Joint hypermobility syndrome (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome), is a chronic pain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Young women seem to be most affected by this condition, followed by children and men.
In many cases, hypermobile joints go completely unnoticed.
They’re just a fun way to get attention at parties by bending a wrist back or seeming to “dislocate” a shoulder at will.
However, plenty of individuals suffer terribly with the condition, sometimes for years, before ever receiving an accurate diagnosis.
What Causes Hypermobility Syndrome?
Hypermobility syndrome is a connective tissue disorder believed to be caused by a collagen deficiency, which makes ligaments and soft tissue …show more content…
Unfortunately, this only delays symptoms for a while and worsens the condition. Narcotic and NSAID pain relievers can cause dependency and chronic digestive distress. Muscle relaxers may cause further joint pain as loose joints depend on fit muscles to support them.
Dietary Changes
The first way to treat hypermobility syndrome naturally is to make some dietary changes. Junk food has no nutritional value and contains toxic additives, preservatives, and synthetic sweeteners that greatly increase your body’s inflammatory response.
If you're living with any kind of chronic pain condition, you should eat as many whole and minimally-processed foods as possible. This means slowly tapering off junk food and eating more organic vegetables, fruits, beans, legumes, meat, poultry, fish, and healthy fats like butter, avocado, and coconut oil.
You may also consider eliminating gluten from your diet. Gluten intolerance is the inability to digest the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Someone who is unable to digest this protein often suffers chronic digestive distress, muscle pain, brain fog, and neurological …show more content…
Many store-bought vitamins are nothing more than a concoction of synthetic chemicals, which contain harmful preservatives and additives. When choosing supplements, be sure the ones you select are made from whole-food sources only.
Probiotics
Probiotics are living microorganisms that are highly beneficial to your gut and immune system health. They also provide strong anti-inflammatory benefits, which is a must for anyone suffering from a chronic pain condition.
Digestive Enzymes
Poor digestion, bloating, gas, flatulence, and slow intestinal transit can be alleviated with the use of digestive enzymes. Moreover, digestive enzymes help you better break down and absorb nutrients from food.
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