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PATHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Etiology is unknown, but aging, obesity, diet and joint trauma seem to be disposing. The patient does not appear ill but pain of varying intensity is present and is especially severe after exercise. There is a definite disturbance in calcium metabolism and this is related to nutritional deficiencies over a lifetime, with most of the vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and hormones involved in the process. There is also a definite relationship with the functions of the endocrine glands. Renal exhaustion from stress is part of the picture.
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PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Diet is most importantin
these cases and should be rich in unprocessed, natural foods which
have not been chemicalised in any way. An abundance of fresh, raw foods
should be the dominating factor in planning a diet. Concentrated, natural
food supplements, vitamin, and minerals in adequate amounts constitute
the major therapeutic approach. In most cases, constipation is an associated
problem and must be dealt with first.
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World wide population study shows the higher the use
of dairy in a country the higher the incidence of Osteo Arthritis.
40% advanced to be diagnosable by X-ray
Treatment: Essential fatty Acids-- Calcium Utilization
Avoid the following foods:
Coffee, Black Tea, Alcohol and acid foods.
Once again, diet should be rich in unprocessed whole grain cereals, fresh raw foods such as fresh vegetables, and green leafy vegetables, which should supply a normal balance of acid-ash and alkaline-ash minerals, otherwise supplied by Phosfood (acid) and Organic Minerals (alkaline), described above. Make sure the patient has enough HCl for proper digestion and absorption. (especially a factor in elderly patients)
Increase water up to 8 or more glasses daily. Bottled or filtered.
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