What do you use to relieve pain? Most of our patients can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] such as aspirin and Advil or acetaminophen [Tylenol] when they are in pain.

There are more than 13 million regular NSAID users in the United States, and at least 30 billion over-the-counter tablets are sold each year. You might say that we have "sold" NSAIDs and acetaminophen for pain relief.

However, these drugs are not as friendly as their advertisements suggest. They help relieve pain, but their side effects can kill!

The US Food and Drug Administration [FDA] reports that NSAID-caused diseases cause at least 103,000 hospitalizations per year, with 16,500 arthritic patients dying from gastrointestinal injuries associated with NSAIDs each year.

These drugs increase the chances of a heart attack and stroke. They can cause stomach and intestinal ulcers and bleeding. To make matters worse, these side effects may occur suddenly, without warning symptoms, which may lead to sudden death.

Acetaminophen is another potential killer and may also lurk in your medicine cabinet. Such over-the-counter [OTC], cold medicines, and prescription drugs such as Vicodin and Percocet found in Tylenol are widely used to relieve pain and fever.

Although it is generally considered safe when used according to the instructions on its label, acetaminophen can cause liver damage or even death according to FDA 2009 consumer updates. Unfortunately, overdosing is easy because many drugs use acetaminophen and other drugs in their formulations.

Fortunately, you can avoid these risks by using these simple and effective natural pain mitigation methods:

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 Ice is a well-known painkiller, especially in the early stages of injury. “Whenever possible, apply ice to the area as soon as possible after injury and continue to freeze for 10 to 15 minutes four times a day for 48 hours. If using ice, please be careful not to use it for too long, as this may cause tissue damage, “Mei The staff of the Austrian clinic reported on their website. After 48 hours, try heating.

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 Heat promotes pain relief, increases blood flow to the area, brings nutrients and specialized cells, and accelerates healing.

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 A study in April 2006 Surgical neurology The study found that 59% of patients taking NSAIDs with chronic spinal pain and having degenerative spinal disease were able to discontinue their prescription NSAIDs after 75 days of fish oil administration. Eighty percent said they were satisfied with the improvement and 88% said they would continue to take fish oil.

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 The preparation contains a synergistic mixture of 10 specially processed herbs, including ginger, rosemary, turmeric, holy basil, green tea, coriander, Chinese berberine, sorghum, oregano and scutellaria. Laboratory cell studies have found that it can inhibit the COX-2 enzyme that causes inflammation.

If you have taken NSAID to treat pain, “take Zyflamend half recommended dose and take prescription drugs; after 1 month, halve the NSAID dose and increase Zyflamend to full dose; one month later, take NSAID and see if your symptoms are Get control. If your pain recovers, you may need to resume taking NSAID again," recommended natural health expert, Andrew Weil, MD in prevention from

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 These enzymes, including papain, papain, bromelain and pancreatic preparations, can “rapidly” restore the healing process, support the removal of damaged tissue, and reduce swelling, natural health experts Ross A. Hauser MD and Payson Flattery, NP, DC , Treating chronic pain: ending arthritis, sports injuries and other joint problemsfrom

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 Analysis of the 2002 National Health Interview American Journal of Family Medicine The study found that the majority [60%] of respondents who used CAM therapy for back pain considered “massive” benefits and reported improved health. The following are the most commonly used treatments and their percentage of use:

• Chiropractic therapy [66%]
• Massage [56%]
• Yoga / Tai Chi / Qigong [56%]
• Acupuncture [42%]
• Herbal therapy [32%]
• Relaxation skills [28%]

These CAM therapies are seen as potential improvements in all aspects of life: physical, mental and spiritual.

This is just a partial list; there are many other natural pain relief methods, such as physical therapy, meditation, and more. Consult your health care provider about natural pain relief

Before you decide to take NSAIDs and acetaminophens, try natural pain relief. You can use them instead of or in conjunction with these drugs to reduce the amount you need to take.

Natural pain relief methods can work without the nasty side effects of drugs!

Natural Pain Relief – Can it work for you? was originally published on Spring