Arthritis is inflammation of the joints that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. There are over 100 types but the most common are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Osteoarthritis involves wear and tear of cartilage between bones. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks joint lining. Gout is caused by high uric acid levels forming crystals in the joints. Lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and stress management can help manage arthritis symptoms.

1. Arthritis
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2. ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is a general term defined as
inflammation of the joint.

3. Joint
inflammation is
characterized
by
redness,
warmth,
swelling, and
pain within the
joint.

4. ARTHRITIS
• An estimated 40 million Americans
suffer from some form of arthritis.
• There are over a hundred different
types of arthritic joint pain but the most
common are:
• osteoarthritis (OA),
• rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and
• gout.

5. SED RATE, OR
ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE
(ESR)
Sedimentation rate test measures
inflammation in the blood.
The normal sedimentation rate
(Westergren method):
• Males: 0-15 millimeters per hour
• Females: 0-20 millimeters per hour

6. OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)

7. WHAT IS
OSTEOARTHRITIS?
• Deterioration (wear and tear) of the
cartilage that cushions the ends of
bones
• It affects mostly those 45 years and
older though it can occur at an earlier
age
• Women are more affected than men

8. CARTILAGE
• a firm tissue that
covers the ends
of bones in
normal joints
• reduces friction
in the joints and
serve as a
"shock absorber"

9. NORMAL VS ABNORMAL
CARTILAGE

10. AREAS AFFECTED
WEIGHT-BEARING JOINTS
neck, shoulders, spine, hip, knees

11. OSTEOARTHRITIS IN THE
KNEES

12. HIGH-RISK SITUATIONS
• Doing anything that damages the joints
• Sports that have a high rate of injury
• Jobs that require repetitive motion
(bending the knees to install flooring)
• Obesity (affects knees and hips)

13. SYMPTOMS OF
OSTEOARTHRITIS
• Pain, stiffness, soreness in affected
joints especially with movement
• Pain after overuse of joint
• Pain after long periods of inactivity
• Morning sickness

14. SYMPTOMS OF
OSTEOARTHRITIS
• Bony enlargements in the middle and
end joints of the fingers (which may or
may not be painful)
• Swelling around the joint, pain and
tenderness, restricted joint movement
• Enlarged distorted finger joints,
crackling noise of affected joint

15. CAUSES OF
OSTEOARTHRITIS
• Inadequate blood supply to the joints for
proper functioning (OA)
• Age related changes (OA, RA)
• A genetic predisposition (OA, RA)
• Injury to joints (OA)
• Severe loss of cartilage to the knee
joints (OA)
• Overweight (OA, Gout)

16. CAUSES OF
OSTEOARTHRITIS
• Overwork or underwork (OA)
• Bony overgrowths (OA)
• Direct joint injury with local inflammation
(OA)
• Repeated injury or damage to joint (OA)
• Degenerative cartilage (OA)

17. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

18. WHAT IS RHEUMATOID
ARTHRITIS?
• A form of arthritis in which the body’s
immune system attacks the lining of
the joints.
• When the synovial membrane is
inflamed, it becomes swollen, enlarged,
soft and spongy and fluid builds up in
the joint. This causes the joint to
become stiff and the cartilage wears
away.

19. RA IN THE HANDS

20. AREAS AFFECTED
Other affected
areas:
• Skin
• Eyes
• Lungs
• Heart
• Blood
• Nerves
Mainly joints on
both sides of body:
• Fingers
• Knees
• Neck
• Shoulders
• Elbows
• Ankles
• Feet

21. PERSONS AFFECTED
• 2.1 million Americans
• RA is three times more common in
women than in men

22. SYMPTOMS OF RHEUMATOID
ARTHRITIS
• Fatigue (RA)
• Morning stiffness (OA, RA)
• Nervous overexcitability, depression,
muscle pain, excessive sweating (RA)
• Fever (RA, Gout)
• Painful, stiff, swollen, deformed joints
(Gout, RA)

23. CAUSES OF RHEUMATOID
ARTHRITIS
• Hormonal factors (RA)
• Psychological factors (RA)
• Lifestyle and nutritional factors (RA)
• Environmental factors (RA)
• Food allergies (RA)
• Stress (RA)
• Immune reaction (RA)

24. GOUT

25. GOUT IN THE BIG TOE

26. GOUT IN THE FINGERS

27. WHAT IS GOUT?
• Gout is a metabolic disorder in which
uric acid builds up in the blood and
forms crystals in the joints and other
places especially the big toe.
• Uric acid comes from a breakdown of
purines a type of protein that occurs
naturally in the body as well as in a
number of foods.

28. WHAT IS GOUT?
• Purines are then converted to uric acid
in the blood for excretion by the kidneys
in the urine.
• Excessive levels of uric acid in the
blood due to overproduction or
inadequate elimination or both result in
the formation of uric acid crystals that
are deposited in the tissues and joints,
thus it becomes irritated and swollen.

29. GOUT
• Gout has long been associated with
diet, particularly overindulgence in
meat, seafood and alcohol.
• Moderate intake of purine-rich
vegetables or protein is not associated
with an increased risk of gout.

30. WHO ARE AFFECTED?
Mainly men, with first attack starting
between 40 and 50 years of age.

31. SYMPTOMS OF GOUT
• Painful big toe
• Stiff, swollen, deformed joints (Gout,
RA)
• Decreased urine (Gout)
• Itching or peeling of affected skin (Gout)

32. CAUSES OF GOUT
• Consuming excessive amounts of food
that is rich in purines when broken down
(Gout)
• Increased uric acid in the blood (Gout)
• Kidney damage (Gout)
• Alcoholic beverages (Gout)

33. THE FAUCET

34. HOW TO TURN OFF THE
FAUCET?
ARTHRITIS LIFESTYLE
• Sleep – go to bed at least before 10:00 pm
nightly. Sleep on a firm mattress.
• Improve circulation of the blood to the
joints by lowering the amount of fat in the
bloodstream.
• Exercise to increase blood supply to the
joints:
walk 1 hour daily

35. HOW TO TURN OFF THE
FAUCET?
ARTHRITIS LIFESTYLE
• Swimming can also maintain joint flexibility.
• Breathe deeply in the open air to aid with
blood circulation.
• Keep your weight down to avoid
aggravating the joints.

36. HOW TO TURN OFF THE
FAUCET?
ARTHRITIS LIFESTYLE
• Reduce stress and keep a cheerful spirit.
• Avoid high heels as they tilt the pelvis and
put more pressure on the weight-bearing
joints.
• Refrain from overexerting the affected
joints.
• Keep the body evenly warm at night to
reduce joint stiffness in the morning. Keep

37. HOW TO TURN OFF THE
FAUCET?
HYDROTHERAPY
• Apply dry heat to the affected area to
reduce the pain (OA)
• Heat pack to affected area and a gentle
massage (RA)
• Exercise in a tub of water if pain is too
great on joints otherwise.
• Use hot and cold contrast baths to
affected area to improve blood flow – 6
minutes hot and 4 minutes cold.

38. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
ARTHRITIS DIET
• Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet to improve
circulation
• Eat fresh fruits
• Cut out all flesh foods (including fish,
chicken, meat, pork and all
crustaceans) as well as its byproduct
(eggs, cheese, milk, etc.)

39. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
ARTHRITIS DIET
• Eliminate ALL white bread, pasta, flour,
- use whole wheat/grain items; e.g.
brown rice, whole wheat/grain pasta
and flour
• Avoid excessive salt, paprika, tobacco,
caffeine
• Eliminate fried foods and highly
processed foods
• Eliminate all free oils while cooking

40. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
ARTHRITIS DIET
• Used moderately: avocado, coconut, and
nuts as high fat will overwork the liver and
interfere with blood circulation
• Avoided foods from the solanaceae or
“nightshade” family until arthritic symptoms
subside (tomatoes, potatoes, all peppers
and eggplant)
• Do not use iron supplements, get your iron
from natural sources such as molasses

41. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
ARTHRITIS DIET
• All meals should be eaten on a regular
schedule, 7 days a week, with no more
than a 30 minutes difference in the
schedule. Meals should be eaten 5-6
hours apart.
• At least 8 glasses (64 oz) of water should
be drunk each day, 16-32 oz of warm
water before breakfast. Water should be
taken 15-30 minutes before meals or 2
hours after meals. Drink water until urine
is pale yellow.

42. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
OSTEOARTHRITIS DIET
• Foods to increase to prevent or stop the
development of osteoarthritis are:
• Almonds, cabbages, cauliflower,
potatoes, celery, oranges and molasses,
legumes, whole grains, brown rice,
alfalfa, coconut, green leafy vegetables,
oatmeal – (use these for obtaining
calcium, sulfur and minerals which is
essential to strong bones around the
joints and to promote cartilage health.)

43. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
OSTEOARTHRITIS DIET
• Sulfur-containing foods such as
asparagus, garlic and onions help repair
bone, cartilage and aid in the absorption
of calcium.
• Bananas, fresh pineapple, sour cherries
are excellent in reducing inflammation.

44. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DIET
• Avoid all meat and animal products,
alcoholic beverages, milk, eggs, food
additives as these worsens the disease
and aggravates the inflammation of the
joints.
• Avoid dairy products and eggs, will
increase certain immune protein antigens
that destroys the cartilage.

45. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DIET
• Increase the following items: Raw fruits
and vegetables (avoid tomatoes,
peppers, potatoes, eggplant), legumes,
soy products, tofu, soymilk, nuts, whole
grains.
• Increase anti-inflammatory foods such as:
(black currants, walnut, wheat germ).

46. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
GOUT DIET
• Increase the consumption of raw fruits
and vegetables, whole grain, legumes,
and nuts
(avoid the use of soy as it is a high
producer of uric acid and the excessive
amount of uric acid in the body can make
it difficult for the kidneys to eliminate it).

47. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
GOUT DIET
• Fruits and vegetables to increase: lemon,
grapefruit, oranges, cherries,
strawberries, grapes, apple, cauliflower,
green beans, turnips, leeks, and celery.
• During an attack go on a fruit diet.

48. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
GOUT DIET
• Foods to avoid that are rich in purines
are:
• organ meats: brain, kidneys, and liver,
red meats: beef, lamb, pork
• seafood: fatty fish, sardines, tuna,
anchovies, herring, shrimp, and shellfish
• alcohol

49. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
GOUT DIET
• Foods that contain some form of purine
that will elevate uric acid levels in the
blood are:
• brewer’s yeast, spinach, mushrooms
and asparagus
• Refined grains can be too acidic for the
body - use whole grains

50. UNPLUGGING THE SINK
GOUT DIET
• Eliminate caffeine (coffee and tea) from
the diet
(it is part of the purine family)
• Avoid the use of alcohol especially beer
• Avoid rich foods such as cakes and pies

51. MOPPING IT ALL UP
HERBAL TREATMENT
• Garlinase 2 tablets twice a day with
each meal or 4 cloves of fresh garlic daily
• Flax seed take two tablespoons freshly
grounded daily
• Pumpkin seed – ¼ cup daily to improve
zinc requirements (RA)
• Devil’s Claw - take 3 tablets, three times
a day – anti-inflammatory (RA, Gout)

52. MOPPING IT ALL UP
HERBAL TREATMENT
• White Willow Bark - take 2 capsules or
1 cup of tea daily
• Turmeric (anti-inflammatory) – use 2
capsules or 2 tablespoons steeped for 40
minutes in 32 oz hot water daily
• Pau D’ Arco (anti-inflammatory) – use 2
capsules or 2 tablespoons steeped for 40
minutes in 32 oz hot water daily

53. MOPPING IT ALL UP
HERBAL TREATMENT
• Alfalfa is rich is minerals that promote
good bone and cartilage health.
• Blackstrap Molasses take 2 tablespoons
daily
• Lemon treatment
• Hibiscus tea
• Aloe vera gel, applied to affected area
helps relieve pain

54. MOPPING IT ALL UP
HERBAL TREATMENT
• Tea made from equal parts of black
cohosh, chamomile, bearberry leaves,
cascara sagrada, pokeweed root and
sassafras.
Steep 1½ teaspoon mixture in 1 cup of
boiling water for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup
in the morning and evening.

55. MOPPING IT ALL UP
HERBAL TREATMENT
• Tea for Gout to assist with elimination of
uric acid:
lemon juice, nettle juice, burdock root,
kelp, red clover, yucca:
make a tea from any of these herbs 2
tablespoons to 32 oz water. Steep for 40
minutes, let cool and drink as water
during the day.

56. MOPPING IT ALL UP
HERBAL TREATMENT
• Poultice for swollen joints: take 3
tablespoons of granulated slippery elm
bark, 1 tablespoon of lobelia, 2
tablespoons of mullein, 1 teaspoon of
cayenne and mix in a bowl. Add hot
water to make a paste. Spread it on a
cloth and cover the swollen joints. Cover
it with a plastic wrap, and leave it on for
30 minutes to 1 hour or less depending
on how much burning the joint can take.

57. MOPPING IT ALL UP
HERBAL TREATMENT
• Massage to relieve rheumatic aches:
use peppermint oil, chamomile oil,
marjoram oil, lavender oil
• For Circulation: mix 2 parts ginger root,
1 part cayenne and ½ part lobelia. Make
a paste and apply to affected area for 30
minutes to 1 hour.

58. MOPPING IT ALL UP
HERBAL TREATMENT
• To regenerate bone mass and cartilage:
horsetail, hemp nettle – take 2 tablespoon to
32 oz water and steep for 40 minutes then let
cool and drink as water

59. MOPPING IT ALL UP
HERBAL TREATMENT
 Apply Charcoal poultice to affected area
(Gout)
 Charcoal treatment: to reduce inflammation
in the blood use doses of Charcoal –
10 tablets 4 times a day for 10 days
(must drink lots of water with Charcoal)

60. MOPPING IT ALL UP
HERBAL TREATMENT
• Vitamin B12 supplement daily (10mcg)
• Kelp or Dulse daily
• Vitamin D - take 10,000iu liquid vitamin D
with olive oil or fat daily, along with
sunlight for four months. Then reduce to
5000iu daily until your levels are back in
line.

61. MAY THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
BE WITH US ALL.
THANK YOU
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