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Don't Let Joint Pain Keep You Down If you have stiff, aching joints and are worried about the possible side effects of some prescription drugs, there are many safe, effective natural remedies that have been shown to help reduce the pain and inflammation of arthritis symptoms. For information on arthritis and joint pain Visit our Health Concerns section or click on the following articles: Natural Arthritis Remedies Offer Relief Certain supplements, vitamins and herbs have been shown to relieve arthritis pain and, in some cases, stop the progression of joint degeneration. Supplements for Bone and Joint Health Promising research focusing on supplements for managing bone and joint health is proving a growing number of natural alternatives to drug therapies with potential side effects. Many of these supplements also deal with improving symptoms and bone and joint health, as opposed to merely suppressing pain. Managing Arthritis with Nutrition As arthritis becomes more and more prevalent, a number of natural approaches to reducing inflammation, halting or reversing joint degeneration, and easing pain have been explored. Much Ado about MSM MSM is converted in the body into sulfur. Sulfur deficiencies are often marked by brittle nails and hair, slow healing wounds, arthritis, skin disorders, depression, memory loss, gastrointestinal problems and certain immune disorders. Since organic sulfur is a naturally occurring, basic component in the body, it is thought that supplementing with MSM can benefit nearly everyone. Supplement Spotlight: MSM While there are no "magic bullets" that will offer a cureall for every person, research has demonstrated vast benefits of MSM. It is said to relieve arthritis and more. People taking MSM supplements frequently experience pain and allergy relief, relief of constipation; lessening of scar tissue; softer skin, thicker hair and less brittle nails; and more energy. Supplement Spotlight: SAMe SAMe is showing promise as one of the most powerful anti-aging and disease-preventive supplements ever and is being used to treat depression, arthritis and a multitude of other disorders. SAMe: The Multi-Functional Supernutrient For more than 25 years S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe) has been prescribed by doctors in Europe as a treatment for depression, osteoarthritis, liver disease, schizophrenia, demyelinating diseases (like multiple sclerosis), dementia, peripheral neuropathy, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), migraine headaches, cardiovascular disease and other conditions. Collagen Type II Shown to Reverse Skin and Joint Aging Regular use of Collagen Type II may help support healthy joints, improve wound healing as well as improve quality and growth of hair and nails Turmeric - Naturally Supports Healthy COX-2 Levels - Clinical Observations Considering the beneficial effects of the COX-2 inhibitors, it would be wonderful to find a substance that acts as a COX-2 inhibitor without the harmful side effects seen in pharmaceutical drugs. It appears that just such a substance ? the common spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) ? possesses such properties Boswellia Serrata: A Unique Ayurvedic Anti-Rheumatic Bowsellia is being used as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, myositis, fibrositis, and osteoarthritis Vitamins  |  Ayurveda  |  Chinese Remedies  |  Homeopathy  |  Natural Beauty  |  Women's Health   |  Home Remedies  |  Books  |  Natural Pet Care  |  News  |  Health Concerns For information about our products or questions about your order call 561-733-8203 or e-mail us at info@vitamin-resource.com Statements on this web site about health conditions, remedies, and/or products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.They are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.