Back & Joint Pain Relief

The Truth about Snake Oil

2013-11-15T06:59:00.000-08:00

Thanks to film and television, most people understand what you’re talking about when you describe someone as a ‘Snake Oil Salesman’ - it’s a derogatory term used to describe someone employing dubious techniques to sell a product which doesn’t work.
Interestingly though, the original snake oil actually worked!

Chinese labourers hired to build the Transcontinental Railroad in the 1860’s, brought with them an oil derived from the Chinese Water Snake which was used to relieve aching and tired muscles.

These Chinese labourers shared it with fellow workers who found it beneficial - which was great for the workers, but not so good for the men who made their living by travelling and selling proprietary medicines.

To protect their business, the travelling salesmen, ridiculed the natural remedy and then started calling any ‘cure all’ remedies, snake oil. The term ‘snake oil salesman’ was used to describe anyone selling non-mainstream health products - and the term is still alive and well today!

Over 150 years have passed since those days, and mainstream suppliers of pharmaceuticals are still using similar techniques to attack suppliers of natural or unconventional remedies – but, are they really ‘snake oil salesmen’?

Well I’m sure some are, but as we’ve seen, some ‘snake oil’ works – in fact, there are a lot of good cures and remedies in complimentary and natural medicine.

The big pharmaceutical companies know these remedies and methods work and they are desperate to reproduce them - but chemically – because they cannot patent the natural products to make money from them.

As an end user you’ll need to sort the wheat from the chaff, but don’t be put off by the universal detractors.

AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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Nutritional supplements and herbal remedies under threat

2012-02-15T09:16:00.000-08:00

You have a fundamental right to the information that will help you to understand what you are eating and drinking; to give you the ability to make informed choices; and ultimately, to have control over your own health and wellbeing.

Don’t let the EU take this away from you.

Join the fight against the implementation of the- Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation - which aims to clampdown on natural remedies by restricting information communicating the benefits to your health and wellbeing of food and natural health products.

The latest victory for alternative medicine came when Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) recently raised an official objection to the 220-strong list of health claims relating to natural health and food products – which fall under the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation – currently making its way through the European Parliament.

There are major concerns about the future of nutritional supplements and herbal remedies, as so far a whopping 2,500 health claims have been rejected. As Dr. Robert Verkerk, ANH-Intl Executive & Scientific Director, points out: "It's crucial to recognise that most of the rejected health claims actually have plenty of scientific and clinical evidence backing them up. It's just not the very specific type of evidence that EFSA is demanding. Unfortunately, the EFSA demands multiple clinical trials, in healthy human subjects, before it will approve health claims. Only the largest corporations can afford the cost, and because consumers will be drawn to products with authorised claims, these will be seen largely on processed offerings from Big Food that are often inferior to those products produced by specialist health food manufacturers. The proposed regime will leave a lot of the healthiest foods and food ingredients without claims, which will be a great disservice to the public and to disease prevention through dietary means. We must let MEPs know that the public doesn't want the health claims list to become law."

As we enter stage two of the campaign to stop the list from becoming law, now's a good time to have a quick recap of where things currently stand regarding the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation:

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has so far been enforcing a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to all vitamins, nutritional supplements and herbal remedies... all under the guise of 'consumer protection'. As a result, only a smidgen of claims for natural remedies and foods have so far been approved by the EFSA, including the 'natural statin', red yeast rice, with a claim for maintenance of normal blood cholesterol; beta glucans from oats and barley for boosting immunity; polyphenols in olive oil for protecting blood lipids from oxidative stress; and walnuts for improving the elasticity of blood vessels.

However, of the 44,000 health claims that were submitted, only 224 (these are limited to just 70 foods or food ingredients) were approved and appear on the draft list. This excludes many botanical substances and probiotics. However, after a massive industry backlash, when around 1,500 claims for botanicals and probiotics were largely rejected, public pressure forced the EFSA to re-evaluate these claims.
Try to encourage everyone, over the age of 18 who lives within the EU, to write to their MEP and ask him or her to support blocking the passage of the Article 13.1 health claims list into European law.

So far response has been immense and MEPS have listened to our arguments against these draconian laws and are finally taking action. This means the ANH can now move to the next level in their campaign to stop the EU clampdown on vitamins and supplements.

The truth is the objection from MEPs is a small victory and there is still a long and hard battle ahead of us. One of our biggest stumbling blocks is the fact that the real motivation behind the EU's so-called 'consumer protection' laws is to create a harmonised EU-wide regime that will only benefit the biggest players: Big Food and Big Pharma.

If these 'consumer protection' laws are passed many of the healthiest foods and food ingredients won't pass the EFSA approval process. This will prevent manufacturers from making any health claims regarding the health protective benefits of these foods and ingredients, which will not only be a great disservice to the public, but will also, hinder disease prevention through eating a healthy and balanced diet.

This is why you’re on-going support is of paramount importance. Without the ANH and their front man, Dr. Verkerk, we do not stand a chance for these laws to be vetoed.

Just 6 weeks

To ensure that alternative medicine wins the next round of the fight; we need to reach as many European citizens as possible, across all 27 EU Member States, and urge them to write to their MEPs.

By forwarding this email to everyone you know in the EU, the MEP letter-writing campaign can go viral in the coming 6 weeks: Just before the final vote against, or in favour of, these laws will be held in the European Parliament.

It's your duty to do what you can to get these laws vetoed once and for all

If you haven't done so already, follow this link to find out more about the MEP letter writing campaign and please forward this email to everyone you know living in the EU. It will only take 20 minutes to make a big difference and future generations will thank you for it.

AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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Five Natural Ways to Stop Chronic Lower Back Pain

2011-08-09T04:12:00.001-07:00

The number of people suffering from chronic lower back pain is increasing day by day owing to myriad causes. Though an array of treatments exist for chronic back pain, natural cure is always considered best. By making a few wise choices and changes in lifestyle you can stop chronic lower back pain.

If you are one of those people, who is suffering from chronic lower back pain that is excruciating and immobilizing, you are not alone. There are millions of people across the globe, who are suffering from the same condition. It can be frustrating and unnerving to carry out everyday tasks and concentrating on your job, with the nagging back ache. Many a treatment for chronic lower back pain is existent today that assure you relief from the searing pain. Apart from medicines, natural remedies also exist to cure the chronic pain.

Chronic lower back pain causes:
Chronic back ache are caused by major diseases like cancer, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and fibromylagia. Most of the people who are injured in a serious accident find themselves debilitated by chronic lower back pain throughout their lives. Even bad posture, sudden jerks or movements, incorrect ways of doing exercises and falls can result in chronic lower back ache.

Natural ways to counter severe chronic lower back pain:

Change your posture:
One of the common causes of chronic lower back pain is definitely bad posture. When you adopt a clumsy posture, you create tension along the spine and this can strain your shoulders, back, legs and neck. A bad posture can also result in disrupting breathing and circulation of blood that can upset the musculoskeletal system. Slouching and hunching can also strain your back. So, adopt a good posture by sitting straight and upright. Breathing deeply and moving around frequently can help ease the tension on your back and can give you chronic lower back pain relief.

Get a good mattress:
There is a false notion that soft mattresses cause severe back ache. The true fact remains that any hard mattress makes the back to hyperextend. Hyperextension can aggravate the chronic lower back and hip pain. When you go shopping for a mattress always buy a soft mattress that is ideal for the curvature of your spine. This kind of soft mattress keeps the lower back in flexed position and slightly stretched, so that there is no nagging pain when you wake up.

Use legs not back:
Normally when we lift a weight we put great pressure on our back. Instead, keep your lower back in arched position and lift the load. Bend the knees and put the pressure on your leg muscles. An upright torso while lifting weights can always avoid the risk of chronic lower back pain.

Exercise routines:
Inclusion of a strict exercise regime for 30 minutes to one hour, everyday can alleviate chronic pain and prevent the occurrence of the same. If you are suffering from chronic lower back and hip pain, it is imperative that you take the advice of a fitness expert. Only a fitness expert can help you in charting out an exercise routine, according to your body condition. Body alignment exercises, Bowen therapy and exclusive exercises for the lower back can strengthen the back and abdominal muscles.

Choose comfort over style:
Ladies today choose stylish footwear that are high-heeled like stilettos. They can definitely accentuate your presence but they can damage your back, irreparably. A sturdy shoe and flat footwear can definitely look good on you and save you from many an endless chronic lower back pain treatment. You can stop chronic lower back pain by being cautious and rational.

AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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If you have symptoms or feel ill please see your doctor.

Osteoarthritis and Omega-3

2011-08-07T14:42:00.001-07:00

The Amazing Natural Ingredient For Pain Relief.

How are osteoarthritis and Omega-3 fats correlated?
Does Omega-3 provide effective pain relief? Is there any scientific evidence?
Find out below.

Inflammation is at the root of the pain associated with osteoarthritis.
A lot of research has been done on the Omega-3 and inflammation connection.
The role of Omega-3 fatty acids in combating inflammation has revealed many interesting facts.

Osteoarthritis and Omega-3

Inflammation is one of the body's natural responses to injury or infection. It is a part of our body's immune system. However, an overreaction on the part of the body's immune system can create excessive inflammation or a host of other problems.

Omega-3 fatty acids play an effective role in providing pain relief in osteoarthritis as they are naturally anti-inflammatory. The same is not the case with Omega-6 fatty acids.

Omega-6 is consumed in a great quantity in our average diet. But Omega-6 fatty acids give rise to compounds which are inflammatory and exaggerate the pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.

On the other hand, there are relatively fewer food sources that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil is among those food sources that are richest in Omega-3 fats.

Omega-3 and Inflammation

Omega 3 fatty acids reduce inflammation right at the cellular level. They also help to prevent the degeneration of the cartilage cushions in the joints.

Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce the production of a type of inflammatory cytokines. In this way, they work effectively to reduce inflammation and provide long-lasting pain relief in osteoarthritis symptoms.

Using molecularly distilled and purified fish oil supplements is among the best means to achieve the recommended daily requirements of Omega-3 fatty acids. Molecular distillation is the process in which contaminants such as Mercury, lead, PCBs, etc. are removed from the fish oil, making it safe for human consumption.

Medical experts recommend a minimum of 1000 mg of Omega-3 per day for adults.
Osteoarthritis and Omega-3 fats are deeply correlated. Omega-3 not only provides long-lasting pain relief in osteoarthritis, but also provides a lot of other health benefits such as improving the brain, cardiovascular system, digestive system and skin health.

AK Smith is a freelance writer and author and an advocate of Omega-3 Fish oils for a healthy mind and body.
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Back Pain and Sleep

2011-07-25T18:14:00.001-07:00

A good night's sleep is essential for our physical and emotional health.
Many studies have shown a poor night's sleep can have a detrimental effect on the quality of our lives whether work or play related.
If your sleep is ruined because you have back pain then the disturbed sleep is likely to affect your ability to recover from your back pain and you will possibly find yourself in a vicious unending circle.

During the day various actions and activities, such as lifting heavy objects, poor sitting posture at work or standing all day, are likely to have caused, or aggravated, already existing tension and stress in your back muscles and the body needs the sleeping or resting time to recover from this stress.

Often a major reason for a bad night's sleep is a poorly or badly supported sleeping position caused by using the wrong sleeping surface which can place additional stress on your back and neck - this is important and easily corrected by getting a good supporting surface to sleep on.

If you sleep on an uneven surface the spine will probably not be supported in its natural neutral alignment which can result in back discomfort and pain on arising.
The neck muscles may also suffer stress and tension if the curve of the lower back gets extended incorrectly.
So, one simple remedy worth looking into is the ideal sleeping position - one that allows the natural curves of the spine to be supported while sleeping.
A firm sleeping surface is usually highly recommended.

So a firm mattress or a bed board should be used when suffering from back pain.
If you prefer to sleep on your side, place a pillow under your head and another between your knees before bending them.
For the most beneficial sleeping posture if you sleep on your stomach, place a pillow under your abdomen and nothing under your head.

Back pain can make it hard to get a good nights sleep.
These simple actions can help minimise your back pain during the night, thus giving your body time to heal your stressed muscles.

AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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If you have symptoms or feel ill please see your doctor.

Back Pain Remedies

2011-07-05T09:57:00.000-07:00

Natural Back Pain Remedies

Back pain is one of the most common conditions that people suffer in their life.
Statistics show that 4 out of 5 people will experience back pain at some time in their life.
Back pain relief is something that most of us will need at some point during our lifetime and there are many treatments known to reduce back pain, ranging from natural back pain remedies to very complex medical treatments and surgery.

Back pain can range from mild pain possibly caused by minor injuries to extremely severe pain due to significant injuries. Back pain symptoms might cause a person to feel some muscle tension and may even cause difficulty in standing up straight.

This article will cover some natural back pain remedies that can assist the body in reducing its pain.

Vitamin D

Some recent studies reveal that people deficient in vitamin D may be more vulnerable to back pain than those with recommended vitamin D levels.
Researchers think this may be due to the fact that lack of vitamin D causes the bones to become soft, making the sufferer more susceptible to back injuries.
Doctors suggest a daily dose of 400 to 800 IU of vitamin D for adults.

A major natural provider of vitamin D is, of course, the Sun, but caution should be exercised, as over-exposure of the skin to sunlight may bring other health dangers, such as skin cancer, but like everything in life, moderation is the key.

It is now generally accepted that darker skin is less efficient than lighter skin at converting the sun’s ultraviolet light into vitamin D, so those with darker skin are recommended to take higher amounts of vitamin D in their diet.
There are many readily available foods that can help increase the level of vitamin D in your body, such as, juices, fish, cereal, and milk.

Willow Bark Extract

Nature provides us with many natural back pain remedies.
One type of remedy is willow bark extract.
Willow bark extract contains Salicin which the body converts to Salicylic Acid.
This acid is effective at reducing muscle inflammation and discomfort.

Willow bark extract is regarded by many as natural aspirin - as the basis of aspirin is Salicylic Acid.
Many Research studies about the effectiveness of willow bark extract have concluded that people using it found a substantial reduction in muscle soreness and they stayed pain free longer after the treatment ended.

The above are only a couple of natural back pain remedies that can be adopted to reduce back pain.
If you suffer extreme pain, you need to see a medical doctor immediately.
Intense back pain can be a symptom of serious problems and ought to be addressed immediately by a doctor.

AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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If you have symptoms or feel ill please see your doctor.

Back Pain Exercises

2011-07-03T20:36:00.000-07:00

Do you suffer from back pain? If you do, you are not alone.

Back pain is one of the leading reasons for people missing work throughout the world today. It's also the cause of most work related injuries.
Back pain can affect anybody regardless of their occupation. It doesn’t matter if you're among those with physically demanding jobs or if you work at a desk for a living.

The following exercises can help relieve your back pain and possibly aid you in avoiding pain altogether.

The best way to prevent back injuries is to be sure to stretch before lifting any heavy weights and if you can, start a weight lifting regimen to strengthen your back muscles.

It's also paramount that you keep in mind that the back muscles are of major importance in everything you do and back injuries can have very serious effects on your everyday life if they are severely injured, even through carelessness. As with any other exercise program, please consult your doctor before starting these exercises for back pain relief.

These exercises target the lower back area, primarily, because this is the most common problem area. The exercises should be done on a daily basis if possible. Be certain to change the sequence from time to time to avoid boredom and to keep your interest up.

Side Bend

Standing upright with your arms at your sides and your feet slightly apart, bend your body to the left, running your left hand down the side of your left leg, whilst keeping your back straight. Bend your entire upper body at the waist as far as possible without straining. Stay in that position for 5 seconds and then return to the upright position still running your left hand up the side of your left leg. Now repeat this routine on the right side of your body. Perform this exercise 5 times.

Knee to Chest

Start the exercise by lying on your back on a flat surface. Bend one of your legs towards your chest and hold your knee with both hands. Pull your knee towards your chest while keeping the other leg and back flat against the floor. Maintain this position for about 10 to 15 seconds, then lower your leg until it is flat against the floor. Repeat this exercise with the other leg. Repeat sequence 5 times.

Wag the Tail

Start by going face down on all fours. Try to keep your shoulders still whilst moving your right hip slowly to the right as far as possible. Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat exercise to the left now. This is 1 repetition. Repeat exercise five times.

Upper Back Stretch

Using a stool, sit with your back and head against a flat wall. Stretch your arms toward the ceiling and hold them up for 5 seconds. Then, try to make your shoulders touch the wall. Hold this position for another 5 seconds. Lower your arms. Repeat exercise 5 times.

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Natural Joint Pain Relief Remedies And Therapies

2011-01-18T12:16:00.000-08:00

Natural joint pain relief remedies and therapies have been validated to readily dispense with any agony brought on by oversensitive irritated and swollen joints, without any reason to resort to synthetic medicinal drugs. In any case many of the more effective natural remedies are already, in actual fact, the basis of the evolution of the much more readily identified medicinal choices that happen to be presently popular.

Several of the best known forms of natural joint pain relief treatments embody massaging joints, soaking joints in warm water, and exercising in order to keep joint mobility and flexibility, along with, eating foodstuffs that help fight off inflammation. All manner of additional dietary adaptations which will help in natural joint pain, or Arthralgia, relief consist of such things as drinking lots of normal water, eating fresh fruit and vegetables, steering clear of refined sugars, and eliminating caffeine in addition to adding green juices to ones dietary regimen.

The root causes of Arthralgia can be assigned to numerous diverse difficulties.
One such problem is how heavy you are, as a person's bodyweight could be in reality a telling issue with joint pain. The more excess weight one happens to be carrying, the greater load is applied to ones joints. Too much weight also increases the prospect for contracting osteoarthritis in the knee joints, as well as quite possibly in the hips and hands.
Also joint aches and pains may be indicators allied with important issues connected to serious diseases such as arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, rheumatoid arthritis and even bacterial infections.

Inasmuch as the pain from unpleasant joint disorders may be induced by any one of a number of complications, as stated above, there isn't just one remedy, one quick fix, that will solve everyone's pain problems.
Arthralgia treatment choices, unhappily, may not be as advanced scientifically as many of us may reasonably prefer them to be, which may very well be for the reason that root joint pain causes are not yet altogether established.

Prescription medication essentially aims to proffer pain management, with the goal of moderating inflammation simultaneously delaying disease development together with joint damage.
It's as a whole accepted that alternative remedies and therapies typically make full use of natural healing methods without the liability of the possible toxic side-effects of modern pharmacologically derived drugs.

It's widely accepted that joint pain mitigation really ought to be scrutinized from many angles, dependent upon the reason for the particular suffering.
So the fundamental and most significant aspect of treatment is unalterably to get a qualified medical prognosis.
The treatment of joint and muscle pain should then concentrate on working with the root causes of the problem.

AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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Natural Remedies for Joint Pain

2010-11-18T16:13:00.000-08:00

Although conventional medication can be helpful in treating joint pain symptoms, many people are opting for safer, natural alternatives without the side effects.

Alternative treatment methods such as heat and ice or applying pain patches can offer safe and effective relief from joint pain.

Natural herbal and homeopathic remedies have been proven to effectively address the underlying cause of joint pain and encourage joint pain relief.

Numerous clinical studies have proven the effectiveness of:

Devil's Claw - in treating symptoms of joint pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis, fibrositis, rheumatism and small joint disease.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin - Dietary supplements which help repair cartilage and maintain joint mobility.

Boswellia - a natural anti-inflammatory.

Bromelain – a natural joint pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.

There are also the additional complementary physical therapies such as:

• Massage
• Aromatherapy
• Physiotherapy
• Chiropractic
• Acupuncture

The above are but a few of the many treatments now readily available.

Then, in addition, with the advent of functional and affordable self-care products such as, Acupressure tools and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (acronym TENS) machines, which work by producing a small electrical impulse current to stimulate the nerves for pain management and pain relief – and also infrared and ultrasonic devices that perform similar tasks - there are plenty of alternatives to over-the-counter and prescription medications and their potentially harmful side effects..

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What can be done to ease Joint Pain?

2010-11-18T16:07:00.000-08:00

Once the causes of joint pain have been established, there is a multiplicity of conventional treatment options available to help alleviate the symptoms.

Milder symptoms of joint pain, typically acute conditions, are commonly treated with over-the-counter pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and muscle relaxants.

More severe symptoms of joint pain, typically chronic conditions, are often treated with prescription NSAIDs to reduce pain, inflammation or swelling.

But it is widely accepted that many of these over-the-counter and prescription medications have potentially harmful side effects which can increase the risk of stroke or heart attack in patients.

To reduce the chances of suffering these side effects, many people around the world are turning more and more to self-care treatments and using natural remedies and simple foods - because it is once again becoming, to a greater extent, obvious that this non-drug treatment method is increasingly important for coping with painful joints.

Making sure you have a healthy diet with a simple, regular, exercise and stretching programme will help to increase your mobility, flexibility and levels of fitness thus providing effective joint pain relief.

Practising athletes, sportsmen and women should consult with their personal trainers or team coaches about conducting strenuous activities when injured and during the recovery process.

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What Are the Causes of Joint Pain?

2010-11-18T16:00:00.000-08:00

Arthralgia (from the Greek Arthro-, joint + -Algos, pain) literally means - joint pain - and it is a symptom of injury, infection, illnesses (in particular Arthritis) or an allergic reaction to medication.

Regrettably, joint pain, is a widespread health condition which may result from any one of myriad different known causes.

Irrespective of its origin, joint pain can result in extreme discomfort and can affect any or all of the body’s joints - often seriously impacting on ones quality of life.

Although typically the consequence of an injury or sprain, joint pain can result from any number of underlying conditions which could be separated into broad categories, including but not limited to:

• Injury
• Disease
• Degeneration
• Overuse

The following typical causes of joint pain are just some from the broad Injury category:

• Tendon or ligament tears
• Cartilage damage
• Strains, sprains and pulls
• Stress

Painful and stiff joints do not necessarily develop as a result of degeneration through growing old and although they are most commonly caused by wear and tear, and injury, through general overuse, joint pain can be caused by more serious conditions.

The following are just some from the broad Diseases category generally associated with joint pain:

• Gout (also referred to as Podagra when it involves the big toe)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis
• Chondromalacia patellae (knee pain)
• Osteoporosis
• Osteomyelitis (bone or bone marrow infection)
• Metabolic Disorders

Gout - a medical condition usually characterised by recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis.

Tendonitis - meaning inflammation of a tendon (the suffix ‘itis’ denotes diseases characterised by inflammation).

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - an autoimmune disorder caused by the body producing an immune response against its own tissues that causes stiffness and pain in the joints.

Osteoarthritis (OA) – a degenerative condition, caused by mechanical abnormalities through wear and tear, resulting in the eventual degradation and loss of cartilage at a joint. It is very common in adults older than 45.

Metabolic Disorders - chemical reactions in the body, which upset the process of metabolism - the process of making energy from food. An example of a metabolic disorder is Diabetes.

Joint pain can also be caused by Infectious Diseases such as:

• Influenza
• Measles
• Rheumatic fever
• Hepatitis
• Rubella
• Mumps
• Chickenpox
• Lyme Disease
• Septic Arthritis

Septic Arthritis - caused by bacterial inflammation of the joint may arise locally, or may be carried to the joint from another area of infection, through the bloodstream.

All the above infectious diseases can cause inflammation of the joints.

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Diagnosing Joint Pain

2010-11-18T15:39:00.000-08:00

It is important to determine the cause of your joint pain and you should seek the professional medical care, advice, or diagnosis of your doctor - as this will help determine the best course of treatment for you.

Various tests may be performed to locate the root of the problem and may include some or all of the following - a physical examination, clinical history check, X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, bone scans, and blood or urine tests.

These tests will enable your doctor to determine the causes of your joint pain.

Remember - joint pain is a symptom of damage and not a cause or diagnosis.

Typical symptoms of joint pain include but are not limited to:

• Tender to the touch
• Hot to the touch
• Inflammation or swelling
• Bruising
• Restricted movement at that joint

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Joint Pain - Do You Suffer With it?

2010-11-18T15:27:00.000-08:00

Joint pain affects all age groups.

Joint pain, or Arthralgia, can affect all of your body’s joints from head to toe.

Children, adults and the elderly are all at risk of joint pain - from injury, illness or just wear and tear.

Joints are responsible for facilitating movements in various parts of the body – and are susceptible to injury or excess physical pressure.

Sportsmen and women routinely subject their joints to increased risk of injury as a consequence of their physical pursuits, but older people can often suffer joint pain because of age related complications such as decreased bone density.

The obese and those who are overweight may also experience joint pain in their back, hips, knees and ankles because of the excess weight they are carrying.

The majority of people have experienced some type of joint pain at some time in their lives, and an injured or swollen joint can cause much discomfort - with some people far more severely affected than others.

As we rely on our joints for everyday functionality joint pain can make life very difficult and extremely frustrating to cope with, especially when it hampers your ability to perform normal daily activities. Simple tasks like getting out of bed, brushing your hair, carrying the shopping or even just moving about the house can be arduous and may aggravate the pain even more.

Dependent upon the cause of your joint pain, you may suffer with it for a relatively short period of time - or it may trouble you for the rest of your life.

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SYSTEMIC ENZYME THERAPY PT 2

2010-11-06T07:54:00.000-07:00

As stated in Systemic Enzyme Therapy pt 1:

Here is a non-definitive list of systemic enzymes and herbs used in various combinations in numerous proprietary formulae for powerful proteolytic enzyme formulations used primarily to fight off inflammation and reduce pain.

Some enzymes and their healing effects:

Serrazimes - is a blend of proteolytic enzymes derived from the edible fungi, Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus melleus that have been proven to have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect and also boost cardiovascular, respiratory and immune function.

Bromelain - a special natural compound, which is extracted from pineapple, contains several proteolytic enzymes that have been shown to short-circuit multiple pain pathways in the body.

Turmeric Extract - is taken from the dried root of the plant and has been used to treat a wide range of ailments for thousands of years.

Papain - contains a wide range of proteolytic enzymes and works by breaking down proteins.
In studies it has been shown to be effective in the treatment of numerous conditions such as diabetes, herpes, and cancer and digestion issues like bloating and chronic indigestion.
Papain has also been shown to attack tumour cells and boost the immune system.

Boswellia Extract - One of the most widely used herbs in Indian medicine, it has been used for centuries by traditional Indian healers to reduce pain and inflammation.
Hundreds of studies have been done proving its effectiveness as a powerful and safe, natural anti-inflammatory. Boswellia has also been shown to support healthy blood circulation.

Rutin – is found naturally in a variety of plants and fruits, and this flavonoid has been shown to have a strong anti-inflammatory effect due to its powerful anti-oxidant activity.

Ginger Extract – has been used for over 2,500 years in Asia.
Ginger has been used to treat nausea and to reduce pain and inflammation.
It works by decreasing the amount of prostaglandins, which are what cause you to feel pain.

Devil’s Claw - another time-tested natural pain reliever.
Devil’s Claw has been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years in Africa.
Numerous studies have proven its effectiveness in reducing pain and inflammation.
Studies have found Devil’s Claw was as effective in treating arthritis pain as common drug, phenylbutazone.

L-glutathione - a compound found in nearly all forms of life, protects the body from oxidative damage by acting as a buffer.

Vitamin E - This fat-soluble vitamin is an essential nutrient for humans and is known for its powerful anti-oxidant properties.
Vitamin E has been shown to be beneficial in numerous situations and conditions such as controlling high blood pressure, maintaining healthy and balanced cholesterol levels, boosting immune system function and improving circulatory conditions, skin health, memory and more.

Citrus Bioflavonoids - aid in the absorption of vitamins and act as important anti-oxidants.
Citrus Bioflavanoids inhibit collagenase and elastase, the enzymes responsible for the breakdown of connective tissue. In addition to protecting connective tissues, they also protect against free radical damage.

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SYSTEMIC ENZYME THERAPY PT 1

2010-11-06T07:43:00.000-07:00

Systemic enzymes truly are one of nature’s most powerful natural remedies.
If you suffer from any sort of ache or pain, or if you just want to get and stay as healthy as possible, you should consider using Systemic Enzymes.

Systemic Enzymes have been used to safely and effectively eliminate pain and inflammation from all sorts of conditions like arthritis, colitis, back pain, sciatica, joint pain, heart disease and more.

Through hundreds of years of use, and more recently through clinical studies, each of these enzymes and herbs has been proven to be safe and effective on its own merit.
Put together in various combinations, they work synergistically to effectively reduce inflammation and pain.

Systemic Enzymes work without the known risks and potentially dangerous and harmful side effects of many standard prescription and over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s).

What are enzymes anyway?

Enzymes are proteins that catalyze (i.e. increase or decrease the rates of) chemical reactions.
Enzymes are basically the body’s main means of defence against inflammation.
Enzymes reduce inflammation by neutralizing the bio-chemicals of inflammation to levels where the creation, repair and regeneration of injured tissues can take place. Enzymes are not anti-inflammatory drugs.

There are a number of proprietary formulae that include different combinations of enzymes and herbs that have been proven to fight off inflammation and reduce pain and these form some of the most powerful proteolytic enzyme formulations ever created.

Scientifically Proven Relief

The pain reducing powers of these systemic enzymes have proven to be highly effective in numerous clinical studies.

For example, in one study, 77 patients taking 400mg/day of Bromelain experienced significant reduction in pain and swelling.

Another recent study carried out at the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center, New York found that Turmeric was safer and more precise than aspirin in stopping inflammation by shutting down the COX-2 enzyme responsible for pain without any of aspirin’s typical gastrointestinal irritation.

In a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study, 30 patients received 333mg, of Boswelia 3 times a day. The group who received the Boswelia had a significant reduction in pain and swelling and experienced an increase in joint mobility and flexibility as compared to the placebo group.

These are just a few of the hundreds of studies that have been done to prove the effectiveness of enzymes.

For a non-definitive list of enzymes and herbs see pt 2 of this report.

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Could grapefruit be fatal?

2010-11-05T09:52:00.000-07:00

Eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day is a nice, simple way to be healthy and avoid becoming a burden to the NHS.
You'll not get too many arguments on that - BUT not all fruit is created equal!

Grapefruit - is a lovely tangy breakfast treat we all know and love, and it is also one with a fabulous track record for improving health, backed by data from many trials.

In one of the most recent studies conducted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Massachusetts General Hospital, it was discovered that compounds within the fruit actively encourage the liver to break down fats and carbohydrates.

This basically means that the body gets all the benefits of a low carbohydrate diet......... without actually having to diet.

The super yellow fruit has long been associated with a range of health benefits which include:

High levels of vitamin C
Just half a grapefruit contains 80% of your daily needs.

Weight loss
Low in sodium and high in fat burning enzymes, the grapefruit will not only burn fat, but also help flush out excess water.

Lowers cholesterol
Studies have shown that cholesterol can be reduced by around 15% by including a portion of grapefruit in your daily diet.

Helps fight inflammation
A flavonoid present in the juice called Naringenin helps cell DNA to repair, and has been found to be a particularly effective anti-inflammatory in some patients.

Prevents kidney stones
The high acidity of the juice maintains urinary pH levels so that stones are broken down before they can form.

Puts a spring in your step
Grapefruit is excellent at jump starting your metabolism, particularly when eaten within 2 hours of waking up. A high water content combined with the acids and enzymes in the juice causes an increase in metabolic activity.

So far so good - but what our friends at Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Massachusetts General Hospital didn't highlight - is that grapefruit is not a good thing in everyone.
In fact, it could be FATAL.

How could grapefruit be fatal?

Hang on!
Before you rush out to bin your breakfast, let me explain:

Basically, the problem is the drug Statins.

GP's prescribe Statins in vast quantities - with the aim of lowering cholesterol levels in the blood.
Statins reduce the amount of cholesterol that your cells make, forcing them to instead gather cholesterol from your blood stream, and thereby reducing your blood cholesterol level – but there is a growing body of evidence that statins do more HARM than good, which has been commented on many times before in the media.

Statins are broken down in our bodies by enzymes; unfortunately grapefruit juice blocks this activity and allows statin levels to rise, to potentially dangerous levels.

When a constituent of the juice, Bergamottin, interacts with the enzymes in our body it stops them working - leading to kidney and liver failure as the drugs build up in system.

By being unaware of this potentially lethal cocktail, statin patients could be triggering some of the serious side effects being reported and the situation has not been helped by some recorded comments from manufacturers such as;
"What's the problem?" It isn't the drugs; it's the people on them eating grapefruit".

This is the kind of flawed logic that makes many people, including me, see red.

Surely, the problem is with the toxicity of the drug, not the fact that someone chooses to drink a glass of juice.

It begs the question, how can we allow ourselves to blame a wholesome, honest product of nature rather than a synthetic compound?

We need to get our priorities right, and not allow the pharmaceutical industry to set the agenda.

AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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The Effects of Obesity on Joint Pain

2010-11-04T09:00:00.000-07:00

Obesity is an important risk factor for osteoarthritis sufferers and joint pain is likely to be more common if you are overweight.
Although we are more likely to develop osteoarthritis as we age, being obese can exacerbate the age at which symptoms start.
In addition being obese can lower the age at which symptoms start.

Osteoarthritis develops when the cushioning material between the joints, known as cartilage, wears away, eventually allowing the bones to rub or grind together.
Unsurprisingly, the heavier we are, the more pressure we place on the body's load bearing joints - the knees, hips, spine and ankles.

Losing weight cannot reverse the damage already done to joints by osteoarthritis, but reducing the load on those damaged joints may help lessen the resulting pain.
However, the effect of obesity on the joints may be more than the mechanical stress on the joints caused by excess weight.
It's now also thought that chemicals released by abdominal fat may also contribute to joint inflammation.

Modern day living and work practises make the lumbar region of the back the most vulnerable area for pain problems.

Poor posture, prolonged sitting at computers and ageing are all associated with low back pain and it's likely that being obese exacerbates it.

The lower portion of the human spine – the lumbar region - is made up of five lumbar vertebrae that are separated by five intervertebral discs.
The discs stop the bones from grinding together and may be thought of as spinal shock absorbers, because they absorb the load of the entire upper body and associated muscles, tendons and ligaments.
The discs also permit movement at the waist as they act as pivot points and allow the lumbar spine to bend, rotate and twist.
Lack of exercise can lead to the supporting muscles becoming weak - a problem for everyone - but excess weight can also put the vertebrae and discs under greater pressure.

Exercise is usually recommended to both prevent and help alleviate back pain - not easy for someone who is obese - but, both walking and swimming can help to strengthen lower back muscles without putting extra strain on them.

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NATURAL JOINT PAIN RELIEF pt 2

2010-10-27T11:46:00.000-07:00

Following on from Natural Joint Pain Relief pt 1 here is a list of natural ingredients that all have proven pain relieving properties and which can be found in various combinations in different proprietary product formulae for joint pain relief.

Glucosamine
Glucosamine sulphate is an essential component of cartilage production and joint function. A variety of studies indicate that Glucosamine supplementation aids in resisting cartilage degeneration, reducing joint pain, and preventing functional impairment.

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
MSM is an organosulphur compound which occurs naturally in some primitive plants. Clinical trials have concluded that MSM can significantly reduce pain and improve physical functioning for those with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Ginger
Ginger has been known for centuries to provide a variety of health benefits. Recently, a study at the University of Miami concluded that two thirds of those who took the ginger supplement versus placebo experienced a decrease in joint pain.

Boswellia Serrata Extract
Boswellia Serrata Extract is procured from Boswellia trees found in numerous locations throughout India. The extract has long been used as a medicine for arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Boswellic acids inhibit the body's pro-inflammatory mediators, such as leukotrienes.

Turmeric Root Extract
Turmeric is found worldwide and grows wildly in the forests of Malaysia. In a recent study, Turmeric Root Extract was shown to have a significant impact on both chronic and acute arthritis. The study concluded that Turmeric inhibits joint destruction while also blocking a protein responsible for inflammation.

Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper contains Capsaicin, a substance with multiple health benefits, particularly for those looking for increased flexibility and joint comfort. It activates the body's natural pain killer, endorpins, soothing and relieving areas of discomfort. Additionally, Capsaicin reduces inflammation and agitation of articular joints.

White Willow Bark Extract
White Willow Bark Extract has been used for centuries as a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory. The extract is very easy on the digestive system, and has the added benefit of being a natural pain reducer.

Hyaluronan
Hyaluronic Acid coats every cartilage cell in the body. It combines with several other substances to form aggregates which imbibe water, making the cartilage resilient to compression. Hyaluronic Acid has also been shown to lubricate and cushion joints.

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NATURAL JOINT PAIN RELIEF pt 1

2010-10-27T11:10:00.000-07:00

Do you suffer with joint pain?
If you do, you are not alone.

Millions of people throughout the world suffer with joint pain for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to, arthritis, sports injuries, obesity, and just plain getting older. All these conditions and more can cause wear and tear on your joints leading to discomfort, inflammation, and painful joints.
Every up, down, and side to side movement your body makes puts pressure on your joints and even people with occasional joint pain can suffer just performing everyday activities they once loved, whilst for others just moving around leads to joint pain.

Over time your joints age and like any part of your body, they require regular care and comfort. Many people don't realize how important it is to take care of their joints or how to stop joint pain once they have it - some even assume painful joints are just part of life...

Now breakthrough discoveries are changing everything and much research and many worldwide studies have discovered new compounds of all-natural ingredients that promise to relieve joint pain, improve mobility, and in some cases protect the actual joints themselves.

These new proprietary formulae, branded under various trademarks, include natural ingredients with impressive clinical trial results.

Clinical Studies

Study #1
In a recent double blind clinical study reported in the June 2004 issue of Clinical Drug Investigations, researchers concluded that glucosamine, MSM and their combination produced an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect in osteoarthritis. Combination therapy showed better efficacy in reducing pain and swelling and in improving the functional ability of joints than the individual agents. All the treatments were well tolerated. The onset of analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity was found to be more rapid with the combination than with glucosamine alone. [1]

1. Usha, P.R., & Naidu, M.U.R. (2004). Randomised, double blind, parallel, placebo controlled study of oral glucosamine, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and their combination in osteoarthritis. Clinical Drug Investigation, 24, 353 363

Study #2
One preliminary double ¬blind study, conducted by UCLA School of Medicine professor Ronald Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D. concluded that MSM appears helpful for people with arthritis. In the study, Dr. Lawrence followed 16 patients with degenerative arthritis or joint disease. The patients who took MSM daily over a six week period reported an 80 percent reduction in pain. Only two of those taking the placebo reported decreased pain of about 20 percent (Journal of Anti Aging Medicine, July 1998).

In part 2 I will give you some common natural ingredients that are used in proprietary joint pain relief products.

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Heal Yourself Without Drugs

2010-06-27T14:17:00.000-07:00

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Managed with Diet

Rheumatoid Arthritis affects more than 60 million people worldwide - about 1% of the world's population - and there is currently no cure.

The following article by Mrs B. Berry, USA could be relevant for those of us looking for more natural ways to deal with our aches and pains....

"I beg to differ with those of you who do not think Rheumatoid Arthritis can be MANAGED with diet, if not cured.
I was completely crippled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years, but finally made a connection between foods and the severity of my symptoms.

Once I identified and eliminated my food/chemical allergens, I healed COMPLETELY from Rheumatoid Arthritis.
I only have a mild flare-up now when I am exposed to something my body reacts to.

It’s not about ‘watching what you eat’, or ‘eating healthy’.

If your body perceives a food as a toxin, regardless of how ‘healthy’ the food is, it will react with inflammation.

No one would dispute that lettuce is ‘healthy’, but I react horribly to it – because my body perceives it as toxic.

You CAN manage your Rheumatoid Arthritis with diet.

Not only has this worked for me (and my case was extreme) but for many others - all of us are now living pain free, with no meds and no toxic pills and treatments - nothing more than watching what we put in our system.
Most people just don't want to take the effort involved in a dietary way."

The phrase - ‘you are what you eat’ - springs to mind!

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