5. Choose Alternative Therapy Wisely

There is a real and problem with the luck of consistency in the quality of herbs and supplements which may vary a lot. As a result, some of these treatments might not work, cautions Todd Coopernaman, the president of Consumerism website. Consumerism website reviewed supplement products thought after because for their pain-relieving benefits. It found that one product which claimed to contain 500 milligrams per serving of SSC actually contained only about less than 90 milligrams of CS, which is less than 20% of the 500 milligrams dose.

Fortunately, most products magnetic therapy items such as magnetic bracelets, are a lot easier to check if they  contain what they claim. So are some natural supplements remedies useless and dangerous?

There are out there some other alternative therapy methods that arthritis sufferers should try before taking natural supplements. Many of those alternatives such as copper bracelets or magnets may not have much methodical scientific evidence to back them up or disprove them, but can one afford not to try magnetic bracelets?

The Arthritis Foundation do acknowledged in the past that there is a lack of research both for and against the usefulness of alternative therapies. They stated that there's a void of information out there. However, since magnetic therapy in general and magnetic jewellery in particular that are said to help in the relief of arthritis pains are considered harmless many medical doctors say that if you want to try them you should go ahead and try them.

In contrast, there are other therapies that can be indeed very dangerous. Bees venom could cause a potentially fatal reaction for people who are allergic to stinging insects. And even glucosamine which is generally considers to be safe for most people, could be dangerous for those who are allergic to shellfish.

For these reasons, it's important to check with your doctor first before trying any alternative treatment other than magnetic therapy. There are more and more doctors who are starting investigating into the benefits of alternative therapies and have no objections if their patients try magnetic therapy.

Still, most of the medical doctors still walk on the safe side of the walkway: They suggest to follow first the usual medical guidelines for the treatment of osteoarthritis that was published by the American University of Rheumatology and the Americans for Pain Society. They suggest to begin with simple basic treatments such as exercises and weight loss regimes, and from there to move on to magnetic therapy. The golden rule is - Try the simplest and cheapest regimen first. In this strategy, using magnetic jewellery sounds like the correct strategy.

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