Is it safe to take ibuprofen for the aches and pains of exercise? Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publications Not long ago, I took ibuprofen after a dental procedure and was amazed at how well it worked. Millions of people have had similar experiences with ibuprofen and related medications (called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,Continue reading “Is it safe to take ibuprofen for the aches and pains of exercise?”
Tag Archives: NSAID
Stomach ulcers root causes
Myth Ulcers: Spicy Food and Stress Cause Stomach Ulcers False. Most stomach ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a type of bacteria, or the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen, ibuprofen, or aspirin. In the case of H. pylori infection, antibiotics can treat the infection. Ulcers caused by NSAIDs areContinue reading “Stomach ulcers root causes”
Bay area pharmacists and pharmacy operators needed for consultancy
Dear Bay area Pharmacists and Pharmacy operators, Your experience and expertise will help us reduce chronic health care cost. I would like to set up a few minutes of your time on the phone or in person to learn from you and together we can develop a way to help streamline drug delivery, management andContinue reading “Bay area pharmacists and pharmacy operators needed for consultancy”
Long term use of certain pain relief medications linked with hearing loss among women
Asian News International London [England], Dec. 15 (ANI): Women take note! Taking painkillers for headaches and back pains for twice a week can increase the risk of hearing loss, finds a study. According to Mail Online, taking two painkillers — paracetamol or ibuprofen– a week for more than six years has been linked with significantContinue reading “Long term use of certain pain relief medications linked with hearing loss among women”
Ibuprofen-like painkillers linked to an increased risk of heart failure
“Ibuprofen could raise the risk of heart failure by up to 83%,” claims the Daily Mirror. But this headline massively overstates the danger of this painkiller. In fact, new research suggests that taking painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – which includes ibuprofen – increases the risk of heart failure by less than 20% overall. NSAIDs are aContinue reading “Ibuprofen-like painkillers linked to an increased risk of heart failure”
Para-inflammation can drive the formation of tumors, aspirin stops it
A previously unidentifiable type of low-grade inflammation may explain why common anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin have shown promise against some types of cancer – even when patients don’t display typical signs of inflammation. A team led by researchers in the labs of Atul Butte, MD, PhD, director of the Institute for Computational Health SciencesContinue reading “Para-inflammation can drive the formation of tumors, aspirin stops it”
Is grinding up naproxen for migraines safe (mixing in water)?
Is grinding up naproxen for migraines safe (mixing in water)? by Connie b. Dellobuono Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono: Naproxen as an NSAID is acidic. It maybe safe but long term but can be acidic to the cells causing ulceration. Reduce dosage for safety reasons. For migraines, visit http://www.clubalthea.com. Migraines can be a sign ofContinue reading “Is grinding up naproxen for migraines safe (mixing in water)?”
Gout, Dementia, Chelation Therapy
Gout is an inflammatory condition It is caused by inflammation in your body, which is linked to metabolic syndrome, a condition characterized by central obesity, hypertension, and disturbed glucose and insulin metabolism. According to medical data, there is a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among gout sufferers. Excess body weight What’s more, excess body weightContinue reading “Gout, Dementia, Chelation Therapy”
Rheumatoid Arthritis and drugs by Dr Mercola
Safest Anti-Inflammatories to Use for Pain Clearly the safest prescription drugs to use for pain are the non-acetylated salicylates such as: Salsalate Sodium salicylate Magnesium salicylate (i.e., Salflex, Disalcid, or Trilisate) They are the drugs of choice if there is renal insufficiency, as they minimally interfere with anticyclooxygenase and other prostaglandins. Additionally, they will notContinue reading “Rheumatoid Arthritis and drugs by Dr Mercola”
Curcumin: anti-parasitic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, gastrointestinal effects, inhibits carcinogenesis and cancer growth
• New research showed that curcumin, the active ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, possesses potent anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties. • A highly bioavailable form of curcumin was more effective in alleviating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms than the NSAID drug Voltaren • While no one in the curcumin group withdrew from the study due toContinue reading “Curcumin: anti-parasitic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, gastrointestinal effects, inhibits carcinogenesis and cancer growth”