GENERAL PAIN AND JOINT PAIN:

C-reactive protein can be checked for chronic inflammation (see weight loss – chronic inflammation). If chronic inflammation is present, joint pain will usually not disappear until the inflammation has decreased.

Glucosamine and chondroitin can assist in the improvement of cartilage in the joint, as well as pain reduction. You can find it in any health food store or supermarket. CosaminDS is an expensive brand but very effective.

MSM is a natural sulfur compound that is often added to glucosamine or can be taking separate.

Essential oils such as Omega-3, GLA, EPA, and DHA can be beneficial to take. UDO’s choice is a good brand to take. 

Water should be increased. Studies have shown that just drinking more water can relieve joint pain. Emer'gen C makes a powder that also has several minerals in it that can be added to the water to give it some extra flavor as well as be beneficial.

Anti-oxidants like vitamin C & E and selenium in high doses can help. Check multi-vitamin doses, if not enough add separate anti-oxidants.

Use an Energy Board from www.grander.com to increase healing of the bones, joints, and ligaments.

Read the book Mastering Leptin by Byron Richardson... it discussing a lot about weight loss and gain but also has some excellent information on how fibromyalgia develops.

Inflacin enzymatic topical treatment to be put on the joint. www.LEF.org sells it. Wobenzym is an digestive enzyme that also makes a topical cream designed for pain reduction.

Copper deficiency can contribute to joint and muscle inflammation and pain. Copper should be taking in very small amounts. Most good multi-vitamins include it. Also food such as crab, brown rice, beans, spinach have copper.

Curcumin comes from a plant similar to ginger and has great anti-inflammatory potential. It should be taken with piperine (a component of black pepper).

ArthroPro from www.LEF.org has Nexrutine, Nettle leaf extract, N-acetyl-D-Glucosamine, Glucosamine sulfate, Chondroitin sulfate, Vitamin E, 5-Loxin (boswellic acid), Ginger (powdered extract).

SAMe is very effective for joint pain, liver detox, and depression. Ensure it is taken with adequate amounts of Vitamins B6 & B12, and folic acid (check multi-vitamin). Taking this product with food may avoid gastrointestinal disturbance.

Test your pH value. It could be that you are too acid in your body and you need a change in diet in order to be able to live pain free. Order a test kit and test strips from pH-ion.com

Disclaimer: this information is not evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please visit your health practitioner for specific information.  Herbs might alter prescription drug doses.