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and processing. Pasteurization cuts the MSM content by approximately 50 percent. So, in order to ensure you're getting the most MSM from any food, it must be either raw or as minimally processed as possible. Fortunately, toxicity studies have shown that MSM is extremely safe and can be taken at very, very high doses. Even if you have a very rich diet full of raw vegetables and MSM-rich foods, you can still supplement and not hit that toxicity level. Clinical research studies have found that the effective amounts range from about 1.5 grams to 6 grams. For comparison, intake of MSM from natural sources such as fruits and vegetables would be in the milligram per day range of about 2.3 to 5.6 mg/day. • Bone broth: Simmering leftover bones over very low heat for an entire day will create one of the most nutritious and healing foods known to man. Make sure the bones are from organically raised animals. The connective tissues are sulfur-rich, and when you slow- cook the bones, you dissolve these nutrients out of the bone and into the water. You can use this broth for soups, stews, or drink it straight. Remember that the "skin" that forms on the top is the best part—this is what contains the most valuable nutrients, including sulfur, along with healthful fats—so make sure to stir it back into the broth. Other Important Treatments That Work for Both Types of Arthritis Almost universally, autoimmune diseases have an underlying vitamin D deficiency. For example, the further you go from the equator, the higher the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis becomes. From my perspective, it is now virtually malpractice to treat a person with RA and not aggressively monitor their vitamin D levels to confirm that they are in a therapeutic range of 65-80 ng/ml. This is so important that blood tests need to be done every two weeks, so the dose, using a supplement, can be adjusted to get within that therapeutic range. Research has also suggested that vitamin D deficiency may impair your body's natural protection against the bone changes associated with osteoarthritis. Research published in 1996 also found that low serum levels of vitamin D were associated with an increased risk for progression of the condition— those with low vitamin D levels had triple the risk compared to those who were not vitamin D deficient. Low serum levels of vitamin D also predicted loss of cartilage and degenerative bony spur formation. If you are on a supplement, keep in mind that you may need FAR higher doses than typically recommended. According to research published by GrassrootsHealth from the D*Action study, the average adult needs to take 8,000 IU's of vitamin D per day in order to elevate your levels above 40 ng/ ml -- the bare minimum requirement necessary for disease prevention. As mentioned, if you have RA, you'll want your levels to be higher than this (within the 65-80 ng/ml range), so you'll need to have your blood tested and tweak your dose accordingly. Also, if you opt for a supplement, keep in mind that you need to concurrently boost your intake of vitamin K2, either through your diet or with a supplement. Another primary treatment method for either of these conditions is a high quality source of animal-based omega-3 fats. Omega-3s are an essential component that your body needs to reduce inflammation. Abby's Magazine - Volume 5 Issue 3 | Page 11