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Natural Anti-Inflammatory for Bone Repair & Connective Tissue Injury | Arthritis Support Formulation

Factor Five: Osteo-X cortisone alternative for joint and connective tissue inflammation. Provides nutritive support for bone and connective tissue repair. Contains botanicals to assist in the management of acute inflammation and minerals crucial to collagen and soft tissue maintenance and joint flexibility. An excellent arthritis support formulation.

Who May Benefit (Lifestyle)

• Individuals suffering from arthritis, joint and back pain.
• Athletes and active individuals desiring protection against sports and work related injuries.
• All women between 17 and 77 years of age, especially during pregnancy.
• Individuals with osteoarthritis, cartilage and/or tendon/ligament strain, and those with low bone density.

Dosage & Directions

Take 2 tablets daily with evening meal as a precaution or 2 tablets twice daily with meals for nutritive support to relieve osteoarthritis and joint inflammation.

Take 2 tablets three times daily with meals for 10 days following trauma such as bone breaks or fractures. (May be taken at night on an empty stomach as a sleep aid).

Warnings & Precautions

Do not take this product simultaneously with antacids, diuretics or medications such as Dilantin, corticosteroids, phenobarbital, lithium, tetracycline or thyroid hormone as these substances counteract and deplete calcium. Take at least two hours apart.

Important notes: Calcium antacids are often recommended as a source of calcium. This is ludicrous as antacids change the pH of the the stomach and intestines, which alters the digestion efficiency of most enzymes.

Many sources of calcium supplementation have been found to contain lead, including carbonate, dolomite and bone meal. Additionally, these forms of calcium are frequently difficult for the body to absorb.

Calcium citrate is readily absorbed, even by individuals who are severely deficient in stomach acid, and has the added benefits of chelating out heavy metals from the body, preventing recurrent kidney stones, and augmenting treatment of urinary tract infection.

This product utilizes the citrate form of calcium exclusively.

Holistic Recommendations

Overview

Both nutritional therapy and chiropractic share the philosophy that the body has the inherent ability to heal itself with the proper resources and treatment procedures.

Bone - formed from collagen fibers and comprised of hydroxyapatite crystals - is a living substance and one of the most active tissues in the body! Bone is constantly being dissolved and rebuilt (a process known as remodeling) and requires the proper nutrients to remain strong and healthy.

Osteoarthritis affects 80% of persons over the age of 50 and Osteoporosis affects 25 million people of all ages, clearly indicating that most individuals are not meeting the nutritional requirements necessary to maintain strong bones and supporting connective tissues.⁴⁵

It is therefore not surprising that most Americans complain of arthritis, back problems, and experience frequent injuries.

The nutrients in Factor Five: Osteo-X act to protect against altered or defective collagen synthesis by enhancing collagen matrix integrity and decreasing the enzymatic breakdown of collagen necessary for the formation of connective tissue in ligaments and bones.

The ingredients in this product work synergistically to support the body's natural ability to heal itself and may be safely employed . . .

As Nutritive Support for Injury and Back Pain

It is well established that the ingestion of specific nutrients can help accelerate the healing process and provide above normal healing rates.⁴⁶ Patients recovering from bone fractures require 25% more calories than normal. In cases of major trauma, tissue damage and/or inflammation, the calorie need goes up by 30 to 55%.⁴⁷ Yet, in a modern Houston hospital, physicians found that all of the 129 surgery patients examined had at least one indication of significant nutritional depletion, with 42% being clinically malnourished!⁴⁸

It is important to supply the body with enough energy (calories) to meet the increased metabolic demands caused by injuries during the three phases of injury rehabilitation:

Phase I - Inflammation which lasts from 48 to 72 hours but can vary. Inflammation occurs when a part of the body reacts to trauma, caused by strain, injury, or arthritis, or infection caused by bacteria. Symptoms include pain, heat, swelling, and redness..

The primary nutritional remedy to ameliorate inflammation is a combination of proteolytic enzymes (proteases) such as bromelain, papain, lipase and amylase⁴⁹ which is incorporated into Factor Five: Osteo-X under the proprietary trade name Biozyme-10.

Depending on the type of injury, oral use of proteolytic enzymes can reduce healing times by up to 50%⁵⁰ while the herbal extracts of ginger and licorice root act as a natural cortisone in blocking inflammation and reducing pain.

Phase II - Repair usually lasts from 48 hours to about six weeks during which time collagen production and formation occurs. Maintaining adequate levels of vitamins and minerals is crucial during this repair phase as any deficiency can adversely effect healing.⁵¹ Calcium, magnesium, manganese and boron are especially important.⁵²

As inflammation can generate large amounts of free radicals, a full spectrum of antioxidant nutritional support, such as found in Factor One: Bio-Immunizer, may also be utilized.⁵³

Phase III - Remodeling lasts a minimal of three weeks and may require up to twelve months to accomplish in certain injuries. During this phase the strengthening of connective tissue and muscle occurs through hyperplasia and hypertrophy. Connective tissues include cartilage, tendons, ligaments and bone.

The remodeling phase is dominated by anabolic repair which is enhanced by supplying the nutrients necessary for growth. These include Factor Five: Osteo-X at the suggested nutritive support dosage and Factor One: Bio-Immunizer at the daily recommended dosage.

For Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis - or porous bones - is a disease characterized by excessive loss of bone mass resulting in increased fractures, loss of height, pain in the hip and back, and spinal curvature. The disease is silent and offers no early symptoms as bones become porous over a period of many years. Around age 40, bone mass begins to gradually diminish in both sexes, with a continuous loss over adult life at a mean rate of 1.2% per year. However, osteoporosis is not a normal part of aging. It is a normal part of degeneration caused by inadequate nutrition!⁵⁴

Available evidence indicates that those with a lifetime history of adequate calcium intake are less susceptible to osteoporosis at advanced ages.

Osteoporosis, however, is more than merely a lack of dietary calcium. Rather, it is a complex condition involving hormonal, lifestyle, nutritional and environmental factors.⁵⁵

Several risk factors are associated with osteoporosis, including the following:

1) Genetics such as family history of osteoporosis.

2) Sex - women are three times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis because they have less bone mass to begin with.

3) Body type - small body frame or slender build are more prone toward the disease.

4) Inadequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D in the diet.

5) Hormonal factors - Osteoporosis is most commonly seen after menopause (surgical or natural), when the protective effect of estrogen in bone has been lost. In younger women, any interruption of menstruation for an extended period results in bone loss, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and menstrual irregularities due to excessive exercise.

6) Sedentary lifestyle - regular weight-bearing exercise is important for achieving and maintaining good bone mass.

7) Smoking affects the protective action of estrogen in bone. Alcohol can block calcium absorption and bone growth.

8) Drugs such as cortisone, Dilantin, methotrexate, heparin and excess thyroid medication can all affect bone mass.

9) Medical conditions such as chronic kidney disease, overactive thyroid, malabsorption, and certain types of intestinal surgery can place the patient at higher risk.

If the patient exhibits any of the above risk factors, or has undergone trauma, surgery, or bone fractures, he or she should be strongly encouraged to practice the following preventative and remedial recommendations:

Recommendations for the Rejuvenation of Bone and Connective Tissue, Prevention of Osteoporosis and the Relief of Joint Inflammation

1) Take Factor Five: Osteo-X supplementation as directed. One gram (1,000 mg) of calcium daily can halt or even reverse bone loss in humans.⁵⁶

2) Exercise! Sedentary lifestyle strongly encourages bone mineral loss. After only a few months in space, astronauts can lose up to 25,000 mg of bone calcium.⁵⁷

3) Relax! Practice stress management. Worry and tension can cause both lowered calcium absorption and increased calcium loss while triggering arthritic inflammation.⁵⁸

4) Take a 15 minute sunbath twice a week! Vitamin D is mandatory for the absorption and use of calcium and preventing bone erosion.⁵⁹

5) Maintain weight control. Excess poundage stresses the joints and exacerbates inflammation. Symptoms of osteoarthritis often subside with a return to a healthy weight.⁶⁰

6) Develop a good diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, oatmeal, brown rice and whole grains. Eat fish such as salmon, sardines, flounder and cod in lieu of red meat.⁶¹

7) Hard water can provide up to 375 mg of calcium per liter of drinking water!⁶² By comparison, milk provides about 288 mg of calcium per cup. Further, pasteurization destroys the useful enzymes in milk, leaving it dead, inert, and useless, and thus may be irritating to the lining of the intestines.63

8) Reduce or Avoid tobacco, alcohol and coffee as these substances deplete bone minerals and exacerbates inflamed joints.⁶⁴

9) Avoid the use of cortisone, anti-seizure medication or anticoagulants whenever possible.⁶⁵

10) Avoid phosphate-containing soft drinks, additives, and high-protein animal foods.⁶⁶ When the calcium to phosphorus ratio goes above 1:1.25 in phosphorus, then most other efforts to prevent osteoporosis are likely in vain.

11) Eat a wide variety of foods. Individuals who eat a varied diet have a better nutrient intake than those whose diet remains staid.⁶⁷

12) Reduce salt intake. Urinary calcium increases about 23mg for every teaspoon of salt consumed which is sufficient to dissolve one percent of the skeleton annually or ten percent in a decade!⁶⁸

For the Support & Preventative of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritis affecting over 40 million Americans, including 80% of people over 50 years of age.⁶⁹

The weight-bearing joints and joints of the hands are principally affected, however, spinal osteoarthritis is very common and may result in compression of nerves and blood vessels, causing pain and vascular insufficiency.⁷⁰ The bone joint is a marvel of engineering. The joint is connected by the tough, fibrous proteins collagen and elastin and lubricated by synovial fluid that is so slippery even modern chemistry cannot duplicate its lubricant abilities. Since bone joints are built from, and repaired by, dietary nutrients, nutrition can be utilized to help many arthritics.

Studies and evaluations of osteoarthritis - from the earliest signs to the most advanced stages - indicate that cellular and tissue response to this disease is purposeful and aimed at repair of the damaged joint structure. Based upon such analysis, it appears the process contributing to osteoarthritis may be stopped and sometimes reversed.⁷¹

1) Take Factor Five: Osteo-X in the dosage recommended for relief of back pain and joint inflammation. The herbal extracts of ginger and licorice root together with extract of wintergreen and the amino acid DL-phenylalanine will synergistically act to reduce inflammation and pain.

2) Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), fenoprofen (Nalfon), and related products.

Numerous clinical studies have shown that NSAIDS actually accelerate osteoarthritis and increase joint destruction.^{72, 73} This is a classic example where current medical treatment simply suppresses the symptoms while actually promoting the disease process!

3) Take Factor One: Bio-Immunizer in the dosage recommended as vitamin E has an ability to inhibit the enzymatic breakdown of cartilage as well as stimulate cartilage synthesis;⁷⁴ folic acid, niacin, and vitamin C has a positive effect on cartilage;⁷⁵ and vitamin A is required for the synthesis of normal collagen and maintenance of cartilage structures.⁷⁶

4) Avoid all simple, processed and concentrated carbohydrates and fats.

5) Avoid plants of the solanaceae family, such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, peppers and tobacco).

6) Take physical therapy regularly including ultrasound, isometric exercises and especially short-wave diathermy.⁷⁷

As a Support for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the entire body but especially the synovial membranes of the joints. It is a classic example of an "autoimmune disease", a condition where the body's immune system attacks its own tissue.

Although much less common than osteoarthritis - somewhere between 1 and 3 percent of the population is affected - the rheumatoid form is usually much more severe.

Because many of the pathologic processes involved in this disease are temporary and spontaneous, improvement often occurs. As a result, it is common for RA to be exploited by hucksters who are eager to offer "the latest cure".⁷⁸

Unfortunately, rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that has no known cure, no prevention, and no specific cause at this point in time. However, RA can be managed and ameliorated in many cases.⁷⁹

An assessment of the nutritional status of patients with rheumatoid arthritis is very important. The inflammatory process in RA is accompanied by an elevated metabolic rate that leads to increased nutritional requirements.⁸⁰

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are frequently underweight, in contrast to those with osteoarthritis who are often overweight.⁸¹

While RA is an autoimmune reaction, what triggers this reaction remains largely unknown. What is currently known is that individuals with RA have increased intestinal permeability to dietary and bacterial antigens as well as alterations in bacterial flora.^{82, 83} Thus, diet has been strongly implicated in RA in regards to both cause and amelioration.

Generally, RA is not found in societies that eat a more primitive diet of whole foods, vegetables, and fiber and is found at a relatively high rate in modern societies consuming a diet rich in refined carbohydrates, sugar, meat, and saturated fats.⁸⁴

1) Joint pain can be a manifestation of a food allergy. Elimination of allergic foods has been shown to offer significant benefit to some individuals with RA.⁸⁵ However, such elimination should be well documented with blinded food challenges so that foods are not eliminated unnecessarily simply because their consumption happened to coincide with an arthritic flare-up.

2) Sodium restriction is recommended as some RA patients retain salt and water because of immobility resulting from joint pain or medication.⁸⁶

3) Take Factor Five: Osteo-X in the suggested trauma dosage during RA flare-up of joint pain. Product ingredients include the well documented anti-inflammatory herbal extracts of ginger and licorice root, together with the proteolytic enzyme bromelain. These ingredients have been found to be useful in both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.^{87, 88, 89}

4) Adhere to the recommendations outlined for the Rejuvenation of Bone and Connective Tissue, Prevention of Osteoporosis and the Relief of Joint Inflammation listed above.

As a Remedy for Insomnia & Sleep Disorders

Insomnia is a difficulty in falling asleep, in staying asleep, or in sleeping soundly. The well-nourished individual who enjoys good health will be less troubled by insomnia than one who subsists on a diet deficient in some essential nutrients. For example:

Calcium and magnesium are known as the "sleep minerals" as a lack of these two nutrients will cause the patient to wake after a few hours and then not be able to return to sleep.⁹⁰

Vitamin B-6 is an important contributor to the formation of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that aids in the regulation of sleep. A diet low in B-6 is associated with increased risk for developing insomnia, irritability, and depression.⁹¹

Insomnia perpetuates itself, in that thinking about the inability to sleep creates further tension in the mind and body. Recommendations for overcoming insomnia and other common sleep disorders include:

1) Take Factor Five: Osteo-X as directed for insomnia. This product provides the nutrients listed above which are necessary to overcome sleep problems.

2) Learn to relax by establishing a new bedtime routine, such as leisurely walks, warm baths, massages, soft music, or quiet meditation.⁹²

3) Prior to bedtime, snack on bananas, figs, dates, yogurt, tuna, grain crackers, or grapefruit. These foods are high in tryptophan which promote sleep.

4) Avoid caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, cheese, chocolate, wine, bacon, ham, sausage, eggplant, potatoes, spinach, and tomatoes immediately prior to bedtime. These foods contain tyramine, which increases the release of norepinephrine, a brain chemical stimulant.⁹³

5) If insomnia persists, consider placing the patient on Factor Six: Sommaserene in the dosage recommended. This product is a non-narcotic herbal sedative, muscle relaxant and stress reducer.

As a Remedy for Relief of Heartburn, Nausea & Motion Sickness

Heartburn is a burning sensation in the stomach. It often occurs when hydrochloric acid (HLC), utilized by the stomach for digestion, backs up into the esophagus.

Heartburn may be caused by either an excess of HCL or a shortage of HCL in the stomach. Many new OTC antacids are HLC reducers which often provide relief of symptoms by masking the underlying cause!⁹⁴

Recommend that the patient take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. If the heartburn recedes, then the patient needs more stomach acid. If symptoms become worse, the patient has an excess of HCL.

1) At the first sign of heartburn, drink a large glass of water which often cures the problem.

2) If patient has excess stomach acid, take Factor Five: Osteo-X in the dosage recommended. If patient has a shortage of HCL, relief can be obtained by sipping one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with water while eating.

3) Avoid excessive consumption of spicy or fatty and fried foods, alcohol, coffee, citrus fruits, chocolate, and tomato-based foods which are prone to cause heartburn.

4) Avoid OTC antacid products which contain sodium and aluminum. Excess sodium can aggravate hypertension and excess aluminum has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

Motion Sickness symptoms range from severe headache, dizziness, cold sweats, and loss of desire for food to nausea and vomiting while flying, sailing, or traveling long distances in automobiles or trains.

Nausea and vomiting may result from a deficiency of magnesium or vitamin B-6, however, these symptoms may also indicate the presence of liver problems, an infected appendix, low blood sugar, or food poisoning. A physician should be consulted if such symptoms persist.⁹⁵

The combination of ginger and licorice root extracts have long been determined to diminish the symptoms of nausea from motion sickness, morning sickness, and the amelioration of vertigo and dizziness.⁹⁶ In fact, studies have demonstrated that ginger root by itself is more effective than Dramamine in preventing motion sickness.⁹⁷

At the first signs of nausea, motion, or morning sickness, the patient should take the recommended dosage of Factor Five.

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