Arthritis: Causes, Treatments and Prevention by Natalie Katsman

Arthritis: Causes, Treatments and Prevention

By Natalie Katsman

http://www.natural-aid.com

Arthritis affects about 40% of Americans and about 50% of

people worldwide. This ailment is more common than cancer and

heart problems and dates back thousands years. It is believed

that the famous Roman baths were created not only for hygiene

purposes, but to help ancient people ease the aches and pains

in the joints.

What is happening and why?

There are two most common forms of arthritis: Rheumatoid

Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. RA is an autoimmune disorder when

the body attacks its own cells, which often results in joint

destruction. OA is wear and tear arthritis that comes with age

or because of improper diet or lifestyle.

Cartilage, the joint lining, that acts as a shock absorber

consists of water and though protein fibers, collagen. Collagen

matrix, that gives cartilage its strength and shape, is

insulated by a net of proteglucans. They are filled with water

to protect and nourish the cartilage. Proteglucans are long

molecular chains that include glucosamine and chondroitin

sulfate - two important building blocks.

Glucosamine is essential to production of water-binding

proteins in cartilage, and chondroitin sulfates draw fluids

that provide the ease of movement and attract nutrients for

cartilage repair. Injury, wear, corrosive enzymes can damage

this protection, and cartilage loses the ability to repair

itself. It gradually deteriorates and forms clefs and crevices

that impede movement and cause pain.

Traditional approach to treating joint pain is well known: the

pain is suppressed with NASDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.).

Calming the symptoms, these drugs simply mask the problem,

while the joints keep deteriorating.

Luckily, there are other ways to deal with arthritis. Research

shows that supplementing your body with the two important

cartilage building elements - Glucosamine and Chondroitin - can

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BIO:

Natalie Katsman is a co-founder of http://www.natural-aid.com,
where you can find fine quality aloe vera products for beauty
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