September 7, 2010
On Sunday, I let you in on a fun little secret: A little bit of alcohol can go a long way when it comes to relieving arthritis pain—and possibly even preventing the disease in the first place.
But that’s not the only way to reduce your pain if you’re suffering from this disease.
According to a recent study published in Arthritis Care and Research, lifting weights can help reduce pain and improve function among RA patients.
Researchers divided 28 patients into two groups: One engaged in a high-intensity weight-training regimen for 24 weeks, while the other did less strenuous home-based exercises.
Those who did the weightlifting appeared better able to re- grow muscle, bone and cartilage. They also had a 120 percent increase in strength and 20-30 percent improvements in physical function.
The researchers say weight training can be used alongside drugs to “maximize” benefits… and there they go again.
Why do supposed experts always assume that drugs have to be part of the picture?
The simple fact is, you don’t need meds or even a weightlifting regimen to beat arthritis, because there are dozens of safe and effective alternatives–from the anti- inflammatory powers of fish oil to the pain relief of comfrey root-based lotions.
Some people even find that their condition is being caused or worsened by food allergies–and that by simply avoiding certain foods, like nightshade vegetables, they can get the relief they’re looking for.
And still others find the symptoms practically vanish when they give up smoking.
So if you’re tired of drugs and their side effects–if you’re tired of not getting any better–do yourself a favor and visit a doctor who specializes in natural treatments and come up with a new approach instead.
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