Julia Davies - Treating Arthritis--The Supplements Guide

Treating Arthritis: The supplements guide

Julia Davies, BSc (Hons), Dip CNM, is a clinical nutritional therapist practising at the Margaret Hills Clinic in Warwickshire, which specializes in the natural treatment of arthritis. The clinic was founded in the early 1980s by Julias grandmother Margaret Hills, SRN, a pioneer in this field. As a young child, Julia developed juvenile idiopathic arthritis and followed the very same treatment programme she now recommends to many others seeking to resolve their arthritis. She has had no signs of the condition since the age of 11 when her last remaining symptoms disappeared. Julia gained a degree in human physiology, which gave her a scientific understanding of health problems, before completing further training at the College of Naturopathic Medicine. The Margaret Hills Clinic attracts people with arthritis from around the globe; many are treated at a distance due to the difficulties of travel and mobility.

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Treating Arthritis: The supplements guide

Julia Davies

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To my grandma,

who taught me that life is 10 per cent what happens to you

and 90 per cent what you choose to do about it

Contents

My awareness of arthritis began as a child. At the age of eight, I experienced the first symptoms of this painful, debilitating condition. As well as classic joint pain, I had chronic headaches, muscle aches, twisting fingers and nervous twitches and found normal daily activities exhausting, uncomfortable and painful. I was eventually diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis idiopathic meaning my doctor didnt know why or how the condition had come about. I was extremely fortunate to have as my grandmother Margaret Hills, who had for her own sake devised a treatment for arthritis using completely natural methods. During her nursing career she had both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis for which no medical help worked. As a result she used her understanding of the human body, together with many months of research, to eventually rid herself completely of arthritis. The same treatment proved successful for me over a period of about 12 to 18 months, after which time I was completely free from any signs of arthritis. Twenty or so years later, I am in great health and my symptoms have never returned.

Since this early experience, I have devoted my entire life to researching arthritis and natural health so that I can help others to recover from this chronic condition. There is never a time when I dont keep learning: the human body has so many remarkable abilities, it is just a case of finding the means to tap into those resources so that optimal health can be achieved. Keeping abreast of the latest research and putting into practice the new developments enhances my grandmothers natural treatment and gives it increasing credibility as a treatment option for all kinds of health conditions.

In this book my aim is to provide in-depth explanations of natural supplements that may help alleviate arthritis: why they work, how they work and how to incorporate them into your own treatment plan. I will explore the naturopathic perspective on the causes of arthritis and its various natural treatment methods. I will include dietary advice and examples of typical supplement programmes. With all this information to hand, you can start making practical steps towards recovery today. In my view, recovery from arthritis does not mean simply controlling the symptoms or masking the pain you experience. My aim is for you to rid yourself completely of any signs and symptoms of arthritis so that your joint problems become nothing more than a distant memory. Your arthritis medications will eventually become unnecessary.