CAM.......... Arthritis Pain Management
According to the Arthritis Foundation nearly 66 million Americans have some
form of arthritis. There are more than one hundred identified varieties of
arthritis some of the most common are osteoarthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia.
With the millions of individuals living life in a fog of pain it is shocking
that there is no treatment that totally alleviates the pain and stiffness
associated with this terrible debilitating disease.
Many arthritis sufferers use a combination of conventional pain relievers and
anti-inflammatory drugs. Recently some of these drugs have been called into
question and in fact been pulled off the market after discovery that they may
cause more harm than good. As a result of this loss of faith in prescription
drugs many have turned to using alternative methods to aid in their pain
management.
Professionals even have a name for the use of alternative methods, Complimentary
and Alternative Medicine also known by the acronym CAM.
Some of the more common CAM in use requires the participation of a
professional in your treatment such as massage, yoga, acupuncture, biofeedback,
and homeopathy.
Still other CAM is based on diet, either reducing consumption of inflammatory
items or by consuming items that reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
Some Complimentary Alternative Medicines that are natural pain relievers
commonly available either as supplements or in our food are quercetin, kava
kava, gamma linoleic acid, flaxseed, fish oil, cat's claw, devils claw, comfrey
root, cayenne pepper, bee venom, and one of the most effective because it is
both a natural anti-inflammatory and a potent pain reliever is Montmorency Tart
Cherry Concentrate.
Reading on Arthritis Today's website at www.arthritis.org according to
Rheumatologist James McKoy, MD when asked what he thought of tart cherry juice
for arthritis relief he stated. “ Though it has not been proven in clinical
trials, yes, I believe that drinking tart cherry juice mixed with water...may be
beneficial for some people with arthritis. In traditional medicine, the fruit of
sour cherry has been used orally for arthritis and gout...Cherries also contain
varied antioxidants, including kaempferol and quercetin. These compounds,
particularly quercetin, may have anti-inflammatory effects that are similar to
those of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).”
It is important to point out here that not all cherries are created equal.
There are many varieties of cherry produced today but studies show that the
Montmorency Tart Cherry is the most effective as a CAM for arthritis sufferers.
To learn more about the benefits of Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate visit
www.RoyalRidgeFruits.com



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