Arthritis and Diet
Causes of Arthritis and Diet-Related Issues
The typical cause of arthritis is long-term, chronic inflammation of the joints. It can occur throughout the body, but is most commonly seen in the extremities. It is a common problem, particularly among senior citizens, and was long thought to be the natural and unavoidable result of aging.
It may well be “natural,” if by that definition one means something that so many people have suffered from down through the ages that it seems “normal.” But in fact, science is showing and doctors are beginning to realize that – as is the case with so many chronic, degenerative diseases – arthritis represents nothing less than the outward, obvious manifestation of “unnatural” imbalances and problems in the body.
When the body cannot control or resist the toxins that are taken in everyday – through polluted air and chemically-laced and often toxified food and water – inflammation results. Long-term inflammation can lead to many ailments. The first, foremost and perhaps most obvious of these is arthritis.
But in point of fact, inflammation has been linked to a wide variety of maladies beyond arthritis: muscle and joint pain, allergies, breathing problems, digestive disorders, to name some of the more well known ones. Even more serious maladies, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart and circulatory problems and more have been closely linked to chronic inflammation as well. Again, arthritis may be simply the most obvious of these many inflammation-related illnesses.
Arthritis and Diet: The Linkages
Many doctors, nutritionists and health experts recommend a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as a way of combating arthritis. Indeed, certain arthritis diets have been shown help sufferers feel better and reduce their symptoms. However, it is safe to say that despite better nutrition, many continue to suffer the effects of arthritis. Sadly, a better diet is not going to undo many years – even decades – of damage to the body. What is needed is a powerful, pro-active solution to the underlying root cause – chronic inflammation.
The inflammation associated with arthritis is caused by free radicals running amok and damaging the tissues in the body. Free radicals are caused by toxins that create out-of-control oxidation in the body. One way to limit the ongoing damage of free radicals is to consume high-levels of antioxidants. To help repair the damage that’s been done, one must reduce the levels of toxification so that the body can begin to repair itself.
How Nopalea Juice Helps Arthritis Sufferers
Fortunately, there is a class of super-powerful nutrients known as betalains that are among the most powerful toxin and antioxidant fighters known to man.
These betalains are found in only a few kinds of plants – for instance, Swiss chard and a handful of fungi and weeds. However, the Nopal cactus, native to the Southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico, is by far the best source of high-quality betalains. It is from this cactus that Nopalea juice is made, under an exclusive process.
Hundreds of scientific studies have shown that betalains help to detoxify the body, reduce inflammation and restore cells so that they can function properly and repair themselves. The best and fastest way to ensure that your arthritis and diet issues are covered may be through a supplement like Nopalea that is designed specifically to both detoxify the body and repair the damage that causes inflammation.
