One of the biggest health concerns covers the topic of anti inflammatory: drugs vs. natural. Many patients are prescribed nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, for a variety of common orthopedic conditions including arthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis. These medications are particularly useful not only because they help decrease pain, but they also help control swelling and inflammation. The downside to mainstream medication includes side effects: Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, headache, diarrhea, constipation, drowsiness, and unusual fatigue. So the question arises, what safe alternatives are available?
CAM (complimentary and alternative medicine) is the method of treatment using more natural products. As a consumer, our health concerns include the effects that medicine may have. Studies have shown alternative therapies to assist in anti inflammatory treatment. Here are the top eight natural alternatives for anti inflammatory:
1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids From Fish Oils:
The omega-3 fats EPA and DHA found in fish oil have been found by many animal and clinical studies to possess anti-inflammatory properties that promote joint lubrication and decrease joint inflammation.
2. Ginger:
This herb is anti-inflammatory and offers pain relief and stomach-settling properties. Fresh ginger works well steeped in boiling water as a tea or grated into vegetable juice.
3. Bromelain Enzymes:
This enzyme, found in pineapples, is a natural anti-inflammatory. It can be taken in supplement form, but eating fresh pineapple may also be helpful.
4. Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO):
This oil, found in fish and dairy butter, acts as a "joint lubricant" and an anti-inflammatory.
5. Boswellia: aka "boswellin" or "Indian frankincense,"
This herb contains specific active anti-inflammatory ingredients, referred to as boswellic acids that animal studies have shown significantly reduce inflammation.
6. Evening Primrose Oil (or borage oil or black current oil):
These contains the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which is useful for treating arthritic pain.
7. Cayenne Pepper: (capsaicin) in the form of cayenne cream:
Also called capsaicin cream, this spice comes from dried hot peppers. It alleviates pain by depleting the body's supply of substance P, a chemical component of nerve cells that transmits pain signals to the brain.
8. White Willow Bark:
Aspirin is made from the bark of the white willow. People have been using white willow bark for centuries as a mild pain reliever. White willow bark does not destroy the stomach lining on contact the way aspirin does, however, it does have the same blood thinning effect as aspirin and caution is indicated.
This information is meant for educational purposes. Always consult with your primary physician before adding anything to your dietary regime. Advice from an independent pharmacist will also assist in any drug interactions with medications, OTC or supplements.
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