Pain
Fighter
Are you plagued with
pain? A poll conducted in 2005 by ABC News, USA Today, and Stanford
University Medical Center revealed that about half of Americans
experience chronic or recurrent pain.
Almost every adult
experiences some form of pain from time to time. Generally, chronic pain
is defined as pain that lasts more than three months and recurrent pain
comes and goes. Acute pain is pain that is short term or injury
related. The people in the survey categorized their pain as follows:
acute – 44 percent, recurrent – 34 percent, and chronic – 19 percent.
Of the people
experiencing pain, almost half didn’t know what caused it. When asked
about the impact their pain had daily activities, 43 percent indicated
it affected their mood and 39 percent indicated it hindered sleep.
The remedies people used
to ease their pain varied greatly. Over half (63 percent) indicated
they had consulted a health professional about their pain. Of those,
only 59 percent felt they had received any significant pain reduction as
a result of the visit. Another interesting aspect that came out was the
methods people used for pain relief. Here’s a list of the top relief
methods:
• over-the-counter drugs –
84 %
• home remedies – 81 %
• prescription drugs – 60
%
• bed rest – 58 %
• prayer – 58 %
• chiropractic – 28 %
• massage – 28 %
For the people that used
prescription drugs, 19 percent indicated they took them every day. For
over-the-counter drugs, 33 percent used them daily or at least once a
week.
In 1997, Dr. Norman J.
Marcus, director of the New York Pain Treatment Program authored a
report in which he stated that pain had reached epidemic proportions in
America. In this report, Science News Report issued by the
American Medical Association, Dr Marcus states, “ten of millions of
Americans suffer from some form of pain each year, taking substantial
toll on their productivity in the workplace and their ability to take
care of their responsibilities at home.”
Billions of dollars are
spent each year on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. But drugs
don’t cure disease, they simply mask symptoms instead of addressing the
underlying cause of the pain. When you get a headache, it is not because
you have an aspirin deficiency. Many of the drugs prescribed today have
serious side effects. For example, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
are typically used to relieve osteoarthritis pain, but they also tend
to deteriorate joint tissue. Some drugs may have value for treating
injuries and acute illness, but they are still biochemical outsiders to
the body and tend to deplete nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals.
In non-injury cases,
pain usually indicates that one or more of the body’s systems are out of
balance. Identifying the cause(s) for the imbalance and correcting it
with proper nutrition (including natural supplements), exercise, rest,
and lifestyle changes can provide a better long-term solution. One such
supplement that can play an important role in helping bring the body
back into balance is Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM).
Health
Benefits
MSM is an organic
compound containing 34 percent sulfur. Sulfur occurs naturally in
vegetables, fruits, grains, and milk. It is the third most abundant
mineral in the human body. Concentrations are highest during infancy and
decrease with age.
Sulfur is used in the
production of proteins, including those needed for forming muscles,
hair, and skin. It is found in teeth, bones, and collagen (which makes
up connective tissues). MSM appears to be helpful for pain relief,
inflammation, and supporting joint health. MSM also exhibits antioxidant
properties. Research has shown MSM to have no side effects when taken
as directed.
Dr. Stanley Jacob states
in his book, “The Miracle of MSM”, that based on clinical experience
MSM has been shown to be an effective pain reliever in about 70 percent
of the cases.
MSM
Capsules
MSM Capsules contains
500 mg of Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and an enzyme activation system
of Amylase and Lipase, in a vegetarian capsule. MSM is a natural form of
dietary sulfur, which is critical to the human body. Although MSM is
abundant in nature, it is easily destroyed by heat, drying, and food
processing. Hormones, enzymes, and antibodies all depend on it. The body
utilizes and expends MSM on a daily basis and needs a consist supply
for optimal nutrition and health.
Suggested Dosage: For usual adult dosage: take one to two capsules three
times daily or as needed.
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