New Advances in the Treatment of Arthritic PainWritten by Janet Hahn, CPRS
Arthritis Pain Relief Beyond Vioxx® and Celebrex® If you live long enough, chances are before your 50th birthday you are going to suffer from some sort of arthritic pain. In fact 80 percent of population over age of 50 suffer from some form of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis. Traditionally, individuals suffering arthritis pain have sought relief by turning to over-the-counter solutions such as aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Others have opted for help of pharmaceuticals prescribed by their doctors, such as Vioxx® and Celebrex®. Unfortunately many of these prescription products have recently come under fire with serious questions of their safety. A lawsuit was recently filed against manufacturer of Vioxx® after a government-led clinical trial that ended in December 2004 showed an increased risk of heart failure in patients taking regular doses of this pain relief prescription product. Obviously for those suffering through arthritic pain are left with some very scary decisions in deciding whether or not to use a prescription product. Are there safer alternatives available for arthritic pain sufferers? Emerging Science in Natural Medicine and Pain Management Over past few years a great deal of research has been done in nutraceutical arena in area of pain management. One outstanding example is new dietary supplement Nexrutine®. This a patent-pending plant extract developed from phellodendron tree (Phellodendron amurense). This tree has been a rich source of traditional medicine in Asia for more than 1500 years. The proprietary Nexrutine® extract, developed by Next Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a unique anti-inflammatory for natural pain management.
| | Acne CuresWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
Acne affects people of every age, gender, and race. It usually strikes in plainly visible locations such as face, neck, chest and back. Acne can be caused by a number of factors such as contact with an oily substance, use of certain medication, steroids, or secretion of certain hormones. Over ninety percent of acne patients respond to treatment, although treatment may need to be continued for months or even years. Here are a few natural remedies that you can use to cure acne.What Causes Acne? As mentioned above, acne can be caused by a number of factors. Common causes of acne include contact with an oily substance such as mineral oil, vegetable oil, or petroleum and use of certain medication such as steroids or contraceptive pill. However, acne is most often caused by secretion of androgens, or sex hormones that are initially secreted at onset of puberty. Androgens are male hormones but they are secreted by females as well. They stimulate production of oil from skin's oil glands. When these oil glands become overactive and exit from gland is blocked, oil builds up in gland and they begin to swell. This is how acne forms. A bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes normally colonizes this swollen gland causing development of inflammation and pus. In particularly severe cases, glands may burst into skin and produce cysts. Recently health practitioners are associating acne with a fungus on face. A clogged colon can also contribute to acne. We recommend using a colon cleanser like Oxy-Powder to keep bowel clean. How Can I Cure Acne? Home Remedies: •A non-oily face wash that contains tea tree oil or echinacea can help to reduce incidence of acne breakouts. Wash your face twice a day in morning and evenings and rinse thoroughly with warm purified water. •Avoid oily and chemically ridden cosmetics or any facial products that contain socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, and sodium chloride, parabens as these ingredients can cause acne. •Give dry skin extra care, being sure to wash and rinse your face thoroughly and using products especially made for dry skin. •Natural astringent cleansers work to remove oil buildup that may become blocked in skin's glands. These products may cause dryness, itching, and redness, so be sure to use them only on problem areas. •Oxy-Skin™ is also a very effective natural remedy for elimination of acne. Herbal Remedies: Herbs such as chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot, dandelion root, and burdock root can be used to reduce toxicity and improve overall condition of skin. Echinacea and poke root are often used for their anti-inflammatory properties and red clover may be beneficial for its estrogenic action. Witch hazel has excellent astringent properties and may be very effective on acne. Here are a few natural herbal recipes to cure acne.
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