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NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ARTHRITIS

Arthritis is a disorder of the joints. It basically means inflammation of the joints. There are two main types of arthritis, namely Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis. The former is more common and occurs mainly due to old age, over-exertion or injury. The latter affects both the young and old, and the symptoms come and go. Arthritis is characterised  by pain, swelling, stiffness, and, at times, deformity. MANAGEMENT OF ARTHRITIS In treating arthritis, the aims are: 1. To strengthen the bones 2. To repair damaged joint tissues 3. To strengthen the weak joint tissues 4. To strengthen the immune system against bacteria and viruses Diet is very important in achieving these aims. Processed or refined food and drinks like sugar, biscuits and ice cream should be avoided. Likewise smoking, coffee and alcohol. Take plenty of water, especially first thing in the morning. NATURAL REMEDIES For a small gift of $31 or N4,950, l will email you the names of these remedies and how

THE PLACE OF VITAMINS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VITILIGO

Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-Eye-go) is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed. As a result, white patches appear on the skin in different parts of the body. Similar patches also appear on both the mucous membranes (tissues that line the inside of the mouth and nose) and the retina (inner layer of the eyeball). The hair that grows on areas affected by vitiligo sometimes turns white. CAUSES: The actual cause of vitiligo is not known, but doctors and researchers have several different theories. 1. There is a strong evidence that people with vitiligo inherit a group of three genes that make them susceptible to de-pigmentation. 2 The most widely held view is that de-pigmentation occurs because vitiligo is an auto-immune disease;  a disease in which a person's immune system reacts against the body's own organs or tissues. 3. Finally, some people have reported that a single event such as sunburn or an emoti