Pain Killers: Natural versus Prescribed

Submitted by support on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 01:36

Pain Killers: Natural versus Prescribed (click here for more information)

Pain – usually caused from inflammation and in fact the same receptors are activated for both processes.

What do we do to resolve Pain :

  •  we typically use anti-inflammatories, 
  •  BUT like prescribed medications, over the counter medications cause a huge number of additional problems including deaths   
  •  “Acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause for calls to Poison Control Centers (more than 100,000 /year); it accounts for some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.”) http://www.ahrp.org/cms/content/view/280/29/

 There are a wide variety of natural anti-inflammatories. Natural anti-inflammatories are neither synthetic or artificial, nor do they cause the host of additional issues that pharmaceuticals cause.  Having said that, many should be administered with the direction of an informed natural health practitioner, who understands the interaction between them and between the natural components and other pharmaceuticals you may be taking. 

This list is neither all inclusive nor should it be utilized instead of a primary health practitioner.  The list addresses four main categories:  Glutathione, Protolytic Enzymes, Omega 3's and a variety of herbs and molecules.

 Glutathione:

Master Endogenous anti-inflammatory and reduces all types of free radicals that provoke inflammation; as well as providing a chelator for metal toxicity in the blood that can also cause inflammation.  The challenge is it is made inside the cell and there are no transport systems for glutathione into the cell.  Orally, it breaksdown and is good for expensive bowel movements.  Injected, it tells the cells there are high levels in the blood and the cells stop making it.  So what do we do.

Well we do have a composition patent, which is like a pancake mix, that has all the necessary ingredients in it, in the right ratios, so that the average person makes about 292% more of it within a two month period according to cross over, double blind studies.  For more information, contact Dr Holly at holly@choicesunlimited.ca

Proteolytic Enzymes:   enzymes that occur in nature that break down protein bonds

  •  Serrepeptase: contains proteoplytic enzymes (break down protein bonds) that help the entire body to fight inflammation and causes of inflammation, i.e., dissolve scar tissue; cleanse and thin the blood;
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  • Bromelain: from pineapple and contains various proteolytic enzymes; proteolytic enzymes short cut many pain pathways; reduce inflammation; remove waste from the body
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  • Papain: contains a wide range of proteolytic enzymes; attacks tumor cells; boosts the immune systems; utilized in various conditions such as : diabetes, herpes, cancer, digestion issues

Omega 3's: 

  • Omega 3's are unsaturated fatty acids found in a wide variety of foods:  fish, plant and animal.  They are particular types of fatty acids that impact on the various components of pain and inflammatory systems, ie., the arachidonic acid cycle and prostaglandins.  Different combinations work together effectively and efficiently.
  • Omega 3's:  current research suggests that the anti-inflammatory activity of long-chain n−3 fatty acids may translate into clinical effects.[90] For example, there is evidence that rheumatoid arthritis sufferers taking long-chain n−3 fatty acids from sources such as fish have reduced pain compared to those receiving standard NSAIDs.[91]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid#Biological_significance

Other molecules:

  • Boswellia extract: widely used in Ayurvedic medicine as a safe and powerful anti-inflammatory; increase in mobility & flexibility; due to its oleogum resin: Boswellic acid, found in the oleogum resin, inhibits 5-lipoxygenase chemical which has anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic and antiproliferative effects
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  • Devils Claw: an effective COX-2 inhibitor without the horrible side effects; with one ingredient indistinguishable from Vioxx and used in lower back pain. The β-sitosterol which regulates blood cholesterols & benign prostatic hyperplasia and is an anti-inflammatory
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  • Ginger extract: another Ayurvedic medicine used to reduce nausea, pain & inflammation. Ginger decreases the prostaglandins pain messengers naturally unlike NSAIDs and without all the side effects. Some of the active components of ginger are: mixture of zingerone, shogaols and gingerols, volatile oils
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  • Rutin: a bio flavanoid found in various plants and fruits, The richest source is buckwheat. Rutin is also found in citrus fruits, noni, black tea, apple peel; with strong anti-oxidant activity thus effecting inflammatory conditions; and increasing circulation
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  • Tumeric: Curcumin is an anti-oxidant that destroys free radicals that cause pain and swelling; some studies indicate that it is more safe and precise than aspirn in shutting down the COX-2 enzyme responsible for pain without any of the side effects
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  • Vitamin E: a fat soluble essential nutrient for humans with anti-oxidant properties; utilized in treatment of high blood pressure, regulating cholesterols and boosting the immune system
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  • Citrus bioflavanoids: another important anti-oxidant that also inhibit enzymes like collagenase and elastase that break down connective tissue; and the free radicals that all break down connective tissue, thus preserving youth
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  • Mojave Yucca (root): the steroidal saponin glycosides (saponins are characterized by their bitter taste); phenolic compounds which impact on anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antioxidant, antiplatelet, and antiproliferative activity; regulate cholesterols and triglycerides
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  • Clove Oil: contains eugenol – a compound that reduces pain signals, particularly with the teeth and gums; but also thins the blood
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