Have the herbs in PreArthos ever been used before?

All of the herbs in PreArthos have long histories of use in traditional medical systems like Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine

If I don’t take medications and herbs that reduce inflammation and pain will I be allowing my arthritis to worsen?

Arthritis is a chronic progressive disease and the use of COX-2 inhibiting anti-inflammatories will help with pain and improving overall function but they will not modify the disease or its progression.

Will PreArthos cure my arthritis?

Presently there is no cure for arthritis. The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms like pain and stiffness and improve the function of affected joints.

Can PreArthos be used with other treatments for arthritis?

Yes. PreArthos has been designed with the recognition that patients will probably already be on other treatments. However, you should still consult your doctor before starting any new medications or herbs.

What are the side effects of PreArthos arthritis treatment?

While the combination of substances present in the whole herb versus isolation of one chemical constituent does have potential for a decrease in side effects, all drugs, even over-the-counter medications, have potential side effects. Your pharmacist or doctor will provide more specific information about side effects based on your medical history and the combination of medications you may be taking. Contact your doctor if you are experiencing problems.

My Doctor says I have arthritis. What is it?

There are over 100 types of arthritis will many different causes. Generally speaking, arthritis is characterized by pain, stiffness, swelling, or decreased function in affected joints. In some cases there can also be joint destruction.

Can weather affect my joints and the symptoms of arthritis?

Weather clearly affects people with arthritis and their symptoms but studies have been inconclusive as to the causes. For instance, barometric pressure has been shown to effect arthritis but in some it is high pressure and in others it is low pressure.

I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), will PreArthos make it worse?

PreArthos was designed as an alternative to some of the more common arthritis treatments which definitely do affect reflux and gastritis. However, every person reacts differently so if you do experience problems contact your doctor.

Will PreArthos increase my risk of cardiovascular disease?

While all drugs, even over-the-counter medications, have potential side effects, PreArthos was designed in the hopes that a combination of herbs with known benefits to cardiovascular health would decrease the risks of an adverse cardiac event. Your pharmacist or doctor will provide more specific information about side effects based on your medical history and the combination of medications you may be taking. Contact your doctor if you are experiencing problems.

Why did your doctor recommend PreArthos or PreArthos+?

Medical treatment of arthritis has been limited to the use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID's) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®), and naproxen (Aleve®) and COX-2 inhibitors such as Celebrex®. While effective, all these drugs have large and potentially dangerous cardiovascular and gastro-intestinal side-effects.

PreArthos and PreArthos+ are all natural, twice-daily therapeutic formulations of synergistic botanicals, which collectively reduce inflammatory pain. They contain several plant-based COX-2 inhibitors, which also have cardio-protective functions, besides being protective on the stomach.

Is PreArthos Safe?

Balanced by natural components found within the ingredients in PreArthos, cardiovascular risks can be decreased.

Curcumin, Rosemary, and Oregano demonstrate the ability to inhibit platelet aggregation thereby decreasing clot formation. Rosemary itself is considered a cardio-tonic with circulatory benefits and has been used for high blood pressure.

Chinese Goldthread (1-4) is good for arrythmias. Studies on Berberine in Chinese Goldthread suggest in can protect the heart from ischemic and reperfusion injury as well (2-4)

Ginger is a potent circulatory stimulator via its vasodilatory properties (3-4) and has been reputed to have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering effects (4-4) Resveratrol from the herb Hu Zhang can increase the heart healthy nitric oxide that is depressed in a high cholesterol diet and can inhibit coronary plaque building thrombin (5-4)