder alot, other joints occationally. Both > my parents had it and my mother also had reumatoid arthritis. After > reading the posts regarding the thymus/chakras and miscarriage/guilt, > I am wondering what connections to make regarding this. Also would be > interested in hearing about anyone else's helpful hints or personal > experiences with (?)overcoming arthritis. > > Thanks, > Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Audrey wrote: " Hello all, I would love to get some information/impressions from any of you who are interested in replying: My doctor has diagnosed me as having some osteo-arthritis. " Dear Audrey, My experience over the years of working with people with arthritis is that it's difficult to isolate single causes, dietary, emotional or developmental which, when remedied, fix the arthritis. More commonly people come to understand a general attitude that they have to themselves, others and to life which lies at the root of their " self inflammation " or arthritis. Usually this is some self criticism or self doubt which pervades much of their thinking and being. Reversing this is a life long task and cannot be hurried. In fact the willingness to allow it to take its time to leave is the factor which most hastens its disappearance. Take care and good luck Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Hi, Audrey - a friend of mine has a tendency towards arthritis (she's mid-40s), but since she cut out tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes and aubergines (eggplant) from her diet she has very little trouble. If she eats any of those foods, the arthritis flares. They're all the same family - same as deadly nightshade - belladonna. That's her experience - what validity it has I can't comment, but it works for her! Arabella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 dear audrey celery seeds are also considered as a natural remedy fot arthritis. be well Anat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Dear Connie, Thanks. I have read Carolyn's second book but not this one yet. It's now at second place after i finish " excuse me your life is waiting. " Audrey Hugs - the perfect gift: Available anywhere One size fits all Fully returnable , tink-im <tink-im@c...> wrote: > Dear Audrey: > Carolyn Myss speaks alot about arthritis. Her first book, " creation of > health " , allows you to actually look up the disease and see what the > energetics, and emotions related to it are. Alot has to do with where your > arthritis occurs. I wouldn't want to guess at the energetics of it, as I > just don't know. But I really trust the info from Corolyn Myss. > love, > connie > > (I love everybody, and YOUR NEXT!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Thanks Arabella, I knew about the nightshade connection but, since I rarely eat any of those things (except during peak home-grown-tomatoe season :-j), it should not be a part of it for me. Thank you much for in-putting though. Hug you, Audrey , Arabella McIntyre-Brown <abs@a...> wrote: > Hi, Audrey - a friend of mine has a tendency towards arthritis (she's mid-40s), but since she cut > out tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes and aubergines (eggplant) from her diet she has very little > trouble. If she eats any of those foods, the arthritis flares. They're all the same family - same > as deadly nightshade - belladonna. That's her experience - what validity it has I can't comment, but > it works for her! > > Arabella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Jo, Arrgh! PATIENT!? I should be Patient and Kind and Accepting of myself? Oh dear; you are so right that this will be a life long task. Student: " How long will it take for me to find enlightenment? " Master: (pause for thought) " Perhaps ten years. " Student: " If I work very hard, how long then? " Master: " In that case, twenty years. " Student: " And if I work very, very hard and apply myself to learning quickly, how long then? " Master: " Thirty years. " Student: " Master, I do not understand, each time that I say I will work harder, you say it will take me longer. Why is this so? " Master: " In your case, it may take several lifetimes... " Audrey , levitron@l... wrote: > Dear Audrey, > My experience over the years of working with people with arthritis is > that it's difficult to isolate single causes, dietary, emotional or > developmental which, when remedied, fix the arthritis. > More commonly people come to understand a general attitude that they > have to themselves, others and to life which lies at the root of > their " self inflammation " or arthritis. Usually this is some self > criticism or self doubt which pervades much of their thinking and > being. Reversing this is a life long task and cannot be hurried. In > fact the willingness to allow it to take its time to leave is the > factor which most hastens its disappearance. > Take care and good luck > Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Celeste, Thank you for inputting. I was using glucosamine when my knees were really bothering me. Maybe I'll give it another go. Thanks, Audrey , celeste m sullivan <csull3@j...> wrote: > Hi, > > I find that Glucosamine and condroitin do wonders. > > Celeste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Anat, Celery seeds. OK. Just chew 'em up and eat 'em I guess, or apply directly? ;-) Thanks! Audrey , " pine " <pine@i...> wrote: > dear audrey > > celery seeds are also considered as a natural remedy fot arthritis. > be well > Anat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 > > tink-im [tink-im] > Carolyn Myss speaks alot about arthritis. Her first > book, " creation of > health " , allows you to actually look up the disease and see what the > energetics, and emotions related to it are. Alot has to do > with where your arthritis occurs. Some links that refer to arthritis at Caroline Myss' Discussion Forums include: Energy implications of arthritis http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum3/HTML/000103.html energetic dimensions of CTS & osteoarthritis http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum3/HTML/000130.html Sjorgen's Syndrome http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum4/HTML/000129.html Trying to get my life back http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum4/HTML/000284.html worn out knees - how familiar! http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum4/HTML/000230.html On my knees and without hands http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum4/HTML/000299.html I hope these help! Many blessings, MichelleH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 Michelle: Thanks for the links, I figured you'd come through with Carolyn's take on this. Audrey... It's good to know what kind of arthritis you are diagnosed with, since there are several kinds, and each arises from a different area... rheumatoid arthritis is more of an immune system, and hence heart/high heart issue, while osteoarthritis is usually due to wear on the bones and cartilage, which are structural and more of a root issue. Knees... we've discussed knees before; they have a lot of implications in the solar plexus, insult to self esteem, pride, resentment, etc. Being on your knees requires not only physical flexibility but can represent humility, reverence or submission (it is a traditional prayer posture, and marriage proposal posture, also). Shoulders may relate to issues of responsibility, especially uncomfortable or heavy responsibility you are " shouldering " . You'll find some good info at Carolyn's pages, and you might also like to explore Louise Hay and Debbie Shapiro's " Bodymind Workbook " . Look to the chakra information, then, for root and solar plexus chakra information... and if you feel that for some reason you have some issues you have been unable to express that might be leading to frustration or burnout, check out the throat chakra as well. I can agree with whoever commented on glucosamine/chondroitin for rebuilding cartilage, and Russ may have some info about a material that resembles DMSO that is useful for pain. A combination of both helped my father with his knees (he has also learned to do Therapeutic Touch on himself). Blessings, Crow Michelle Hughes wrote: > > > > tink-im [tink-im] > > Carolyn Myss speaks alot about arthritis. Her first > > book, " creation of > > health " , allows you to actually look up the disease and see what the > > energetics, and emotions related to it are. Alot has to do > > with where your arthritis occurs. > > Some links that refer to arthritis at Caroline Myss' Discussion Forums > include: > > Energy implications of arthritis > http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum3/HTML/000103.html > > energetic dimensions of CTS & osteoarthritis > http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum3/HTML/000130.html > > Sjorgen's Syndrome > http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum4/HTML/000129.html > > Trying to get my life back > http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum4/HTML/000284.html > > worn out knees - how familiar! > http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum4/HTML/000230.html > > On my knees and without hands > http://64.37.202.203/board/Noncgi/Forum4/HTML/000299.html > > I hope these help! > > Many blessings, > MichelleH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 Linda, You're very welcome! Audrey , drnature <drnature@e...> wrote: > I LOVED this Audrey! Thanks for sharing it. > > Linda > " DrNature " > http://www.drnature.net > > audreylee@n... wrote: > > > Jo, > > Arrgh! PATIENT!? I should be Patient and Kind and Accepting of myself? > > Oh dear; you are so right that this will be a life long task. > > > > Student: " How long will it take for me to find enlightenment? " > > Master: (pause for thought) " Perhaps ten years. " > > Student: " If I work very hard, how long then? " > > Master: " In that case, twenty years. " > > Student: " And if I work very, very hard and apply myself to learning > > quickly, how long then? " > > Master: " Thirty years. " > > Student: " Master, I do not understand, each time that I say I will > > work harder, you say it will take me longer. Why is this so? " > > Master: " In your case, it may take several lifetimes... " > > > > Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 Michelle, Crow, Thank you so much for your input on arthritis. I hope to get to those links etc. today or soon. Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 Audrey i looked at the book about celery seeds: you have to eat them or drink an infusion o tea. but of course the best remedy would start from the mind: talking to your body and asking it to get rid of the malady and live in vibrant health. I used this technique many times with amazing results, last month i had some very strong cramps at the begining of the period which usually last foe half a day until the blood flows, so I stopped everything aND entered inside.... and spoke to my body asking it to release the blood and stop the pain. it took only 5 minutes to stop the pain completely. I thought to myself - we have such a splendid power inside - our awarness - we should harness this power much more instead of pills or herbs . I wish you all the best. be well and happy. Anat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2001 Report Share Posted August 8, 2001 Christina, In the list files, I believe there is a recipe for Deep Tissue Repair Oil. I have made it for my husband who has alot of arthritis, and it helps the pain. Take care, Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2001 Report Share Posted December 1, 2001 , felecia@s... wrote: > Gold is the 1# master healer. > Ruby is 2nd master healer. While I don't necessarily disagree, I have also read (somewhere) that diamonds are most powerful and that clear quartz is, too. There are many contradictory claims in the world of crystal study. Be open to the possibility of a variety of master healers! I have found specific crystals of different varieties to be " my " masters. Namaste, Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2001 Report Share Posted December 2, 2001 Hugs and Kisses, Malachite for me is the great purger. I also sleep with stones. but I use band-aid tape to keep them in place. You'll have to tell us how Nana feels about hematite. blessings to you and yours, felecia angela , Clara Bow <clarabow@d...> wrote: > Hi Everyone > > I bought my Nana some malachite for her arthritis and she absolutely > swears by them. She sits each night with two in her hands, and says she > can feel the relief almost immediately. She sometimes sleeps with them > but not often as they are always lost in the sheets come morning! > > I also bought her some hematite, but I don't know if this works, as I > only gave her it the other day and haven't had chance to ask her yet. > > Michelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2002 Report Share Posted October 27, 2002 In a message dated 10/27/02 8:12:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, herbal remedies writes: >>>i have cronic pain brough on by arthritis and something called fybromaliga (sp) and a few other diseases but nothing life threatening jsut terrible pain. im on narcotics that dont help at all for the real bad pain but with out them i cant survive, because the lesser pain just kills me too with out them>>> Cayenne based ointments should give you some relief... also soaking your hands in organic apple cider vinegar for at least 20 minutes or more a day will also help. Suzi Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 I would also recommend reducing./removing dairy from your diet and eating totally organic foods only. Take a really good glucosamine supplement combined with cod liver oil and keeping the joints moving, is essential. Coming from cold old UK, I found that a couple of weeks in California was always good for reducing the symptoms. Warm dry heat is very good for my arthritis but they are all different and what works for one doesn;t always work for othes. > ]>Need some advice - i'm a piano player and have a big knot on my right > ]>thumb joint which has developed over about the last 6 months. its not > ]>too painful to a light touch but an ouch when knocked on the > > Stupid suggestion time. Spend an hour a day with a heat pad over > the arm. Run it from your elbow to past your fingers. > > Increase your magnesium intake. > > Elimate all forms of sugar from your diet. [ Honey, Birch syrup, > maple Syrup, beet sugar, cane sugar & alcohol. ] > > ]>occaisionally. Classic osteoarthritis, it looks like. Grandma had it > > Cut your protein intake. [ Protein appears to increase > osteoarthristis. ] > > xan > > jonathon > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 What an inspirational post Alobar, thank you I will take note and up my intake of ginger immediately - I know that it is good and I do take it daily but I think I should have more. Marianne > > > There have been lots of suggestions on this topic since you > made this post, Scarlett. What I have is a bit of anecdotal > experience which may or may not be useful. > > Over the years, my hands have hurt in cold weather. About a > decade ago, I realized that putting on gloves in the winter was a bit > of a task. Over succeeding years the inconvenience turned to pain. > About 5 years ago I noticed that even putting on a kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 - <scarlett Sunday, January 12, 2003 1:52 PM arthritis > Need some advice - i'm a piano player and have a big knot on my right > thumb joint which has developed over about the last 6 months. its not > too painful to a light touch but an ouch when knocked on the > keyboard. Also have little shooting pains in other fingers > occaisionally. Classic osteoarthritis, it looks like. Grandma had it > and got all crippled up so i am kind of nervous.... Any suggestions? > Thanks a lot...scarlett There have been lots of suggestions on this topic since you made this post, Scarlett. What I have is a bit of anecdotal experience which may or may not be useful. Over the years, my hands have hurt in cold weather. About a decade ago, I realized that putting on gloves in the winter was a bit of a task. Over succeeding years the inconvenience turned to pain. About 5 years ago I noticed that even putting on a kitchen mitt was painful. Very difficult for me to button my shirt cuffs as well. Likewise, reaching behind me to touch my hands together became increasingly difficult. I did not like this, but as my Mother had gnarly hands which had a difficult time knitting or crocheting by the time she as my age, I accepted it as normal. About a year & a half ago, I was diagnosed as having diabetes, and I began to look at what I could do for my blood sugar levels, and for the neuropathy in my hands & feet. I added two items to my diet at this time to hopefully slow down or perhaps even partially reverse neuropathy. Those items are cinnamon and fresh ginger. I started very light with both as I am not a big fan of cinnamon while ginger I absolutely detested. I added both to my morning smoothie. I began to feel better in a matter of days. My body seemed to want more. So I gradually upped my dose. Over about two weeks time, my ginger dose went from one slice of root about the size of a US quarter dollar to a hunk of ginger about twice the size of my big toe. My Cinnamon dose went from less than 1/4 stick to a full stick. About the same time, I also read somewhere (in Dr.Jon's newsletter, if I remember correctly) that gelatin also was good for joint health, so I began to add one envelope of unflavored gelatin to my smoothie as well. Today, there is no pain or discomfort in putting on a kitchen mitt, no pain, but slight stiffness when putting on tight winter gloves. Only slight discomfort when sitting outside in the cold for hours. Reaching behind me is still difficult & slightly painful. Buttoning my cuffs is still not easy, but is easier than it was a year ago. I have been eating mainly organic foods (except for frozen veggies) for some years now. I consider myself a moderate meat eater (once a day) & dairy user. In the past year, I gave up most all sugar, grains, starchy veggies, and sauces made with MSG, sugars, etc. I still eat 3 slices of bread a week & whatever preservatives & sugars are in 3 breakfast sausage links. I have never smoked. I used to be a light drinker (1 glass of wine per week, plus eggnog & hot buttered rum around Yuletime), but now I am almost totally abstinent -- using one bottle of sherry in cooking per year). I have no idea what item or combination of items helped my painful hands. But they have remarkably improved. Good luck on your quest. Alobar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 Gettingwell , " Alobar " <alobar@b...> wrote: > > . > > Alobar-----I would like to know more about the smoothie you put this into... Made with blender? also would the powdered work? or do I need fresh ginger. Cinnamon stick? I find all this very helpful today. I have a lot of arthritis and neuropathy from diabetes and chemotherepy. I live in the Midwest and the cold is sure getting to my fingers and feet. the only thing my oncoligist told me to do is 200mg of B-6.a day. Does not help much. Thanks for sharing. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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