Joint pain and inflammation affects millions of Americans. It is one of the leading causes of immobility in people above the age of 50. The symptoms of pain and inflammation may start gradually with stiffness, or with acute pain in the affected joint, then progress to tissue resulting in joint damage. As more people become aware of the adverse side effects of conventional medications, they are turning to natural supplementation that can reduce the existing pain as well as aid in recovery of the affected joint(s).
Joint pain is the typical response to an injury. Injury triggers an inflammatory reaction creating swelling, redness, and heat. As the swelling and pressure builds, it irritates specialized nerve cells, called nociceptors (pain receptors). This pain and swelling are the normal body response. Natural anti-inflammatories reduce swelling to ease pain, and because they are safe, they can be taken for many days when compared to... Read More
Have you ever felt a dull, constant ache in your back? Do you ever reach for the aspirin or ibuprofen and wish there was a natural solution? You are not alone. Back pain accounts for a large percentage of all missed work days and is the most common reason to visit a physician. Pain is your body’s warning signal that something is wrong. Some people... Read More
Do you ever feel stiffness in your joints after getting out of bed or sitting for a long time? Do you ever hear crunchy or bone-on-bone sounds when moving? This could mean that you have, or are developing, the most common form of arthritis – osteoarthritis. When ignored, osteoarthritis is a debilitating part of aging that is a major reason for “feeling old.” Fortunately, it... Read More
For the most part, our bodies take care of themselves – live clean and we will be healthy, right? Sometimes, though, our bodies can overreact to problems; ask someone who is allergic to bees if their body is simply taking care of itself when they get stung. An allergic reaction is the body “overdoing” its response to a problem. The immune system can often go... Read More
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