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ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: MEDITATION, MASSAGE AND ACUPUNCTURE

Author: admin Post Date: January 31 2011
Meditation
Meditation is another relaxation technique. There is much data available that show that meditation and prayer play major roles in both the treatment and prevention of disease. While these techniques may not be for everyone, they have proven to be quite effective in those patients receptive to their benefits.
Massage and RA
Massage, or bodywork, can be useful in relaxing the muscles and easing tension. By all means, try some type of massage. There are many kinds of massage, so you’ll have to do some research first. Whichever type you choose, make sure the therapist is well experienced in bodywork.
Never have any type of bodywork performed on inflamed joints, if you are having a flare of your disease, or where the skin is broken. Massage should not be painful; it should be a comfortable experience.
Would acupuncture be helpful in treating my RA?
There is good documentation today that this area of medicine not only has benefit for you but is also being prescribed more and more by medical doctors. Acupuncture can relieve pain and discomfort for many arthritis sufferers – including those with rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, in many parts of the world, acupuncture is the only treatment available for RA. In many foreign studies, acupuncture has been found to decrease the number of non-steroidal medications that you have to take to remain pain free.
Should I abandon my medical doctor for acupuncture if it helps me?
No! Never give up on traditional medicine. These medicines have been proven to help you beyond a doubt. Moreover, you may worsen again once you completely discontinue traditional medicines.
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ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: MEDITATION, MASSAGE AND ACUPUNCTURE Meditation   Meditation is another relaxation technique. There is much data available that show that meditation and prayer play major roles in both the treatment and prevention of disease. While these techniques may not be for everyone, they have proven to be quite effective in those patients receptive to their benefits.
Massage and RAMassage, or bodywork, can be useful in relaxing the muscles and easing tension. By all means, try some type of massage. There are many kinds of massage, so you’ll have to do some research first. Whichever type you choose, make sure the therapist is well experienced in bodywork.Never have any type of bodywork performed on inflamed joints, if you are having a flare of your disease, or where the skin is broken. Massage should not be painful; it should be a comfortable experience.
Would acupuncture be helpful in treating my RA?There is good documentation today that this area of medicine not only has benefit for you but is also being prescribed more and more by medical doctors. Acupuncture can relieve pain and discomfort for many arthritis sufferers – including those with rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, in many parts of the world, acupuncture is the only treatment available for RA. In many foreign studies, acupuncture has been found to decrease the number of non-steroidal medications that you have to take to remain pain free.
Should I abandon my medical doctor for acupuncture if it helps me?No! Never give up on traditional medicine. These medicines have been proven to help you beyond a doubt. Moreover, you may worsen again once you completely discontinue traditional medicines.*44/141/5*

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