Posts Tagged ‘rheumatoid arthritis’
Chronic inflammation of the joints can be caused by many conditions ranging from synovitis, bursitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and overexertion or strain of the joint. Of these conditions, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are of the greatest concern since they are chronic degenerative diseases characterized by persistent joint inflammation.
An immune modulator should not be confused with an immune booster. Immune modulators regulate functioning of the immune system, maintaining a healthy level and preventing disordered immune activities. In chronic cases of allergy related conditions, autoimmune disorders and HIV infection, an immune modulator can be beneficial as part of a holistic therapy.