Tratamiento de la artritis reumatoidea con un enfoque holístico

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by persistent joint inflammation, leading to pain, stiffness, and progressive disability. This multidimensional approach seeks not only to control symptoms but also to identify and address the underlying causes of the disease, promote balance and harmony in the body, and encourage a healthy lifestyle. One of the fundamental pillars of the holistic treatment of RA is conventional pharmacological therapy. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), such as methotrexate, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), are widely used to control inflammation. Objective: To analyze the efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) as adjuncts to conventional pharmacological treatment in rheumatoid arthritis and to examine the role of psychological interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and pain management, in coping with rheumatoid arthritis and reducing emotional impact through an academic review of articles in high-impact journals to develop new models of therapies or reinforce existing ones. Methodology: Descriptive, qualitative academic research with scientific support using MESH (Medical Subject Headings) terminology and subsequent investigation in open-access databases such as PUBMED, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, and quartile I scientific journals such as The Lancet Rheumatology, RMD Open, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, among others, to provide effective information.