Alternative to anti-inflammatory (SAID) meds???
Question: I have rotator cuff issues and was prescribed 800 mg ibuprofen 3X a day! That's quite a bit if you ask me. Is there a natural alternative to SAIDs that works??
Answers: You should work with your own knowledgeable health care professional, someone who understands natural medicine, to develop the best combination of the following herbal alternatives for you.
1.Ginger: This herb is anti-inflammatory and offers pain relief and stomach-settling properties. Fresh ginger works well steeped in boiling water as a tea or grated into vegetable juice. Powder capsules are also available.
2.Boswellia: Also known as boswellin or Indian frankincense, this herb contains specific active anti-inflammatory ingredients, referred to as boswellic acids that significantly reduce inflammation.
3.Fish Oils: The omega-3 fats EPA and DHA found in fish oil have been found, by many animal and clinical studies, to have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce joint inflammation and promote joint lubrication.
It is also vital to understand that you need to reduce omega-6 fats like vegetable oils seeds and nuts, as it is actually the ratio of omega 6:3 fats that determines how much inflammation is present. You could theoretically consume enough omega-3 fish oils to work but then ruin the effect by consuming too many omega-6 fats.
4.Bromelain: This enzyme, found in pineapples, is a natural anti-inflammatory. It can be taken in supplement form.
5.Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO): This oil, found in fish and dairy butter, acts as a joint lubricant and an anti-inflammatory. The delicious raw butter we carry from organic pastures contains Wulzen anti-stiffness factor. This factor has been found to be highly effective in reversing arthritis and protects against calcification of joints. Take CMO orally and apply the cream topically. (it's available both in oral supplement and cream forms).
6.Evening Primrose, Black Currant and Borage Oils: These contain the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which is useful for treating arthritic pain. These are the exception to omega-6 fats that are necessary to have in your diet. It is reasonable for many to take these as a supplement, particularly if you struggle with dry skin in the winter, as this is a strong indicator that you are deficient in these fatty acids.
7.Cayenne Cream: Also called capsaicin cream, this spice comes from dried hot peppers. It alleviates pain by depleting the body's supply of substance P, a chemical component of nerve cells that transmits pain signals to the brain.
Several alternatives.
(I think you meant NSAIDS)
Liquid Health - Glucosamine. Here's the link.
http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/prodInter...
Also, Essential Fatty Acids.
Please be careful. Rotator cuffs are slow healing & can be quite painful.
Another good anti-inflammatory is digestive enzymes (Infla-Zyme) on empty stomach.
I know it is not a legal alternative but a friend of mine *wink wink* has a condition called Fibromyalgia and is in extreme pain in different parts of her body all the time and has attacks much like a total body spasm. She uses marijuana as an alternative to the ibuprofen and endless stream of narcotics that the doctors prescribed. She found that the alternative didn't cause extreme heartburn and digestive problems like the narcotics and motrin seems to plague her with. If you are interested, visit norml.com. It is run by the advocates for the use of medicinal marijuana. She finds that the only reason it is illegal is because the government cannot control any kind of taxes over it. It really helps a myriad of diseases and conditions and the pain associated with it. Keep an open mind and it may help you too.
You could try magnetic therapy, and start on a natural medicine for Arthritis. Kasscabel has a ton of magnetic jewelry, body wraps, etc. And they are one of the biggest natural health distributors online. Check out the link below to see what your options are.
Answers: You should work with your own knowledgeable health care professional, someone who understands natural medicine, to develop the best combination of the following herbal alternatives for you.
1.Ginger: This herb is anti-inflammatory and offers pain relief and stomach-settling properties. Fresh ginger works well steeped in boiling water as a tea or grated into vegetable juice. Powder capsules are also available.
2.Boswellia: Also known as boswellin or Indian frankincense, this herb contains specific active anti-inflammatory ingredients, referred to as boswellic acids that significantly reduce inflammation.
3.Fish Oils: The omega-3 fats EPA and DHA found in fish oil have been found, by many animal and clinical studies, to have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce joint inflammation and promote joint lubrication.
It is also vital to understand that you need to reduce omega-6 fats like vegetable oils seeds and nuts, as it is actually the ratio of omega 6:3 fats that determines how much inflammation is present. You could theoretically consume enough omega-3 fish oils to work but then ruin the effect by consuming too many omega-6 fats.
4.Bromelain: This enzyme, found in pineapples, is a natural anti-inflammatory. It can be taken in supplement form.
5.Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO): This oil, found in fish and dairy butter, acts as a joint lubricant and an anti-inflammatory. The delicious raw butter we carry from organic pastures contains Wulzen anti-stiffness factor. This factor has been found to be highly effective in reversing arthritis and protects against calcification of joints. Take CMO orally and apply the cream topically. (it's available both in oral supplement and cream forms).
6.Evening Primrose, Black Currant and Borage Oils: These contain the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which is useful for treating arthritic pain. These are the exception to omega-6 fats that are necessary to have in your diet. It is reasonable for many to take these as a supplement, particularly if you struggle with dry skin in the winter, as this is a strong indicator that you are deficient in these fatty acids.
7.Cayenne Cream: Also called capsaicin cream, this spice comes from dried hot peppers. It alleviates pain by depleting the body's supply of substance P, a chemical component of nerve cells that transmits pain signals to the brain.
Several alternatives.
(I think you meant NSAIDS)
Liquid Health - Glucosamine. Here's the link.
http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/prodInter...
Also, Essential Fatty Acids.
Please be careful. Rotator cuffs are slow healing & can be quite painful.
Another good anti-inflammatory is digestive enzymes (Infla-Zyme) on empty stomach.
I know it is not a legal alternative but a friend of mine *wink wink* has a condition called Fibromyalgia and is in extreme pain in different parts of her body all the time and has attacks much like a total body spasm. She uses marijuana as an alternative to the ibuprofen and endless stream of narcotics that the doctors prescribed. She found that the alternative didn't cause extreme heartburn and digestive problems like the narcotics and motrin seems to plague her with. If you are interested, visit norml.com. It is run by the advocates for the use of medicinal marijuana. She finds that the only reason it is illegal is because the government cannot control any kind of taxes over it. It really helps a myriad of diseases and conditions and the pain associated with it. Keep an open mind and it may help you too.
You could try magnetic therapy, and start on a natural medicine for Arthritis. Kasscabel has a ton of magnetic jewelry, body wraps, etc. And they are one of the biggest natural health distributors online. Check out the link below to see what your options are.
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