Natural Approaches to Pain and Inflammation

Did you know that annually, 70 million prescriptions are written for NSAID's (non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs)and more than 30 billion (!) NSAID's are sold over-the-counter in the US!?!

Whoa! Let me say that again.... 30 BILLION are sold every year!

Did you also know that the conservative estimate number of hospitalizations in the US for serious GI complications from NSAID use is at least 103,000 per year with direct costs exceeding $2 billion? And that there are more deaths annually related to NSAID use than AIDS-related deaths?

Basically, the consequences of NSAID-induced GI problems include anemia, hospitalization, and DEATH! And that NSAID usage also causes "Leaky Gut Syndrome" even after being on them for a short period of time (weeks).

This is right out of the Journal of Rheumatology 1991, The Journal of the American Pharmacological Association 1996, and Lancet 1984! Do you think the number of people taking NSAID's has gone up or down since the 90's? My guess would be up.

How about we look at something different, because doing the same thing over and over is insanity!

Imbalance of Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3 and 6) is one of the major causes of chronic pain and inflammation. Some common signs of EFA imbalance are:

• bumps on the back of the upper arms
• red, scaly, eczematoid dermatitis
• excess thirst with or without excess urination
• brittle nails
• slow wound healing
• numbness and tingling of the extremities
• impaired immune system function
• frequent infections
• mood swings, depression
• senile dementia
• post-viral fatigue

The best way to get your EFA's in balance is to have a diet high in Omega-3 including eating salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, other cold water fish, flaxseed, green leafy vegetables, and walnuts.

Supplementing with Omega-3 is also important. Tuna Omega 3 from Standard Process or Omega Sufficiency from Innate Choice are our two favorites. Check 'em out:

http://www.innatechoice.com/

http://www.standardprocess.com/display/StandardProcessCatalog.spi?ID=721

One of the best products that I've ever seen for natural pain and inflammation handling is Boswellia Complex from Standard Process. This product is great for those who have inflammation associated with Osteoarthritis, Gouty Arthritis, Asthma, Rheumatism, Juvenile Arthritis, and Brain Tumors. Boswellia has been highly studied and proven successful in many journals (Phytomedicine, 2003; Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 2004; Plantas Medicinales, 2004 to name a few). Check it out:

http://www.standardprocess.com/display/MediHerbCatalog.spi?ID=177

There are many other products like St. John's Wort, Cramplex tablets, Chlorophyll perles, Magnesium Lactate, and Black Current Seed oil which are also great.

Listen to a patient tell you about her experience with Molski Chiropractic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CJvEUgzE5E

We want to help you to get rid of your pain, but even more importantly is we want to help you to improve your body's overall function. We do that through some easy, gentle, state-of-the-art chiropractic care, foundational nutrition support, exercise, and mental/emotional empowerment.

We look forward to serving you. If you've never been to us, we're looking forward to meeting you and here's a simple way to get started:

http://www.molskichiropractic.com/doctor/chiropractor/49L/mckinney-chiropractor/new-patient-special.htm

Talk at ya on our next download!

Dr. Todd A. Molski
www.molskichiropractic.com
972-542-3300