What is cyclosporine? Cyclosporine (brand names Neoral and Sandimmune) is an immunosuppressant that is very effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, but side effects like high blood pressure, drug interactions, and cost have limited its use. When is cyclophosphamide used? Cyclophosphamide is a very potent chemotherapeutic agent, which is used only for the most [...]
The emphasis of this entire book is on oils and tin battle to prevent dryness. Why wait for your joints to become worn and “frayed” at the edges from friction? You can prevent such a painful condition by starting now to obey the warning signals. Symptoms of arthritis are the very proof in themselves that [...]
By now we have agreed that dryness is the major symptom of arthritis. We know, from the laboratory tests described in the last chapter, that this dryness often is general … it can appear in many parts of our body at the same time. So where should we try to correct it first? What are [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an auto immune disease. The body produces antibodies which ultimately attack the inside linings of joint spaces. Not only does Rheumatoid Arthritis produce destruction of the connective tissues inside joints; it also involves other connective tissues. The lungs, the kidneys and even the skin all have the potential to become affected. Classically, [...]