Over the counter pain relievers are used by millions yet but their consequences are understood by few. There are less toxic natural alternatives for joint and muscle pain relief.

According to medical experts, over 16,500 arthritis sufferers alone die each year from the side effects of pain relief medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin and similar pain relief formulas. Over-the-counter and prescription medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) eat away at the stomach lining, creating a hole in the stomach or intestinal wall, causing internal bleeding that can lead to death. In the name of pain relief, NSAIDS are causing a tremendous amount of pain and death, with the annual death toll comparable to the number of deaths due to AIDS. Until recently, public knowledge has been virtually non existent, which an enormous amount of information existing primarily within the sanctuary of medical libraries.

The American Journal of Medicine states: “…approximately 107,000 patients are hospitalized annually for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-related gastrointestinal (GI) complications and at least 16,500 NSAID-related deaths occur each year among arthritis patients alone. The figures of all NSAID users would be overwhelming...”

The Food and Drug Administration suggests even higher figures, estimating NSAID use accounts for 10,000 to 20,000 deaths per year in the United States alone. In spite of this knowledge, little has been done to notify the public. There has been no large scale public alert and pharmaceutical companies still market and promote worldwide sales of these products. It is important to note that most people have no warning signs that these drugs are causing internal damage before they end up in the hospital in serious condition. As the death toll rises annually, consumers are slowly learning the toxic effects of these medications and turning to Mother Earth to seek natural and less toxic alternatives to find relief from pain.