The Paddison Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Recent Episodes
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To discuss osteoarthritis vs rheumatoid arthritis we need to consider the major differences between the two diseases, the causes and risk factors, and the appropriate treatments. Osteoarthritis is the wear and tear of joints and therefore typically associated with ageing and is called a degenerative disease. Unlike RA, OA does not appear to be associated […]
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If you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis then you might be wondering ‘is rheumatoid arthritis hereditary?’ In this article, we answer this question for you, with a review of the medical literature. How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Correlate With our Genetics? Researchers have found that there are more than 100 places in our DNA that affect […]
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What is the association between antibiotics and rheumatoid arthritis? Does the overuse of antibiotics lead to an onset of rheumatoid arthritis? In this article, we look at the connection between the two. The Study Connecting Antibiotics and Rheumatoid Arthritis A study[1] on antibiotics and Rheumatoid Arthritis onset in the BMC Medicine Journal has highlighted evidence […]
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How do you reduce inflammation when you have rheumatoid arthritis or another autoimmune condition? This is a crucial question that you must ask every day and you have to put a plan in place to improve. What is your Plan to Reduce Inflammation? The biggest question that you should be asking yourself is what is […]
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When on a Rheumatoid arthritis diet, you can test the human body pH level in a couple of ways. Saliva-based methods are very inaccurate and there are also urine pH test strips, which are also quite inaccurate. The reason why these can be inaccurate is that your pH level can vary throughout the day, even […]
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Systemic rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, affects the whole body. This means that its reversal and recovery is also systemic, involving the whole body. You can learn more about it below. What is Systemic Rheumatoid Arthritis? You might have heard the term systemic rheumatoid arthritis [1] and that other autoimmune arthritic diseases are […]
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Fenne’s case study focuses on Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory medication (NSAIDs) and looks for ways to improve without the drugs. Fenne is 21 years old and has been on the Paddison Program for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 months now and is happy for her update to be shared. Her story is an example of non NSAID […]
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When we are investigating ways for reversing rheumatoid arthritis naturally we are presented with countless options and treatments to try. Fortunately, in the case of Vitamin C, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that increasing dietary Vitamin C levels is a wise thing to do. Vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant, and can thus […]
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Clint gives a quick tip on why we should always set a target for our C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and how important it is. Good day, it’s Clint Paddison here with my little son Aiden, just chilling on the bed. We’re doing a little drawing and I wanted to share with you something a little bit […]
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Hi, it’s Clint Paddison here with another tip on reversing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, and I just got an email from someone who’s doing the Paddison Program and her email went like this: “Hi, Clint. I for the first time have reduced my C reactive protein to the normal range. I’m so excited.” And so I […]
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In this podcast, Clint explains how generating good habits is the goal and the daily repetition automatically creates the outcome you are after. He used to go Bikram Yoga every day to maintain a high-quality, functional range of motion through his joints. Good Habits For Exercise to Benefit Your Health It’s important to get your […]
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Rheumatoid arthritis commonly affects the fingers. This can dramatically affect quality of life. The joints become inflamed, swollen, and also hot and, the problem is very persistent. Sufferers can experience pain and challenges when driving or opening a cupboard. It can be very challening to reduce the inflammation caught in the finger joints. There are […]
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Many people are nervous and have concerns about the flu vaccine effectiveness when they have rheumatoid arthritis. What are some of the personal experiences of this and is there any science behind it? The Science: Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Is there any science that demonstrates there is a benefit that outweighs the risk of taking the […]
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Tim is a great success story and in this case study. He shares with us the journey behind his dramatic improvements following a difficult diagnosis of two diseases: Lyme disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Tim shares his experiences and talks about how he was able to use the Paddison Program to isolate aspects of his health […]
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The Paddison Program for rheumatoid arthritis can help people reverse their symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. This is by implementing important lifestyle changes centred on diet, exercise, stress reduction, and supplementation. The Paddison Program uses these lifestyle interventions to help rebuild health alongside the regular pharmaceutical care of your Rheumatologist. The program is not against medication […]
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In this episode, Clint discussed how blood markers do not necessarily reflect what’s happening inside the body. In such instances, physical exams and other assessments are crucial to getting a proper diagnosis of RA. Shell said, “I read that some people can be symptomatic with low CRP and rheumatoid factor numbers. Do the numbers always […]
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Many rheumatoid arthritis sufferers can reduce inflammation and pain by making lifestyle changes. The greatest results will be achieved on the best diet for rheumatoid arthritis and a dedication to exercise. You should also look at how your sleeping behaviours can support recovery, and to sleep in a way so as to not exacerbate joint […]
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In this episode Clint explains how his rheumatoid diet has evolved through the years, from the early stages of the Paddison Program to his current state where he has added lots of different foods to the baseline, and how the process of adding a new element can work, sometimes even by accident. More variety in […]
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Ana, in El Salvador, is a great story of progress with her rheumatoid arthritis. After being diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis, methotrexate for arthritis was prescribed. She has been able to reduce her dosage following time on the Paddison Program diet. Ana is still on her journey with arthritis. However, she shares the most important aspects […]
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We discuss how: Last year Emma started feeling stiffness and pain in the hands The inflammation spread very rapidly and within three weeks she had multiple joints inflamed Her blood tests were inconclusive, but the symptoms were spreading fast so she began the Paddison Program right away A couple of weeks before the symptoms started […]
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We discuss how: Brooke was diagnosed with RA and the following week she found she was pregnant with her second child About one month after her daughter was born, suddenly pain struck her, she struggled to walk and her hands felt like they were frozen The rheumatologist told her to stop breastfeeding her daughter and […]
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Seema was diagnosed with RA and had very high pain levels Pain was almost unbearable and she needed support to get up from a chair She was put on sulfasalazine, and started taking painkillers to deal with the pain She quit a very stressful job and started searching the internet to gain more knowledge on […]
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We discuss how: After a period of intense stress Lani got a urinary tract infection After 10 days of antibiotics her hands felt like they were on fire Initial tests for RA went negative, but the pain extended to the wrists and then to the arms, feet and ankles While waiting for more specialized tests, […]
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When you’re considering your rheumatoid arthritis diet plan you might be wondering what cooking oil you can use. The answer is, use none! In this video, we discuss the use of fried oil and the detrimental effect it has on the digestive system. Cooking oil used for frying foods have a massively negative effect on […]
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We discuss how: About 4 years ago, Bambi started to have severe pain in the ankles Months passed waiting for answer from the hospital, and the arms started to hurt very bad as well Bambi runs a nursery, and working became more and more a struggle Eventually she was diagnosed with RA and started taking […]
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We discuss how: At a point in his life, Pat literally started to ‘slow down’ He couldn’t even close the car door, and struggled to move without significant pain He eventually got diagnosed with RA and put on medications The drugs brought some relief initially, but the improvements weren’t enough He started with prednisolone and […]
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We discuss how: Stress plays a key role in the management of autoimmune conditions Dr. Amir Rashidian has seen it countless times with his patients His book “The StressProof Life: The Secret to Health, Wealth and Happiness” focuses on preparing your body to handle stress in everyday life The starting point is that when you […]
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We discuss how: Laura started having symptoms of RA inflammation 5 years ago at 24 Three years later, after having her daughter, she had a massive flare-up Having had stomach problems since she was 16, she made the connection between her symptoms and diet although doctors were of different advise She researched and found about […]
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Katy is back for her 2 year update! She has done phenomenally well in the past two years, building even further on the progress she made in her first year on the Paddison Program. [See her first episode here]. We discuss how: Katie was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis when she was just 10 months […]
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We discuss how: – Marcel is 11 years old and has been diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis– Symptoms started about a year prior to his diagnosis with some pain in his jaw and his foot– Then pain spread to his finger joints and came to a point he couldn’t hold a pen and write– He […]
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We discuss how: – We have another chat with Carl, functional movement coach from South Africa– Through Skype calls he has helped many members of the Paddison Program Support– By looking at the actual movement in the video he provides suggestions on the correct exercises for each person– Moving the joints in the right way […]
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We discuss how: – Rheagan is a musician and has been dealing with inflammatory arthritis for about 10 years, without it having much impact on her life– One year ago, her left hand started swelling so much that she couldn’t play her instrument– After having tried many different approaches she came across the Paddison Program […]
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We discuss how: – Dr. Jason Hawrelak is the head of research at probioticadvisor.com– He has focused his research on microbiome, probiotics, and everything to do with gut health– He became passionate about it because research was just at the tip of an iceberg when he started– In the last 20 years there’s been an […]
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We discuss how: – Irina was 24 when she got diagnosed with RA– She started having severe pain in the hands and joints– She was immediately prescribed prednisone, then methotrexate and Plaquenil were added– The drug mix didn’t sort much effect, and it was suggested she started biological treatment– At that point, she started searching […]
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We discuss how: – At the age of 16, after his father died, Gabriel started to have gut dysbiosis– He started to experience severe fatigue and stress response symptoms, nausea and so on– He started having scalp psoriasis, and over time he got diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis– His knees became the size of a softball […]
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We discuss how: – Janet was diagnosed with RA after the birth of her first child– Because she wanted to have another child, she was put on prednisone– It worked well for alleviating the pain, but after the birth of her second child she eventually started with Methotrexate– As brain fog and tiredness increased, Janet […]
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We discuss how: – Jo’s son was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis when he was 13– His knees were so heavily swollen he couldn’t straighten his legs– After the diagnosis, Jo found that really heavy drug doses were the only official treatment– She then researched the internet and got to know the diet approach to […]
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We discuss how: – Steffany is a yoga therapist and researcher specializing in rheumatic diseases– She demonstrates in this episode lots of do-it-yourself exercises to relieve finger, hand and wrist pain– She has written a book called “Yoga Therapy For Arthritis” and has conducted pioneering research in the benefits of yoga for arthritis– Her research […]
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We discuss how: – Kim was diagnosed with RA in 2014 and put on methotrexate, Plaquenil and prednisolone– The drugs initially helped with reducing joint pain but in terms of side effects it was a nightmare– She then came to know that a colleague was effectively opposing Hashimoto with diet– She went on a sort […]
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We discuss how: – In 2012 Shamiz started having digestive disorders while working in Japan– He went to the hospital and was put on drugs and antibiotics for several weeks– As the situation kept getting worse, dosages reached very high levels– When it was suggested a colon surgery, Shamiz and his mother started researching about […]
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We discuss how: – Jackie was first diagnosed with RA in 2016 and the pain was devastating– After a difficult diagnosing process she started methotrexate and Enbrel, and after 8 months things weren’t changed much– In the next 6 months she went through some cumbersome insurance mechanisms and eventually was eligible for Rituxan– She started […]
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We discuss how: – Following the Paddison Program, Alexander has been able to completely get off prednisolone and Plaquenil, and greatly reduce methotrexate– Alexander was 23 when he got the first symptoms of RA– During a trip to Europe he was always tired and had pain in his hands and feet– After the trip he […]
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We discuss how: – Skylor started having symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis four years ago– They were quite light initially, but progressively the pain became so high that he had to drop out of college– He needed painkillers to sleep, two or three times a night– He tried lots of possible remedies and was even considering […]
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We discuss how: – Ted has been diagnosed with RA in 2004 after an episode of acute knee pain– She immediately started methotrexate and prednisone at a very high dosage– The pain started also in the ankle, and several exams didn’t shed light on the situation– Then she started Enbrel and it was a big […]
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We discuss how: – Ocean Robbins is the author of the newly released book “31 Day Food Revolution”– His Food Revolution Network advocates healthy eating to millions of people– His message is that food is the foundation of health but can also be the foundation of disease– Also crucial is the link between the food […]
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We discuss how: – Judith had a very bad back pain during her pregnancy 9 years ago but managed it with exercise and physical therapy– After many years she took antibiotics for an ear infection and the pain came back along with an eye infection– Her eye doctor related it to ankylosing spondylitis and prescribed […]
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We discuss how: – Bev got diagnosed with RA in the middle of her project to go to South Korea for work– She had very bad symptoms, to the point that it hurt when she was breathing– She took her first dose of drugs and the side effects were such that she started looking for […]
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We discuss how: – Frank had lots of pain – back, knees, shoulder and so on – to the point that it took him 20 minutes to get out of bed– He went to the hospital and had a very high level of inflammation– After his rheumatologist told him there was nothing to do, he […]
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We discuss: Inflammation is the enemy because it creates more inflammation via a vicious cycle. The mindset should not be ‘avoid meds at all costs’ but to ‘minimise inflammation at all times’. Disease-modifying drugs and the biologic drugs when administered correctly, carefully, thoughtfully for the right symptoms normally provide far more benefits to a long-term […]
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We discuss: The 2 non-negotiables for everyone following the Paddison Program The 5 ways of reducing pain. The most effective pain reduction methods Do you meet the criteria for drugs? This formula will make it clear. MEMBER QUESTION – “Do you think I can heal my inflammatory arthritis without being on a drug? I am […]
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We discuss how: – After being diagnosed with RA at 21, Tom started taking many different medications– He started with Celebrex and after 4 months he added Methotrexate, which had heavy side effects– Enbrel was also added to the mix and initially it helped with the symptoms– After about 8 months Enbrel started to lose […]
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We discuss how: – At the age of 30 Carolyn started having symptoms – swollen knees, fatigue and a lot of pain overall– It took six years for her to be diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis– After being diagnosed, she started going through different medications – sulfasalazine, Prednisone, Plaquenil– She went on Methotrexate for a brief […]
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