| Natural Botanical Ingredients: One way the body reacts to injury is the process of inflammation. Just about every disease or injury involves some form of it, which often leads to pain. Our special botanical ingredients can break down the degraded protein products of inflammation and as a result can effectively be used to ease inflammation. The plant extracts are involved in aiding the normal restorative processes necessary for human bodily functions. Because they occur naturally, using them to ease inflammation does not incur the side effects brought on by their synthetic counterparts. Our ingredients work not by stopping or blocking inflammation, but by supporting and quickening the whole process; so, they are not anti-inflammatory agents per se. Upon injury, a series of biochemical changes takes place in a predictable fashion. Capillary become more porous or permeable, which allows excess bodily fluid to accumulate in the injured area, leading to swelling. The result is a wall-like deposit of insoluble proteins which leads to local interference with circulation causing pain. The therapeutic use of these ingredients is most effective at this stage of inflammation because they breakdown and dissolve the protein plugs. This in turn, allows more oxygen to reach and revive tissue cells. Excess fluid is also reabsorbed, reducing inflammation and swelling. Research indicates that certain mixtures of extracts exhibit anti-inflammatory effects. Studies found these extracts have analgesic effects based on the inhibition of inflammation and swelling as well as their direct influence on the network of pain receptors. This explains the therapeutic effects of such extracts in cases where the inflammatory processes is not the main issue, particularly degenerative rheumatic diseases. Natural preparations are generally well tolerated since they are substances that occur within our bodies. When applied topically on intact skin, and not to the mucous membrane there is little chance of reaction or irritation. MSM: Methylsulfonylmethane (M S M) is naturally found throughout the body with no known side effects or toxicity. It is a natural source of organic sulfur, which is vital to several of the body's connective tissues including hair, joints, muscles and skin, as well as to specific natural detoxification processes. Thus, MSM is thought to have wide-ranging benefits to human health. As the authors of The Miracle of MSM, the definitive book on MSM note, "Sulfur also has a long history of healing but it has been overlooked in our current fascination with vitamins and minerals. When asked to think of minerals important for health, most people know that calcium is good for their bones, that iron is important for their blood, that zinc is needed by the prostate. But rarely does anyone mention sulfur." Other important areas of use include inhibition of pain impulses along nerve fibers; lessening of inflammation; increasing of blood supply; reduction of muscle spasm; and softening of scar tissue. Thus, people suffering from a wide range of chronic pain conditions may find MSM extremely useful. According to Jacob and co-authors, "Many people experience rapid relief after starting MSM. We have often heard the statement, 'Within a few days my pain was gone.'" It's true that MSM is largely unproven by standards of rigorous science. Still, chronic pain is such an intractable condition, for which any help is welcome. What's more, the anecdotal reports lead us to believe that "where there's smoke, there's fire." NOT JUST FOR PEOPLE.... Veterinary interest in MSM has increased over recent years. However, MSM has been used on horses for nearly 20 years. In 1983 John Metcalf, DVM, a well-known equine practitioner, started his evaluation of MSM to treat a variety of illnesses in horses, including chronic muscle soreness, epiphysitis, acute laminitis, pleuritis, recurring digestive tract disorder and arthritis. He has published his positive findings in several studies in peer-reviewed scientific periodicals, and generally emphasizes that MSM is of great value in maintaining the general health of horses. MSM is now widely acclaimed by veterinarians and horsemen for its contribution to equine and pet health care.
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