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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that can bring with it pain and stiffness and the progressive destruction and deformity of joints, with the potential to seriously impair not just the quality of life but life expectancy. No cause has yet been identified but ‘hormonal influences, obesity, diet and cigarette smoking have all been implicated as risk factors’.

The aim of any treatment is to control pain and inflammation, reduce joint damage, disability and loss of function and improve quality of life, and acupuncture treatment seeks to support these aims.

In 2011, this fascinating study looking into the benefits of homeopathic intervention in patients with chronic, active but relatively stable Rheumatoid Arthritis, found that there were ‘significant clinical benefits that are attributable mainly to the homeopathic consultation process’ but that ‘there appeared to be no specific benefit from the homeopathic remedies themselves’.

This was the first study to identify that the benefits of homeopathy are attributable to the consultation, a process that involves ‘communication skills, empathy, hopefulness, enablement and narrative competence’, all factors which are key to the holistic treatment of any ‘dis-ease’ of the body and mind.

How we can help:

  • By listening with empathy and hope
  • Improved quality of life
  • Pain relief
  • Reduction of inflammation and swelling
  • Improved mobility in joints
My clients say...

Mary M

“Although Mr Enkin is a practitioner of many years standing, he continues to study the healing arts widely. This gives him the ability to assess quickly and accurately the needs of his patients at whatever level of life situation.”

Carolyn D

“After crippling back pain and subsequent surgery, I have been helped back to absolutely normal function, health and happiness with the support and treatment I have received with Joshua. It is difficult to imagine now how things were back then – a testament to his care.”

Angie T

“I was diagnosed with cancer, in shock, out of balance and with no confidence in my body. Joshua expertly and effectively treated my shock with homeopathy, his treatment continued with Five Elements Acupuncture after I’d had radical surgery. I felt like I went on a journey with him, to a place of strength and health,…

Angela R K

“Without Joshua I’m sure we wouldn’t have our little girl. We can’t thank him enough of all the help, support and knowledge he gave us over the last eighteen months.”