First do no harm.   As a basic principle of medicine, this is only common sense.   Yet conventional physicians, who have taken a vow that "the health and life of my patient will be my first consideration," violate this principle routinely by prescribing drugs that are more harmful than the conditions they are supposed to treat.

Among the worst of these drugs are the pain relievers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).   Used by millions of arthritis sufferers, these drugs relieve pain by blocking enzymes that cause inflammation.   However, since these enzymes also help build cartilage, NSAIDs accelerate joint degeneration over time.

But NSAIDs don't just harm -- they kill.   About 10 patients die every day due to gastrointestinal complications of these drugs. The majority of these patients are chronic pain sufferers over the age of 60.

So what should you do to relieve your nagging pain?   Look to nature for a safe, effective remedy.

MSM Relieves Pain

Since at least the time of the ancient Greeks, physicians have recommended sulfur-rich mineral hot springs for their therapeutic properties.   The Baths of Agamemnon in Turkey still retain the name of the Greek military leader who is said to have brought his wounded soldiers here to recuperate.   However, you don't have to travel to a distant land to get the therapeutic benefits of sulfur.   An up-and-coming nutritional supplement is an ideal source of this essential mineral.

Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is a sulfur-containing compound that is present in the atmosphere, in plants, in animals and -- as was discovered a mere 40 years ago -- in the human body.   According to Stanley Jacob, MD, the co-discoverer of MSM and the first physician to use this natural substance in the treatment of patients, MSM offers a natural way to reduce pain and inflammation without serious side effects.   It is especially useful for chronic pain conditions, including arthritis, back pain, headaches, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and TMJ.

MSM blocks pain messages that travel to the brain along nonmyelinated nerve fibers called C fibers.   This results in relief of the deep aching pain that is characteristic of arthritis and other chronic conditions.   But MSM alleviates pain in other ways as well.   It reduces the redness, swelling and heat associated with inflammation, which in turn, relieves pressure on surrounding nerves and other tissues.   It also relieves muscle spasm.

And Promotes Healing

MSM goes beyond mere pain relief to actually support healing of injured tissues by increasing blood flow.   It also alters the cross-linkages of collagen, reducing scar tissue to promote range of motion and flexibility.

If you suffer from arthritis or chronic pain or are recovering from trauma or surgery, I recommend a trial of MSM.   Start with 400 mg daily, in divided doses, with meals.   This can be increased to 2,000 mg daily. MSM is extremely safe and well tolerated, although some people report minor gastrointestinal discomfort at higher doses.

One hundred 500 mg. tablets sell for 3-4 dollars.   The best investment you may ever make.

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