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Degenerative diseases are a group of conditions, which are predominantly seen in old age. As we age, our bones, cartilage, muscles, joints undergo degeneration, leading to their stiffness and friability. As a result, patients affected by these conditions experience severe backaches, rigid muscles, and joint pains during their daily activities. These cause crippling hindrances to their well-being and movements, also fostering within, negative attitudes towards life. Although common compatriots of age, the incidence of these diseases is augmented by a poor dietary history, excessive stress, abnormal sleeping routines, allergies, lack of physical exercise, and drug intake.
These degenerative diseases are:
• Arthritis, resulting from degeneration of joints
• Osteoarthritis, which reduces the density of bones
• Fibromyalgia, resulting from muscles damaged by oxidative processes
• Rheumatoid Arthritis, in which the immune cells invade the joints to cause inflammation
• Gout is characterized by hugely inflamed areas around joints, which cause excruciating pain
Gordon Naturopathic Clinics employ a holistic mode of treatment to reduce problems resulting from degenerative diseases. They advise changes in your lifestyle, formulate appropriate dietary plans, and prescribe the necessary supplements to rid you of your miseries. For more detailed information, call us on 0411 311 767.

Naturopath Gordon