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Pain Killers Can Kill
I know from personal experience that pain is no fun and getting rid of pain is the number one goal when you are experiencing it. That’s all good and natural, but the choices you make in the vast array of pain killers available may determine whether you just kill the pain or also kill yourself!
Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block the COX enzymes and are the drugs Americans most frequently reach for. These drugs work by reducing inflammation and include: aspirin (Anacin, Ascriptin, Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin, Excedrin), Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Motrin IB, Nuprin), and Naproxen sodium (Aleve, Anaprox) among others.
Since the prostaglandins that protect the stomach and support platelets and blood clotting also are reduced, NSAIDs can cause ulcers in the stomach and promote bleeding.
If you’re using ibuprofen at the normal dosage of 1200mg per day you are twice as likely to die of bleeding and if you increase the dosage between 1200mg to 2400mg per day you are five times more likely to bleed to death than someone not using a NSAID.
Remember more than 100,000 Americans are sent to the hospital annually for bleeding caused by these pain killers and between 15,000 and 20,000 Americans die every year from these drugs. As terrible our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are, a total of 5,485 Americans have been killed since 2001 compared to the 200,000 Americans that have bled to death taking these drugs over the same period of time!
How sad that so many tens of thousands die needlessly each year when we have natural anti-inflammatory pain killers that are both safe and effective. Quercetin and bromelain help quench the inflammation. When you block and absorb the inflammation that causes the pain you get the results without the side effects. This combination has proven very effective.
So be careful with the painkillers that you use and consider adding the natural alternatives.
Remember “God has given your body the amazing power to heal itself”. God bless you all! Call me anytime at (972)-333-4394.
The Natural Corner on Health
by Dr. Lauri Campbell, N.D., Wynnewood 972-333-4394
These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. The preceding information and/or products are for educational purposes only and are not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or treat illness. Please consult your doctor before making any changes or before starting ANY exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using this information or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
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