In controlled studies, researchers have found that even patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, who have not yet undergone initial treatment for the disease, exhibit crucial imbalances of bacteria flora, as evidenced in a fecal analysis. This suggests that intestinal imbalances may play a crucial role in the development of the disease.1 What's more, eventual drug treatment for symptoms can spur further disturbances in the metabolism of the microflora in the GI tract.2

A landmark Finnish study examined the effects of diet on the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. They found a direct association between patients who showed high improvement in symptoms and the status of specific markers for intestinal microflora.3 A follow-up study confirmed these results, and showed positive changes in the fecal microbial flora correlating with a marked improvement in rheumatoid arthritis conditions.4

The Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) provides a thorough evaluation of digestion, absorption, intestinal function and microbial flora, allowing for treatment of G.I. factors involved in the onset and progression of rheumatoid arthritis.

Call to set up a nutritional consultation so that tests can be performed and a comprehensive strategy of lifestyle, dietary modification and nutrient supplementation can be implemented to aid you in reversing this disorder.

For an appointment, contact our office at: 800-956-7083 or 818 707-3126.

Dr. Rispoli, Ph.D., L.Ac. has had a clinical practice for over 20 years. Her programs work because she is so thorough in testing and providing a nutritional approach. Remember that the body can heal itself if given the proper nutrients.

All lab tests can be done through the mail in the privacy of your own home, except blood tests, we send you to a lab to have your blood drawn for these. After you pay for the test we mail you the kit, the results take two weeks, the test results will be mailed to us and we will call you to go over the results, its that easy! All tests include the consultation for the report of findings.

References:
1 Eerola E, Mottonen T, Hannonen P, Luukkainen R, Kantola I, Vuori K, Tuominen J, Toivanen P. Intestinal flora in early rheumatoid arthritis. Br J. Rheumatol 1994;33(11):1030-1038.
2 Benno P, Alam M, Henriksson K, Norin E, Uribe A, Medtvedt T. Abnormal colonic microbial function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Scand J Rheumatol 1994;23(6):311-315.
3 Peltonen R, Kjeldsen-Kragh J, Haugen M, Tuominen J, Toivanen P, Forre O, Eerola E. Br J Rheumatol 1994;33(7):638-643. Changes of faecal flora in rheumatoid arthritis during fasting and one-year vegetarian diet. Br J Rheumatol 1994;33(7):638-643.
4 Peltonen R, Nenonen M, Helve T, Hanninen O, Toivanen P, Eerola E. Faecal microbial flora and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis during vegan diet. Br J Rheumatol 1997;36(1):64-68.