Many people have turned to more natural methods of healing and pain relief in recent years, especially those who are disappointed with the traditional Western medicine for various reasons. Even though pharmaceutical companies are churning out more sophisticated drugs every year, there is always the danger of adverse reactions to man-made chemicals, or negative reactions with existing medicines a patient may need to take. (more…)
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Herbal Medicine for Joint Pain
Friday, January 4th, 2008Joint Pain Q&A
Thursday, December 13th, 2007By Gabrielle Mathieu, LAc, MSOM
How would you treat chronic joint pain (CJP)? I have had CJP in my left hip for years and blamed it on bursitis. Within the last couple of years I’ve not been able to sleep on that side, loss of sleep is definitely not good as I am a researcher in the field of human development: a wife & mother of three young children! I now have pain in the right hip as well. X-rays and MRI’s reveal no arthritis or injuries (phew!). The rheumatologist had me try a round of Vioxx – in increasing dosages 12, 25, 50. I am not a fan of conventional treatments.    (more…)