What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Unlike osteoarthritis, which is caused by wear-and-tear on a joint, rheumatoid arthritis affects the synovial lining of the joint, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.

At my worst, my RA symptoms involved my wrists, fingers, ankles, toes, shoulders, and jaw. The pain was excruciating at times - especially in my wrists, where the slightest movement or pressure was unbearable and the swelling was so bad it actually caused symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis come and go. When the joints are inflamed, RA is active. When inflammation subsides, either spontaneously or through treatment, the disease is said to be in remission. Remissions can last for weeks, months, or years. When the disease becomes active again, you are said to have a flare or flare-up. Because there is no cure, periods of flares and remissions are typical.

Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis involves an physician's examination of the effected joints, as well as various blood tests, and, often, x-rays. Common blood test include rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP, ANA, sed rate, and C-reactive protein tests. X-rays are often taken to view possible joint erosion and to serve as a base-line for your disease's progression.

Joint and mobility specialist Richard Linchitz, M.D., recommends his Physician’s Comfort Formula™ for all his patients, from senior citizens to extreme athletes. Dr. Linchitz is a marathon runner who has had to deal personally with joint and mobility issues and is actively concerned with natural health solutions.

A blend of clinically studied natural ingredients, Physician’s Health Formula lends support in the body’s daily defense against stresses and provides healthy mood support. Key ingredients include ApresFLEX™ boswellia to support a healthy inflammation response, and Sensoril® ashwagandha to help support healthy, balanced stress levels in the body … plus a synergy of enzymes, antioxidants and Ayurvedic alkaloids—tumeric, ginger, and black pepper fruit extract.*

Physician’s Comfort Formula™ targets daily joint health, mobility and comfort* with:

Boswellia, a tree resin, has been used in Ayurvedic Indian therapies for thousands of years to support a healthy immune response and normal, low levels of inflammation.*
Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in pineapples. Known as a proteolytic enzyme, bromelain promotes joint health and mobility by supporting the body’s inflammation response.
Ashwaganda root is gathered from the evergreen ashwaganda plant, a member of the pepper family. It is rich in flavonoids that act as potent antioxidants to help cleanse the body of damaging free radicals. Ashwaganda root also contains withanolides, compounds that are similar to ginsenosides in Asian ginseng; these compounds and ashwaganda’s antioxidant properties help support healthy, balanced stress levels in the body.*
Astaxanthin is a powerful, free-radical-scavenging antioxidant. Free radicals cause damage at the cellular level. The AstaREAL™ astaxanthin used in Physician’s Comfort Formula™ is all-natural and derived from microalgae cultivated in an ultra-clean BioDome™ system in pristine Maui, Hawaii, and in state-of-the-art facilities in environmentally friendly Gustavsberg, Sweden. More information on AstaREAL™ astaxanthin can be found at http://astareal.com/index.html.
Ginger root has long been used as a natural digestive aid to promote healthy movement of food and waste throughout the digestive tract. The aromatic active substances in ginger root are known as gingerols, which actively help settle the stomach and support healthy, balanced digestion.*
Tumeric root, derived from an Indian plant, contains curcumin, the fat soluble substance that gives tumeric its deep yellow hue. Curcumin acts as a super antioxidant for powerful cleansing support throughout the body.*

*These claim(s) have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. **At time of manufacture.