Information and facts on Rheumatic fever

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Rheumatic fever is a complication of a streptococcal infection. It typically develops following strep throat, tonsillitis, scarlet fever, or ear infection. It most often affects children aged three to eighteen. It may affect one or several parts of the body, among them the heart, brain, and joints. If the heart is affected, permanent damage to one or more heart valves may result. The first signs of rheumatic fever are typically pain, inflammation, and stiffness in a large joint such as the knee, accompanied by fever. The pain and swelling can travel from one joint to another. There may be an accompanying skin rash. After one occurrence, the disease tends to recur. The symptoms can vary greatly and many times the damage to heart valves isn't immediately noticeable. A damaged heart valve either doesn't fully close or doesn't fully open. Eventually, damaged heart valves can cause serious, even disabling, problems.

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory type of disease. It can affect most of the body's connective tissues especially those tissues of the brain , heart, joints, and skin. Anybody may get acute rheumatic fever, but it normally affects children between ages of five to fifteen years old. The rheumatic heart disease that results can last for their entire life.

For people who have already suffered a rheumatic fever attack are extremely susceptible to a recurrence if they are again infected with group A streptococci. Those people who have experienced a documented acute rheumatic fever attack should use nutritional and dietary changes to prevent streptococcal infections at least until reaching adulthood or at least 5 years after their most recent attack. Patients whose acute rheumatic fever attack has left them with damaged heart tissue may need lifelong antibiotic prophylaxis or alternative herbal and nutritional supplementation. Invasive dental or surgical procedures may require additional antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with rheumatic valvular heart disease. See other suggestions in the sections below that may also help.

 

Nutrient / Supplement Importance
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Helpful notes
Multi-vitamin & Mineral supplement  10 should contain B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, vitamin D, acidophilus, magnesium, and calcium to aid in treatment and prevention of infections and other related health problems. The nutrients in a daily supplement are required for general good health and well being.
Omega fatty acids 9 help with pain and inflammation and  speed recovery time. The essential fatty acids are found in fish oil, flax seed, and borage seed.
Acidophilus 9 friendly bacteria needed for good bowel and colon health. Maybe combined with Lactobacillus rhanosus, Bifidobacterium longum, and Lactobacillus plantarum in a combination such as BotanaCleanse.
Garlic  9 this herb has anti-fungal properties useful for all kinds of infections and their effects 
Carnitine 9 Protects the heart
Methionine 9 important free radical fighter
vitamin C 10 strengthens the body's immune system
vitamin A 9 good antioxidant
Carotenoids 9 work with vitamins A and E for healing of infections
vitamin E 9 works with other herbs and vitamins A & C to promote healing in the body
Dandelion 9 herb that helps prevent infections and has a long history in using for Rheumatic fever.
B vitamin complex 9 for healing and improved immune function
Pyridoxine 9 helps with antibody product and immune function
Echinacea 8 herb used to fight infection 
Golden Seal 8 herb helpful to the immune system 
Zinc 8 for the immune system and is also required for the proper utilization of vitamin A in the human body.
Magnesium 8 this mineral has a calming effect on the body. It often is combined with calcium and B vitamins to relieve stress.
Calcium  8 this mineral works with magnesium

 

Other Changes To Make

  • drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day

  • eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)

  • nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good

  • juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)

  • do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods

  • carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack

  • a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)

  • do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks

  • do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...

  • use stress relief like going for walks in the park (or the 10/90 rule - see Stress)

  • brown rice is good to eat

  • avoid red meat and animal fats

  • reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others

  • fast a few days a month

  • get at least 8 hours of sleep 

  • exercise light to moderate amounts

  • avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet

  • do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke

  • do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal

  • do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry

  • do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else

All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to administer to any physical ailments.
In all matters related to your health please contact a qualified, licensed Medical Consultant or Doctor.
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........Symmetry herbal and nutritional products for Women, Children, and Men includes vitamins, herb supplements, skin care, weight loss, water filters, sport's nutrition, and health maintenance. Giving you and your family an alternative natural way for prevention and healing treatment of disease - also to aid in well being of mind, body, and spirit.