Category Archives for: Pain
Send pain packing without drugs | added 2016/08/01
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Acetaminophen can make you less empathetic | added 2016/06/01
If you take acetaminophen for common aches and pains, take heed: In addition to being associated with less feelings of joy and not noticing when you’ve made a mistake, this key ingredient in Tylenol is now linked to lack of empathy. Read On
Extract from fig tree bark alleviates pain | added 2016/05/11
The extract from the bark of a species of fig tree found in tropical areas of Africa, Ficus platyphylla, was shown to have similar effects to endorphins, morphine, and NSAID pain relievers, working on the body’s natural ability to create its own opioids and inhibiting pain signals. Read On
Resveratrol does it again (this time with rice brain oil) | added 2016/05/06
Mice given a combination of resveratrol and rice oil saw drastic reduction in pain and depression from a laboratory-induced state of fibromyalgia Read On
Opioid painkillers can turn chronic pain deadly | added 2016/04/28
A history of opioid use, which has already killed thousands of Americans, may have contributed to the demise of rock legend Prince. Read On
FDA orders new label on deadly painkillers | added 2016/04/08
As overdoses on prescription painkillers reach epidemic levels, the FDA issues new labeling guidelines Read On
New guidelines from CDC limit docs doling out opioids | added 2016/04/01
CDC says patients need to use alternatives to opioids to manage anything but the most severe pain Read On
Vitamin remedies help soothe chronic bone pain | added 2016/02/25
Studies have proven that vitamin C and other natural cures can help relieve aches that linger after a fracture or other injury. Read On
Green tea now proven to lessen RA pains | added 2016/02/25
Study shows that compound in green tea can treat joint pain, repair tissue damage. Read On
Study proves prescription painkillers do nothing for nerve pain | added 2016/02/18
Researchers found that after a full year, people with nerve pain and damage who took painkillers couldn’t move or function any better. Read On
Opioids change brain size, shape | added 2016/01/21
A new study shows how just one month of opioids can dramatically change the size and shape of your brain. Read On
Gout means increased risk of atrial fibrillation | added 2016/01/15
A new study out of the United Kingdom shows that gout may be far more than a royal pain in the big toe – it can be a signs of a bad ticker. Read On
Test shows who shouldn’t be getting aspirin therapy | added 2016/01/14
The AspirinWorks test helps keep people off aspirin who won’t benefit. Read On
9 out 10 people who overdose on prescription painkillers get refills | added 2016/01/06
A new study shows that 9 out 10 people who overdose on prescription painkillers get refills for the same addictive drugs – no questions asked. Read On
Frankincense helps treat everything from indigestion to cancer | added 2015/12/25
The tree resin frankincense has been used in traditional African and Indian medicine for centuries. Read On
Overprescribed opioids a grave risk for seniors | added 2015/12/23
Opioids like Oxycontin and Vicodin are designed to relieve pain, but they kill more Americans than all illegal drugs combined. Read On
Try watermelon juice for your post-shopping workout pain | added 2015/11/27
Watermelon juice helps your muscles recover and lowers lactic acid levels. Read On
Acupuncture beats pills for chronic neck pain | added 2015/11/11
A new study out of the United Kingdom shows what traditional Chinese physicians have known for centuries: Acupuncture can bring long lasting relief to chronic neck pain. Read On
October 2015 NAH Newsletter | added 2015/09/23
Of all the plant-based anti-inflammatories out there, there are four that I’ve seen work consistently well for arthritis symptoms. Read On
Knee replacement puts the cart before the horse | added 2015/08/27
Many doctors are advocating knee replacements for rheumatoid arthritis patients without treating the underlying cause of their joint problems. Read On
September 2015 NAH Newsletter | added 2015/08/26
There are more than 80 different illnesses that can be classified as autoimmune diseases, and just about anyone can be at risk. In fact, one out of every nine women will get an autoimmune disease sometime in her lifetime. Read On
Undiagnosed gluten sensitivity causes digestive problems | added 2015/08/10
If you have bloating, pain, fatigue or even diarrhea after meals, you may have a gluten sensitivity that’s never been detected. Read On
Feds admits NSAID painkillers deadly | added 2015/07/17
After years of denials, the FDA says it’s clear that NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen up your risk of heart attack and stroke. Read On
Narcotic pain killers could make migraine pain worse | added 2015/07/02
New research reveals doctors are prescribing highly addictive and dangerous narcotics for migraines. But these bad news drugs are ineffective for migraine pain they could even cause your headaches to get worse. Read On
Common foods may contribute to your back pain | added 2015/07/01
Certain everyday foods could be behind your back pain. Find out what they are and how to avoid them. Read On