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Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Risk of Death
Posted by: Dr. Mercola
July 12 2003 | 2,688 views

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a major factor in death risk for people over 40 years of age. A study found that people in this age group were 60 percent to 70 percent more likely to die from any cause than healthy people or people with osteoporosis. Those with RA were also at a higher risk--30 percent to 60 percent--of heart attack and stroke.

The Journal of Rheumatology 2003:30:1196-1202



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For the last 13 years, I have used a revision of Dr. Brown's antibiotic protocol to treat RA. However, when the resources listed below are followed, mild cases of RA do not even require the antibiotics.

First, following the nutrition plan is profoundly helpful for normalizing the immune system.

Additionally, omega-3 fats, found in fish oil and cod liver oil, are remarkably beneficial to health. It is necessary to use a quality source of fish oil and cod liver oil to ensure that toxins and other impurities have been removed from the oil. If you are unable to find one locally, I offer Carlson’s brand fish oil and cod liver oil on this site, as I have found it to be of superior quality.

Aside from nutrition, NST is another option to explore. NST is a structural realignment technique that seems to be exceptionally useful for putting the disease in remission.

Another useful technique is EFT. This technique has also resulted in profound improvements in patients with RA, as most people seem to have some sort of precipitating emotional trauma. The emotional trauma weakens their immune system, which is what allows the infection to get in.

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