There are plenty of reasons to kick your ibuprofen habit. We’ve warned you before about the unwanted side effects of this common over-the-counter painkiller. Because you can pick NSAIDs up at any drug store, supermarket or convenience store, many folks believe they’re relatively harmless. But ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:September 7, 2017
UPDATED:April 11, 2017
6 surprising reasons to put Epsom salts on your shopping list
If you have no idea what Epsom salts are actually good for, join the club. Because while lots of folks have a vague idea of what they are, far fewer have any idea what this multi-tasking mineral compound (a mix of magnesium and sulfate) can do for them. But once you discover just a few of the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 1, 2016
9 surprising uses for the chili pepper extract capsaicin
Capsaicin is the substance in chili peppers that gives them their heat,1 but capsaicin has a lot more to offer than just spicing up your meals. In fact, it’s a powerful natural pain reliever2 that’s been used to help control joint and muscle discomfort for centuries.3 Substance P is a chemical in ... Read More ›
Study links widely prescribed pain pill to birth defects
Is there anything more exciting than the birth of a child? If there is, I sure don’t know what it is. Welcoming a new life to the family—whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or sibling—is a joyous occasion. We all just want one thing, and that’s for the little one to come into this ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 3, 2016
Statins side effects: Statin drugs trigger painful autoimmune condition
If you or a loved one has ever been on a statin drug I probably don’t need to tell you about the muscle aches and pains that can sometimes strike out of nowhere when you’re on them. In fact, when I talk with folks about statin side effects, it’s often top on people’s lists of concerns. Maybe you ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 19, 2017
Could your artificial sweetener be causing muscle pain?
I'm no fan of the artificial sweetener aspartame. Not only is there no good evidence that artificial sweeteners aid weight control, there is also evidence linking aspartame to adverse effects on health. For example, aspartame liberates methanol into the body which can be converted to ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 14, 2016
Lights powerful painkilling properties
I am writing this on a train, and as I look out of the window I can see the British West Country go by. It's bathed in sunlight. And this stunning day reminds me of the last few days we've had here in the UK that have been cold, wet and grey. The general lack of sunlight during the winter months can ... Read More ›
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