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Acupuncture: Better than meds for pain relief

June 29, 2019 -

This ancient Chinese medicine treatment has stood the test of time for a good reason: It actually works. It involves inserting thin needles into the skin at specific points throughout the body, but don’t balk if you’re squeamish; many people report feeling no pain or even discomfort – perhaps just a slight tingling sensation at the moment of insertion depending on the practitioner’s skill. And the benefits make it well worth any reservations you might have about the procedure....

Natural alternatives to pain meds: A review of different options, approaches

January 22, 2018 -

Stress can often be transferred to certain body parts, but simply learning to relax them can help ease the pain and manage the stress. Recent studies even show that with the help of non-pharmacological remedies, the mind can relieve various kinds of chronic (recurrent) pains, like low back pain.

Dr. James Campbell, a neurosurgeon and pain specialist, said, "The best treatment for pain is right under our noses." He cautions against "catastrophizing," or thinking that ...

Try these natural pain relievers to beat the pain without the meds

January 08, 2019 -

Physical activity

Exercise is an excellent way to bring quick pain relief. Physical activity triggers the release of endorphins in your body. Endorphins are hormones that serve as your body's own natural painkillers and they can even block pain signals before they are received by your brain. Exercise also leads to weight loss. Losing excess weight means there is less pressure being placed on your joints. This can help improve your mobility and joint flexibility. If you aren't ...

Chinese 'thunder god' herb stops arthritis pain better than prescription pain meds

May 02, 2014 - Chinese 'thunder god' herb stops arthritis pain better than prescription pain meds

Friday, May 02, 2014 by: Ethan A. Huff, staff writerTags: thunder god, Chinese herbal medicine, arthritis pain

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Doctor accused of medical fraud, overprescribing pain meds, leading to five deaths

February 10, 2015 - Doctor accused of medical fraud, overprescribing pain meds, leading to five deaths

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 by: L.J. Devon, Staff WriterTags: painkillers, overprescription, medical fraud

Doctor carelessly prescribes oxycodone to patients with no medical need

Doctor billed 100 patients in a three-day period, spending three minutes per patient on average

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Curcumin, boswellia and natural remedies better than pain meds

September 30, 2012 - Curcumin, boswellia and natural remedies better than pain meds

Sunday, September 30, 2012 by: Dr. Phil DomenicoTags: curcumin, boswellia, chronic pain

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Massage outperforms meds for low back pain, study finds

July 25, 2011 - Massage outperforms meds for low back pain, study finds

Monday, July 25, 2011 by: Mary WestTags: low back pain, massage therapy, health news

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Rosehip Supplement Eases Arthritis Pain Better than Painkiller Meds

August 31, 2008 - Rosehip Supplement Eases Arthritis Pain Better than Painkiller Meds

Sunday, August 31, 2008 by: David Gutierrez, staff writerTags: arthritis, health news, Natural News

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Commonly used pain meds significantly increase heart attack risk within the first week of use

July 22, 2018 -

While many people pop these kinds of pills like candy, it turns out they could be doing a lot more harm than good.

It's well known that prescription painkillers like opioids can be hazardous to your health, but OTC pain  medications are also dangerous and new research from the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre has highlighted the risks associated with NSAIDs.Pain relievers increase heart attack risk

Despite what the commercials say, it seems NSAIDs  may ...

OTC pain meds mess with your head: Study suggests that as they suppress physical pain, they also suppress empathy and emotional pain

June 30, 2018 -

In the study review, the research team analyzed seven studies published between 2010 and 2016.

"Researchers started looking at these [OTC] pain medication effects on psychology because there have been debates in the literature if brain regions responsive to physical pain are also responsive to social pain," said lead author Kyle Ratner, an assistant professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Taking OTC pain meds right after exercise is a bad idea, here’s why

June 16, 2018 -

NSAIDs are pain relievers that limit the production of prostaglandin in the body, preventing the blood vessels from dilating and causing inflammation. It is estimated that about 75 percent of runners use ibuprofen and other types of NSAIDs before, during, or after their workout to ease muscle pain.

Stanford researchers discovered that this could be a bad idea. Aside from increasing the risk of kidney damage, the drugs could also impair the body's ability to heal broken ...

Doctors ignore back pain self-care guidelines and prescribe useless surgeries and meds instead

August 02, 2013 - Doctors ignore back pain self-care guidelines and prescribe useless surgeries and meds instead

Friday, August 02, 2013 by: Lance JohnsonTags: back pain, narcotic abuse, useless surgeries

Prescription narcotic abuse and over-diagnosis on the rise

Manual chiropractic therapies more effective

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Medical nightmare: Woman left unable to function and in excruciating pain after botched surgery, then has her memories wiped by the pain meds

February 09, 2018 -

One mom-of-six sadly had to pay the price when a surgery went awry -- leaving her with unimaginable pain. And to relieve that pain, doctors prescribed her one of the strongest opioids on the market -- fentanyl. While the pills took away her pain, they also all but took away her ability to remember some of her fondest moments with her family.Mom battles torn pelvic nerve

Thirty-six-year-old Amy Whitaker went in for a "normal" surgical procedure to have a pelvic hernia ...

Cannabis proven an effective alternative form of pain relief for elderly patients, allowing many to quit taking dangerous meds, research finds

March 09, 2018 -

The class of drugs most commonly being abused is painkillers or opioid analgesics prescribed to treat chronic pain. Of those who are given these drugs, medical professionals have stated that the elderly (or those 65-years-old and older) are the most at risk of overdosing. Doctors have warned that while older Americans represent only 14 percent of the total population, they comprise 30 percent of all those who use opioids.

This has prompted several health institutions ...

Kroger puts limits on children’s flu meds, pain relievers as cases rise amid Biden’s ongoing supply chain crisis

December 21, 2022 -

He would be asked what he is doing to negate the ongoing baby formula shortage, the dearth of building supplies, and now, shortages of children's flu medicine and pain relievers as cases rise dramatically around the country. The fact that he's not, of course, is more an indictment of our lousy left-wing press, which found fault with every breath Donald Trump took but somehow can't seem to find anything the Biden regime is doing wrong.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy Boosts Risk of Recurring Cancer

October 17, 2008 - Hormone Replacement Therapy Boosts Risk of Recurring Cancer

Friday, October 17, 2008 by: David Gutierrez, staff writerTags: HRT, health news, Natural News

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6 Causes of lower back pain and testicular pain

December 16, 2019 -

Urinary tract infection

One of the most common possible causes for testicular pain is urinary tract infection (UTI). It can occur when bacteria build up within your bladder, kidneys, ureters and urethra. One of its symptoms includes lower back pain, which can be an indicator of the severity of the UTI. Natural treatments include keeping yourself hydrated in order to flush out the bacteria from your system and drinking vitamin C and cranberry juice.Kidney stones

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