Product Reviews

Here we have reviewed various products which we found have helped in some way when coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  We have noticed that in the same way that Rheumatoid Arthritis affects people in different ways the effects of these products will vary too.  All we can suggest is that like us you keep an open mind and hopefully you will soon find those products that will work for you.  Click on the underlined links to see more products

Reviews by Rose Parker © rheumor 2007

The Classic.    This was the first version of the Bioflow bracelet I bought.  I could not notice that it was having any effect, but on some people they can only wear it for a short period at a time to start with.  They are easily adjustable because the have a Velcro strap. It doesn’t matter if the magnet gets wet, but it is probably not advisable to immerse the magnet in water. Now my husband uses it and it has helped with his bad back.	The Duet Bracelet.     I bought this after I had worn a cheaper version for a while and realised that it had helped me.  It has two strong CRP magnets in it and looks good too.  I had to have the large one, but they are easy to bend round to fit the shape of your wrist.   The magnets do not have to be in contact with the skin the whole time.  This is easy to wear as you can push it up or down your arm as required.  It is easy to take on and off.  It is not good to sleep in as it can stick into your arm.
The Biopad    The Biopad has 6 magnets in it.  You have to make sure you put it this way up with the label showing.  It helped me when I slept on it.  I also use it on the car seat if I have to drive long distances.   It is effective  because you can wrap it round your leg if your knee is particularly painful.  I did buy horse tendon wraps to wear, but found the Velcro stuck in my skin and was annoying and also they were not large enough to fit around my calf.  I obviously have Shire horse calves.	The Boost Belt   The Boost Belt has three moveable twin CRP magnets and comes in three sizes.  Like the Biopad it gives a more intense pain relief because it has more magnets.   It is soft and flexible and can be worn discreetly under the clothes, especially good to relieve back pain.
Epsom Salts   Chemical is Magnesium sulphate.   A typical Western diet is very low in Magnesium and so aids in Acidosis.  Lack of magnesium in the diet can cause irritability, muscle spasm, twitching and anxiety. Sulphate is needed as a pathway to remove toxins from the body. The reactions might be aggressiveness, tantrums and can be relieved by providing the body with extra sulphur to process the toxins.  Research has shown that this is helpful with children with Autism or ADHD	Aromatherapy   It was from this book by Valerie Worwood I developed an interest in Aromatherapy and Essential Oils, when I was pregnant with my first child.  ‘The Aromatherapy Bible’ is well known and covers many uses for Essentials Oils from relief from postnatal depression to helping things grow in the garden, I have read some people say she uses combinations that are too strong, but I have always found her recipes to be helpful and her chapter on Rheumatoid Arthritis to be exactly what I needed.
Skin Care Therapeutics Many beauty products on offer today contain chemicals that can trigger all kinds of skin ailments. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in complementary healing methods with the use of naturally derived products. The Therapeutics range is uniquely formulated using a special blend of essential oils, making it particularly beneficial for those with eczema, psoriasis and very dry skin.	Aromatherapy Oils. Lavender and other aromatherapy oils have tremendous healing properties.  Our daughter Mary aged 2, fell in a burning heap and burnt the palms of both hands so badly that the doctor said she would be severly scared for the rest of her life.  The doctor was incredulous 2 weeks later when the bandages were removed with no sign of scarring.  No miracles, just twice daily applications of pure lavender oil did the trick.