Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile Arthritis (JA) is an auto-immune disorder occurring in children aged sixteen and under.  The children affected by JA experience pain, stiffness and swelling in one or more joints. The white blood cells in their body cannot differentiate between their body’s own healthy cells and act like harmful invaders instead of cell protectors.  Because the immune system is so active it releases chemicals in the process that may damage healthy tissues.  This causes severe pain and inflammation.  The person suffering from JA will more than likely not want to participate in any type of activity during attacks, although movement and hydration (water and exercise or activity can actually be a great help to those suffering from Juvenile Arthritis.)

Juvenile Arthritis can also be referred to as (Arthritis Juvenile, Rheumatoid Juvenile Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Idiopathic Juvenile Arthritis or Juvenile Dermatomyositis)  In the case of JA (like Rheumatoid Arthritis or RA) it’s the joints that the most affected areas. It may target other areas in the body like the heart, the lungs and the eyes as well. It can be a painful, debilitating and even crippling disease. It can affect certain joints very quickly and cause permanent damage if not treated quickly. Often the children affected by the disease will carry the disease in their adulthood as well.

The most common symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis are:

• Swollen and enlarged joints
• Neck, Hip or Knee stiffness
• Sudden appearance and disappearance of rashes
• High fevers that rise during evening and suddenly disappear again
• Soreness in many joints

The best holistic treatment option for Juvenile Arthritis

• Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables (alkaline and high in calcium)
• Eat plenty of fruits, particularly pineapple and papaya
• Limit refined grains and sugary cereals
• Add whole wheat and whole grain foods
• Get 30-60 minutes of play or exercise daily
• Try alternating hot and cold compresses 5 minutes each,  repeat 3 times
• Limit sodas and sugary drinks
• Drink plenty of water

If you follow these simple steps you can begin a path to recovery of Juvenile Arthritis!

A key to experiencing a full recovery from Juvenile Arthritis begins with giving your body the nutrition and supplementation it needs to protect your joints from the inside out. For Juvenile Dermatomyositis or Juvenile Arthritis, I recommend taking JointKote to protect and build your growing joints, and using a capsaicin cream (which you massage into the affected joint are) to bring immediate pain relief to the aching joint, and also draw the joint relief ingredients directly to the joint for repair and inflammation reduction. Click on the JointKote bottle below to begin the healing process and relieve pain, inflammation and swelling now.