Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis originate from an inflammatory condition in the joints. This chronic disease affects some 27 million Americans. OA is characterized by the breakdown of cartilage – the part of a joint that cushions the ends of the bones and allows easy movement. As cartilage deteriorates, bones begin to rub against one another. This can cause stiffness and pain that make it difficult for you to use that joint. Osteoarthritis can also damage ligaments, menisci and muscles. Osteoarthritis occurs most often in knees, hips and hands. Other joints, particularly the shoulders, can also be affected. OA rarely affects other joints, except as a result of injury or unusual physical stress.
Difference in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Both cause inflammation in the joints of the body and can result in pain, difficulty, and even deformity in the limbs. Here is a brief summary of the difference:
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is a result of wear and tear on the joints and therefore usually occurs more frequently with advanced age. In each joint of the body where there is bone-to-bone contact the contacting surfaces of the bones are covered with a smooth coating of cartilage. To aid in lubrication there is also synovial Arthritisfluid in the joint. In osteoarthritis this cartilage is worn or degenerates and eventually allows actual bone-on-bone contact. This results in inflammation in the bone and surrounding area and sometimes stimulates formation of bone spurs on the bones.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and can happen at a much earlier age than is typical for osteoarthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis the body attacks the synovial membrane and other connective tissue in the joint causing inflammation. This inflammation then leads to deterioration of the cartilage in the joint with the accompanying pain and difficulty in movement.
Why are essential oils so good for arthritis? Mainly because essential oils are absorbed directly into the blood stream, by-passing the digestive system. Essential oils assist with rest, tension, as well as anxiousness that are crucial in order to maintain inflammation control. There are many oils that assist in the healing of arthritis. Some popular oils to combat arthritis are: Spruce, Black Pepper, Peppermint, Hyssop, Helichrysum, Wintergreen/Birch, Clove, and others. Let's take a look at the benefits of these particular oils listed:
Spruce: (Picea mariana) is anti-infectious, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory
Black Pepper: (Piper nigrum) is anti-inflammatory and combats deep tissue pain.
Peppermint: (Mentha piperita) has powerful bain-blocking, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties.
Hyssop: (Hyssopus officinalis) is anti-inflammatory and anti infectious.
Helichrysum: (Helichrysum italicum) is a powerful annaesthetic and analgesic. It quenches pain and inflamation and reduces muscle spasms.
Wintergreen/Birch: (Gaultheria procumbens) is strongly anti-inflamatory and antispasmodie. It is analgesic and reduces pain.
Clove: (Syzygium aromaticum) is used in dental industry to numb gum and kill pain. It is one of the most antimicrobial and antiseptic of all essential oils.
Many blends of essential oils can be purchased for the purpose of such ailments as arthritis. Young Living Essential Oils carries "PanAway" which is a blend of several of these oils mentioned above.
PanAway comes in two sizes: 15ml @ 85.25 and 5ml @ 37.25
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