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Spreading the ointment in Norman

staplegun — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:59:17 +0000

Norman entrepreneur Bobby Cleveland has bought the formula and marketing rights to a new ointment for the temporary relief of minor muscle, arthritis and joint pain.

“AMR-7″ was developed by a rheumatologist and is comprised of 3.3 percent menthol. It contains an extract of Arnica flowers, which is approved in Europe for the speedy resolution of bruising and swelling associated with rheumatic pain and inflammation.

Arnica – Natural Anti-inflammatory

Rod — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:23:34 +0000

This is a description of Arnica from the University of Maryland Medical Center website.

Arnica (Arnica montana) has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s and remains popular today. Applied topically as a cream, ointment, liniment, salve, or tincture, Europeans and Native Americans have used arnica to soothe muscle aches, reduce inflammation, and heal wounds. It is often the first remedy used for injuries such as sprains and bruises. Arnica in herbal form is primarily restricted to topical (external) use because it can cause serious side effects when taken internally. Arnica is often used in homeopathy, and should be taken internally only in the extremely diluted form common to homeopathic remedies. If you have any question about whether you have the herbal or homeopathic form of arnica, talk to your doctor before taking it.

Plant Description:

Arnica is a perennial that grows to a height of 1 – 2 feet with yellow-orange flowers similar to daisies. Stems are round and hairy, ending in one to three flower stalks, with flowers 2 – 3 inches across. Leaves are bright green. The upper leaves are toothed and slightly hairy, while lower leaves have rounded tips. It is native to the mountains of Europe and Siberia, and is cultivated in North America.

Parts Used:

Fresh or dried flower heads are used in medicinal preparations.

Medicinal Uses and Indications:

Arnica is used topically for a wide range of conditions, including bruises, sprains, muscle aches, wound healing, superficial phlebitis, rheumatic pain, inflammation from insect bites, and swelling due to fractures.
Homeopathic preparations are also used to treat sore muscles, bruises, and other conditions caused by overexertion or trauma. Homeopathic doses are extremely diluted. They have no detectable amount of the plant in them and are generally considered safe for internal use when taken according to the directions on the product labeling.

Available Forms:

Arnica is available commercially in topical creams and ointments. It is most commonly prepared as a tincture, which can also be used as the base for compresses and poultices. Arnica oil may also be used in topical preparations.

A number of homeopathic remedies are available in pill, topical, or injectable forms.

How to Take It:

Arnica should not be taken internally without direct medical supervision, except in dilute form as a homeopathic remedy, because side effects may be severe (see “Precautions”).

Homeopathic products should be used according to directions on the label or the advice of your homeopathic practitioner. Health care providers may give homeopathic preparations by injection.

When using arnica topically, never place on an open wound without a doctor’s supervision.

Pediatric

Homeopathic preparations may be used to treat bruising, swelling, and trauma to soft tissues. Follow the dosage instructions on the product label or consult a licensed homeopath.

Adult

Topical preparations of arnica may be prepared as follows:

Tincture: a 1:10 tincture prepared with 70% ethanol

Creams and ointments: 20 – 25% tincture or a maximum of 15% arnica oil made from one part dried arnica flower head and five parts vegetable oil

Compresses: tincture diluted 3 – 10 times with water

Poultices: tincture diluted 3 – 10 times with water

Mouthwash: tincture diluted 10 times with water (should not be swallowed)

Precautions:

Arnica is generally safe when used topically (externally). However, prolonged use may irritate the skin, causing eczema, peeling, blisters, or other skin conditions. Arnica should not be used on broken skin, such as leg ulcers. Also, people who are hypersensitive or allergic to the herb should avoid it.

Arnica is rarely used as an internal herbal remedy because it can cause dizziness, tremors, and heart irregularities. It may also irritate mucous membranes and cause vomiting. Large doses can even be fatal. Do not take arnica internally except under close supervision of your doctor. Homeopathic remedies, which use very small amounts of arnica, can usually be taken safely.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, talk to your doctor before taking any medication, including herbs.

Possible Interactions:

When used topically or in a homeopathic remedy, arnica does not interact with any conventional medications.

Alternative Names:

Arnica montana; Leopard’s bane

Reviewed last on: 8/25/2008
Steven D. Ehrlich, NMD, private practice specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, Phoenix, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare. Also reviewed by Ernest B. Hawkins, MS, BSPharm, RPh, Integrative Health Resources, Asheville, NC.

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Conforti A, Bertani S, Metelmann H, Chirumbolo S, Lussignoli S, Bellavite P. Experimental studies of the anti-inflammatory activity of a homeopathic preparation. BiolTher. 1997;15(1):28-31.

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Lyss G, Schmidt TJ, Merfort I, Pahl HL. Helenalin, an anti-inflammatory sesquiterpene lactone from Arnica, selectively inhibits transcription factor NF-kappaB. BiolChem. 1997;378(9): 951-961.

Seeley BM, Denton AB, Ahn MS, Maas CS. Effect of homeopathic Arnica montana on bruising in face-lifts: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2006 Jan-Feb;8(1):54-9.

Tveiten D, Bruset S, Borchgrevink CF, Norseth J. Effects of the homeopathic remedy Arnica D30 on marathon runners: a randomized, double blind study during the 1995 Oslo marathon. ComplementTherMed. 1998;6(2):71-74.

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Rod — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:29:31 +0000

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Knee Arthritis-symptoms, Treatment & Knee Braces Help Provide Support

Rod — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:15:06 +0000

By: Daniel Sims

You do not really know how much you need your knees until something goes wrong. Unfortunate, but you can not deny this to be true. Your knees are a crucial part of the human body, and preserving them is extremely important. Knee arthritis can strike anyone at any age, but it is most common in people who are over 50 years of age. Other contributing factors, would include being overweight, and suffering through trauma to the knee and its ligaments or bone damage.
Symptoms of knee arthritis are often painful and debilitating, especially if the problem is left untreated. However, unlike most diseases, symptoms can fade or disappear altogether some days, and strike fiercely and unexpectedly other days. There are three main types of knee arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form, and generally strikes people who are middle-aged. This type of knee arthritis usually gets worse as time goes on. Gradually, the cartilage that surrounds the knee is worn away, causing your bones to rub together.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammation of the knee that can destroy the cartilage surrounding the knee. This type of knee arthritis can strike at any age, and it generally strikes both knees and not just one.

Post-traumatic arthritis is the final, main type of knee arthritis discussed in this article. As mentioned earlier in this article, this type of knee arthritis occurs subsequent to a knee injury. It may not show up for years after you have sustained an injury to the knee, but once it does, it can be painful. Symptoms of knee arthritis are different from patient to patient. You may experience “good days”, or “bad days”. In some cases, knee arthritis sufferers complain that the weather affects their symptoms. If it is damp or cold outside, your symptoms may increase in severity compared to when it is dry and more warm outside.

Knee arthritis symptoms can include:

A weakness in the knee
Joint swelling
Knee area feels stiff Range of motion is reduced
Knee can become deformed
The knee and surrounding area becomes sore to the touch.

Do not allow knee arthritis to ruin your mobility. If you notice any of the symptoms of knee arthritis listed above, see your doctor. The longer you leave it, the worse the symptoms can become. While visiting with your physician is important there are a number of things you can do to alleviate the pain in your knees, if you are suffering from knee arthritis.

First and foremost, if you are overweight, you should strongly consider losing weight in order to take some of the pressure off your knees. Staying away from any exercise that may exert extra, unneeded pressure on your knee is also recommended. In extreme cases of knee arthritis, you may be required to undergo knee replacement surgery.

A knee support can be used to provide meaningful support to your knee. If you tend to have more pain when certain knee movements occur you should highly consider the support a knee brace can provide. A low profile knee brace can prevent excessive movements and as a result reduce your pain. This is extremely important when you forget about your arthritic symptoms and make a movement without thinking. This is the moment when a knee brace can be of value to you.

If you have osteoarthritis a knee brace can also be helpful. If you have malalignment due to arthritic anatomy changes at your knee joint. An “OA” (osteoarthritis) knee brace can help maintain proper alignment, thus reducing your pain.

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Fibromyalgia Hip Pain Relief

Rod — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:54:52 +0000

By Lawrence Edwards

What is Fibromyalgia?

If you have fibromyalgia, you know that the condition involves chronic widespread pain. However, what sets it apart from other pain conditions is that you also have a heightened response to gentle stimuli on certain parts of your body.

Knowing what fibromyalgia is also involves you understanding the array of symptoms of the condition of which there are many.

If you are like most people fibromyalgia hip pain is just the tip of the iceberg as far as your symptoms are concerned. Symptoms vary from person to person. They may include:

Numbness,
Tingling of the hands and feet,
Irritable bowel syndrome,
Bladder irregularities,
Breathing problems,
Difficulty swallowing,
Chest pain,
TMJ,
Grinding of the teeth,
Extreme fatigue and sleep pattern disturbances.

These symptoms are usually coupled with non-physical symptoms like depression, anxiety, stress, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, and confusion.

Finding Relief

The first thing that you need to do to get relief for fibromyalgia hip pain is find a doctor who is capable of diagnosing the condition and treating it. Unfortunately, diagnosing fibromyalgia is not something that every doctor is capable of doing. This is because the symptoms are often confused with other illnesses. In addition to this, the criteria used for diagnosis are the topic of debate.

A skilled doctor will be able to rule out any other likely explanations for your symptoms and provide you an accurate and quick diagnosis. Once your doctor is through and has made a diagnosis they can begin making your treatment plan.

If your predominant complaint is hip pain they will focus on pain relief. Typically your doctor will start by prescribing you a pain reliever or recommending an over the counter pain reliever. Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin may all be used to treat your symptoms.

If they do not relieve your pain effectively, your doctor may prescribe a stronger pain reliever like Tramadol or an opioid drug like Morphine or Hydrocodone. It would also not be unheard of for your doctor to prescribe an antidepressant or anticonvulsant because they block pain signals in the brain.

When you are suffering from fibromyalgia hip pain there are many treatments that can be quite effective that do not involve medication. First and foremost, physical therapy is important because it helps you maintain or regain your mobility and prevents further decline in your activity level.

Chiropractic manipulation can also be quite useful, along with acupuncture, massage, counseling and biofeedback.

In most cases a multidisciplinary approach works best when treating fibromyalgia. Taking medication in conjunction with active participation in other therapies will have you well on your way to relief.

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New Testimonials from Pain Free People

Rod — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:45:52 +0000

I twisted my knee. The pain was worse when I had my last operation because I tore several areas including the minicus and tendons. AMR-7 was recommended to me and I told my friend that I don’t use medication from snake doctors. He gave me some to try and at first I didn’t use it. I was in a full knee brace and I hurt. I wanted to wait for surgery until after January 2010. In mid September I used it and now it is November and I am out of the brace and there is very little discomfort in my knee.

Joe L. (Law Enforcement)

I was given a sample of the AMR-7 Rub and was very surprised at the results. I have arthritis in my feet and sometimes the pain is very intense and I have trouble walking. I rubbed the AMR-7 on my feet and was very excited that I could move my feet and walk. The AMR-7 is great. Thanks for the sample.

Malinda H. (Business Executive Assistant)

Lower Back Pain Relieved

Rod — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:28:27 +0000

I am very impressed with AMR-7 Rub. Matter of fact, I used it last night on my lower back. As you know, I have much experience with these type of products and can seriously say, I believe this is the best one that I have used. I was sore all day yesterday and after I put it on I felt fine and slept well. “Marketing firm with experience in pain creams”

Arthritis Stats

Rod — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:54:53 +0000

The Center of Disease Control in the United States has reported that arthritic conditions are the leading reason behind disability. A research study conducted by the institute found that every year in the United States, 9,500 people die as a result of arthritis. In addition, 750,000 people are expected to be hospitalized per year, and 8 million people will suffer some physical limitations due to the disease. The scope of the problem is quite wide-spread, with the study also showing that 49 million people in America have been clinically diagnosed with some form of arthritis and a whopping 86 billion dollars being spent to curb issues with arthritis.

One study places the risk of getting arthritis for the average person in the United States to be about 13.60%. This means that approximately 1 in 7 people in the United States will be diagnosed with arthritis at some point in their lives.

Approximately 70 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control. And while arthritis strikes three out of five people aged 65 and older, you’d be amazed at the number of younger people who show signs of this disease. Arthritis affects more than two out of every five individuals between the ages of 45 to 64. And of those between the ages of 18 to 44, one out of every five people suffers with arthritis. More amazing than that, nearly 300,000 children have some form of this disease as well.

In fact, that’s only the first of many misconceptions about arthritis. The next is that many of us think of it as the result of the normal wear and tear of our joints. And that’s true – as far as that description goes. But arthritis goes so much further than that.

When we talk of arthritis, most often we’re referring to osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease most notably distinguished by the slow breaking down of the joint cartilage. While this disorder can affect any joint in your body, it most often affects fingers, hips, and knees. Initially, you may only notice that one joint is affected. Eventually, though, you’ll discover that other joints in the area will be affected as well.

But, arthritis is really a collection of nearly 100 different forms of osteoarthritis that include a multitude of different diseases from gout and rheumatoid arthritis to fibromyalgia, scleroderma and bursitis.

The Commission E Monographs

Rod — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:02:29 +0000

In 1978, the German government established an expert committee, the Commission E, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of over 300 herbs and herb combinations sold in Germany.

The results of the Commission E were published as official monographs that give the approved uses, contraindications, side effects, dosage, drug interactions and other therapeutic information essential for the responsible use of herbs and phyto-medicines.

These monographs are recognized world wide as a standard when formulating herbs for medical use.