Explanation
An acute inflammatory, systemic disease characterized by arthritis, chorea and carditis often followed by serious heart and kidney disease.
Considerations
Attacks usually occur in childhood. Fever and joint pain often gives rise to precordial discomfort and development of cardiac murmurs. Occurrences seem to be predisposed by overcrowded living conditions and malnutrition over a long period of time. It is thought to be related to a long-standing deficiency of Vitamin C.
Treatment
In acute stages, absolute bed rest is essential until nutritional support and supplemental natural therapy reduces the fever and controls discomfort. A large amount of Vitamin C is most important. Essential amino acids are vital in recovery. All protein requirements are increased during many infections and particularly so in this case.
pH Balance
Provides minerals to aid a balance of blood chemistry. Take 1, 3 times daily.
Vita-C+500
Vitamin C in sufficient amounts can bring about dramatic and startling recovery in rheumatic fever. Take 3 every hr until acute phase abates.
Vegie Zymes
Concentrated vegetable enzymes that aid food breakdown throughout the pH range. Take 2 with each meal.
Supporting Products
Cardiotone
Provides heart tissue support. Strengthens and protects muscles by initiating growth and repair of damaged cells. Take 2, 3 times daily.
Attack
Herbal broad spectrum antibacterial. Take 2, 4 times daily for 3 days; then 1, 4 times daily for 6 days.
ADR Complex
Herbs to aid a balance of the endocrine control glands, adrenal, pituitary and thyroid. Take 2, 3 times daily.
Liver Detox
Supports liver and gallbladder function and is essential for detoxification. Take 2, 3 times daily between meals.
Mineral Complex
Aids calcium utilization and provides trace elements. Take 2 daily with meals.
Cal/Mg + Boron
Highly assimilated calcium with factors to promote utilization. Take 1, 3 times daily.