What causes arthritis is not well known. What is known are factors connected to arthritis which include genetics, aging, excess weight, previous injury to joint, illness & infection.
But the central factor in arthritis is how hydrated one is.
In a nutshell, dehydration is what causes arthritis.
Dehydration leads to the physical conditions that develop into arthritis & that leads to the pain in arthritis.
Healthy Water suggests that chronic dehydration is the key to many conditions linked to aging including arthritis.
The dehydration arthritis link
A feature of arthritis is cartilage deterioration. When this occurs, bone rubs bone, which is one arthritis scenario.
Remember, that cartilage is mostly water. When there is not sufficient water in the cartilage, it begins to thin out, maybe completely.
Ostheoarthritis occurs when there is no cartilage left and bone rubs bone
When there is a shortage of water, the available water goes to priority systems like the brain & the cardiovascular system. Skin & joints are relatively low priority & so are lower on the priority pole.
That is why dehydration, even mild though chronic, will almost always result to symptoms of dehydration like dry skin & eroded cartilage, leading to arthritis.
Arthritis pain cure
The pain in arthritis is caused by the inflammation that results from bone rubbing against bone (osteoarthritis). So you experience painful heat & throbbing.
The cartilage also signals the need for water by producing pain. This defense mechanism is often misinterpreted at the beginning of the problem. Just an increase in water would do a world of good.
Pain also comes from not enough water to wash out uric acid and toxins from specific body areas. And so, the acidity, an unnatural state for the body, results in pain, sometimes quite sharp.
The toxins can also become trapped in joints & cartilage producing pain. One reason to consider a water filter. Click banner for a 20% discount on great water filters.
The acidity also sensitizes the nerves resulting in pain. Again, anytime nerves are involved in pain transmission, you can expect sharp, severe pains.
The natural arthritis pain cure, is similar to arthritis prevention, an increase in water. See below for specific recommendations on preventing & treating arthritis.
Using water for arthritis prevention
As usual, arthritis prevention is easier than curing. So if possible, especially as you head into mature adulthood, make sure that you are fully hydrated. It will help you avoid many problems including arthritis.
Click on any of several navigation tabs for general advice on how much water to drink.
Here are some specifics on breaking the dehydration arthritis link:
*Drink ½ to 2/3 of your body weight in pounds, in ounces of water. Weigh 150 pounds, drink 75 to 100 ounces of water a day
*Drink on an empty stomach whenever you can. Especially mornings, ½ hour before breakfast & 1 hour before meals
*Add a ¼ tsp sea salt to every quart or two of water, while cutting back on table salt & processed foods. What causes arthritis may be insufficient salt, needed to hold the water that is consumed.
*Increase water intake gradually
*Be patient. It may take weeks or months for your body to start to use the extra water
*Finally, arthritis is such a scourge that you really need to consider attacking it from different directions including exercise & natural remedies.
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