Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief

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Natural Inflammation and Pain Relief

Inflammation is the body's basic emergency response system and is linked with Heart disease. Inflammation is natural system response when the body is under attack. The immune system then rallies to fight it off. It sends waves of white blood cells to destroy the invader, and eventually layers of clot cholesterol and immune cells pile up. They can become unstable lesions that rupture, triggering a heart attack.

Higher risk groups include are those that are overweight, smoke, highly stressed or consume a carbohydrate rich diet.

Metabolic syndrome (syndrome X)is a name for a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The metabolic disorder that appears to be connected to a variety of conditions from obesity to diabetes to hypertension and heart disease. Often its sufferers are overweight and unable to use traditional methods to stabilize their weight, glucose levels, and blood pressure.

It's easy to see how diabetes, Syndrome X, and heart disease are all interconnected. All three are rooted in problems metabolising sugar (and our abundant consumption of it), and the inflammation of the organs, arteries, and tissues this sugar ultimately causes.

Chronic high blood sugar will do two key things:

1. Sugar inflames the lining of the arteries. As a response, the arteries produce substances such as prostaglandin and cytokines that trigger spasms, endothelial stickiness, and clogging up—the genesis of heart disease.
2. Excess sugar causes insulin spiking that over time can fatigue the pancreas and cause inflammation that leads to insulin resistance—a condition where inflamed cells can no longer accept or use insulin to pull glucose from the blood and convert it to energy. Insulin resistance is a classic pre-cursor to diabetes, as well as a frequent companion to Syndrome X.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief

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Is there a link between chronic sinusitis and heart disease? Dr. Stefan Kiechl, a professor of neurology at Innsbruck University Clinic in Austria, belives so.

Kiechl and his colleagues studied people who suffered from chronic sinusitis (sinus inflammation and infections), they found that an inordinate amount of them also ended up with clogged arteries and microvascular heart disease. This was despite each patient's otherwise positive living habits (good dietary habits, good weight maintenance, moderate stress levels, and few family backgrounds of heart disease).

Their conclusion was that when the body's immune system senses the inflammation, it sends out immune cells. However, the bodies of people who suffer from heart ailments often over react and send out more immune cells than are needed to fight the inflammation. This causes the sinuses to become blocked. When the inflammation turns into an infection, the body sends more white blood cells.

Now there are so many white cells roaming around that they don't know what to do with themselves, so some of them go after the fat cells in the body's arteries or microvessels. When the white cells try to pull these fat cells out through the cell wall, they find they're too big and so they get caught. Over time, these trapped immune and fat cells build up in the artery walls and become calcified, blocking the blood flow or even breaking off into dangerous clots.

Dr. Kiechl said,

"Among subjects with chronic infections, the risk seems to be higher in those with a prominent inflammatory response. We are not sure yet whether it is because of the risk associated with the toxic effect of the inflammation itself or the body's immune reaction to it".

Their results did show, though, that of the 826 volunteers, 268 suffered chronic infections. At the end of the five year study, the plaque levels of the patients' carotid arteries were compared to their levels at the start of the study. The study found that 332 (or 41%) had developed plaques where none previously existed or had an increase of about 28% in their plaque levels. This included all 268 of the patients who suffered from chronic infections, as well as 64 who did not. However, the patients with the highest increases or largest new blockages were the ones who had suffered from chronic bronchitis or sinusitis, although the type of sinusitis made no difference.

Dr. Kiechl said,

"It is far too early to recommend that people take antibiotics long term to suppress inflammation".

He pointed out that although several studies, including his, have linked infections with heart disease, none has shown that people who took antibiotics long term had a lower risk of heart disease. Meanwhile, if you find yourself suffering from an inflammation or infection, using an anti inflammatory is highly recommended, especially if you already have a heart condition.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief

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Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis which is an inflammation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes. In this condition, the fascia first becomes irritated and then inflamed, resulting in heel pain. The condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendinitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst.

Causes
The most common cause of heel pain relates to faulty structure of the foot. For example, people who have problems with their arches, either overly flat feet or high-arched feet, are more prone to developing plantar fasciitis.

Wearing non-supportive footwear on hard, flat surfaces puts abnormal strain on the plantar fascia and can also lead to plantar fasciitis. This is particularly evident when one's job requires long hours on the feet. Obesity may also contribute to plantar fasciitis.

Non-Surgical Treatment

• Stretching exercises. Exercises that stretch out the calf muscles help ease pain and assist with recovery.
• Avoid going barefoot. When you walk without shoes, you put undue strain and stress on your plantar fascia.
• Ice. Putting an ice pack on your heel for 20 minutes several times a day helps reduce inflammation. Place a thin towel between the ice and your heel; do not apply ice directly to the skin.
• Limit activities. Cut down on extended physical activities to give your heel a rest.
• Shoe modifications. Wearing supportive shoes that have good arch support and a slightly raised heel reduces stress on the plantar fascia.
• Medications. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may be recommended to reduce pain and inflammation.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Nature has strewn the earth with fruits and vegetables to help us live longer and more enjoyable lives. As modern science and tastes have caught up with local remedies, we are finding that many of the fruits that we simply enjoy are actually good for us. The opening of the world also allows us to benefit from the products of exotic plants or ones far from us geographically as well as local ones. One example of this is Nopal cactus juice. Nopal cactus is also known as prickly pear, and it is native to Mexico, but does grow in other countries.

Science now understands the value of antioxidants in keeping us healthy. It is thought that free radicals are responsible not only for many of the diseases humanity is subject to, but that they also contribute to the aging process. Free radicals are incomplete atoms formed by pollution, smoking, stress, or metabolic processes. They are actually an oxygen atom that is missing an electron in its outer ring.

The Nopal cactus juice contains some of the most powerful and effective antioxidants known – Betalains. Not many fruits or vegetables contain all the variants this vital substances, but Nopal cactus juice contains all twenty four Betalains. Drinking Nopal cactus juice can help to repair damage done to cells and is thought to be important in preventing damaged cells from becoming cancerous.

Betalains are also valuable in heart health. Many heart attacks occur because the veins and arteries become clogged with deposits of stick plaque. The narrowing of these vessels means that it is not only harder for the blood to flow properly, but it also contributes to high blood pressure. Chunks of plaque can also break off and cause heart attack or stroke. The Betalains in Nopal cactus juice have the ability to keep the walls of the arteries and veins healthier and less likely to become impacted with cholesterol. These same antioxidants also help to break down bad cholesterol before it is able to cause damage to your cardiovascular system. Besides betalain, Nopal cactus juice has plenty of pectin, which is also important in reducing LDL (bad cholesterol).

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Although it's widely accepted that inflammation is a critical underlying factor in a range of diseases, including the progression of cancer, little is known about its role when normal cells become tumour cells. Now, scientists from the Florida campus of the world renowned Scripps Research Institute have shed new light on exactly how the activation of a pair of inflammatory signaling pathways leads to the transformation of normal breast cells to cancer cells.

The study, led by Jun-Li Luo, an assistant professor at Scripps Florida, was published online by the journal Molecular Cell on February 23, 2012.

The scientists' discovery points to the activation of a self-sustaining signaling circuit that inhibits a specific RNA, a well-known tumour suppressor that helps limit the spread of cancer (metastasis). Therapies that disable this circuit and halt this miRNA repression could have the potential to treat cancer.

In the new study, scientists identified the specific pathways that transform breast epithelial cells into active cancer cells.

The researchers found immune/inflammatory cells ignite the transient activation of MEK/ERK and IKK/NF-kB pathways; the MEK/ERK pathway then directs a consistent activation of a signaling circuit in transformed cells. This consistent signaling circuit maintains the malignant state of the tumour cells.

Luo compares this process to starting a car—a car battery starts the engine much like the transient signal activation turns on the consistent signal circuit. Once the engine is started, it no longer needs the battery.

The scientists go on to show that the initial activation of these pathways also activates IL6, a cytokine involved in a number of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, including cancer. IL6 acts as a tumour initiator, sparking the self-sustaining circuit in normal breast cells necessary for the initiation and maintenance of their transformed malignant state.

In establishing that self-sustaining signal circuit, IL6 represses the action of microRNA-200c, which is responsible for holding down inflammation and cell transformation. Since enhanced microRNA-200c expression impairs the growth of existing cancer cells and increases their sensitivity to anti-tumour drugs, compounds that disable microRNA-200c repression have the potential to act as a broad-spectrum therapeutic.

Interestingly, the new findings dovetail with the "multiple-hits theory"of tumour formation, which posits that once normal cells in the human body accumulate enough pre-cancerous mutations, they are at high-risk for transformation into tumour cells. While the newly described initial pathway activation is momentary and not enough to cause any lasting changes in cell behaviour, it may be just enough to tip the cell's transformation to cancer, especially if it comes on top of an accumulation of other cellular changes.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Psoriasis is skin disorder that affects close to 7 million people in the US. Immune system imbalances are involved, yet it is not contagious. Psoriasis is characterized by an abnormal growth of skin cells. While psoriasis effected skin cells take an abnormal 3-6 days to mature, normal skin cells mature in a month.

It may seem like a simple skin disorder, but did you know over 45 people die each year from certain complications due to severe psoriasis?

Symptoms include:

• Arthritic joint pain and skin joint inflammation
• a significant pitting of your nails
• inflammation, scaling and redness of skin usually on hands, feet, scalp, knees, behind knees, inside and outside of elbows
• intense skin peeling, sometimes painful

Some severe cases have shown large amounts of skin loss which then make the person susceptible to infections that can become serious.

Excellent results are seen with a holistic approach including natural therapies that help correct psoriasis by focusing on strengthening the immune system, strengthening the nervous system to cope with stresses better, reducing stress, and reducing discomfort with anti-inflammatories.

Healthy skin is attainable as so many have shown when using a natural holistic approach. And this is highly encouraged and stated in a report in The Lancet.

The immune system needs time for strengthening. It can take between 3-6 months to ultimately help the body heal from this disorder.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Natural Inflammation and Pain Relief

Cancer, heart disease, obesity – these are three of the most common, serious health problems in the United States. Do you know what they all may have in common? Inflammation. That's right, the same inflammation that causes arthritis may be associated with other health problems, and your eating habits can play a big role in reducing inflammation and helping all of those conditions.

Scientists know that the enzymes cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and 2 (COX-2) are major causes of joint inflammation; that's why you may take medications – such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which block COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, or COX-2 inhibitors – to treat your arthritis. Researchers have learned that COX-2 enzymes become more active and cause more joint inflammation when you take in more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-6 fatty acids are found in corn, sunflower, safflower, soybean and cottonseed oil and are prevalent in many snack foods, fried foods, margarines and other spreads. (They're also in egg yolks and meats.) In fact, many of the foods people overindulge in during "snack attacks"are linked to increasing joint inflammation and obesity. Interestingly, inflammation is connected to obesity – and obesity to arthritis – because fat cells can produce cytokines – proteins that encourage inflammation.

What can you do to reduce inflammation?
Add more veggies, fruit, nuts, tea and even my favourite -chocolate to your diet. Many plant-based foods such as the Nopal Cactus,contain antioxidants and phytochemicals, both of which may decrease the activity of the COX-2 enzyme, reducing joint inflammation. And don't forget to load up on omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish such as salmon and tuna.

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Benefits of Prickly Pear Cactus

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The Nopal cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), also known as "prickly pear," is a plant native to the mountains of Mexico. It has been used since ancient times as both a food and as a medicine for its health benefits. The Aztecs considered the cactus, which derives some of its properties from the volcanic soil in which it grows, as a food fit for royalty and a fortifying substance for warriors. A powdered form of Nopal has become popular in modern times as a treatment for a variety of metabolic, digestive and heart problems.

Below are seven areas where taking products manufactured from the Nopal cactus may be good for you

1. Stabilizes Blood Sugar
   Nopal cactus contains a large amount of slowly-digestible fiber and tends to slow down the digestion of foods when it is taken just before or with a meal. The cactus has the effect of lowering the Glycemic Index (a measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels) of any foods it is eaten with. Clinical testing has shown that people with high morning blood-sugar levels who ate Nopal cactus for breakfast subsequently had lower or normal blood- sugar levels.
2. Lowers Cholesterol
   The fiber and sterols in the Nopal cactus bind with a bile salt in the intestines, which helps limit the amount of blood fats (cholesterol and triglycerides) absorbed by the body, thereby lowering blood cholesterol levels.
3. Scrubs Blood Vessels
   Plaques are areas of inflammation that form on the walls of the blood vessels, where they trap blood fats that can harden or even block the arteries. Nopal cactus sterols, along with its polyphenols and glycoproteins, serve as antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and keep plaques from forming.
4. Sweeps the Colon
   The insoluble plant fibers in Nopal cactus provide dietary roughage, which make it easier to maintain bowel regularity. Nopal also contains soluble plant fiber, which helps absorb toxins, including carcinogens, as it sweeps the colon clean.
5. Soothes the Stomach
   The Nopal Nopal contains a high amount of mucilage, which helps balance the pH of the stomach and soothes the stomach lining. Tests have shown that Nopal stimulates the healing of stomach ulcers and reduces stomach inflammation.
6. Protects the Liver
   Because Nopal contains antioxidant flavonoids, it helps neutralize free radicals before they can overtax the liver. It also helps absorb toxins, decreasing the liver's load. By supporting the liver, it frees that organ to balance bodily functions, including the immune system.
7. Hangovers and Obesity
   Nopal cactus is sometimes used to help counteract the effects of alcohol consumption. It helps rehydrate the body, soothes the stomach, and improves liver function, thereby preventing the headache, stomach ache and toxic"morning after" feeling. When taken before meals, Nopal's roughage can help create a sensation of fullness that may help prevent overeating and helps stabilize the blood sugar, to ward off hunger. Nopal cactus also contributes calcium and valuable amino acids and other nutrients.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Do you notice that your body is not a flexible as it used to be, this is due to Calcification in the body which is a hardening parts of the body and interferes with normal functioning of our system. It causes pain and weakness in the body. When joints feel stiff and we have any inflammation we can be sure that calcification is rapidly taking over the body.

In the beginning of our lives we have much more Hydrogen in our bodies; into our adult life we become much more calcium unless we take responsibility and educate ourselves on the truth.

Have you ever seen someone whom is hunched over and using a cane? They are highly calcified. The body no longer has the flexibility nor the structure to hold itself up properly. This condition is a huge factor into why we age.

Calcification are little nano bacteria's that gravitate to the weak parts of the body. One way you know your weak areas are if you were to fast on water and you feel pain in your neck or hips etc…most likely those areas are beginning to calcify.

Other forms of calcification in the body are gall stones and kidney stones.

We do require good calcium and while cleansing the body green leafy vegetables gives the body the appropriate calcium required.

Below is a list of things that are caused by Calcification:

• Alzheimer's
• Stroke
• Brain Tumour
• Gum Disease
• Breast Cancer
• Ovarian Cysts
• Cataracts
• Wrinkles
• Cellulite

You can reduce calcification by drinking plenty of fresh water and doing stretching exercises such as Yoga.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Natural Pain and Inflammation Relief

Does Nopalea cactus juice really work, well I firmly believe it does at least for me, and I am not alone. more and more testimonials flow in on a regular basis from satisfied customers, ranging from people recovering from painful operations, to those who have been suffering pain for many years.

The same Betalains which help the Nopal Cactus survive in the harsh Sonoran desert can also provide effective natural pain and inflammation relief.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Natural Pain and Inflammation Relief

Here is a bit of news that I did not know, Chocolate is good for your inflammation problems

Now my readers should all know by now that some inflammation is good – it's needed for wounds to heal. However, a whole bunch of bad diseases can result if your body's inflammation goes haywire. Allergies, asthma, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disorder and a whole host of other hypersensitivities are due to inflammation. The component in your body responsible for all that is called C-reactive protein. Eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate will significantly reduce the amount of that protein floating around, and so may provide improvements for any of those diseases that result from a faulty inflammation system.

So what other benefits can be derived from chocolate not that I need an excuse to eat it.

Chocolate is good for your cardiovascular endurance

For awhile, it has been known that chocolate milk is a better drink for exercise recovery than commercial sports drinks. However, that has less to do with anything from the chocolate itself, and more to do with chocolate milk having the perfect levels of protein, fats, sugars and electrolytes. Sports drinks only have sugar and electrolytes.

New research looked at chocolate itself, and found that small amounts of chocolate before exercising can reduce fatigue and allow you to go further. The mice in the study who were fed a purified form of the flavonol epicatechin were able to go about 50% further than the mice forced to exercise without it. Even cooler, biopsies of their leg muscles showed the chocolate-group had formed new capillaries and mitochondria as a result! The researchers suggest that a small 5 gram serving of dark chocolate, about half the size of a typical square, will help enhance your workout. This will only work with dark, since the processing for milk chocolate destroys the epicatechin.

As a former adventure racer I used to include dark chocolate in my ration packs, perhaps that's why I became a chocoholick.

Chocolate is good for your heart

Of all the claims chocolate can make for your health, the impact it can have in reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease is the most impressive and the most thoroughly studied. A recently published study reviewed several other studies and trials, including over 100,000 subjects, looking at many factors to see if chocolate had a protective effect on the heart. They found that across the board, no matter if the chocolate came from the oft-recommended dark chocolate, or if it came from cakes, cookies, drinks or even nutritional supplements, the groups that ate the highest amounts of chocolate had a 37% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and a 29% reduced risk of stroke.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Natural Pain and Inflammation Relief

Arthritis is actually an inflammation of joints which you can find in different parts of the body like your elbow, hips and knees. It has been considered as one of the oldest maladies in the world and affects millions of people today. And though over-the-counter medications are always to the rescue, they can sometimes bring more harm than good. Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, for example, can cause undesirable stomach aches and can even slow down the synthesis of cartilage. As a result, different classifications of arthritis like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gouty arthritis will come to the picture. Arthritis, in general, is caused by a combination of factors with effects that can debilitate a person in the long run.

Lucky for us, alternatives for over-the-counter drugs have been proven effective over the years. I have listed five of the most popular and effective home remedies for arthritis in the Philippines and all over the world.

1. Ginger
   If you thought that ginger was only made to spice up your recipes, then you're probably underestimating a natural pain reliever. According to Dutch doctors, ginger contains properties that decreases pain and inflammation in the body. Not only that, they are also being considered as one of the best and cheapest home remedies for cases like tendinitis, bursitis and, of course, arthritis. You can use ginger extracts as ointments that you can apply directly to your skin or as a tasty addition to your rice, soups, salads and other dishes.

2. Celery
   Aside from being a perfect choice for garnishing, celery seeds and its other parts also contain hidden chemicals that will greatly help anyone who has been debilitated by arthritis. According to latest research, celery boasts a total of 25 anti-inflammatory compounds and is also rich in potassium, a deficiency of which is commonly associated with arthritis cases.

3. Water Therapy
   We all know that water is the universal solvent that is essential for everyone's survival. However, heat the water to a desired temperature and you will now have a fast and accessible relief for your stubborn arthritic pain. To get the best benefits from water therapy, you will need to pamper yourself using warm water bath and not cold bath because the latter will only aggravate the pain that you have. Temperature should be 93.5 degrees Fahrenheit and immersion of affected parts of the body should take place from about 30 minutes to an hour. Experts also recommends adding about three or four tablespoons of Epson salt to the bathwater for a faster and more effective relief from joint pains.

4. Mango Bark
   Mango is not only known as Philippines' national fruit because as early as the Spanish period, use of mango barks to provide a safe relief from arthritic pain had been proven effective and easily accessible. This is because the extracts from mango barks naturally contain anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. To make a home remedy out of mango barks, you can boil a piece of chopped bark and then use the decoction for hot compress.

5. Yerba Buena
   Yerba buena (Mentha cordifolia), or also known as peppermint in foreign countries, is considered one of the most effective herbal medicines endorsed by DOH. It is brimming with anti-inflammatory properties and is also perfect in cases like toothaches and mild headaches. You can use its extracts either as a hot compress or drink it directly as a juice. As a hot compress, simply heat enough fresh leaves (including the stems and petioles) over a fire, then pound and apply on the affected joints while still warm. Apply bandage to keep the leaves in place. Change the dressing every four hours, as needed. As a juice, boil 4 tablespoons of dried leaves in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes and drink 1/2 glass, every 4 hours.

Living the Philippines I see home remedies being used as effective alternative on a daily basis for those who are seeking effective relief for arthritis-related pains and discomforts but let us remember that eating the right way and mild to moderate exercise can also improve ones health.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Natural Pain and Inflammation Relief

Over the counter pain medication is the most popular class of drugs. If you add into that figure the number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, we are talking about a lot of people experiencing pain and inflammation. Maybe that's you or someone close to you. Dealing with chronic pain is like a puzzle; and the pieces have to be systematically examined until the major one is discovered.

One piece is the need for essential fatty acids. Another piece is the epidemic deficiency of vitamin D.

The next piece to this puzzle most clinicians are less likely to be sensitive to is silent infections. According to the journal "Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases," a 1991 article disclosed that 70% of patients with chronic inflammatory arthritis's are carriers of "silent infection". Bacteria, yeast/fungi, amebas, protozoa, and other "parasites" are an unknown cause of neuromusculoskeletal inflammation. Incidentally, when we talk about parasites we're not just talking about worms.

Dysbiosis also is the condition of having microbial imbalances on or within the body. Dysbiosis is most prominent in the digestive tract or on the skin but can also occur on any exposed surface or mucous membrane such as the vagina, lungs, nose, mouth, genitourinary tract, sinuses, ears, nails, or eyes.

So as we piece together the puzzle, ultimately we are seeing Gastrointestinal(GI) dysregulation. And whether it is from allergens like gluten or dairy or the immunological battle between white blood cells and the infectious agents, the GI tract becomes compromised. Toxins in the form of antibodies, endotoxins, or even metabolic byproducts are released into the blood- stream and new levels of inflammation are mounted to combat the invaders.

The link between dysbiosis and systemic inflammation becomes clear: GI bacterial overgrowth leads to excess production and absorption of toxins. This initiates immune dysfunction and a systemic pro inflammatory response. This means reducing bacterial overgrowth or reducing the "bugs" can help cure otherwise "incurable disease". The beauty is that we don't have to use harmful agents with side effects.

So what do we do with all this information? Clinicians who understand dysbiosis and the mechanisms involved look for ways to integrate this information when treating patients with gas, bloating, alternating constipation/diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, severe allergies, arthritis, and autoimmunity. In fact the more unusual the case, the more we need to focus on the gut.

Many people are surprised at how well their body responds. Thousands of people see a major reduction in pain and inflammation without the side effects of drugs. You don't have to live with pain.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Inflammation and Heart Disease

No matter if you eat "heart-healthy" diet, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight you can still be at risk for heart disease.This is because the root cause of heart disease is inflammation, and managing inflammation goes beyond standard prevention advice.

If you are following popular guidelines by eating a whole grain diet and opting for whole wheat bread may seem like a healthy choice; however research suggests that as many as one in five people have a gluten sensitivity.

For the gluten-intolerant person, even whole wheat products cause inflammation, increasing the risk of heart disease. In fact, more and more people are discovering that they can significantly reduce inflammation by eliminating grains all together.

Other foods—such as dairy or eggs—may also cause sensitivities and increase inflammation. An anti-inflammatory diet can help ferret out which foods increase inflammation.

Other causes of inflammation include: an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the gut, poor function of the digestive organs, and gastric irritation. All play a role in increasing the risk of heart disease.

Studies suggest that the overgrowth of one strain of gastric bacteria in particular—"H. pylori"—increases the risk of heart disease. Caused by insufficient acidity in the stomach, the usually symptomless H. pylori is responsible for peptic ulcers—a condition estimated to affect many Americans.

How inflammation increases the risk of heart disease

Inflammation creates lesions on arterial walls, thus contributing to the formation of plaque within the arteries—a process known as "atherosclerosis". In order to quickly repair the lesions, the body "patches" them up with cholesterol. Although an effective short-term fix, this eventually leads to the creation of artery-clogging plaque, and drives up the risk of a heart attack.

People in the U.S. with hypothyroidism have it as a result of Hashimoto's disease—an autoimmune disease that attacks and destroys the thyroid gland. An unmanaged autoimmune condition is another factor that can lead to chronic inflammation, increasing the risk of heart disease.

You can see why reducing inflammation is at the root of reducing your risk of heart disease, and why statin drugs do not address the root cause for most people. The source of inflammation can vary for each individual, but typically it involves evaluating one's diet, immune health, and digestive function.

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People who play contact sports such as American Football or Rugby are putting themselves at greater risk of premature deaths according to a grow number of reports which demonstrates in sobering reality the silent killer in all of us: inflammation. Consider the following:

• Heavy (overweight) NFL players are twice as likely to die before the age of 50.
• Twenty-eight percent of all pro football players born in the last century who qualified as obese died before their 50th birthday, compared with 13 percent who were less overweight.
• One of every 69 nine players born since 1955 is now dead. Twenty-two percent of those players died of heart diseases; 19 percent died from homicides or suicides.
• The average weight in the NFL has grown by 10 percent since 1985 to a current average of 248 pounds. The heaviest position, offensive tackle, went from 281 pounds two decades ago to 318 pounds.
• In 2011, scientists at Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine found that 35 percent of 513 retired NFL players scored poorly enough on a test for Alzheimer's symptoms to indicate dementia.
• Paul Russell of Bolton University in the UL commenced a three year study of 200 young rugby players in 2010 looking at the pressures they face to bulk up too fast.

The core reason known as Muscle dysmorphia or reverse anoreia nervosa involves gaining a lot of weight and also effects body builders is a disorder where a person becomes obsessed with the idea they are not muscular enough.

Sufferers often believe they are skinny when they are actually above average in terms of muscle mass. It is a relatively new condition but the prevalence is thought to be increasing.

Muscle dysmorphia can leave sufferers vulnerable to a range of psychological, biological, and environmental risks including depression, heart failure, renal failure, and dehydration. The sports psychologist Paul Russel believes the condition can be particularly damaging for young rugby players, whose determination to make the first team can lead to them turning to extreme methods of gaining muscle as they try to 'make weight'.

'These young players will be aged between 17 and 19 and nowhere near fully grown or ready to deal with a 16 stone adult, first-team player,'

'But the pressures to get into the first team are huge and to do that you have to make weight.

'Muscle dysmorphia can also lead to extreme dieting, exercise addiction and the use of anabolic steroids that have been associated with the premature death of several bodybuilders.'

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Modern day laving is responsible for many kinds of stress

• Mental Stress
  Worrying or excessive thinking about the many different aspects of your life can create enormous internal stress. Job commutes, work problems, school assignments, finances and bills, taking on too much, persistent thoughts of illness, and so on – all of these mental preoccupations can create stress that damages your health.

• Physical Stress You can put your body through a lot of physical stress without realizing it.

  Illnesses and chronic health conditions (such as allergies, breathing problems, digestion ailments, etc.) create stress in your body. But so does any physical activity or exertion if it strains, overstretches, overtaxes or injures your body's muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin or organs. Which means your body can experience considerable stress from things such as gardening, hiking, moving or lifting heavier objects, exercising more than you are used to, twisting or turning in unusual or sudden ways, and so on.

• Emotional Stress Your relationships with others can cause considerable stress whenever they are adversely affected. Similarly, any negative emotions you experience on a daily basis are also damaging. Common emotional stressors can include… the loss of a loved one… a misunderstanding with a family member or friend… a disappointment over a particular outcome… feelings of regret, guilt, anger, fear or sadness – all of these things can fuel and sustain the kind of internal stress which can harm your health and your body.

• Environmental Stress The environment alone can cause enormous, ongoing stress on your body. In today's world, you're constantly in contact with so many different toxins, pollutants and environmental threats every single day. These contaminants typically enter your body through… the air you breathe… the water you drink… the foods you eat… even the things you touch. Once inside you, these toxins can wreak havoc in your body's cardio, pulmonary, digestive, immune and other systems.

• Nutritional Stress Your body needs to manage, repair or replace millions of cells involved in hundreds of processes – each and every day. But if your body's nutritional needs go unmet, it can't fully execute all of its functions, so your overall health suffers. This is an immense problem because most people today eat nutritionally deficient diets due to a combination of four factors.
  (1) A standard diet of poorly chosen foods.
  (2) Heavily processed foods with additives the body has trouble coping with.
  (3) Modern farming methods, which grow foods in nutritionally-depleted soils and with many chemicals.
  (4) Aging and/or digestive tract health problems, both of which lower the body's ability to absorb whatever nutrients are present.
  

Chronic stress can lead to crucial health problems.

Our bodies have different types of stress response mechanisms, and everyone's body is unique. So stress can affect each person's body and health in different ways. For instance, the exact same type of stress stimulus could cause … a migraine in one person … an ulcer attack in a second person … and elevated blood pressure in a third. But no matter how stress affects you in particular, chronic stress in general can lead to a number of very serious health problems

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Nopalea Cactus juice is produced from the Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica). as you can imagine the fruit is protected by prickles The "Prickly Pear Cactus" grows in most soils, but it especially likes sandy or rocky soils on steep slopes – soils that are not usually good for other crops,it grows on infertile soil, which also helps to combat soil erosion in dry areas. It grows well with little rain, and with a lot of rain they grow even better. It is very resilient and contains Betalains.

The fruit grows on the side of the leaf and looks like a small, round cucumber with prickles. It is also called the desert fig. The fruit is sweet and refreshing. It can also be made into jellies, juices and even dried to name a few uses. The young leaves can be eaten as a vegetable they look like pear-shaped disks and are covered with prickles or thorns, so you have to be careful when picking or preparing them One way to pick Cactus fruit when its ripe is cover each one with a plastic cup, or use gloves to keep your hands from getting prickles. Cut the fruit off at its base~ then place the fruit on a hard surface ~ then hold the fruit still with a fork and cut through the outer skin with a knife. Peel the skin back all around leaving the pitty fruit. Now it is ready to eat! The whole fruit can be eaten -pits and all. But be careful! People who eat a lot of the fruit have had problems with the pits compacting in their intestines.

Benefits - When the Cactus is cut open and heated, the leaves of the have medicinal use in treating sores and swelling. A commercial dye can be made from the cochineal, an insect that lives on the Cactus.The fluid of the can be used as an adhesive in agricultural spraying or made into soap. The leaves of the can be used for animal feed in times of drought… There a book called "Prickly Pear Cactus Medicine" this book explains the health benefits you can expect when prickly pear cactus is consumed daily … It has been clinically studied, the studies have show to help diabetics control blood sugar better, high and lows, lowering the bad cholesterol, with some forms of cancer and lowering Blood Pressure.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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A few Years ago Time Magazine ran an article entitled "The Secret Killer" that documented the destructive power of inflammation on the body. Chronic inflammation can have devastating effects on heart health. Many people associate inflammation with muscles and joints, but the truth is that inflammation can affect many other areas of the body, including vital organs.

Chronic inflammation can cause damage to the arteries and over the long-term can lead to atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is one of the most common forms of death in the United States. Chronic inflammation puts stress on the body and often leads to LDLs ("bad" cholesterol) oxidizing and injuring arterial walls. The injured arterial walls then become inflamed and begin to get sticky, which then leads to cholesterol building up in the arteries. Once arteries start get clogged, the risk for heart attack and stroke go up immensely. It is recommended to eat a diet rich in antioxidants and take antioxidant supplements in order to reduce the likelihood of a heart attack. Additionally, it is also extremely important to reduce chronic inflammation in the body. One of the best know types of antioxidants are called Betalains, which are found in a few plants, but are concentrated in the Nopal Cactus, where all 24 known forms are found. The Nopal Cactus is only found in a few places on earth, but is concentrated in the Sonoran desert of the Southwestern US and Northern Mexico. In addition to being a powerful antioxidant, Betalains are also very effective at reducing inflammation. If you choose to enter the wellness challenge, you can discover for yourself the power of Nopalea cactus juice.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Why is Chronic Inflammation related to obesity, heart disease, and depression?

Inflammation becomes chronic once it ceases to be an acute response, and it becomes a constant feature of your physiology that's always engaged, always fighting what your body sees as a low level, constant threat.

This is how things really get confused, because inflammation is supposed to be an acute, short-and-sweet response to injury, and because a big part of inflammation is tissue break-down, targeting pathogens and damaged tissue, a chronic inflammatory response has the potential to really mess up your body! You can see how things have the ability to get way out of hand. Modern day living is at the root of chronic inflammation,take a look at the items below, they all lead to a systemic breakdown of the finely tuned and tightly managed inflammatory system. The first two are the most important!

• Toxic diets: High-sugar, high-processed carb, high-industrial fat, high-grain, high-CAFO meat: Leads to leptin resistance, insulin resistance, obesity, abdominal fat accumulation, diabetes, poor recovery, weak immune system, chronic heartburn, the list goes on and on and on….
• Excessive PUFA intake: Polyunsaturated fats form the precursors for inflammatory eicosanoids, which are an integral part of the inflammatory response. High omega-6 status (High PUFA status in general) means excessive production of inflammatory eicosanoids and an exaggerated inflammatory response to normal stimuli: Leads to heart disease and atherosclerosis, and obesity.
• Lack of sleep: Poor sleep is linked to elevated inflammatory markers. Poor sleep is a chronic problem in developed nations. Either we go to bed too late, wake up too early, or we use too many electronics late at night and disrupt the quality of what little sleep we get. Or all three at once. Try a harder mattress, or no mattress. It's natural!
• Lack of movement: People lead sedentary lives, by and large, and a lack of activity is strongly linked to systemic, low-grade inflammation.
• Poor recovery: Other people move too much, with too little rest and recovery. Overtraining is a form of chronic inflammation.
• Lack of down time: When you're always on the computer, always checking your email/Facebook/smartphone, you are always "on". You may think you're relaxing because your body is stationary, but you're not relaxing.
• Lack of nature time: We spend too much time stuck in cubicles, cars, trains, and cities, away from the forest and soft earth. We evolved from hunter-gatherers, so the wilderness is naturally home for us. Plus getting enough sun gives us much needed vitamin D. Going camping certainly has its measured benefits!
• Poor gut health: The gut houses the bulk of the human immune system. When it's unhealthy, so is your inflammatory regulation. Leads to: depression, illness, weak immune system, poor recovery, and acne.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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In 2008 and Group of Italian researchers from Milan led by Mantovani described inflammation as the 7th hallmark of cancer, citing its importance both for tumour development but also maintenance of the cancer state. What is becoming clear is that inflammation has implications for symptom management as well.

Cancer cachexia which is a syndrome of progressive weight loss, anorexia, and persistent erosion of host body cell mass in response to a malignant growth is well recognised to have systemic inflammation at its core and possible therapies to treat this underlying inflammation are currently being investigated (preMENAC Study-PRC). Pain is also related to inflammation. This has been described as early as the 1st Century AD by the roman encyclopaedist Celcus. Recently the specific link between pain and inflammation in cancer has been described (Laird et al, Pain 2011).

In addition to pain and cachexia, inflammation has been suggested as a cause of some symptom clusters (pain, depression, fatigue) in cancer. This cluster is similar to animal models of cytokine induced sickness behaviour and further examination of this in human studies would be of interest.

In treating cancer symptoms, we treat from the front; once symptoms have developed symptoms are attenuated, where possible, with medication. As our understanding of inflammation in symptom development increases, inflammation may provide a target in treating cancer symptoms at their genesis.

Such an approach would be of interest and potentially therapeutic value. Studies fully exploiting the pro-inflammatory response as a target in the treatment of cancer symptoms are eagerly awaited.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Inflammation is when a part of the body becomes swollen and is usually a reaction to an injury, an example would be the swelling of a sprained ankle. But inflammation can be caused by allergies to food, medications or environmental irritants and can manifest in many different parts of the body: skin, muscles, organs, etc. Chronic inflammation can lead to serious diseases such as atherosclerosis (hardening and thickening of the arteries), rheumatoid arthritis and even cancer.

According to the statistics from the World Health Organization, about 12.9 million people worldwide died from some form of cardiovascular disease in 2004. And each year, the World Cancer Research Fund estimated that some eight million people died from cancer. Heart disease and cancer, the deadly manifestation of chronic inflammation, are expected to remain as the leading causes of death in developed countries for many years to come.

Study after study shows that the risk of heart disease and cancer are modifiable by our lifestyle choices which include the food we choose to eat each day. With every bite that we take, we're either balancing the pro- and anti-inflammatory compounds in the body, or tipping the scale to one end. To shift the balance to your favour, other than incorporating more natural anti-inflammatory foods in your diet, it's also equally important to avoid or cut down on foods which are known to promote inflammation.

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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How chronic inflammation worsens your health over time

Though you may not see or even feel chronic inflammation, it could be silently causing trouble within your body right now. Over time, it can result in two kinds of damage: first to the immediate area of your body that's chronically inflamed; and second to your overall health as well. Common problems can include:

• Heart Problems – chronic inflammation is believed to contribute to the formation of plaque in blood vessels, as well as the formation of blood clots. When these blood clots break free into the blood, they can block blood flow to the brain or heart, resulting in a heart attack or stroke.
• Brain Problems – chronic inflammation plays a role in Alzheimer's disease, yet scientists are still uncertain what that role is. However, one theory is that inflammation kicks into gear because of the plaques and tangles in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. In trying to solve the problem, inflammation just makes matters worse.
• Joint Problems – chronic inflammation of the joints can result in destroyed ligaments and tendons, damage to joint cartilage and bone and even bone erosion. This leads to pain, deformity and an inability to perform daily tasks – drastically affecting quality of life.
• Mouth and Gum Problems – dental researchers once thought bacterial infections caused gum disease, but now it is thought that some of the more severe symptoms of gum disease are attributable to chronic inflammation. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the National Institutes of Health, report that inflammation can even break down bone and connective tissue that keep the teeth in place.
• Emotional Health Problems – chronic inflammation may even play a role in your emotions. Scientists at the University of Illinois (Champaign/Urbana) discovered that an enzyme secreted by the immune system caused inflammation-related, depression-like symptoms in mice. Because inflammation is linked with conditions often accompanied by depression – such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease – researchers expect that this study will provide insight into chronic inflammation's role in depression.
• Cancer Problems – although researchers haven't discovered the exact mechanism of chronic inflammation's role in cancer, they believe it encourages cancer growth. According to the American Cancer Society, inflammation creates just the right conditions for cancer cells to grow and multiply.

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Healthy Weight Loss

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Two is company

Healthy weight loss is much easier to accomplish if you have a partner or friend to share the experience. Studies have been carried out which result in up to a 350% improvement. Below are three tips to follow.

1. Write down your reasons: Take a half hour with your spouse to write down all the reasons you want to lose fat. Maybe it's to look and feel better for each other … to set a good example for your kids … or maybe it's because your doctor told you that you're pre-diabetic. Whatever the reasons, discuss them with your spouse, write them down, and continually remind each other your reasons for healthy weight loss.

   The next time either of you are tempted to "stray" from your your healthy weight loss plan, ask each other this question: "Is it worth sabotaging your progress?" Coach each other through it if you have to: "I bet you'd eat that piece of cake in less than 5 minutes. Is 5 minutes of pleasure really worth it?" The answer is simple when you take a moment to reflect and it's very empowering once you put it to practice.

2. Daily reminders: there are a variety of strategies you can use to keep your portions under control, stay active, and continually achieve new levels of results. For example, before each meal have a large glass of water, a slice of apple, and a couple almonds. This way, you won't go into your meal starved and ready to devour anything in site. Instead, you'll feel much more in control, relaxed, and ready to make wise decisions and put your fork down when comfortably full, not stuffed. Make a pact with your spouse that you'll remind each other of this trick before each meal and look forward to a variety of other effective strategies like this in February!
3. Be active, have fun: rather than going out for drinks with your spouse, invite him/her to do something active that you both enjoy, such as going on a bike ride, rock-climbing, racquetball, or hiking. You get to enjoy good quality time with your spouse, as well as help create the very important "caloric deficit" (expending more calories than you consume) that's necessary for healthy weight loss.

Also, if you have a favourite TV show that you enjoy with your spouse, incorporate some sort of physical activity with it, such as jumping rope or an ab routine. Any amount of extra activity (wink, wink ; ) adds up and contributes to your fat loss efforts!

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Cactus Juice Chronic Inflammation and Pain Relief in a Bottle

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Lower Back Pain and Inflammation Relief

Many doctors may prescribe above the counter medicines such as a non-steroid anti inflammatory (NSAID) like Ibuprofen, some patients do not think in the usefulness of OTC drugs. These sufferers will then insist that the doctor prescribe a more powerful alternative.

Opium or opium based drugs are often prescribed to fight back pain, even when it's not essential. While these opium based drugs are efficient at relieving pain, there side effects can effect your daily life and therefore are notoriously addictive when misused. Narcotic addiction is the main reason why these pain killers are difficult to get recommended for lower back pain relief.

In addition to the risks of addiction, it has been shown that Opioid based drugs are not all that effective in dealing with continual lower back pain. For long term lower back pain relief because of to a persistent issue, it has been demonstrated that non-addictive pain killers are just as effective as the more robust Opioid drugs. Nevertheless doctors may consider persevering with with narcotic pain relief therapy if the affected person is allergic to other drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen or if the facet results of the non-narcotic are as well severe for the affected person.

Pain management is a big part of providing lower back pain relief. However if the doctor does not feel that it's essential to use some thing as strong as a narcotic, the affected person should believe in that recomendation rather than try to shop around for better pills. While narcotics can sometimes be more successful than OTC drugs, in many instances they only appear to be assisting more because of the "high" that many people may experience when using them. Addiction and drug abuse are very real problems and narcotic pain killers are a gateway into those issues when used incorrectly.

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Pain and Inflammation Relief

Any kind of discomfort or pain sensed in the right or left side of the chest is referred to as chest pain. There are several medical reasons that can be the causes of chest pain. In this article, we find the main reasons for left and right sided chest pain.

Heart attack is the first thing that comes to mind. However, it is not essential that all types of chest pain are related to heart health. Chest pain can be caused due to non-cardiac problems as well. Sometimes, the pain may not serious and only causes mild inconvenience. However, there are times when chest pain can be an indication of threat to life. Many a times, abdomen pain is mistaken with chest pain. Chest pain due to muscle catch is quite a common occurrence. Suppose, while at a high speed you stop suddenly, you can get a twitch in the muscles of the chest wall. This can result in severe chest pain. Muscle catch can be due to fast breathing or abnormal posture as well.

Causes of Left Sided Chest Pain

Since our heart is located at the left side of the chest, left sided chest pain causes people to panic as heart attack is often thought to be the prime cause of left sided chest pain. It is not so every time. Even minor problems like acid reflux, heartburn or gas can lead to left sided chest pain. The gas formation in the intestines and stomach give an upward thrust on the chest wall that can give rise to a condition of breathlessness or tightness or pain in the chest, which is similar to cardiac pain.

Whenever, there is some mental stress or physical exertion, the heart needs more blood to sustain the heart beat. In case of any blockage in the artery, sufficient amount of oxygen fails to reach the heart and this causes acute pain. This kind of pain is due to heart attack. This pain is usually not confined to only to the chest, but gets extended to the shoulder, the throat and sometimes the jaw. It is accompanied by other symptoms like palpitation, excessive sweating, vomiting or paleness of skin.

Causes of Right Sided Chest Pain

Right sided chest pain is unlikely to be a result of any problems related to the heart. Some of the causes of right sided chest pain can still be dangerous to the health; while others are not serious conditions. The serious causes behind right sided chest pain are: right sided chest pain due to pneumonia, gall bladder diseases or liver inflammation. If there is right sided chest pain, the first thing that needs to be identified is whether the pain is oriented locally or centrally. In some cases, it has been observed that when the gas problems turn severe, an acute pain is experienced by the patient. In these cases, the patient fails to determine whether the origin of the pain is the chest or the abdomen.

The most commonly observed cause of right sided chest pain is gallstones. Gallstones are formed due to crystallization of bile and cholesterol in the gallbladder, which leads to an inflammation of the gallbladder. This type of pain is severe and constant. Right sided chest pain could be the symptom of some liver diseases like hepatitis as well. Though it is not a very common symptom, in certain cases, it has been noticed that prior to the diagnosis of hepatitis, patients have complained of right sided chest pain.

The root cause of chest pain needs to be established, before starting of any treatment. Thus, anyone suffering from chest pain should consult the doctor without any delay. In case of any kind of chest pain, electrocardiogram and chest radiograph may be suggested to detect any heart problems.

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Pain and Inflammation Relief

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Many arthritis sufferers use what is known as complementary and alternative practices to manage their symptoms. Patients use alternatives for many reasons. It may be because conventional medical treatment isn't giving them the relief they need, or they may be concerned about the side effects associated with drug therapy, else they may feel that alternative therapies are safer because they are "natural." Whatever the reason, many patients are finding additional relief by incorporating these five practices into their arthritis management regimen:

1. Regular exercise
   The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) recommends that arthritis sufferers use these types of exercise:
   • 1. Range-of-motion exercises such as dancing to help maintain normal joint movement, relieve stiffness, and increase flexibility.
   • Strengthening exercises such as weight training to help keep or increase muscle strength.
   • Aerobic or endurance exercises such as bicycle riding to improve cardiovascular fitness, help control weight, and improve overall function. Weight control is important because extra weight puts extra pressure on many joints.
2. A healthy diet
   Since there are over 100 known types of arthritis, there is no single diet that will help everyone. However, the Arthritis Foundation has established the following guidelines to assist patients in maintaining a diet that will help manage their symptoms:
   • 1. Eat a variety of foods, and avoid those that can interact with your medications.
   • Use fat and cholesterol in moderation.
   • Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole-grain products.
   • Use sugar and salt in moderation.
   • Drink alcohol in moderation.
   • Take in the daily requirements of vitamins and minerals, including calcium.
3. Dietary supplements
   The American College of Rheumatology has noted that there is some evidence that ginger and willow bark extract may relieve pain.

   These remedies, however, may contain chemicals that are similar to those found in naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil), which can cause inflammation of the stomach and intestines. They also may interfere with blood clotting and cause fluid retention, which may be problematic for people with high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease.

   • Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine supplements are sold separately or in combination, and are recommended for pain relief when used in conjunction with other pain medication. Although their effectiveness is unproven, the college says they

     "appear to be relatively safe, and may be worth considering for people who have severe pain despite conventional treatments."

   • Fish oils that contain omega-3 fatty acids have been reported to relieve pain and joint tenderness. It may take several months before a patient sees results. Side effects include gastrointestinal distress and breath odour.
4. Manage stress
   Stress is a normal part of life; but for arthritis sufferers, there are additional stress factors like increased dependence on family members and changes in appearance due to joint deformities or the side effects of drugs.

   The Arthritis Foundation says that controlling stress is imperative for arthritis patients because

   "when you feel stressed, your body's muscles become tense. This muscle tension can increase your pain and fatigue and may limit your abilities, which can make you feel helpless."

   Stress can lead to depression, which can touch off a cycle of stress, pain, fatigue, and limited/lost abilities. Managing stress can break that cycle.
5. Hot and cold applications
   The Mayo Clinic makes the following recommendations:

   "Heat will help ease your pain, relax tense, painful muscles and increase the regional flow of blood. One of the easiest and most effective ways to apply heat is to take a hot shower or bath for 15 minutes. Other options include using a hot pack, an electric heat pad set on its lowest setting or a radiant heat lamp with a 250-watt reflector heat bulb to warm specific muscles and joints. If your skin has poor sensation or if you have poor circulation, don't use heat treatment.

   Cold may dull the sensation of pain. Cold also has a numbing effect and decreases muscle spasms. Don't use cold treatments if you have poor circulation or numbness. Techniques may include using cold packs, soaking the affected joints in cold water and ice massage."

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Are you protecting your health

Original Article @ David Ogdens Blog

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In today's world, toxins bombard us from all areas of our lives… chemicals in our food, water and air, cleaning products, pesticides, herbicides and a host of other environmental pollutants. Air Pollution in the Philippines is particularly bad

To counter these increasingly prolific external toxins, a variety of methods have been proposed – from detoxifying products such as colon cleanses and sweat spas to extreme fasts and special diets. But these methods are unproven and potentially harmful. One product that is been used in Manila is a paint that uses sunlight to transform poisons in the air, particularly nitrogen oxide, into a harmless residue that is easily washed away by rain.

Nutrients in Nopalea cactus juice can also help your body detoxify by supporting your body's natural detoxification processes, many of which occur in the liver and kidneys.

The liver's role in detoxifying the body

The liver is the largest internal organ in the body and performs many vital functions, including:

• Creation of bile, a yellowish-green fluid that is necessary for digestion
• Production of clotting factors and proteins
• Regulation of glucose in the blood and storage of extra sugar
• Storage of vitamins and minerals

The liver also plays a key role in detoxifying your body. Enzymes in the liver help break down toxins in the bloodstream, which are then excreted into the bile or blood. Bile by-products enter the intestine and eventually leave through the stool. Blood by-products head toward the kidneys.

Detoxifying the body is not without risks to the liver: over time, breaking down certain prescription and over-the-counter medications, chemicals and alcohol can damage liver cells, which can result in liver disease.

The kidneys' role in detoxifying the body

The kidneys are two fist-sized, bean-shaped organs that work to keep the blood clean and chemically balanced. Each day, the kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood, sifting out about two quarts of waste and extra water, which become urine.

Waste in the blood comes from food and the normal breakdown of tissue. After the body takes what it needs from food, the waste is sent to the blood. Units in the kidneys called nephrons filter out this waste, keeping normal proteins and cells in the bloodstream. There are about a million nephrons in each kidney. If the kidneys did not filter waste, it would build up in the blood and damage the body.

In addition to waste removal, kidneys also:

• Regulate the body's salt, potassium and acid levels
• Produce a hormone that stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells
• Release hormones that regulate blood pressure
• Help maintain calcium for bones and for chemical balance in the body

Kidney diseases, arising from conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, birth defects and genetic diseases, attack the nephrons, reducing their filtering ability. When kidney function is less than 25%, serious health problems can occur. When it drops below 15%, dialysis or kidney transplant is required to prevent death.

Toxins, medications and drugs can also damage the kidneys.

David Ogden
CEO TheInterbiz LLC
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