Labor Day recognizes a year of hard work marking the end of the summer season. We celebrate with outdoor related activities and home repair often resulting in injury and pain. Nearly 16,500 PEOPLE IN America dies in a single year from internal bleeding, a result of the use of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). NSAIDS, also known as over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen, are responsible for almost as many deaths as AIDS.
People who use NSAIDS long term for chronic inflammation are most at risk. Popular over-the-counter medications such as Motrin and Aleve and some prescriptions, can interfere with metabolism and repair of bone and cartilage. This inhibits the body’s ability to heal. Side effects of NSAIDS can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and stomach ulcers leading to severe anemia and ultimately, death.
Pain is often mistaken as the problem and not a symptom. Chronic and recurring pain tells us that the problem is not addressed and requires further attention. More often, NSAIDS are used to camouflage or control pain where overuse creates a prescription for danger. To avoid this cycle, the informed health conscious consumer seeks to find the cause of pain rather than masking with medications. Chiropractic and nutrition work together to identify the source of pain and treat it safely.
Pain reduction and inflammation are manageable nutritionally through the appropriate combination of specific vitamins and herbs. A combination of bromelain and quercitin act as scavenger enzymes reducing swelling of soft tissue and cartilidge, which is especially helpful to control arthritic conditions. Tumeric a
nd boswellia are effective herbs used for centuries. Bioflavinoids contained in these herbs both block pain receptors, like aspirin, while promoting healing without side effects. Amino acids, trace minerals and vitamins B5, B6 and C are water soluble vitamins that are readily absorbed into the spongy cartilage boosting nutritional requirements while targeting healing. These necessary nutrients taken additionally, supplement nutrients ingested within a balanced diet.
It is necessary to have your overall health and diet assessed to ensure the proper balance of these nutrients. The sooner the evaluation, the sooner health and healing may begin.
Comments
I don't think Tylenol is a NSAID. But, around 6 months ago there was a huge story on BBC about it causing breathing problems. If I remember right, in England they call it Paracetamol. Nothing in the news here though.
Becky,
Thank you for drawing the Tylenol(acetaminophen)statement to my attention. The sentence should have been phrased differently so as to not read to confusion about the nature of acetaminophen. This drug does; however, have its share of mortality/morbidity problems. Acetaminophen causes three times as many cases of liver failure as all other drugs combined, and is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the U.S. and the U.K., accounting for 39% of cases.
Thank you, also, for the information about European acetaminophen, paracetamol, and potential problems that may exist with that compound. I will investigate plural/pulmonary issues and possibly write about those in the near future.
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