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graedons' Pharmacy: Pharmacist gets pain relief from Indian herb

I am a clinical pharmacist and know very well the potential adverse effects of the chronic use of NSAIDs. That is why I have avoided ibuprofen and other such agents.

I saw my primary-care provider for a physical in April and asked him about the pain in my hands, wrists, elbows and feet. He tested me for autoimmune diseases (negative) and recommended Tylenol. It didn’t help. My son, who is studying to be a chiropractor, suggested boswellia.

I am completely amazed! Over a period of three weeks my pains have gradually improved. I am able to do all of my daily activities like mowing the lawn or working in the garden with much less stiffness and pain. I still get sore muscles, but I don’t have that constant achy feeling I had before.

I have had very few side effects. Boswellia is a mild diuretic and should be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation. Consider this agent instead of taking Motrin, Advil or Aleve.

NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can cause bleeding ulcers, high blood pressure, dizziness, ringing in the ears, kidney problems and rash. There is growing concern that NSAIDs also increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes (American Journal of Medicine, July 2011).

Boswellia is a tree resin that has traditionally been used in India to treat rheumatism, ulcers and skin disorders. Research shows it has anti-inflammatory activity. To learn more, visit the Herb Library at peoplespharmacy.com.

I am 34 and have been dealing with acne since my teens. I tried everything to alleviate the problem, but nothing worked.

I finally found a remedy that has helped dramatically -- salt water. I mix 2 teaspoons of sea salt in 8 ounces of filtered water and apply it to my face three times a day with a cotton ball. I hope some of your readers also can benefit.

Thanks for the suggestion. We have found no scientific studies on this approach, but it fits our criteria for a reasonable home remedy: might help, shouldn’t hurt and doesn’t cost much.

How does a vegetarian achieve a low-carbohydrate diet? I thought I was eating healthily, but my blood sugar is creeping up, and my waistline is over 38 inches.

Belly fat is linked to heart disease (Obesity Reviews online, April 27, 2011). Carbohydrates contribute to this problem, so a low-carb diet can help reduce belly fat (presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, 2011).

To learn more about the specifics of such diets and our favorite foods and recipes, we are sending you a copy of our new book from National Geographic, “The People’s Pharmacy Quick and Handy Home Remedies.” It is available online at PeoplesPharmacy.com. Nuts, soy protein and low-starch veggies are the keys to success.

Quick And Fast Acne Treatments–Will It Solve Your Acne Problems?

Quick And Fast Acne Treatments–Will It Solve Your Acne Problems?

 I’m talking about that zit or pimple that shows up hours before prom starts or the morning of your wedding day or on the day of your first big job interview. Situations such as those just mentioned are stressful enough without the added excitement of a skin blemish developing at the worst possible moment.

Unfortunately there is no 1 or 2 hour cure for acne. Oh sure, you can camouflage or hide your acne with a healthy dosage of makeup but that’s only a temporary solution which will work to help you out of your short term jam but what about actually eliminating the acne blemish itself? Since there is no short cut or golden path to getting rid of acne you will have to rely on a variety of home acne remedies and for the worst cases of acne perhaps even laser acne treatment.

For many of these home remedies and zit treatments the actual elimination of your acne and skin blemishes will take place over time and sadly not overnight. The good news is if you’re patient you will start to see some excellent results and your acne will disappear in a few short weeks, sometimes even in a few days.

In the event that you do see some acne solutions that make claims of curing your acne within a day or heaven forbid within a few hours you should probably be cautious in regards to using them. Chances are good that they have a stronger then normal dosage of acne fighting chemicals which could actually harm your skin instead of eliminating any pimples, zits or blackheads you may be suffering from as a result of a skin blemish outbreak.

The quick acne treatments on the market may be able to clear your acne up quickly but for long term results and hopefully permanent results you need to focus on acne treatment products and solutions that are designed with the intent to eliminate acne for good. One other thing to consider when debating whether or not to undergo the use of quick acne treatments is the higher cost for their treatments and solutions. If you truly need to get rid of an annoying zit or pimple in the shortest amount of time then perhaps the quick acne fighting solutions are for you but remember they only cure acne for a short time period.

Acne is a skin blemish condition that can cause you some grief for a short amount of time but if you purchase the right long term acne fighting solution that fits your skin needs then you will be able to win the fight against acne and all of the zits, pimples and blackheads that come with it.

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