SYSTEMIC ENZYME THERAPY PT 1

Systemic enzymes truly are one of nature’s most powerful natural remedies.
If you suffer from any sort of ache or pain, or if you just want to get and stay as healthy as possible, you should consider using Systemic Enzymes.

Systemic Enzymes have been used to safely and effectively eliminate pain and inflammation from all sorts of conditions like arthritis, colitis, back pain, sciatica, joint pain, heart disease and more.

Through hundreds of years of use, and more recently through clinical studies, each of these enzymes and herbs has been proven to be safe and effective on its own merit.
Put together in various combinations, they work synergistically to effectively reduce inflammation and pain.

Systemic Enzymes work without the known risks and potentially dangerous and harmful side effects of many standard prescription and over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s).

What are enzymes anyway?

Enzymes are proteins that catalyze (i.e. increase or decrease the rates of) chemical reactions.
Enzymes are basically the body’s main means of defence against inflammation.
Enzymes reduce inflammation by neutralizing the bio-chemicals of inflammation to levels where the creation, repair and regeneration of injured tissues can take place. Enzymes are not anti-inflammatory drugs.

There are a number of proprietary formulae that include different combinations of enzymes and herbs that have been proven to fight off inflammation and reduce pain and these form some of the most powerful proteolytic enzyme formulations ever created.

Scientifically Proven Relief

The pain reducing powers of these systemic enzymes have proven to be highly effective in numerous clinical studies.

For example, in one study, 77 patients taking 400mg/day of Bromelain experienced significant reduction in pain and swelling.

Another recent study carried out at the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research Center, New York found that Turmeric was safer and more precise than aspirin in stopping inflammation by shutting down the COX-2 enzyme responsible for pain without any of aspirin’s typical gastrointestinal irritation.

In a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study, 30 patients received 333mg, of Boswelia 3 times a day. The group who received the Boswelia had a significant reduction in pain and swelling and experienced an increase in joint mobility and flexibility as compared to the placebo group.

These are just a few of the hundreds of studies that have been done to prove the effectiveness of enzymes.

For a non-definitive list of enzymes and herbs see pt 2 of this report.


AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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The Effects of Obesity on Joint Pain

Obesity is an important risk factor for osteoarthritis sufferers and joint pain is likely to be more common if you are overweight.
Although we are more likely to develop osteoarthritis as we age, being obese can exacerbate the age at which symptoms start.
In addition being obese can lower the age at which symptoms start.

Osteoarthritis develops when the cushioning material between the joints, known as cartilage, wears away, eventually allowing the bones to rub or grind together.
Unsurprisingly, the heavier we are, the more pressure we place on the body's load bearing joints - the knees, hips, spine and ankles.

Losing weight cannot reverse the damage already done to joints by osteoarthritis, but reducing the load on those damaged joints may help lessen the resulting pain.
However, the effect of obesity on the joints may be more than the mechanical stress on the joints caused by excess weight.
It's now also thought that chemicals released by abdominal fat may also contribute to joint inflammation.

Modern day living and work practises make the lumbar region of the back the most vulnerable area for pain problems.

Poor posture, prolonged sitting at computers and ageing are all associated with low back pain and it's likely that being obese exacerbates it.

The lower portion of the human spine – the lumbar region - is made up of five lumbar vertebrae that are separated by five intervertebral discs.
The discs stop the bones from grinding together and may be thought of as spinal shock absorbers, because they absorb the load of the entire upper body and associated muscles, tendons and ligaments.
The discs also permit movement at the waist as they act as pivot points and allow the lumbar spine to bend, rotate and twist.
Lack of exercise can lead to the supporting muscles becoming weak - a problem for everyone - but excess weight can also put the vertebrae and discs under greater pressure.

Exercise is usually recommended to both prevent and help alleviate back pain - not easy for someone who is obese - but, both walking and swimming can help to strengthen lower back muscles without putting extra strain on them.


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The information in this blog is for informational purposes only and is in no way intended to replace the professional medical care, advice, diagnosis or treatment of your doctor.
If you have symptoms or feel ill please see your doctor.

NATURAL JOINT PAIN RELIEF pt 2

Following on from Natural Joint Pain Relief pt 1 here is a list of natural ingredients that all have proven pain relieving properties and which can be found in various combinations in different proprietary product formulae for joint pain relief.

Glucosamine
Glucosamine sulphate is an essential component of cartilage production and joint function. A variety of studies indicate that Glucosamine supplementation aids in resisting cartilage degeneration, reducing joint pain, and preventing functional impairment.

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
MSM is an organosulphur compound which occurs naturally in some primitive plants. Clinical trials have concluded that MSM can significantly reduce pain and improve physical functioning for those with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Ginger
Ginger has been known for centuries to provide a variety of health benefits. Recently, a study at the University of Miami concluded that two thirds of those who took the ginger supplement versus placebo experienced a decrease in joint pain.

Boswellia Serrata Extract
Boswellia Serrata Extract is procured from Boswellia trees found in numerous locations throughout India. The extract has long been used as a medicine for arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Boswellic acids inhibit the body's pro-inflammatory mediators, such as leukotrienes.

Turmeric Root Extract
Turmeric is found worldwide and grows wildly in the forests of Malaysia. In a recent study, Turmeric Root Extract was shown to have a significant impact on both chronic and acute arthritis. The study concluded that Turmeric inhibits joint destruction while also blocking a protein responsible for inflammation.

Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper contains Capsaicin, a substance with multiple health benefits, particularly for those looking for increased flexibility and joint comfort. It activates the body's natural pain killer, endorpins, soothing and relieving areas of discomfort. Additionally, Capsaicin reduces inflammation and agitation of articular joints.

White Willow Bark Extract
White Willow Bark Extract has been used for centuries as a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory. The extract is very easy on the digestive system, and has the added benefit of being a natural pain reducer.

Hyaluronan
Hyaluronic Acid coats every cartilage cell in the body. It combines with several other substances to form aggregates which imbibe water, making the cartilage resilient to compression. Hyaluronic Acid has also been shown to lubricate and cushion joints.


AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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The information in this blog is for informational purposes only and is in no way intended to replace the professional medical care, advice, diagnosis or treatment of your doctor.
If you have symptoms or feel ill please see your doctor.

NATURAL JOINT PAIN RELIEF pt 1

Do you suffer with joint pain?
If you do, you are not alone.

Millions of people throughout the world suffer with joint pain for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to, arthritis, sports injuries, obesity, and just plain getting older. All these conditions and more can cause wear and tear on your joints leading to discomfort, inflammation, and painful joints.
Every up, down, and side to side movement your body makes puts pressure on your joints and even people with occasional joint pain can suffer just performing everyday activities they once loved, whilst for others just moving around leads to joint pain.

Over time your joints age and like any part of your body, they require regular care and comfort. Many people don't realize how important it is to take care of their joints or how to stop joint pain once they have it - some even assume painful joints are just part of life...

Now breakthrough discoveries are changing everything and much research and many worldwide studies have discovered new compounds of all-natural ingredients that promise to relieve joint pain, improve mobility, and in some cases protect the actual joints themselves.

These new proprietary formulae, branded under various trademarks, include natural ingredients with impressive clinical trial results.

Clinical Studies

Study #1
In a recent double blind clinical study reported in the June 2004 issue of Clinical Drug Investigations, researchers concluded that glucosamine, MSM and their combination produced an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect in osteoarthritis. Combination therapy showed better efficacy in reducing pain and swelling and in improving the functional ability of joints than the individual agents. All the treatments were well tolerated. The onset of analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity was found to be more rapid with the combination than with glucosamine alone. [1]

1. Usha, P.R., & Naidu, M.U.R. (2004). Randomised, double blind, parallel, placebo controlled study of oral glucosamine, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and their combination in osteoarthritis. Clinical Drug Investigation, 24, 353 363

Study #2
One preliminary double ¬blind study, conducted by UCLA School of Medicine professor Ronald Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D. concluded that MSM appears helpful for people with arthritis. In the study, Dr. Lawrence followed 16 patients with degenerative arthritis or joint disease. The patients who took MSM daily over a six week period reported an 80 percent reduction in pain. Only two of those taking the placebo reported decreased pain of about 20 percent (Journal of Anti Aging Medicine, July 1998).

In part 2 I will give you some common natural ingredients that are used in proprietary joint pain relief products.


AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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If you have symptoms or feel ill please see your doctor.

Heal Yourself Without Drugs

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Managed with Diet

Rheumatoid Arthritis affects more than 60 million people worldwide - about 1% of the world's population - and there is currently no cure.

The following article by Mrs B. Berry, USA could be relevant for those of us looking for more natural ways to deal with our aches and pains....

"I beg to differ with those of you who do not think Rheumatoid Arthritis can be MANAGED with diet, if not cured.
I was completely crippled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years, but finally made a connection between foods and the severity of my symptoms.

Once I identified and eliminated my food/chemical allergens, I healed COMPLETELY from Rheumatoid Arthritis.
I only have a mild flare-up now when I am exposed to something my body reacts to.

It’s not about ‘watching what you eat’, or ‘eating healthy’.

If your body perceives a food as a toxin, regardless of how ‘healthy’ the food is, it will react with inflammation.

No one would dispute that lettuce is ‘healthy’, but I react horribly to it – because my body perceives it as toxic.

You CAN manage your Rheumatoid Arthritis with diet.

Not only has this worked for me (and my case was extreme) but for many others - all of us are now living pain free, with no meds and no toxic pills and treatments - nothing more than watching what we put in our system.
Most people just don't want to take the effort involved in a dietary way."

The phrase - ‘you are what you eat’ - springs to mind!

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AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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If you have symptoms or feel ill please see your doctor.