Arthritis is not just one condition, it is a category under which well over 100 actual conditions are listed.  Some of the most commonly known and prevalent conditions include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. 

Arthritis occurs when a part of the joint becomes inflamed and/or swollen, causing pain stiffness and difficulty in movement.

What happens to our joints?

A joint is the ‘junction’ where 2 or more bones meet. It is the point where they join together to form bendable parts of the skeleton. Examples are the hip, knee and elbow, knuckles and toes.These bone ‘junctions’ are covered by cartilage - a smooth, spongy material that protects the bones and allows flexible, pain-free movement.

The cartilage is covered by synovial fluid – produced by the synovium, a further outer covering that protects the joint. The synovial fluid transports nourishment to the joint and acts like oil in a car’s engine – easing friction and aiding movement.Symptoms of arthritis can vary depending on the type, but they all cause some degree of inflammation and pain to one or more of the joints and their surrounding area. The condition can be acute or chronic, but more usually becomes chronic when untreated or treated insufficiently.Some types of arthritis, e.g. infectious arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, not only affect the joints but also produce other symptoms such as skin rashes, aches, chills and fever, as well as having effects on major internal organs, such as on the heart by complicating already present heart conditions.

Over 7 million adults in the UK have long-term health problems due to arthritis and related conditions Chronic joint symptoms affect around 70 million Americans * Chronic joint symptoms affect around 70 million Americans * Musculoskeletal disease and osteoarthritis currently affect over 4.5 million Australians, where arthritis and related conditions are currently the 4th most common reasons for work absence. Arthritic conditions are not limited to the western world however. They are widespread throughout Asia and the Middle East too.

Due to the sheer number of different types of arthritis it is hard to know the full extent of causes, but most arthritic symptoms are the result of a specific original underlying cause.

There have been discoveries of genetic components where the gene responsible for enabling cartilage to produce collagen is missing or malfunctioning.

Initial joint pain and stiffness is usually your first indication of a potential problem. Should this continue there may be need to address the problem as more than just a ‘strain’, muscular ‘pull’ or ‘trapped nerve’. Diagnosis is usually through physical examination and a symptomatic description. Confirmation is usually via techniques such as x-rays or an MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Further laboratory tests on blood, urine and synovial fluid can also help determine causes and rule out alternative diseases.

Symptoms are not the same for everyone.  Occurrence and severity may differ depending on the type of arthritis involved and your overall health status.

For example, osteoarthritis only causes problems around the joint itself, whereas other forms of arthritis may cause general symptoms such as fatigue, fever and rashes.When arthritis affects your joints your tendons and the capsule around your joints become inflamed (red and hot to the touch).

You may notice:

• Difficulty moving your joint after being still for a period of time
• Pain on moving your joint
• Swelling and inflammation around the joint site
• Tenderness and warmth.

These are all indications that you may have a problem requiring further investigation.

Under conventional medicine drug therapy and physiotherapy are usually recommended to try to retain levels of mobility in the joints. NSAIDs are the normal drugs of choice for arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Under conventional medicine drug therapy and physiotherapy are usually recommended to try to retain levels of mobility in the joints.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) e.g. Aspirin - Ibuprofen.
Oral steroids such as Prednisone and Hydrocortisone are also common, with powerful painkillers like Codeine and synthetic narcotics such as Vicodin also prescribed.

NSAIDs are the normal drugs of choice for arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Side effects include possible kidney failure with prolonged use, as well as fluid retention, potential liver failure, ulcers and prolonged bleeding.

COX-2 inhibitors e.g. Vioxx - Celebrex - Bextra.
COX-2 inhibitors are improved NSAIDs that block the COX-2 enzyme at the site of inflammation.

The COX-2 enzyme however creates protective fatty acids in the body. By blocking this enzyme with a COX-2 inhibitor the patient is left without these protective fatty acids, increasing their risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems.

Important Note: Pharmaceuticals such as VIOXX, Bextra and Celebrex (arthritic painkillers), and other widely used COX-2 inhibitors, have been investigated following studies into their negative cardiovascular side effects. VIOXX alone has been linked to around 140,000 cases of coronary heart disease in the US since 1999, and reportedly 103 deaths from heart attack and stroke in the UK.

Drugs from different classes will often be used together. All of these drugs have potentially toxic side effects however and are only ever treating the symptoms, suppressing them, rather than getting to the actual root cause of the pain. Other treatments conventional medicine has integrated to help ease symptoms include ultrasound, heat therapy, surgery to ‘clean up’ the ends of the bones, keyhole surgery to examine and repair tissues, joint replacement, bone grafting and spinal fusions.

All of these surgical procedures require the problem to be of a significant level to justify intervention.

Science has proven to us that there are many natural substances able to restore your health and ease your symptoms where dietary deficiencies are recognised as a major causative factor of these diseases.

Science has proven to us that there are many natural substances able to restore your health and ease your symptoms where dietary deficiencies are recognised as a major causative factor of these diseases.

The introduction of specific ingredients and dosages into your nutritional regime can aid your body’s natural healing of the condition and improve your overall physical condition.

Scientists have discovered a range of natural substances that have been proven in clinical studies to do this and to be as effective as pharmaceutical drugs, but without the side effects.

As well as relieving your pain they actually deal with the underlying cause of your arthritis, helping to prevent reoccurrence and improve your whole body strength. Many of these substances are already well known for their individual benefits, but to achieve the best and most effective results they are combined for greater potency.

Such ingredients include:

The Formula

Every one of us is different. Your body is individual, so it is essential to view and manage your arthritic condition from this perspective. As it is impossible to know for sure exactly which ingredients will work best for you, the best course of action is for you to take a supplement with a wide spectrum of the most effective ingredients for your condition.

To do this all ingredients must have been studied at molecular level for compatibility and examined at their various metabolic levels. The scientific team at Xtend-Life have done this and developed a world first multi-nutrient formula that combines ingredients supported by clinical studies to give you the best chance of a successful outcome…this formula is called Arthrit-Eze.

In addition to the above they have included all the following substances:

Arthrit-Eze is advanced not only in the quality of its ingredients, its purity and its comprehensive blend, but also in its delivery system.

Arthrit-Eze tablets are enteric-coated to protect the ingredients from destruction by stomach acid before reaching the more alkaline upper intestinal tract, where they are safely released and absorbed.

Here you will find 3 recommended protocols for addressing Arthritis.

Protocol 1 – Recommended Use
Xtend-Life Arthrite-Eze combined with our Omega 3/DHA Fish Oil Esters for an economical solution to mild arthritic symptoms such as sore knuckles, general stiffness, etc, or the beginning of annoying arthritic twinges: