Why do Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis use Alternative Treatments? – (05-31-01)



Why do Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis use Alternative Treatments?

I hope there are no patients with RA reading this, because they may get very offended by this study. Basically, this study try to evaluate why patients with RA seek alternative care. The answer? Psychosocial issues. It couldn’t possibly be that conventional therapy for RA is incredibly toxic and may end up making the patient worse, and that alternative practioners can very often significantly relieve or put into remission RA? The concept of lifestyle changes and an anti-inflammatory diet for rheumatologists is, unfortunately, beyond their practice comfort zone.

Springer LINK: Clinical Rheumatology – Abstract Volume 20 Issue 3 (2001) pp 192-196

Read entire article here

James Bogash

For more than a decade, Dr. Bogash has stayed current with the medical literature as it relates to physiology, disease prevention and disease management. He uses his knowledge to educate patients, the community and cyberspace on the best way to avoid and / or manage chronic diseases using lifestyle and targeted supplementation.







Email:



Posted on
Category: Arthritis
Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”