I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. The following is an anecdote about my experience with Trace Minerals and the arthritis that plagues my hands which may be of some interest or value to you. I suffer from severe arthritis. On each hand at the base of my thumb the bones touch. This is called bone-on-bone arthritis and it is extremely painful for me to turn a key in a lock, open or close buttons or a flip top can along with myriad other simple hand movements. Because the right hand was worse than the left, the doctors created a special acrylic splint for that one. Its function was to partially immobilize my hand. This took away about 50% of my hand’s mobility. But, it also took away much of the pain I lived with daily. In addition, the splint also strengthened my hand and restored some dexterity previously lost to the affliction. I lived with a splint on my hand for over three years. The only time I removed it was to ride the bike because I couldn’t work the gear shift with it on. I substituted a spandex hand-wrap just to support my thumb while shifting gears.
My acrylic splint
As an internet backgammon player, I have had games with folks from all over the world and in the course of playing sometimes we chat. One player told me that he had suffered from migraine headaches for 20-years, but didn’t have them any longer. I have had friends who were migraine sufferers and I remember them actually staying home from work for several days at a time as a result. No one seems to have a good explanation for them. I think I heard that stress can sometimes bring them on. In any event I was curious to learn what had happened to relieve him of his headaches. He told me he started taking Colloidal Trace Minerals and the migraines were gone within a month. Additionally, he said these trace minerals were also good for arthritis pain. I was extremely skeptical about this. I realize that migraines are rather mysterious and maybe the trace minerals supplied some missing nutrient for the person, but arthritis pain is very straight forward. Two bones in contact with one another without any lubrication or padding hurts like the devil. Nevertheless, I didn’t see any downside to trying them. The trace minerals cost around $35 a bottle and I figured if they didn’t have any effect, it was a small price to pay. I have lost more than that at the Horseshoe Casino in 30 minutes of video poker. I got a bottle and commenced taking the recommended dose of 1/4 teaspoon a day. Amazingly, inside of a month, the pain in my hand had subsided and my hand actually functioned better. You have to realize that before I took the trace minerals, I would have put the daily pain level around 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the worst. After I used the trace minerals, the pain level slipped to around 4. Also, I found that since I had so much less pain, I no longer needed to wear the splint on my hand. I have been splint-free for over a year now. Remember, the name of this blog is “One Regular Guy ….” I am not a doctor and not trying to practice medicine. I simply wanted to share my experience with you. Regarding the minerals and their effect on migraines, I have nothing but my former opponent’s word that they worked for him. I don’t know how they might affect you if you are a migraine sufferer. The Reference Guide for Minerals states that “Minerals act as catalysts for many biological reactions within the body, including, muscle response, the transmission of messages through the nervous system, and the utilization of nutrients in food. ” Regarding trace minerals, the Guide states, “Minute portions can powerfully affect health. They are necessary for oxygen transport, energy metabolism, growth, and cell and nerve protection. They are essential in the assimilation and utilization of vitamins and other nutrients. They aid in the digestion process and provide the catalyst for many hormones, enzymes, and essential body functions and reactions. They aid in replacing electrolytes lost through heavy perspiration or diarrhea. They also protect against toxic reaction and heavy metal poisoning.” So, if you suffer from arthritis, you might consider trying trace minerals. I don’t see much risk for you but I can attest to the reward I found.
Tony
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Interesting, thanks for the tips. I also found some good tips here: http://www.bettermedicine.com/topic/arthritis/
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Totally agree with you! I’m 56 years old. Very active and in excellent health. I’ve had bone on bone arthritis in my left thumb joint for 4 years. Runs in my family, and of course my hand surgeon said nothing I did would have prevented it. So painful, and yet, I keep moving. I’m a hot yoga and pilates instructor. I’ve been teaching cardio fitness however since I was 18 years old. I eat an organic diet with many supplements. I supplement as well with organic and quality hydration products with all micro/macros. Because of my athletic lifestyle throughout a lifetime, and my last 18 years teaching in a hot room, I sweat profusely and easily. I believe this caused a gradual mineral deficiency that could not be regulated with diet and supplements alone. WE need all the complex minerals to function properly.
Age, Stress, anxiety, hormones – all were possible reasons for the inflammation in my body. My inability to recover from the activity I’ve been doing all my life was perplexing. I’ve used quality supplements that made lasting changes – but I would still suffer from recovery that was not supported by diet or lifestyle. I’ve always believed that total health depended on our nutritional base. Period. So I’ve been researching my specific issues for years.
“72 trace minerals
Trace Minerals (72 trace minerals, as contained in) Trace minerals are elements found in nature, for example, Titanium, Nickel, and Silver. For optimum health, the human body requires many of the Trace minerals known to mankind, and these Trace minerals should be kept in balance within the body to maintain proper chemical processes.”
Seriously, within 24 hours of taking two doses of my Trace minerals – my inflammation and energy changed drastically. I eat an organic, well balanced phyto nutrient rich diet. Keep my “over all” sugar under 30 grams a day and no grains. Lots of vegetables, and greens, quality fats and moderate grass fed – wild caught or free range organic protein. Lots of color in my diet! No drugs, and lots of organic/quality nutraceuticals.
I am a fan of Trace Minerals and can’t wait to try their new 40 Thousand Volts product especially for athletes. 🙂 Thank you so much for posting.
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I have used some Indian vegetables and found relief in arthritis.
1.Ginger: There is ginger in every home. People also eat it by putting it in vegetables, but most of the people are not aware of its medicinal benefits.
2.Ginger:cures many serious diseases. Consuming ginger helps a lot in reducing prostaglandin levels. At the same time, it helps a lot in reducing joint pain. The problem of swelling also goes away with ginger. You can consume ginger in many ways.
3.Turmeric: Many medicines are found in turmeric which prove to be helpful in keeping the health healthy. If you want to get rid of the problem of arthritis, then you must take i/turmeric.An element called curcumin is found in turmeric, which reaches in abundance in the body, then many diseases are removed from the body. Joint pain is relieved by the use of turmeric. Along with this, many elements like anti-inflammatory are also found in turmeric.
4.Garlic: Garlic has also been considered very good for health. People who regularly consume garlic rarely have any disease.
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Wow. Very interesting. Will be trying out some of that very soon. Thanks!
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