Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

January 28, 2010

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used often by people in pain to decrease pain and reduce inflammation. What many people don’t know is that NSAIDs may actually slow tissue healing and contribute to tendon degeneration.
The best description of the problem was stated by Leadbetter (site below), …”treatment of persistent signs of inflammation by repeated efforts to [...]

Natural Pain Relief

December 7, 2009

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OVER-THE-COUNTER PAIN MEDICINES
Vioxx, a popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and pain reliever was recalled after an estimated 89,000 to 140,000 people died from its use in the US alone.[1] Shortly after the recall, the FDA issued additional warnings for NSAIDs, including Ibuprofen (Advil), and Naproxen (Aleve) to make it clear [...]