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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Studies have shown that if you have rheumatoid arthritis, your risk of developing heart disease is two to three times higher than people who do not have the disorder.[1]

Conventional Care

steroids
pain relievers
immune suppressants
one-size-fits-all approach
lots of side effects
no exit plan
costly
demoralizing

Diseases that affect the whole body need a whole body approach to medicine.

Holistic Care

systemic inflammation has a cause
treatment based on diet, lifestyle, herbs, nutrition, acupuncture
each patient is unique and treatment is individualized
modifications to treatment are made based on response
reduction of treatment based on improvements
no side effects
cost effective
understanding creates empowerment

We see a lot of this patient category. Our approach is radically different compared to conventional care. We look at the organ systems involved and treat the body holistically.

Rekha Mankad, M.D., Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.