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A silent , permanently crippling disease
Arthritis ranks second as the most prevalent chronic disease after heart
disease. It usually occurs among older people but Arthritis can affect younger ones too.
Alarming statistics estimate that 60 percent of the population will have some form of
Arthritis by the age of 60. This disease is also three times more common in women than in
men.
There are basically three type of Arthritis - Osteoarthritis,
Traumatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. From these three, there are over 200
variations of Arthritis ranging from Rheumatism, Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout,
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Arthritis is a progressive disease and if left untreated, could lead to permanent
disability.
Is it possible to be pain-free?
Modern medical sciences have yet to find a cure for Arthritis. Patients
suffering from Arthritis will have to seek medical attention and endure excruciating pain
for the rest of their lives.
Current medical treatment are aimed at relieving pain,
increasing mobility, reducing inflammation and stopping or slowing down joint damage.
Medication such as Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), is used to
reduce pain and inflammation but these drugs are often associated with serious side
effects, for instance. gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers and abdominal pain.
Fortunately, the ancient Ayurvedic medical system has proven
effective in the treatment of Arthritis, Ayurveda is a system of self -care, containing
techniques for determining the unique constitutional balance of a person . Ayurveda has
been practiced for thousands of years and its traditional formulations have been passed on
and trusted for generations.
Arthrid capsules - an effective Ayurvedic treatment
Some Ayurvedic herbs have been known to possess marked anti-inflammatory properties
such as the Salai Guggul and Piper Longum.
Arthrid has proven effective in treating Rheumatoid
Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis, Acute Muscular
Rheumatism and lower back pain.
Each capsule of Arthrid contains:
- Salai guggul (200mg), the resin from the
Boswellia Serrata tree, also known as Dhup. Ayurvedic physicians and tribal communities
have used it for centuries to treat rheumatism, related ailments and nervous diseases.
Salai Guggul works by improving blood supply to joints as well as restoring the integrity
of damaged vessels. It has demonstrated remarkable effectiveness in several acute and
chronic experimental clinical test models of inflammation. It is free from gastric
ulcerogenic effects, side effects on the central nervous system and the cardiovascular
system.
- Piper Longum (50gm) which improves the
bio-availability
of Salai Guggul and is traditionally used to treat rheumatism, gout and lumbago.
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Recommended usage: 2 Arthrid capsules should be taken twice a
day to control and reduce joint inflammation or as directed by Physician.
Arthrid Capsules: Time-tested Ayurvedic formula against Arthritic pain
Published clinical studies have shown that Boswellia serrata produces significant relief of pain, swelling and joint stiffness in patients with Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
In a recent placebo-controlled study, Boswellia serrata was significantly effective in relieving symptoms compared to placebo. (Reference: Kimmatkar et.al, Phytomedicine 10:3-7 (2003))
Likewise,in a randomized double blind placebo-controlled trial, patients receiving extracts of Boswellia serrata reported decrease in knee pain, increased knee flexion and walking distance, improvement in the capacity to climb stairs, better ability in kneeling, crossed-legged sitting and squatting. The range of knee movement was also improved, while there was a decrease in the frequency of swelling in the knee joint. (Reference: Efficacy and Tolerability of Boswellia Serrata Extract in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee – MS Orthopedics, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Nagpur, India)
Piper Longum, on the other hand showed potent analgesic activity on laboratory mice fed the piper longum root powder. (Reference: Vedhanayaki G, Shastri GV. Kuruvilla A: Analgesic Activity of Piper Longum Linn, Root, Dept. of Pharmacology, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, India)
Finally, in the study “Efficacy of an Ayurvedic Formulation in Rheumatoid Arthritis,” patients treated with an indigenous Ayurvedic formulation experienced general pain relief. A significant reduction in time duration of morning stiffness and joint score was also observed. (Reference: Kulkarni et. al; Double blind placebo-controlled cross-over study, Pune, India)
These and other studies provide the assurance that Arthrid is effective in relieving Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis, Acute Muscular Rheumatism and lower back pain.
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