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"However, this eliminated the option of non-drug therapies for eliminating arthritis pain, such as using cherry extract, which reduces arthritis pain much better than prescription drugs, but without the dangerous side effects. It also eliminated the option of herbal remedies, nutritional therapies, massage therapy or even Tai Chi. The entire debate about the safety of these drugs was framed within the limited view that only drugs can treat arthritis pain. The second opinion sham Another way this illusion of choice appears in conventional medicine is the second opinion choice." - Mike Adams, Spam Filters for Your Brain (Get the book.)

"Suddenly it became a normal part of our everyday experience to be confronted with the idea that we or a loved one might be suffering from ED (erectile dysfunction, for those not in the know), arthritis pain, high cholesterol, nasal congestion, osteoporosis, heartburn, or even the heartbreak of toenail fungus. In the "teachable moments" created by these skillfully raised concerns, consumers are "educated" about readily available drugs to solve the problem." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.)

"If you have arthritis pain I recommend medications that are sold over the counter and therefore don't require a doctor's prescription, including ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve). Because these medications can be associated with stomach bleeding, it is advisable to take a medication like Prilosec with them (see Chapter 9). Another alternative to COX-2 inhibitors for pain relief is enteric-coated aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol). For rheumatoid arthritis there are unfortunately no silver bullets. You will have to see what medication treatment strategy works for you." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.) "Although glucosamine and chondroitin (alone or in combination) did not result in a statistically significant reduction in pain, combination therapy was superior to placebo (but not to Celebrex) in a subset of patients with moderate to severe arthritis pain. Overall the studies of glucosamine and chondroitin show some evidence for efficacy of the combination, although the results are not definitive. These supplements do not have potentially dangerous side effects, unlike other medications for arthritis, like Celebrex." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.) "Therefore I would not try to dissuade you from taking glucosamine and chondroitin for arthritis pain. See Chapter 2 for more information on arthritis treatments. The Bottom Line We often look to and depend on government experts to accurately tell us how to eat healthy and live right. The primary source of government information on eating healthy is its widely distributed food pyramid, which is constructed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"It has many incredible benefits, including a positive effect on depression and arthritis pain. For our purposes, it helps the liver to replenish important substances, notably the all-important glutathione. In one double-blind trial, people with cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholism who took SAMe for two years had a 47 percent lower rate of death or need for liver transplantation compared with those who took a placebo. Neominophagen. A component of licorice known as glycyrrhizin seems to have significant antiviral action." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "Oil Those Joints Cetyl myristoleate or CMO is less known than glucosamine or chondroitin, but is also worth knowing about if you have arthritis pain. Clinical studies have shown that it increases joint mobility for up to 60 percent of the people who take it. CMO is an all-natural oil found in certain animals like cows, whales, mice, and beavers. Harry W. Diehl, Ph.D., a researcher at the National Institutes of Health, first discovered it in 1972. It has been used in a lot of arthritis research over the last 25 years." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"A Two-Step Supplement Painkiller If painkillers and other drugs have got you down, it may be time to try a supplemental approach to managing arthritis pain. Co-Q-10 (coenzyme Q-10) has been gaining fans in recent years because of its reported ability to stabilize cell membranes and thus prevent cells from breaking down in the joints. (Anti-aging experts also note this effect.) In addition, a supplement known as quercetin can help block the release of histamines into the blood, which means less inflammation, experts say. Both substances are available in health food stores." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"I noticed an article about Celebrex and one about Vioxx, the latest drugs for arthritis pain. Each article presented the results of a study sponsored by the drug's manufacturer claiming that the drug was significantly safer than older anti-inflammatory medication, which was available in much less costly generic form." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.)

"Then, from his Special Report on Pain: arthritis pain and Back Pain, Dr. F. Batmanghelidj, M.D. helps explain the part that both salt and water play in the acid removal process as follows: Salt helps to extract the acidity from the inside of the cartilage cells and pass it into the water that carries the acid away from the cells. This is a constant process. For the acid extraction process to be effective, two elements are vital: water and salt. Adequate salt supply is essential for the prevention of arthritis pain, be it in the joints of the limbs or the spine." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

"Simply put, "medical" magnets and magnetic fields have numerous therapeutic uses, from alleviating some forms of arthritis pain to easing excess stress. But recently, with the advent of inexpensive blankets and (more expensive) mattresses with strategically sewn-in magnets, hundreds of US insomniacs have found the safe, low-frequency, brain-wave stimulation of the magnetic sleep aids surprisingly helpful. The therapy is, of course, drug free. And starting at under $100 for a blanket that could give you restful sleep for years, it's a relative bargain." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Some bestsellers on line include Allegra (treats seasonal allergies), Effexor XR (an antidepressant) and Vioxx (against arthritis pain). Again, we will cover Vioxx later. And these are the real hard-hitting facts: "In 1999, the pharmaceutical industry has been the most profitable industry in the United States in each of the past ten years, approximately five and a half times more profitable than the average FORTUNE 500 company." {Office of the Minnesota Attorney General) In 2002, health-care spending accounted for 15% of the USA economy." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"The result was that a new, expensive drug once intended for a fairly small population became the expensive default prescription for most forms of adult arthritis pain, while many less expensive and equally effective drugs fell by the wayside. By 2002, 74 percent of people taking COX-2s were not considered to be at risk for ulcers. They had received these prescriptions simply because the drugs were new. Even pro-industry research groups concluded that heavy promotion was behind excessive prescribing of coxibs." - Greg Critser, Generation Rx: How Prescription Drugs are Altering American Lives, Minds, and Bodies (Get the book.)

"So even when one drug, such as Vioxx, kills an estimated 60,000 Americans, the FDA can claim those deaths are worth it because the drug eased the arthritis pain for millions more. But when it comes to herbs, there is no discussion of benefits versus risks. It's a blanket statement that the herb is "dangerous at any dose." And therefore, all people should be denied the herb, regardless of their state of health or how the herb might help them." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"This means tough choices for people who need help with arthritis pain or other kinds of muscle or joint pain. WHAT IS ARTHRITIS? The word arthritis means "inflammation of the joints" and can include several types. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common—the kind of arthritis that often afflicts people in the knees, fingers, hips, or back as they age or because of wear and tear. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is less common, and is an autoimmune disease: a disease that can affect the entire body, and that involves out-of-control inflammation. RA affects approximately 2." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"According to a study of over 7,000 patients' medical records spanning eight years, if you take ibuprofen for any reason—say, arthritis pain relief—while engaged in aspirin therapy for heart disease, you are twice as likely to die from a heart attack or stroke because of the way these two powerful drugs interact. The study, which was conducted by Britain's Medical Research Council and published in The Lancet, was confirmed by another study published in the journal, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, on April 5, 2007." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"Ginger Throughout history, ginger has been used to reduce inflammation and arthritis pain, soothe digestive upsets, and clear up chest congestion. Like Boswellia, ginger acts as a natural NSAID, with a broader enzyme-blocking action than anti-inflammatory drugs. Ginger also contains many antioxidant compounds. "In vitro" (test-tube) research and "in vivo" studies (using animals and people) find that consuming ginger most often successfully reduces inflammation and pain. Dose: Consume ginger as part of your diet and supplement with up to 4 grams per day of powdered ginger." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.) "In this form, sulfur is a mild anti-inflammatory and has been found to help relieve arthritis pain. A study published in 2005 found that a combination of glucosamine (see above) and MSM were more effective, more quickly, than either one alone. Even separately, both significantly relieved OA pain. Another study of MSM alone, this one from 2006, enrolled fifty men and women aged forty to seventy-six, all of whom had knee OA. They got either 3 grams of MSM daily or a placebo twice a day for twelve weeks." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Cauterization with hot roots ofplantsSaponaria and Aristolochia; bitter Egyptian herb Lycopersium sap (for arthritis pain). For arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and gout use Olbas analgesic Oil rubs 2-3 times dai ly, in bath; and keep area warm with thermal underwear, layers of flannel, goose down, etc.. Ostrich-like Australian bird Emu oil penetrates the skin topically for an antiinflammatory effect in inflamed joints, lessens (rheumatoid) arthritis pains, improves cartilage, inhibits bone to bone abrasion; improves and softens the skin, and reduces skin wrinkles. From Old Well Corp." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"Before you trade arthritis pain for more serious problems, get the facts about nutritional alternatives for managing your pain. Spice up your life. Ginger and turmeric, the main ingredient in curry, are homegrown hits for relieving inflamed joints. The key is curcumin, a phytochemical found in both spices that reduces inflammation. Studies show it may even work as well as NSAIDs and with fewer side effects. Spice up your stir-fry with a sprinkle of ground curry, or brew a spot of ginger tea to baby your joints. The Chinese have used ginger as a seasoning and a medicine for 2,500 years." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.) "Discover natural alternatives to NSAIDs Aspirin and ibuprofen may ease your arthritis pain, but they can also cause ulcers and damage your cartilage even more. Over half the people who regularly take NSAIDs for arthritis develop bleeding in their stomach or intestines. NSAIDs may even damage weakened joints by speeding up the loss of cartilage, or slowing the repair of damaged cartilage. Some proven natural remedies may work just as well, and without the severe side effects. But drug companies don't want you to know that." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Think you couldn't possibly exercise through your arthritis pain? Although arthritis is a leading cause of disability, it's not always painful. Surprisingly, x-ray findings of arthritic damage to joints are a poor predictor of the amount of pain experienced by the person being x-rayed. In other words, one person with badly damaged joints may have no pain at all, while another with minimal damage—or even no damage at all— may be debilitated by pain. "Sure, great," you might be saying, "but I'm in pain. Are you saying it's all in my head?!?" Absolutely not." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Physical activity increases blood flow, which reduces pain in the long-term and helps improve the mobility of arthritic joints. But arthritis pain and concerns about joint injury can make people reluctant to exercise. Solution: Do stretching exercises, yoga or tai chi in a warm room or warm pool—the warmth relaxes the muscles and eases pain. Exercising in a pool also reduces the impact on the joints. MIND OVER PAIN Stress-reduction techniques reduce the pain caused by arthritis and allow natural remedies to work more effectively. •Visualization is particularly helpful." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"It may sound like a miracle, but this delicious, vitamin-packed fruit is proven to relieve arthritis pain even better than aspirin, ibuprofen and other drugs — with no stomach upset or other side effects. The secret lies in anthocyanins. These natural compounds not only give cherries their luscious red color — they also stop your body from making prostaglandins, the hormone-like substances that cause pain and inflammation. In lab studies, anthocyanins have proven to be about ten times more effective than aspirin at relieving joint pain and swelling." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Chamomile is used to treat anxiety, arthritis pain, Candida, colic, convulsions, crankiness in babies, digestive distress, diverticulitis, dyspepsia, fever, flatulence, gastritis, gout, headache, heartburn, hives, hyperactivity, hysteria, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal cramping, irritability, irritable bowel, itching skin, liver stress, lumbago, menstrual cramps, migraines, morning sickness, nervousness, nightmares, pain, restlessness, rheumatism, sciatica, stress, teething pain, ulcers, and the incessant urge to urinate." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Natural painkillers, available at health-food stores, relieve arthritis pain, back pain and inflammation. Some deaden unpleasant sensations at the nerve itself. Others relax muscles or stimulate the release of endorphins, the brain's natural painkillers. Some painkillers strengthen affected joints. In some cases, they can take a bit longer to work than drugs, but they often provide all the pain relief you need. HEALING HERBS The best include.. .* •Arnica, a homeopathic preparation that uses an ultra-diluted amount of the herb to stimulate pain relief." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Cherry extract manufacturers, for example, cannot state that cherries reduce arthritis pain and joint inflammation (unless they wish to have their entire product inventory confiscated and their business shut down). If that's not medical madness, I don't know what is. Drugs are legal to prescribe for everything, but foods, herbs, and nutritional supplements are approved for absolutely nothing. That's how twisted the Food and Drug Administration has really become. It all comes down to a simple three-step formula: 1. Push the drugs and disease mongering. 2." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.) "Although these substances don't work very well in the short term to treat acute arthritis pain, they do help your body solve the underlying nutritional problem. Arthritis sufferers should especially avoid hydrogenated oils. Hydrogenated oils are toxic to the human body. They contain trans-fatty acids. They cause the cells in your body to be built with fats that have an unnatural molecular structure. This unnatural molecular structure results in a loss of tissue flexibility which can affect the cosmetic look of your skin as well as the functioning of muscles in your body, including your heart." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Constipation, cured. arthritis pain, reduced or eliminated. Cancer, in remission. Cholesterol, normalized. Acid reflux and heartburn, diminished or gone forever. Oh, and here is a major side effect: If you are overweight, you will probably lose ten pounds! This oil has a dramatic, positive effect on the body. The health-giving properties that it contains are overwhelming. In upcoming issues of the newsletter I will provide you with more references on this oil so you can read all the research if you are so inclined." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

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