Arthritic patients suffer from one or many of the following symptoms:

• Joint pain
• Inflammation of joints
• Stiffness of joints

Causes of arthritis are many but poor mineral balance is the major contributing factor as the body is unable to ward off tissue breakdown.

* Food intolerance plays a major role in either controlling symptoms or making them worse. A good example is citrus fruit and the arthritis patient - it causes inflammation of affected joints.

* A low level of Hydrochloric Acid in the stomach reduces the ability of the body to absorb calcium.

* Lack of certain minerals will promote the loss of calcium from bones and these 'free' calcium ions may become deposited in joints and other soft tissue causing inflammation and pain.

Many people can reduce symptoms dramatically by eliminating various foods, increasing stomach HCL and including specific supplements.

SUMMARY: Eliminate junk foods Low Fat Low Salt Avoid Lemons & Citrus Fruits Reduce Dairy Increase vegetable & fruit intake BENEFICIAL SUPPLEMENTS Glucosamine Sulphate Collagen Chondroitin Vitamin E EFA oils

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