Osteoarthritis is a skeletal and muscular condition thought to be primarily caused by ageing. It is also often considered to be a form of menopausal syndrome, triggered by endocrine disturbances, or a traumatic degenerative joint disease. It can indeed by very painful, especially when hard bony swellings have formed. Early arthritic symptoms are often first detected in toe and finger joints. However, incorrect diet lacking in essential minerals can also be a contributory factor. Making fundamental changes to the diet, acupuncture, homeopathy, phytotherapy and in some cases, manipulative treatment, can all help to alleviate the crippling pain and stiffness associated with this condition.


Dietary advice

Forbidden foods in the daily diet include pork, white flour, white sugar, citrus fruits, tomatoes, vinegar, mayonnaise, rhubarb, butter, cream and spices. Recommended foods include raw and cooked vegetables, fruit, nuts, honey, cottage cheese, brown rice, yoghurt, as well as eating a salad every day.


Remedies

Please remember that if you are taking any prescribed medication or have a medical problem,you should consult your own medical practitioner before starting any new course of treatment.

It is not appropriate to make specific recommendations via our website, please contact the clinic for an appointment or call our helpline.


Further complementary therapies available at Jan de Vries clinics:

Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Osteopathy, Reflexology.