NSAIDS a deadly health risk

August 29, 2:45 PMCleveland Natural Health ExaminerBethane Evans

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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 and 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.