10/19/2026
Do you have arthritis? Achy joints? Flare ups?
Arthritis is not just a localized joint issue. It is a systemic inflammatory issue that exacerbates at times and shows up in specific areas of the body.
At Nature's Way Healthcare, we treat the person as a whole and try to get to the root cause of the inflammation.
There can be different culprits, but a great place to start is the gut, because it is considered the epicenter of the immune system, housing roughly 70–80% of our immune cells. A disruption in the gut microbiome or intestinal hyperpermeability ("leaky gut") allows food particles and toxins into the bloodstream, triggering systemic inflammation that targets the joints.
Therefore, when working to find the root cause, it's important to do GI Mapping for a deep, comprehensive look.
In the meantime (while waiting on GI MAP and blood test results), make sure you avoid:
-refined sugars, dairy, gluten and seed oils
Definitely add these items to your dietary intake:
salmon, leafy greens, berries, seeds & cruciferous vegetables
Do NOT take NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Advil, naproxen)
Instead, take Curcumin, Boswelia, and/or wild lettuce extract