THE TRUTH ABOUT ARTHRITIS show

THE TRUTH ABOUT ARTHRITIS:

THE TRUTH ABOUT ARTHRITIS Gene JM Dillague, MD Mighty Dove Global

ANATOMY:

ANATOMY A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally.

WHAT IS ARTHRITIS?:

WHAT IS ARTHRITIS? Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints . Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. Joint pain is referred to as ARTHRALGIA .

CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS:

CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS The causes of arthritis depend on the form of arthritis: Injury (leading to osteoarthritis) Metabolic abnormalities (such as gout and pseudogout ) Hereditary factors Direct and indirect effect of infections (bacterial and viral) Misdirected immune system with autoimmunity (such as in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus ).

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Symptoms of arthritis include pain and limited function of joints. Inflammation of the joints from arthritis is characterized by joint stiffness, swelling (TUMOR), redness (RUBOR), and warmth (CALOR). Tenderness of the inflamed joint can be present.

MAIN TYPES: RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

MAIN TYPES: RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that most typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. CAUSE: AUTOIMMUNE PATTERN: Multiple joints Symmetrical pattern (both sides of the body affected). Small joints of both the hands, wrists and feet are often involved.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

MAIN TYPES: OSTEOARTHRITIS:

MAIN TYPES: OSTEOARTHRITIS Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints. Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints. CAUSE: WEAR AND TEAR…Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis. PATTERN: The hands, feet, spine, Large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees

OSTEOARTHRITIS:

OSTEOARTHRITIS

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RA: Early in the day, gets better later OA: Later in the day, gets worse later

RA versus OA:

RA versus OA

MAIN TYPES: GOUT:

MAIN TYPES: GOUT Gout is a disease that results from an overload of uric acid in the body. CAUSE: This overload of uric acid leads to the formation of tiny crystals of urate that deposit in tissues of the body, especially the joints. When crystals form in the joints, it causes recurring attacks of joint inflammation. Gout is considered a chronic and progressive disease. PATTERN: SINGLE JOINT The small joint at the base of the big toe is the most common site of an acute gout attack of arthritis…medically referred to as podagra . Commonly affected include the ankles, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows. EXQUISTELY PAINFUL AND TENDER

GOUTY ARTHRITIS:

GOUTY ARTHRITIS

WHAT PRECIPITATES GOUT:

WHAT PRECIPITATES GOUT Gout and hyperuricemia can be promoted by obesity, weight gain, alcohol intake, high blood pressure, abnormal kidney function, and drugs. Gouty arthritis attacks can be precipitated by dehydration, injury, fever, heavy eating, heavy drinking of alcohol, and recent surgery.

HYPERURICEMIA:

HYPERURICEMIA INCREASE PRODUCTION: Foods with very high purine levels(up to 1,000 mg per 3.5 ounce serving): Anchovies, Brains, Gravies, Kidneys, Liver , Sardines, Sweetbreads Foods with high and moderately high purine levels(5-100 mg per 3.5 ounch serving): Asparagus, Bacon, Beef, Bluefish, Bouillon, Calf tongue, Carp, Cauliflower, Chicken, Chicken soup, Codfish, Crab, Duck, Goose, Halibut, Ham, Kidney beans, Lamb, Lentils, Lima beans, Lobster, Mushrooms, Mutton, Navy beans, Oatmeal, Oysters, Peas, Perch, Pork, Rabbit, Salmon, Sheep, Shellfish, Snapper, Spinach, Tripe, Trout, Tuna, Turkey, Veal, Venison

HYPERURICEMIA:

HYPERURICEMIA DECREASE EXCRETION: Intake of medicines like aspirin, diuretics, TB drugs MIXED: Alcohol : increase acidity and dehydration High fructose (soda): increase uric acid + decrease excretion Starvation: low carb diets

LOWER YOUR URIC ACID:

LOWER YOUR URIC ACID Salt: Reduce or eliminate your salt intake. Sweets: Reduce high fructose in your diet. Animal Organs: Eliminate animal organs from your diet: cows, pigs, chickens and turkeys are high in uric acid. Avoid organs such as heart, kidney, liver and brain. Seafood: Reduce the amount of shellfish and seafood. Beans: Avoid certain beans such as lima beans and black eyed peas. Vegetables: Eliminate or reduce vegetables such as spinach, asparagus, and cauliflower out of your diet. Hydration: Drink enough water.

Mighty Dove’s RED REISHI:

Mighty Dove’s RED REISHI Organic extract of the fruit body and spores of the Red Reishi grown in Japan. Available in 200 mg per capsules 60 capsules per bottle Maintenance: 2 capsules/ day; for more serious concerns take 4 – 6 capsules a day.

REISHI SUPPRESSED AUTOIMMUNE RESPONSE IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:

REISHI SUPPRESSED AUTOIMMUNE RESPONSE IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS Reishi reduced the chemical proteins (CYTOKINES) that trigger the inflammatory processes in RA by preventing the activation of B cells that cause the autoimmune response in RA. Mol Cell Biochem . 2007 Jul;301(1-2):173-9. Epub 2007 Jan 12. Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide peptide reduced the production of proinflammatory cytokines in activated rheumatoid synovial fibroblast. Ho YW, Yeung JS, Chiu PK, Tang WM, Lin ZB, Man RY, Lau CS. Department of Pharmacology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong.

REISHI HAS PAIN RELIEVING EFFECTS:

REISHI HAS PAIN RELIEVING EFFECTS 32 RA patients on 4 grams of Reishi and 33 patients on placebo were studied and evaluated for 24 weeks. Between the two groups, only those receiving Reishi had a significant reduction in their pain score. Arthritis Rheum. 2007 Oct 15;57(7):1143-50. Safety and efficacy of Ganoderma lucidum ( lingzhi ) and San Miao San supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot trial. Li EK, Tam LS, Wong CK, Li WC, Lam CW, Wachtel-Galor S, Benzie IF, Bao YX, Leung PC, Tomlinson B. Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

REISHI HAS ANALGESIC EFFECT IN RA:

REISHI HAS ANALGESIC EFFECT IN RA Follow up study of the previous one done on patients. Reishi suppressed allodynia , edema, and hyperemia in the inflamed knees. Microscopic examination showed that herb reduced immune cell infiltration and erosion of joint cartilage. J Ethnopharmacol . 2008 Oct 30;120(1):44-50. Epub 2008 Jul 30. Analgesic and anti-arthritic effects of Lingzhi and San Miao San supplementation in a rat model of arthritis induced by Freund's complete adjuvant. Lam FF, Ko IW, Ng ES, Tam LS, Leung PC, Li EK. Department of Pharmacology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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URATES AND URIC ACID:

URATES AND URIC ACID Urate ions are soluble while uric acid precipitates. FACTORS: Acidity: pH 7.4 favors urates while pH of 5 favors Uric acid Hydration: Decrease water volume results in uric acid formation Pagani Greens neutralizes the acidity and hydrates.

Prepared by: Gene JM Dillague, MD Mighty Dove Global Chief Science Officer :

Prepared by: Gene JM Dillague, MD Mighty Dove Global Chief Science Officer www.myredreishi.com www.paganigreens.com Email: dr.gene@mightydove.com