Health & FitnessThe Nutri CentreTaking the lead from Native Americans for natural relief from Osteoarthritis symptoms Taking the lead from Native Americans for natural relief from Osteoarthritis symptoms
03/01/2008
One million people in the United Kingdom visit their doctor about osteoarthritis every year.
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease of the joint cartilage and bone, often thought to result from "wear and tear" on a joint, although there are other causes such as congenital defects, trauma and metabolic disorders. Joints appear larger, are stiff and painful and usually feel worse the more they are used throughout the day. It is more common in women, those over 40 and with people carrying excess weight. It occurs most often in the hands, knees, hips and feet.
The disease causes the cushioning (cartilage) between the bone joints to wear away, leading to pain and stiffness. As the disease gets worse, the cartilage disappears and the bone rubs on bone. Bony spurs usually form around the joint.
Osteoarthritis symptoms are most commonly treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); this group includes pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen. However long-term use of NSAIDS can cause stomach problems, and increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. COX-2 inhibitors (coxibs) block a substance called COX-2 that causes swelling. This class of drugs was first thought to work as well as other NSAIDs, but with fewer stomach problems. However, reports of heart attacks and stroke have led to its re-evaluation in view of the possible risks.
For those looking for a natural pain relieving product, the new LaKOTA Joint Care Formula offers the soothing power of native American herbal medicine together with the proven joint support ingredient Glucosamine. LaKOTA Joint Care Formula supports joint cartilage health and offers hope in relieving osteoarthritis symptoms such as pain and inflammation.
The formula contains natural anti-inflammatory ingredients together with traditional herbal remedies for pain relief.
Boswellia has an anti-inflammatory action and may have disease modifying effects as it can decrease the degradation of glucosaminoglucan and cartilage damage.
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that inhibits the production of kinins and breaks down fibrin; both of which may be involved in inflammatory processes, therefore Bromelain may help joints to move more easily. 
Yucca Root Powder, used by Native American Indian tribes for centuries, contains the steroid like substance "saponin" which is said to have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Sarsaparilla is traditionally used to reduce inflammation; it also contains saponins as well as phytosterols which are believed to contribute to its therapeutic effects.
Traditional herbal pain relieving ingredients also include White Willow Bark which contains natural salicin. This has a similar effect to the synthetic form of salicin found in Aspirin but with less risk of harmful gastrointestinal side effects.
Devil's Claw root powder is included for its use as an anti-inflammatory in the treatment of arthritic conditions. Devil's Claw also contains two components known as harpogoside and beta sitosterol which have pain-relieving properties. Feverfew leaf powder was used by many Native American tribes for the treatment of arthritis inflammation. The active ingredients in Feverfew may help reduce pain by inhibiting prostaglandins and promoting vasodilatation, thus reducing inflammatory reactions in the body.
Recognised ingredients Glucosamine Sulphate and Glucosamine HCL are important in the repair of damaged cartilage. Glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide found within chitin, glycoproteins, and glycosaminoglycan; the latter constitutes the structural framework for articular cartilage. It is hypothesised that glucosamine acts as a precursor for the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans thereby offering relief from arthritic pain. LaKOTA glucosamine is derived from Shellfish (crab or shrimp) shells, a combination of Glucosamine HCL and Glucosamine Sulphate designed to promotes the healing of fibrotic articular tissue.
LaKOTA Joint Care Formula costs £22.99 for 60 Capsules. To try the New LaKOTA Joint Care Formula visit the Nutri Centre link below. You can also call 0207 436 5122 to place an order or talk to a qualified nutritionist for free advice.