The study, published in The Lancet, found that paracetamol—sold as acetaminophen in the U.S., under the brand name Tylenol and as a generic—was not effective at reducing pain or improving movement in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. (Read the article at CBS news.)
Wow, when a CBS news story comes right out and says physical therapy, acupuncture, and weight management are more appropriate options for those with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis) than the most popular over-the-counter pain reliever, it may well be time for many people to change their habits of taking pills. I would add Healing Touch and EFT (tapping) to that list of healthy options, too.
The article says NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) should not be used for more than two weeks to a month. “In short doses, preferably two week courses, NSAIDs are preferable, however for long term chronic pain, there really is no good oral medication at this point.”
Let me know if you would like to read my story of freedom from the pain of osteoarthritis when I stopped taking NSAIDs many years ago and got into holistic health practices. That can change your life!
This week, check out the facts for yourself, then build new habits that support your health moving forward: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Tips from 5 April 2010 to 6 August 2012 are here: Archived Tips
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Rev. Debra Basham
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