Arthritis
Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
Historical context
A primary target of many historical holistic therapies ranging from hot springs to specific individualized energetic matching to reduce internal inflammation.
Common symptoms
- Joint pain
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Decreased range of motion
Mechanisms
Deterioration of cartilage or autoimmune inflammation. Holistic pathways aim to reduce systemic inflammatory markers and oxidative stress.
Associated modalities
- homeopathy
Clinical studies
- Homoeopathic therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: evaluation by double-blind clinical therapeutic trial — British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
- Lipid peroxidation, erythrocyte antioxidants and plasma antioxidants in osteoarthritis before and after homeopathic treatment — Homeopathy
- Salicylates and homoeopathy in rheumatoid arthritis: preliminary observations — British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Interesting facts
- Early American Indian healers used Willow and Devil's Club as constitutional tonics to 'untie the knots' of chronic inflammatory pain.