Pain Management
Mother of All Balms for Arthritis Relief
There are 2 basic forms of arthritis–osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common type, is similar to brake wear. With long-term usage, the brake disc separating metal wears down. Metal on metal makes the brakes squeak when you apply them. This means you need new disc. With osteoarthritis, the cartilage that normally separates bones […]
Why NSAID Use is a Bad Idea
NSAIDs are a class of drugs available with or without a prescription. Common ones include: Celebrex, Meloxicam, Aleve and the generic ibuprofen. The acronym stands for “Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs”. The designation being applied as these drugs sub-planted prednisone and other steroid drugs in the treatment of joint pain. NSAIDs, like most prescription drugs, work because […]
Sprains, Strains & Black Seed Oil Packs
One thing I routinely saw in the emergency room this time of year were injuries to adults who had sat around since October. They’d get in a game of baseball, volleyball, etc. or hop on the kid’s skateboard and put more stress on de-conditioned muscles/ligaments/tendons than was sustainable. Soft tissues like these can “freeze up” […]
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