stiff and swollen hands/ fingers/ wrist

I am a gardener. at least 4-8 hours a day if I can get away with it.
But the last few weeks my hands, wrist, and fingers are getting really
stiff and sore. I take aleve, use heat,warm water, ice it at times.
Does any one know anything else to do? My neighbor says it is
arthritis. I will not give up my gardening... rather be fed to the
piranhas.

Thank you sincerely
cynthia

Blessed be

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I had much pain in my fingers and other joints, stopped the vegetables, belonging to the nightshades and have hardly any pain... most meat causes pain for me too, because of the uric acid.  So, I eat mostly vegetables (besides night shades), whole grain, seaweed and some fish.
Maybe this helps...
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I am a gardener. at least 4-8 hours a day if I can get away with it.

But the last few weeks my hands, wrist, and fingers are getting really

stiff and sore. I take aleve, use heat,warm water, ice it at times.

Does any one know anything else to do? My neighbor says it is

arthritis. I will not give up my gardening... rather be fed to the

piranhas.

Thank you sincerely

cynthia

Blessed be











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Hi,
I gardened for twenty years and have now got arthritis in most fingers. They
are stiff and sore especially in the cold weather. My advice is to use your
tools to do the work not your hands. Take glucosamine with chondriotin. To
keep your fingers supple hold a tennis ball and squeeze several times lastly
make sure you straighten your fingers regularly rather than keeping them at
a bent angle. Suzie

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---well if it is arthritis do read on
but a proper dignosis is sureely the way to go first
Arthritis and joint care

There are about 150 different types of arthritis recognised by
rheumatologists for the term is used to cover a wide range of
illnesses covering the muscular skeletal system. Basically however
arthritis refers to inflammation of the joints the most common being
osteoarthritis.
Less common but far more disabling is rheumatoid arthritis, which is
usually a more chronic disease. Usual methods of treatment involve
aspirin which acts to suppress inflammation Cortisone that seems to be
effective but extended use has shown side effects to the adrenal
glands, which impairs the body to withstand stress. There is also a
tendency for the symptoms to intensify when the cortisone is withdrawn.
>From the Edgar cayce perspective
As a preventative measure Cayce said that one should have a peanut oil
rub or massage once a week over the entire body, the peanut oil being
used liberally, he said no one need fear arthritis.
Causes
Cayce describes the causes, which were limited to seven categories:
poor assimilation, poor elimination, impaired circulation, glandular
malfunction, karmic and psychological causes previous treatments,
spinal sublaxations and injuries.
According to cayce there was a pattern with improper eliminations in
some people, which began with the production of excess stomach acid, a
condition that sometimes came from suppressed anger and other stress
related conditions. The excess acid tended to decrease the lymphatic
system.

Poor assimilation was also a factor, with some foods actually becoming
poisonous due to their inability to be utilised properly. Constipation
resulted.As a contributing factor circulation was mentioned in 40% of
cases. In 8% of cases glandular misfunction was sited as the first
cause and in 29% of the readings as a contributing factor.

Karma was also mentioned as a cause as was the bearing of resentments,
this was considered to be a major factor in the development of the
disease.

Previous treatments were also mentioned with one man being told that
certain immunisation injections had disturbed his circulation
resulting in an arthritic condition.Spinal misalignments and injuries
were also noted as a first cause, most of the readings mentioned the
coccyx or the lower portion of the spine as the source of the problems.

Other contributing causes were diet, exercise, and a poor mental
attitude.

Treatment
1. Foods to avoided were white flour and its products, white bread,
pasta etc. fried foods, carbonated drinks, beer and hard liquor, [an
occasional glass of red wine was OK] and white potatoes but the skins
were OK.

2. Combinations of foods to be avoided were starches and sugar,
coffee and tea with milk or cream and citrus fruits with cereals or
dairy products.
A typical diet placed emphasis on vegetables and fruits whole grains
and light proteins.highly advised was a decrease in meats and starches
with meat being completely excluded from the diet for a period of time
.In severe cases a semi liquid diet was advised to avoid strain on the
system.

3. Massage,was indicated in 63% of the readings and this was to be
given usually after another treatment such as as Epsom salt baths or
after a steam bath or the use of the wet cell device. Specific oils
were advised to be used with the massage, which were equal parts of
olive oil with peanut oil and tincture of myrrh. Prepared by heating a
small amount of olive oil and then adding the myrrh. It was mentioned
to use the oils freely and as much as the body could absorb. Other
oils were lanolin, mineral oil, olio pine needles, sassafras oil,
witch hazel, oil of wintergreen, cedarwood oil, mustard oil, kerosene
and tincture of benzoin.
Cayce said to heat the oil before use to aid absorbtion. Massage were
to be given in a firm but gentle rotary motion not pinching the
muscles but drawing the circulation by moving the hands smoothly over
the skin. Special attention was to given to the neck and spine and to
parts of the body where there was discomfort. The direction given for
the massage was from the trunk to the extremities of the body.
Frequency of massage varied but the most common was once weekly, once
monthly and three times weekly.

4. Atomidine an edgar cayce product which can be got from the usa or
in england was also recommended in 42% of cases but due to its high
iodine content this was recommended in specific dosages and treatment
cycles. Excessive iodine in the system could overstimulate the thyroid
and result in harmful effects in the body. Never take atomidine when
you are using thyroid medicine or other drugs as the drugs could react
with each other and have undesirable effects.
The most common dosage was one drop taken daily for five days
followed by a five-day rest period then one-drop daily then rest for
five days. Then resume the cycle.Daily dosages ranged from one to
eight drops daily. It was recommended that atomidine was taken in half
glass of water in the morning before eating. Frequently atomidine was
coordinated with Epsom salt baths and massage with the baths being
taken during the rest period and immediately following the atomidine
sequence.

5. Improving the elimination process within the body,used in about
37% of cases the most frequent methods were castor oil packs, enemas,
colonics, and eno salts. Body temperature water was to be used for the
colonic which was to be followed by a rinse with an antiseptic such as
Glyco thymoline one-tablespoon to a quart of water. Warm castor oil
packs can be also applied over the abdominal area together with
internal doses of olive oil. The packs were made by heating the oil
and soaking the oil in woolen flannel- not boiling the oil but as hot
as you could stand. The pack was then placed over say the stomach area
or liver usualy with a plastic bag over the top to prevent soiling the
lot can be strapped into place and then heated or kept warm.

Castor oil is also used on any arthritic, rheumatic, or muscular and
joint pain as unction. Basically an infra red lamp is placed 12-18
inches from the part to be massaged. Apply the castor oil on the
painful area and let the lamp warm it and this will help the oil to
penetrate the skin, this done for about 5-10 mins. Then keep rubbing
with the fingers and hand until the oil is worked in. Keep putting
more oil on and massaging continued for 10-60 mins. Massage was also
very helpful, to be given usually after another treatment such as an
Epsom salt bath.

If the reaction to colonics and enemas was to severe, emphasis was
placed on gentler methods such as Epsom salt baths, steam baths and a
diet rich in laxative foods.
Epsom salt baths were in a range of five pounds of Epsom salts to
about 20 galls of water for a modern tub and 8-10 pounds for an old
tub. Be in the tub for about 10-12 mins to start with and then work up
to 20 mins. Further stimulation to the body could be given with using
massage or rubbing the extremities of the body while in the bath. Temp
of bath was to be as hot as possible up to the point of pain.
Epsom salt packs can be also applied when needed over areas of extreme
pain. The salts apparently act by drawing out toxins. you can also
immerse any local part of the body in a smaller basin too with people
who have arthritic hands or other parts of the body. also you can form
a pack ,by dissolving say 1 pound of salts in a small basin or pot and
as much water necessary to saturate a towel. apply as hot as possible
over the area indicated and keep repeating the applications for 2-3
hrs .where possible use an infra red lamp or other means to keep the
pack hot. Where there is crippling of the joints of the hands, pain
of arthritis or inflammation of the tendons considerable relief can be
found by using an Epsom salt bath and massage. Use a large quantity of
the salts about 1 pound in the water though, not just a spoon full.
Soak the affected area for about 5 mins and then massage the affected
area under water, rotate the joints and soak again for another 5-10 mins.

6. Spinal manipulation such as osteopathy although chiropractic and
neropathy were also recommended. Cayce claimed there was no better
mechanical therapy as good as spinal manipulation .One could start at
the base of the spine and sometimes at the top- cayce gave both
methods, and you could also work from the outer portions of the body
inwards.

7. Mental attitude was essential to healing; it had to be conducive to
the healing. Positive thinking opened the body to the source of all
healing- that which is spiritual and unitive in nature. Cayce said
that only the self stood in the way of healing.

8. Persistence and consistency of the treatments was highly desirable.

9. Fume baths using a cabinet steam bath were also recommended. In 19%
of readings, the baths were to relax the body and stimulate the
perspiratory system so it could throw off toxins and waste through the
skin. Various substances were to be added to the baths such as witch
hazel, which was most frequent. Atomidine, pine oil, Epsom salts and a
mixture of witch hazel and iodine, pine and wintergreen oil, or pine
oil and tincture of benzoin. To avoid strain an ice bag or cold cloth
could be placed on the head. In almost all cases massage was
recommended after the sweat.

10. Electrotherapy was also mentioned, using the edgar cayce device
known as the wet cell in the most severe cases. The impedance device
was also used for 20 min in cycles of four at a time; meditation and
devotional thoughts were advised during the treatment. The violet ray
was used in conjunction with other treatments such as internal doses
of chloride of gold and bromide of soda. These were to be taken just
before the violet ray treatment and the ultraviolet light applied over
the spine and lower limbs treatment time varied from 1.5 – 30 min and
daily – once every 2 weeks.

11. Internal doses of gold and soda – minute amounts of chloride of
gold and bicarb of soda in half a glass of water.

Although not specifically recommended by cayce spiritual healing has
the capacity to be very beneficial in all illnesses- see other pages
on this fascinating subject.

>From the Reilly health book which is essential reading to all those
who are interested in getting and keeping well are the directions for
the Epsom salt bath.
Relief has been obtained to joints, pain of arthritis, of inflammation
of the tendons by using Epsom salts and massage. A seamstress was sent
to Reilly, using a Epsom salt hand bath and massage for two weeks she
was able to close her hand something she had not been able to do two
weeks before. The same treatment was applied with many musicians. Make
a hot Epsom salt solution by adding one pound of salts to a basin or
bowl. Soak the hand for about 5 mins and then massage the hand with
the other hand under water, really work the fingers rotating the
joints then soak again for another 5-10 mins. After about 20 mins of
soaking take the hands out and massage with peanut oil all the way up
the arms, the same procedure can be used with the feet.
Epsom salt baths were also advised with amounts varying between 5-20
lbs of salts to the bath tub starting at 101degress and working up to
106-108, staying in the tub for 10-12 mins to start and then gradually
increase to 20 mins. An ice bag over certain areas with help you bear
the heat. This he found particularly good therapy for stiff joints
muscular pain arthritis and rheumatism for increasing the metabolism
and the work of the heart and relieving pain. Caution was needed with
cardiovascular and high blood pressure cases.

11.One of the most important principles outlined by cayce and others
where people are suffering from any condition is to do everything they
can to help others in whatever capacity they can. Cayce frequently
mentioned that this would bring faster results. This is a great
ingredient in helping all people to transmute their own karma. See
other pages on this particularly important treatment.

12 Using Egyptian oil,- an edgar cayce product
One lady reported pains and growths are gone and arthritis did not
come to her this year. Another reports that her knees were so swollen
but after using the oil swelling went down, she uses the oil 2-3 times
a week. This other lady reports that soaking in Epsom salts then
applying the oil gave her the best results. Pain seems to ease
immediately and use of the effected parts returns far more rapidly
than ever before.
The oil had also relieved paralysis, which some poor man had on his
left side.
Another lady in her 80s reports says the oil is the only thing, which
keeps her arthritic knees. There is a lot more to the research
covering arthritis including aspects of diet,glands,etc

Rheumatoid Arthritis
This is a chronic inflammatory condition; it may apparently begin at
any time, the usual onset is between 20-40. The symptoms are joint
swelling stiffness, warmth tenderness and pain; this can be very
debilitating.
Cayce gave 19 readings for eleven people with this condition with an
age range of 22-72 yrs old.
Causes
1. Glandular incordination mentioned in 7 cases and was a major factor
.It was the lack of proper hormonal secretions which contributed to
problems with the circulation, the blood and calcium levels and the
proper absorption of minerals from food.

2. Improper eliminations which would lead to a build up of toxins
within the body was sited in 6 cases
3. In four cases spinal misalignment especially in the lower spine
which could interfere with the proper nerve impulses action.

4. Poor assimilations were mentioned as a contributing factor in three
cases.

Treatment
1.Ten people received dietary advice with the emphasis on alkaline
reacting foods – raw vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, watercress,
celery and lettuce. Served in any combination for one meal a day.
Leafy veg was recommended over the pod variety. Strongly advised were
food sources, which contained specific minerals such as magnesium,
silicon, sulphur and iodine. Avoid of red meats, fried foods, and
starches.

2.Nine people were recommended massage with a combination of olive oil
and peanut oil with the limbs joints and extremities receiving special
attention.

3. Electrotherapy was mentioned in 7 cases where there was evidence of
nerve deterioration, the wet cell was to be used to combat this.the
violet ray and the radial appliance were also mentioned.

4, Hydrotherapy was mentioned in 5 cases and took the form of Epsom
salt baths this was to relax the body and relieve pain.
Four people were given instructions for internal doses of atomidine to
improve glandular coordination.

5.Gold chloride was mentioned in 4 cases once by itself and with
bromide or bicarbonate of soda. This was to help the nervous system.

6.To relieve pain in the joints cayce advised packs of Epsom salts and
in two cases castor oil pack and one of glycothymoline.

7.Sedatives were mentioned in three cases in the form of aspirin,
cobra venom [to be administered by a doctor versed in this field] and
a capsule consisting of eucalyptus, rectified oil of turpentine and
benzosal.

8.Kaldak tonic and stimulants for eliminations were also mentioned.

9.Adjustments to the entire spinal column were suggested in four cases.

Although not specifically recommended by cayce spiritual/reiki
healing has the capacity to be very beneficial in all illnesses- see
other pages on this fascinating subject.

12 Spiritual healing, Reiki, find a good healer - but someone you
feel an attunement with at a soul level otherwise you can have
negative results making your situation worse. We are know witnessing
one of the great turnings in our century where old healing practices
are re-emerging such as Reiki healing, Colour healing, Seichim,
Spiritual healing, Osteopathy, Massage and many others.

Some of these are thousands of years old, Spiritual healing is one of
those. It is exactly the same kind of energy used by Jesus in so many
of his healings.

Put simply Spiritual Healing, Reiki is the transference of certain
energies through a channel which could be a person or an animal or
even the planet, the wavelengths of this healing energy are well
outside the limits of most scientific equipment but a lot of people
can feel this energy .

The energy in my experience has been very uplifting and beautiful
which can touch and vastly influence parts of us such as the spirit or
soul or our mental selves and our physical selves. It can bring a
steadiness and balance and sense of well-being second to none .Its
limits as to its use are in the realms of the infinite.

A very simplistic analogy would be to liken it to a massive energy
reservoir which can be tapped into by people and animals which act as
the conduits of this energy and like wires of electricity some of
which are bigger than others and so therefore big wires can transmit
more energy than smaller wires.

Bearing this point in mind the reader can soon appreciate that going
to one healer can be vastly different than going to another as it is
with so many things whether it be dentists, doctors, policeman or what
have you.

Spiritual Healing is natural healing energy, which is present in this
universe. Spiritual healers work in many different ways to some it is
the laying on of hands onto a person or animal, to others it can be
sent through the power of thought. To be even in the presence of some
healers can have a profound and beneficial effect on people and one
wishes that there were more people giving off just as beautiful
vibrations as these people were this world would truly transform it

One of the most important principles outlined by cayce and others
where people are suffering from any condition is to do everything they
can to help others in whatever capacity they can. Cayce frequently
mentioned that this would bring faster results. This is a great
ingredient in helping all people to transmute their own karma. See
other pages on this particularly important treatment.

Some feedback

My healing was major. I have been free of flare-ups for three years at
this writing. Because of this level of healing, I know I would not
change a thing about what I did! By adhering to Cayce's instructions
as closely as possible, I hit on an effective combination of
Atomidine, Epsom Salts, and Massage Oils. Though not easy, I consider
the problems I encountered to be very minor compared with the benefits

Castor Oil Packs & Ice as Needed Daily use of Castor Oil Packs has
been shown to dissolve arthritic spurs, but I used them to treat local
inflammation. Before consulting with Dr. McGarey, I kept serious
inflammation flare-ups under control the same way I had been doing for
ten years, with Castor Oil Packs. I also applied ice, sometimes
alternating the two with severe flare-ups. Ice alone is sufficient for
minor flare-ups. Only once did Cayce recommend Castor Oil Packs for
treating arthritis, but they had been extremely helpful, so I
continued with them. The worst flare-up I experienced as part of my
recovery involved my right hip, much of my pelvic area and my lower
back. The pain was excruciating with even the slightest movement, so I
only got out of bed to crawl to the bathroom. I was unable to walk for
four days. My doctor would very likely have treated me with cortisone
shots if I had called him.

Cayce says clearly that anti-inflammatory medications are not helpful,
and in fact make things worse. I felt cortisone shots would prevent
the flare-up from carrying out its corrective purpose. I was right.
Day and night for a week, I alternated castor oil packs with ice,
noting gradual improvement. The hip not only completely healed, it
ceased to trouble me thereafter.

The Edgar Cayce arthritis healing methods for me were a resounding
success. After only 6 weeks, I noticed a greatly reduced need for
toxic anti-inflammatory drugs, and soon eliminated them altogether.
Within a few weeks of my conversation with Dr. McGarey, all major
symptoms suddenly subsided. The general pain in my body and joints was
virtually gone, as were the flare-ups and swelling. I felt deep
release from pain and the aggressiveness of the illness, as if the
arthritis had been stopped and could not return unless I went back to
old habits.
Edgar Cayce's remedies gave my body a life and vigor it had not known
in more than a decade! I was continuing to heal when I foolishly
allowed parts of the program to lapse. Had I followed the Cayce
instruction of applying the full program persistently and consistently
for a period of time well beyond the cessation of symptoms, I would
today be in remission or completely cured. Nevertheless, three years
later I remain in a much improved state of health, and completely free
of the acute inflammation flare-ups by which I was literally crippled
prior to the program. I fully credit Edgar Cayce's miraculous
therapies for this dramatic and sustained improvement. Until I applied
them seriously, I deteriorated. After I applied them, I improved
rapidly. Edgar Cayce's genius gave me back my life.

Fuller details can be found in Reba Ann karps book encyclopedia of
healing ISBN 0446 30981-8 which gives lots of treatments on all manor
of diseases.

And the Edgar cayce handbook for health by Harold reilly and Ruth hagy
brod Harold had 43 yrs working with the readings Isdn0-02601960-4
Obtained from the cayce center ARE or the heritage store, Virginia beach

Books and remedies can be obtained from

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The Heritage Store 314 Laskin Road Virginia Beach, VA 23451 To Request
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For more information about the A.R.E., visit
http://www.edgarcayce.org
If you are a member of the A.R.E., you can purchase or borrow a set of
Cayce's readings by calling 1-800-333-4499 USA
Or the Edgar Cayce centre up in Durham 13 prospect terrace, new
stanley, CO Durham, England DH9 7TR 01207 237696 ask for one of the
circulating files on arthritis

Research from the meridian institute
Meridian Institute, 1853 Old Donation Parkway, Suite 1
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 496-6009
Ran by a team of doctors the meridian institute carried out a brief
study on a few of the cayce treatments including Arthritis, a brief
summary is here for fuller details please contact them or their
website meridianinstitute.com/

Seven individuals participated in a 10-day live-in
instructional/treatment program in November 1998, in which they were
taught the elements of the Edgar Cayce therapies for arthritis. One
person had rheumatoid arthritis, and six had osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by inflammatory changes in the
synovial membranes of the joints and the areas around the joints and
by atrophy and rarification of the bones. In osteoarthritis there is
generally no inflammation and no spreading or migratory type of joint
involvement. Rather than a loss of calcium, there is a calcium
build-up. The project explicitly did not require participants to
change their current therapies or medications. The principal therapies
included dietary changes, massage, Atomidine (an iodine supplement),
and Epsom salts baths. The participants then returned home to continue
these therapies for six months, submitting daily logs of compliance
with the protocol.
Arthritis symptoms were evaluated at the beginning of the program and
after six months. Four of the seven people returned for the six-month
follow-up in May 1999. One was unable to attend the April session, and
returned in November. Another responded to a questionnaire by mail,
and one person dropped out of the study.
Of the six participants who submitted information, three had excellent
compliance with the protocol. One felt "much improved," and two felt
"improved."

Other interesting feedback
According to Reba Ann karps book DR Charles Lucas chief of
endocrinology and metabolism at Harper grace hospitals Detroit has
reported that a diet low in animal fats will ease rheumatoid arthritis
pain.with some of his patients reporting that that pain and stiffness
nearly disappeared and swelling in joints reduced remarkably.
Further substantiating cayce is a study done by the Department of
medicine at Wayne State University Detroit Michigan in that fat free
diets have been found to produce complete remissions in six patients
with rheumatoid arthritis.
Bee venom was mentioned by cayce and in the UK experiments have
isolated an anti-inflammatory agent within the venom. In the US it has
also been found that injecting bee venom into the painful joints
activates natural cortisone production in the bones thus relieving the
pain of arthritis.

Treatment of Arthritis with Rife machine

About Royal Raymond Rife
Royal Raymond Rife was an inventor and genius who won scientist of the
year awards twice. He started looking for a cancer cure in 1920. By
1934 he cured 16 out of 16 (100% success) cancer patients in his
clinic, every one within 3 months. What he invented first was a
microscope that used prisms and various light types other than white
and was so powerful he could watch viruses alive and experiment on
them without destroying them in the process.

In Australia, a serious placebo (sometimes called double blind) study
was made to demonstrate the effectiveness of using audio frequency
therapy in the treatment of arthritis using a prototype of the PET
Rife-Crane unit. Behind this study is, amongst others, Geoff Baker
(B.App. Sci) who spent years of his life and millions of dollars
studying and perfecting his PET device. In order to achieve medical
approval for the sale of the PET unit in Australia, this Placebo study
was made under scientifically controlled circumstances.

The Study results suggest that
 Audio Frequency Therapy is highly effective in the treatment of
Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis. After 36 three-hour treatment sessions
of Audio Frequency Therapy, the net mean overall improvement in the
arthritic condition of treated volunteers (irrespective of type of
arthritis suffered) was approximately 25 percent
 Continued reduction of pain levels under the extended treatment
sessions administered to Group C (72 three hour treatment sessions,
fig 4) suggest that the benefits of Audio Frequency Therapy are
cumulative and in proportion to the number of treatment sessions a
patient undergoes.
 Extrapolation of the mean improvement rate of all treated volunteers
in considering the "worst case" situation suggests that it may be
possible to completely eliminate many Arthritis signs and symptoms in
any sufferer of Osteo or Rheumatoid Arthritis in less than twelve
months with an AFTU treatment program of three, three hour sessions
per week.
 Frequency Therapy may relieve all arthritis symptoms permanently.
This may be possible if the underlying causative factors are also
dealt with and the patient is given time to heal. A cleansing dietary
regimen would be considered essential in all cases.
 Audio Frequency Therapy may relieve pain, swelling and inflammation
in all arthritis affected areas, but will leave pain in joints which
have suffered major degeneration
I.e. moderate to complete breakdown of articular cartilage leaving
exposed bone.
 No significant adverse side effects may be expected within the short
term i.e. less than 12 months (based on clinical experience) if the
above treatment protocol is adhered to and the Audio Frequency Therapy
Unit operation manual closely followed.

The study was initiated by a private company, BWBGELTECH PTY LTD
seeking assistance from an arthritis support organisation, interested
doctors, and a commercial laboratory.

Placebo study conditions were strictly adhered to, with no volunteer
being aware of whether he or she was receiving treatment. Three
treatments per week of three hours duration were administered using
thirty-four Audio Frequency Therapy Units. These pocket sized
computerised devices allowed carefully selected menus of frequency
programs to be applied to each chosen volunteer.

All participants were regularly monitored by self-evaluation of pain
on visual analogue scales, which complied with a standard hospital
protocol for monitoring pain in arthritis patients. Also pre and post
study HLB testing was provided by Australian Biologics Testing
Services (Sydney) for seven randomly selected volunteers from the
treated and placebo groups. Similarly, independent post-study
appraisal of each volunteer's condition by their referring General
Practitioner was requested.

On completion of the study, the mean value of percentage reduction in
overall pain (of the treated group was 34 percent compared with 13
percent reduction in the untreated group (The mean 13 percent
reduction of pain in the untreated volunteers was generally
attributable to the emotional benefits received by being involved in
the study. This improvement was not evidenced in the blood test results.
Long term side effects are unknown but may be similar in nature to
TENS therapy. Continuous treatment with Audio Frequency Therapy Units
over twelve months is not recommended.

After this study was complete, Geoff Baker formed Electromed to build
and market a commercial version of the Audio Frequency Therapy unit
described here. The commercial version is called PET and it is
described on the electromed web site

There is a wealth of testimonies on the rife forum website which
testify to the effectiveness of this treatment http://www.rife.de/

Also Does Research Support MSM as an Arthritis Treatment?: Animal
studies have supported the benefits of MSM. Human studies published in
peer-reviewed medical or scientific journals are few however. In the
animal studies involving mice, MSM relieved symptoms similar to
rheumatoid arthritis and lupus nephritis.

There have been two human, double blind, placebo-controlled, clinical
trials that have indicated that MSM is effective for osteoarthritis.
One of the studies was published by the journal, Osteoarthritis and
Cartilage (2006 Mar;14(3):286-94).
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What Should You Know Before Buying MSM?: If you are going to buy MSM,
it is important to buy from a reputable manufacturer or vendor. Choose
a product with a USP notation (for US Pharmacopoeia standards). It is
important to select a quality brand. Different brands may vary in the
amount of active ingredient they contain.
How Should You Take MSM?: The Arthritis Foundation recommends starting
with a low dosage of 500 mg twice a day and increasing gradually to
1,000 mg twice a day. Note any side effects and notify your doctor.
After starting MSM, allow a reasonable amount of time to notice any
benefits. If after a certain time period you do not notice any
benefit, decide along with your doctor if you should discountinue MSM.

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> I am a gardener. at least 4-8 hours a day if I can get away with it.
> But the last few weeks my hands, wrist, and fingers are getting really
&gt; stiff and sore. I take aleve, use heat,warm water, ice it at times.
&gt; Does any one know anything else to do? My neighbor says it is
> arthritis. I will not give up my gardening... rather be fed to the
> piranhas.
>
> Thank you sincerely
> cynthia
>
> Blessed be
>

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ps the vitamin B-complex must have Thiamine Vit. B1; most B-complex does
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wrote:
>
&gt; I am a gardener. at least 4-8 hours a day if I can get away with it.
> But the last few weeks my hands, wrist, and fingers are getting really
&gt; stiff and sore. I take aleve, use heat,warm water, ice it at times.
&gt; Does any one know anything else to do? My neighbor says it is
> arthritis. I will not give up my gardening... rather be fed to the
> piranhas.
>
> Thank you sincerely
> cynthia
>
> Blessed be
>

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