The Business of Pain and the Natural Way

 

“We have health practitioners treating the body holistically and not symptomatically; they use treatments that have proved to be safe for hundreds if not thousands of years.”

 

The amount of pain people are suffering is increasing: in Canada it is 20%, in the USA 33%, among seniors 60% and those in rest-homes 80% and for children the global number is 20.8%.[1] My lord, how tragic is that! Most of the time the condition causing the pain is not even treated, instead it is where the pain erupts from. Then there are the multiple side effects people inherit because the treatments are wrong for their condition. We are not talking about a headache or bump then the pain goes away, no, we are talking about constant pain lasting a lifetime.

This sort of neglect cannot be easily fixed because the system is rigged based on profit and control and not for actual healing. Different pain can have various causes and because diagnosis is time-consuming, physicians usually prescribe pills or refer patients elsewhere rather than address the root causes of their pain. Common medication includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that block the body’s production of natural substances that cause pain, fever and inflammation (NSAID), also Tylenol, Gabapentin, steroids, and opioids are also prescribed and all of them have multiple side effects.

NSAIDs “increase the risk of heart attacks and death (e.g., extensive studies have found between a 24% to 326% increase). Two of the worst ones, Vioxx (Merck) and Celebrex (Pfizer), were designed to reduce stomach bleeding but instead caused heart attacks and strokes. (…) NSAIDs also cause small bowel damage in over 50% of chronic users — often undetected — leading to “small bowel enteropathy” and possibly chronic illness through gut permeability.”[2]

Research shows that corticosteroids are not any better. They “trigger tissue breakdown, they also often greatly weaken the body’s structural integrity, impair wound healing and weaken collagen synthesis. Furthermore, corticosteroids double one’s risk of fracture (especially vertebrae), with 12% of users reporting fractures. Steroids cause 5% to 15% bone loss yearly, and 37% of long-term users experience vertebral fractures. High doses increase vertebral fracture risk fivefold. Higher doses also cause avascular necrosis in 6.7% of users.”[3]

Natural alternatives

We have health practitioners that are not trained like the medical system trains, they think outside of the box, treating the body holistically and not symptomatically, and they are not educated by drug pushing pharma reps. Instead, they use treatments that have proved to be safe for hundreds if not thousands of years, like Ayurvedic medicine, naturopathy, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

DMSO and pain

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is anti-inflammatory, and a powerful transporter it can bypass the dermal barrier and deeply enter bone tissue and surrounding soft tissues. It does not damage tissues, and it is used in cryogenic to prevent tissue damage to organs. DMSO has been proven to be useful in cases of bursitis, gouty arthritis, burns or frostbites.

DMSO is readily absorbed through skin and relieves musculoskeletal pain when applied topically to painful areas. Studies have shown the effects of DMSO on C-type nerve fibers which mediate pain sensation. In low concentrations C fiber conduction velocity was slowed by DMSO, while higher concentrations completely blocked C fiber conduction which suggested that C fiber blockade may account for analgesia with DMSO.

The therapeutic effect of DMSO can also be seen in pain control of diabetic neuropathy and associated ulcers for which no specific therapy is available. In a clinical trial “twenty patients with chronic, resistant mal perforant were treated by local application of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solution. Complete healing of the ulcers was achieved in 14 patients following 4-15 weeks of daily treatment. Partial resolution was observed in another four patients, and in the remaining two there was no effect. A control group, equal in number, was treated conventionally. Complete healing of the ulcers took place in only two patients.”[4]

DLPA and pain

Research studies have shown DLPA (DL-phenylalanine) effectively blocks chronic pain and certain inflammation in patients who have suffered for a long time. They “have documented the efficacy of using this essential amino acid for the control of chronic pain or acute pain syndromes such as low back or joint pain resulting from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other stresses and strains, migraines, PMC, neuritis, neuralgia and some post operative conditions.”[5]

DLPA has been shown to be far more effective in the control of pain than almost any other analgesic on the market. The only problem from the analgesic standpoint is that it requires anywhere from seven to ten days to be tissue saturated and effective for relieving most pain. It is not a fast-acting pain killer and should not be expected to produce results for  certain short duration pains like headache or slight sprain. However, once pain relief effects are established, they can last for extremely long periods after discontinuing, since they stayed stored within the body and are called upon when needed. This makes DLPA particularly valuable for pre-operative conditions since it can be preloaded, taken 8 to 10 days prior to surgery to store within the fat tissues and when needed significantly reduces the post-surgery pain.

“In an open study, 78 chronic pain patients were given 750-1,000 mg D-phenylalanine daily. Responses occurred in 50 percent of the study population after one week. In a double-blind, crossover study, 21 patients with chronic intractable pain were given 250 mg D-phenylalanine per day for two weeks; improvement was evident in 30 percent. A small, open study of ten patients with lumbosacral pain receiving 1,000 mg D-phenylalanine resulted in significant improvements in pain relief and analgesic use.”[6]

Testimonials: Neurotransmitter Support, DLPA and DMSO

We receive testimonials all the time how one of our products managed to change peoples lives for the better and in dramatic ways, pain experienced in their extremities were treated by taking a Doctor’s Choice product for pain or even a product for the brain. The newest one we received was the testimony on how Neurotransmitter Support helped with this person’s neuralgia.

“My grandmother is 86 years old and had been suffering from post-herpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles) for many years. The pain made it difficult for her to sleep and affected her appetite and overall quality of life. A nutritionist from Canada recommended the Neurotransmitter Support formula to me, and my grandmother took it consistently for two months. Today, she is completely free of pain, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. I am truly grateful for this product.” (Y. X. Chen)

Here is another one: “I have been suffering from diabetic neuropathy in my feet for years. Always painful with spikes of pain that are very bad. Once I started taking this product, I found that the constant pain subsided and the spikes of pain became very infrequent. To make sure it was not my imagination I stopped taking the product for a couple months and the pain came back. Once I started taking it again the pain went away within a few days. I can’t tell you how much this product has improved my life. I go for pain free walks now which helps in me losing weight. I can sleep through the night without being awoken by pain. Thank you so much for producing this product. Keep up the good work.” (Richard, Surrey, B.C.)

“I have broken most of the bones in my body the most serious being my back and pelvis due to a serious skiing accident. Years after these injuries I have suffered greatly with arthritis and constant pain, some of the worst pain comes when the chinook winds come to Calgary. After one week of using DLPA, 2 capsules in the morning and 2 in the afternoon per day. I noticed the pain disappearing, I am no longer achy and in pain. It has changed my life. I no longer need to use prescribed medication to make the pain bearable. A pleasant side effect has been my mood change as well; I find I’m always in a good mood now. Thank you so much for this product I will never stop taking it.” (O. Noble)

“I never thought I would get shingles, but I was wrong. It began with severe pain followed by blisters and extreme discomfort. My doctor prescribed several medications, but while the pain was barely affected, I experienced numerous side effects and decided to stop the treatment. The experience led me to take control of my health by researching shingles and focusing on strengthening my immune system. I continued to battle recurring shingles pain for 10 years until I discovered DLPA, a Life Choice product. After increasing the dosage, it relieved my shingles pain for several hours and helped block the appearance of blisters when I noticed the first symptoms. There is no quick fix for shingles, but with commitment and a positive attitude there is no reason why it should ruin your life. I would recommend this product to anyone suffering from shingles pain.” (Emmanuel, Calgary, Alberta)

“I have had chronic back pain for years due to one ruptured and two bulging discs. I have had varying success with many therapies; opioids, OTCs, IMS, physiotherapy, Pilates, and curcumin in high doses. Sometimes the pain is debilitating. It is exhausting and really affects my mood. I received some samples of DLPA some months ago and I decided to try it. I took one (not on an empty stomach) and within 30 minutes I had a burst of energy, and my pain had diminished by 80% or so. I proceeded to tackle tasks and projects all day, fully expecting to “pay for it” later. By evening, I did have a bit of an increase in pain, but my mood was so good! Thank you.” (Cynthia, Nutritional Consultant)

“Six years ago, I developed peripheral neuropathy in my feet bilaterally. I experienced numbness, and the joints of my feet, lower legs, and ankles became stiff and quite achy. This achiness proceeded up from bones of my feet and toes into my arches and then continued into my ankles and then up into my lower legs.  The character of the discomfort was generalized joint stiffness combined with deep musculoskeletal soft tissue achy pain. After trying DMSO, I noticed a significant reduction in the musculoskeletal achiness by 60-70% and in the numbness by 40-50%. The baseline level of pain has dropped when the effect of the DMSO wears off after 3 days. The pain, achiness and stiffness have all significantly reduced to the point where I can touch my legs without even finding a painful spot.” (Dr J, chiropractor)

“I suffer from an auto immune disorder which causes severe joint pain every moment of every day.  I most recently starting take your DLPA and DMSO cream to help alleviate the pain. I have been taking it now for two weeks and I am without pain for the first time in months. I love to walk and play with my dog but until today, I have not been able to full-out run with her without the lasting effects of doing so. Today I ran with her and had no pain.  I have been able to hike every weekend and not be in pain the next day and I no longer feel like I am destined to a life of prescription anti-inflammatory and pain relievers.” (Catherine, VP Nutrition House)

Doctor’s Choice products for pain:

 

References:

 

[1] Herr, Keela A. and Garand, Linda. 2011.

[2] A Midwestern Doctor. 2025.

[3] Ibid.

[4] Lishner, M et al. 1985.

[5] Sahley, Billie J. Ph.D. 2005.

[6] Thorne Research. 2002.