Rheumatoid Arthritis And Canada: What Is The Link?

by Eric Bakker N.D.

Candida is not linked to all types of arthritis. For example, Candida is generally not connected to osteoarthritis (OA). OA is more related to your genetics and a history of significant wear and tear on the joints.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is different from OA. RA is an autoimmune condition that involves significant inflammation and often smaller joints than are affected by OA. Due to the inflammation, RA symptoms include hot, red, and painful joints.

Many rheumatoid patients do have Candida to some degree. It needs to be treated. Anyone with rheumatoid arthritis should have a stool test done by default to determine if there is an inflammatory gut condition. Candida can well be contributing to gut inflammation. Gout is another type of arthritis that may be influenced by the gout microbiome, although not necessarily by Candida.

If you do have arthritis and digestive issues, I highly recommend getting on top of your gut issues. You should do your best to optimize the health of your digestive system. For example, if you have bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, or known food allergies, these issues should be dealt with and resolved if possible.

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Having a well functioning digestive system will ensure you are getting the nutrients needed for healthy joints.

It’s a fair comment to say that every so often, the body renews itself. The tissues get replaced, and the quality of that replacement reflects the quality of food that you’re eating. By consistently eating a healthy diet and improving your digestive health, you’re going to allow the joints to rebuild.

If you have joint and gut symptoms, you also maybe need to be assessed for toxins in your body. Detoxification may also be necessary, particularly in the early stages of treatment of arthritis. There are certain supplements that you might want to take for arthritis. Discuss these treatment options with your physician.

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About Eric Bakker N.D.

Eric Bakker ND has completed almost ten years of study and has almost almost 25 years of clinical experience in natural and integrative forms of medicine, and has pursued continuous post-graduate study in Australia, America, India as well as in New Zealand.

Eric is the past Vice President of the NZ Natural Medicine Association and is currently on their editorial advisory board.