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Integrative Approach 
for Inflammation and Arthritis 
Immune system is our defense system and protects us from day to 
day threats such as infections and fights against serious cancers. 
Unfortunately, in some cases our body is exposed to unwanted 
environmental triggers and infections which can activate our 
immune system. This activation process can become 
uncontrolled if the person has prolonged active infection or has 
persistent exposure to culprit agents. 
This activated immune 
response leads to changes in 
our defense cells and the 
start producing chemicals 
called cytokines, which are 
part of the 
p a t h o l o g i c i m m u n e 
response. These cytokines 
lead to unwanted 
inflammation and damage 
in our body tissues. These 
markers of inflammation can 
be testes in blood of patients 
with autoimmune disorders 
such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. CRP and 
ESR are common tests done to identify inflammation in the body. 
Over the last decade, extensive research has concluded that 
many chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease and 
dementia also have inflammation in the background as 
contributor factor for the origin and high activity of these diseases. 
Over the last few years it has also become evident that 
environmental and nutritional factor play a major role 
inflammation and its effects on our genes. Studies have also found 
out that there are natural solutions available to slow the 
inflammatory process occurring in our body. 
Rheumatoid arthritis 
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common autoimmune arthritis 
affecting 1% population. Rheumatoid factor and anti CCP are 
antibodies help in confirming diagnosis. Integrative therapy has 
very promising role in controlling inflammation seen in 
rheumatoid arthritis and similar autoimmune conditions such as 
psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and systemic lupus 
erythematosis. 
Integrative approaches can help us become stronger and keep 
inflammation at minimum. Introducing anti-inflammatory 
nutrition and healthy lifestyle is the cornerstone for stopping 
inflammation. Incorporating nutritional supplements can also help 
reduce inflammation and stabilize immune system through 
regulation of immune system. 
Exercise and dietary changes are now considered the most 
important game changers to control chronic inflammation. A study 
in England revealed that middle aged men and women who 
increased their exercise were able to lower their levels 
inflammatory markers, CRP and IL-6. Another study looked at 10 
year follow up of more than 4000 men and those with at least 2.5 
hours a week of moderate to vigorous exercise routine had 
siginificantly lower levels of both CRP and IL-6. 
Coffee and smoking: High consumption of coffee is linked to 
rheumatoid arthritis. Cessation of tobacco use is been found 
helpful in reducing RA disease activity. 
The following nutritional agents are found helpful in rheumatoid 
arthritis. 
Omega 3 FA: There is been an increasing amount of scientific data 
supporting use of omega-3 fatty acids obtained from cold-water 
fish such as salmon and also sardines. Tree nuts such as walnuts 
and almonds are also rich in omega 3 FA, plant source of omega 3 
included flaxseeds. Dose is up to 2-3 g a day or GLA 1.5-3 g/day, 
Conjugated linoleic acid does 2-3 g daily 
Antioxidants: Vitamin E 100 units as mixed tocopherols, Vitamin C 
250 mg twice daily, Selenium 400 mcg daily 
Botanicals and Herbs: Green tea 
extract (EGCG), curcumin (turmeric), quercetin, ginger, white 
willow bark, boswellia. Most commonly Ginger dose is 1 g 2-3 
times a day, Turmeric 500 mg to 1000 mg 2-3 times daily. 
Mineral and Vitamins: Calcium 1000-1200 mg daily, Magnesium 
400-750 mg daily, Vitamin D 2000 international units daily. 
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conditions contact us at Dr Farhan Tahir MD,FACR ; Rheumatology 
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Integrative Approach to Arthritis

  • 1. Integrative Approach for Inflammation and Arthritis Immune system is our defense system and protects us from day to day threats such as infections and fights against serious cancers. Unfortunately, in some cases our body is exposed to unwanted environmental triggers and infections which can activate our immune system. This activation process can become uncontrolled if the person has prolonged active infection or has persistent exposure to culprit agents. This activated immune response leads to changes in our defense cells and the start producing chemicals called cytokines, which are part of the p a t h o l o g i c i m m u n e response. These cytokines lead to unwanted inflammation and damage in our body tissues. These markers of inflammation can be testes in blood of patients with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. CRP and ESR are common tests done to identify inflammation in the body. Over the last decade, extensive research has concluded that many chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease and dementia also have inflammation in the background as contributor factor for the origin and high activity of these diseases. Over the last few years it has also become evident that environmental and nutritional factor play a major role inflammation and its effects on our genes. Studies have also found out that there are natural solutions available to slow the inflammatory process occurring in our body. Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common autoimmune arthritis affecting 1% population. Rheumatoid factor and anti CCP are antibodies help in confirming diagnosis. Integrative therapy has very promising role in controlling inflammation seen in rheumatoid arthritis and similar autoimmune conditions such as psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and systemic lupus erythematosis. Integrative approaches can help us become stronger and keep inflammation at minimum. Introducing anti-inflammatory nutrition and healthy lifestyle is the cornerstone for stopping inflammation. Incorporating nutritional supplements can also help reduce inflammation and stabilize immune system through regulation of immune system. Exercise and dietary changes are now considered the most important game changers to control chronic inflammation. A study in England revealed that middle aged men and women who increased their exercise were able to lower their levels inflammatory markers, CRP and IL-6. Another study looked at 10 year follow up of more than 4000 men and those with at least 2.5 hours a week of moderate to vigorous exercise routine had siginificantly lower levels of both CRP and IL-6. Coffee and smoking: High consumption of coffee is linked to rheumatoid arthritis. Cessation of tobacco use is been found helpful in reducing RA disease activity. The following nutritional agents are found helpful in rheumatoid arthritis. Omega 3 FA: There is been an increasing amount of scientific data supporting use of omega-3 fatty acids obtained from cold-water fish such as salmon and also sardines. Tree nuts such as walnuts and almonds are also rich in omega 3 FA, plant source of omega 3 included flaxseeds. Dose is up to 2-3 g a day or GLA 1.5-3 g/day, Conjugated linoleic acid does 2-3 g daily Antioxidants: Vitamin E 100 units as mixed tocopherols, Vitamin C 250 mg twice daily, Selenium 400 mcg daily Botanicals and Herbs: Green tea extract (EGCG), curcumin (turmeric), quercetin, ginger, white willow bark, boswellia. Most commonly Ginger dose is 1 g 2-3 times a day, Turmeric 500 mg to 1000 mg 2-3 times daily. Mineral and Vitamins: Calcium 1000-1200 mg daily, Magnesium 400-750 mg daily, Vitamin D 2000 international units daily. For a personlized advice for arthritis and inflammation related conditions contact us at Dr Farhan Tahir MD,FACR ; Rheumatology Care Consultants 267-685-6070 See Display Ad on page 16. Andara Crystals A unique mineral deposit was discovered near one of earth’s high energy vortex sites in the High Sierra mountains of northern California. Monoatomic Elements of Gold, Silver, Iridium, Rhodium Chromium, Platinum and other monoatomic minerals were found in this deposit. Discovered within the deposit were glass -like crystals of exceptional power and beauty. Andara crystal is a glass -like transmuted mineral complex from this naturally occurring mineral deposit,high in monoatomic minerals. This natural glass-like mineral complex exhibits extraordinary metaphysical properties. Andara crystals positively affect the energy patterns that move through the body’s meridians. Andara crystals i n i t i a t e e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c balance and harmony via a p o s i t i v e - c h a r g e d The DEADLINE for our JULY/AUGUST Summer Issue is JUNE15th 45