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Surgeries skyrocket due to NSAIDs

February 10, 2016

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Surgeries skyrocket due to NSAIDs by Dr. Fred G. Arnold —  If you have ever had a painful joint, such as the hip, knee, shoulder or low back, your doctor may have prescribed a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). These drugs are among the most commonly used drugs in the world for the treatment of osteoarthritis […]

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Natural alternatives for the treatment of pain and inflammation

May 18, 2014

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Natural alternatives for the treatment of pain and inflammation by Dr. Jeni Keilty —  On September 30, 2004, Vioxx was removed from the market after a study revealed links to heart attacks, strokes, blood clots and cardiovascular injuries. Vioxx, a COX-2 inhibitor nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has been used by millions of people worldwide to […]

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Heartburn relief — Natural alternatives to Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid

May 10, 2013

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by Dr. Julie Gorman —  We often ignore the signals our bodies give us about a physical ailment. Heartburn is a prime example. Most people regard heartburn as a nuisance or an antacid deficiency and go to their doctors for stomach-acid-suppressing medications. The problem is that while these medications may provide temporary relief, they do […]

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Hip pain and myofascial release

March 30, 2013

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by Maria Troia —  Hip pain affects individuals of all ages and can have various causes, including osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis or common muscle strain. Such hip pain can happen while walking on flat surfaces, up and down stairs, squatting or sleeping on the painful side. Hip pain may be experienced in the hip […]

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Treating pain naturally

September 3, 2012

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by Victoria Bowmann —  Pain is an all-consuming feeling — even when it is minor and especially when you are the one experiencing the pain. Worse still is severe or chronic pain that stems from kidney stones, cancer or any other debilitating illness. Consider yourself fortunate if you never have to experience such serious suffering. […]

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