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Ageless herbal newsletterAugust 2007Underneath is the main part of the newsletter that was sent out, excluding special offers or items that were being promoted during that month. To access any previous newsletters, please click here, or if you want to sign up for our free newsletter, please click here.
In this issue: Arthritis
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MSM originates from the ocean, where the plankton releases sulfur compounds into the seawater which is then converted to DMS - a volatile ingredient which then escapes into the atmosphere. The DMS then reacts to the ozone and ultraviolet light to create DMSO and DMSO2 - MSM. This then comes down to earth in rainwater where it is taken up by plants.
Most MSM available commercially is manufactured by combining sulfur with paper mill liquids, which is then processed to produce MSM.
MSM helps to maintain natural barriers to allergies, it supports tissue liability and encourages skin repair. The sulfur (part of MSM) is needed to form healthy bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons and furthermore helps the body to produce insulin.
MSM is included in many topical creams and lotions which help ease joint and muscle pain.
Arnica is found to reverse the effect of pain causing prostaglandins and therefore is particularly useful for topical creams used for joint, muscle and rheumatic pain, preventing muscular stiffness.
The internal use of this herb should be strictly supervised by a medical practitioner.
For more information on an excellent Muscle and Joint Balm that contains arnica and MSM, please click here.
Ivy leaf is indicated as a treatment for arthritis, rheumatism and scrofula.
The British Herbal Compendium indicates its use for bronchitis, peptic ulcer, chronic gastritis, rheumatism and arthritis, and adrenocorticoid insufficiency.
The British Herbal Compendium indicates its use for atonic and acid dyspepsia, gastritis, peptic ulceration, and rheumatic and arthritic pains.
Salicylic acid, from which aspirin was originally derived, is found in willow bark.
This compound has been seen to be one of the best available pain relieving medications for arthritis.
The British Herbal Compendium indicates its use for rheumatic and arthritic conditions and feverish conditions such as the common cold or influenza. ESCOP indicates it use for treatment of feverish conditions, symptomatic treatment of mild rheumatic complaints, and relief of headache.
The British Herbal Compendium approves the internal use of parsley herb for flatulent dyspepsia, dysuria, and rheumatic conditions.
The following essential oils have been found to be beneficial when used topically to treat arthritis, due to their warming, pain relieving and circulation stimulating properties:
We make an excellent blend of these oils, called Muscle and Joint Blend, which has been found by many of our clients to be an alternative natural way to effectively relieve the discomfort and pain experienced when suffering from arthritis, muscle and joint pain, or muscular stiffness.
To purchase this blend, or other essential oils, or to view more information regarding essential oils and their use as an alternative therapy, please go to www.essentialoils.co.za.
It seems that arthritis in all its forms has plagued humanity for centuries, and although much research has been done into the illness, it does not seem as if we are any nearer to eradicating this extremely painful and crippling disease.
There are however, many topical and oral medications on the market, which ease and relieve the pain associated with arthritis. It is interesting to note that salicylic acid (the original active compound in aspirin) is still found by many to be one of the safest and most effective analgesics on the market, for treatment of arthritis.
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