What is Arthritis?

• Arthritis is the inflammation of joints, known as arthralgia, resulting in pain and stiffness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America.
  
  

Types

• There are over 100 types of arthritis. Some of the most common are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of joint cartilage, causing bones to rub against one another, resulting in stiffness and pain. Rheumatoid arthritis is the inflammation of joints.
  
  

Hair Analysis

• Hair analysis measures mineral content deposited into your hair during the previous 8 to 12 weeks. The amounts of minerals found in your hair are proportionate to the amounts of minerals found in your body.
  
  

Minerals

• The excess or deficiency of certain minerals in the body are indicative of arthritis. Excess amounts of cadmium, lead and iron, which affect the joints and bones respectively, are indicators of arthritis. An elevated or low sodium-to-potassium ratio, an imbalance in calcium and magnesium, and an excess of copper-to-zinc are also indicative of arthritis.
  
  

Treatment

• Taking daily vitamin and mineral supplements in regards to the deficiencies highlighted in your hair analysis can be beneficial to arthritis treatment.