When one goes to altitude one acquires increased red blood cells. AS one goes to altitude the higher and higher rheumatoid arthritis nodules are found. In COPD there is increased red blood cells and the ONLY effective treatment is decreasing red blood cells. Iron is used in medicine to increase red blood cells. Shingles is a disease which requires iron to survive . IS? it simply the fact we add iron to all our foods which causes increased red blood cells ?
"The prevalence of rheumatoid nodules, RF, and erosive arthritis in Africa increased along an altitude gradient from sea level (Nigeria) to high-altitude regions (Uganda and Lesotho)."
"Phlebotomy decreases blood volume and viscosity, increases cardiac output and improves exercise tolerance in patients" "Improvement was dramatic"
"Wet cupping appears to be effective in the treatment of herpes zoster"