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What is Arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammation of joint. According to Zimmerman (2016),  “arthritis is an over surplus of acids and waste material in the body. A faulty diet fills the system with uric acid and poisons which the liver, kidneys, and bladder are not able to throw off.” Based on psychology factors, Louise Hay mentioned that arthritis is a disease that comes from  a constant pattern of self criticism and criticism of other people. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Osteoarthritis (OA) Vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) The following table 1 showed the brief summarize of the difference between Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which I have compiled through difference studies. The main differences are  OA is a  degenerative joint disease  which is characterized by “wear and tear” and breakdown of the articular cartilage .  RA is an  autoimmune disease ...

Lavender ( Lavendula angustifolia ) comes from  lavare , meaning  “to wash”  in Latin. From ancient Greece, it is use to ease anger and purify the body and mind. Lavender essential oil is a  MUST HAVE  essential oils in your cabinet. Lavender is used for many conditions, it is like  an archetype of a mother who take care and nurture us . It is a practical essential oil every family should have at least a bottle of lavender essential oil. Profile Common Name Lavender Botanical Latin Name Lavandula angustifolia/ Lavandula officinalis Botanical Family Lamiaceae Place of Origin Mediterranean area Part of plant used Flowering tops Extraction Method Distillation Precaution/ Contra-indication None in therapeutic doses, but the oil must be diluted well for asthma suffers as it can create problems in some individuals. Uses: Very effective for burn and scald Can balance the central nervous system and emotional system Ease anxiety, sleep disorder...