Post 161  Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, is considered an autoimmune disease. RA is in most cases, at least originally, a Th1 Dominant inflammatory imbalance, meaning that the Th1 side of the immune system is over reacting, while the Th2 side is poor and not adequately performing to protect the body and keep it in check.  Th1 and Th2 should work together in order to maintain harmonious balance.  When that fails, a Th1 or Th2 Dominance condition develops. RA is a Th1 Dominant condition.

Calming a “Flare” 

Avoiding foods, supplements, and spices which stimulate the Th1 side of the immune system will calm a “flare”.  To help re-establish balance, try adding foods, supplements, and spices which stimulate the Th2 side.  People who are Th1 Dominant often have deficiencies in Vitamin A, Zinc, and Selenium. May have a heavy metal toxicity, particularly mercury.

Th1 Stimulating (AVOID These)

• Echinacea
• Maitake, Chaga, Shiitake
• Licorice Root
• Lemon Balm
• Ginseng
• Chlorella
• Grape Seed
• Milk Thistle
• Gluten
• Legumes
• Coffee
• Casein Protein (highest in cow milk)
• Cor
• Oats
• Potatoes
• Purple Sweet Potatoes
• Yams
• Bananas
• Flax
• Cashews, Almonds, Walnuts
• Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)
• Figs
• Mango
• Basilica
• Hot Red Peppers
• Tomato
• Goji Berries
• Fenugreek
• Black Currants
• Cranberry
• Kiwi
• Coriander
• Bitter Melon
• Royal Jelly, Propolis
• Wheatgrass, Barley Greens
• Bamboo
• Rice Bran, Rice Bran Oil
• Cocoa
• Dates
• Garlic
• Black Pepper
• Amla Fruit
• Tulsi- Holy Basil
• Noni
• DIM
• 13C (cruciferous vegetables- cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, watercress)
• Calcium
• Glutaine
• Whey & Soy, Foods & Proteis
• Velvet Deer Antler
• Arginine
• Germanium
• Chlorella
• Neem
• Sweet Wormwood

Balances Th1 and Th2

• Astragalus Root
• Cordyceps
• Reishi
• Mushroom Blend;  this varies with each inflammatory condition. Some mushrooms cross over to all conditions, but others are quite specific as being better than others for each individual case.
• CBD Nano Water & Tinctures
• 3 Day Per Week Protocol-  these are modulating to both Th1 and Th2, but should be used limited in 3 days in a row usage. Combine these;
  • High dosage Vitamin C or IV Vitamin C if you can get it
  • Zinc- 25 mg per day with a full meal
  • Echinacea Root
  • Astragalus Root

Stimulates Th2  (which calms Th1 Dominance)

• Supplement Formula:  (powder) Rheumatoid Arthritis Rx
  • Phellinus (Song Gen, Meshimakobu, Sanghwang)
  • Reishi
  • Cordyceps
  • Pine Bark
  • Green Tea
  • Mucuna Seed
  • Horsetail
  • Moringa Leaf

Take this on an empty stomach in either filtered water, tea, diluted cold expressed juice, or CBD water.  It is recommended that you include turmeric adding 1 teaspoon per day.  It is not in this formulation because some people do not like the taste and prefer it in a pill form. If you need pill form, we carry it. See Supplement Pills.

Optional;  including a 1 oz. serving of CBD Nano Water to your dose is beneficial in increasing the effectiveness of all of the nutrients.

Shake the formula into liquid, using a shaker jar.  Add the liquid first and then follow with the powder, so that it doesn’t stick in the bottom of the shaker. After drinking it, again adding a little water to the bottle and shaking, will be certain to get all of the particles in the bottle. Take this on an empty stomach and do not eat for a full 30 minutes, or take this product 30 minutes before a smoothie with the Protein Blend. The Supplement Formula can also be taken at the same time as Greens, Organic 8 Greens, and CollagenRx  Bone, Joint & Cartilage 

• Protein Blend:  (powder)
  • Hemp Protein
  • Apple
  • Cinnamon
  • Pumpkin Seed
  • Coconut Oil (or if adding to a smoothie you can add this to your mix)

Hemp Protein, Apple, Cinnamon, Pumpkin Seed, Coconut Oil  (or use just Hemp Protein to a smoothie and add the foods). OrganicRx Protein Blend is designed to be taken on-the-go, such as for work or travel. To be able to add this to a shaker jar and simply add water or a cold expressed (non cooked) juice, is a great option.  Skipping meals contributes to inflammation and blood sugar disorders, so a meal on-the-go can be very important to have handy. It can be combined into a smoothie for the extra nutrition it yields. It can be stirred into yogurt or oatmeal, whichever is best for your particular issue.

• Seed Mix  (whole, soak overnight in H20, add water and seeds to smoothie)

Cardamom, Fennel

• Bone Broth Collagen Protein (8 oz. grans/powder)  Bone, Skin, & Cartilage

Type I, II, & III Collagen Blend with Hydrolyzed Protein, Sourced Pasteur Raised plus Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Horsetail

Serving Size:  1 tablespoon in cold water, 1 or 2 times per day.  Take on an empty stomach and wait 30 minutes before eating food. This may be taken along with the Rheumatoid Arthritis Rx powder to save time. Adding honey in a small amount of hot water, then adding cold water, then adding powder, is a way to sweeten the mix if you prefer.