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Pain Relieving Ingredient Found In The Kitchen

(NC)—With current concerns over pain relievers Celebrex, Vioxx and Naproxen, it's back to basics for arthritis sufferers. Capsaicin, the hot substance found in chili peppers, is making a comeback as one of the key medicinal ingredients in pain relieving topical analgesics.

What makes capsaicin an effective temporary pain reliever is its ability to fight pain on the molecular level. It blocks the emission of substance P, which allows for the transmission of pain from the nerves to the spinal cord.

It takes advantage of the 'pain paradox'- pain reduces existing pain by distracting the brain.

Studies show that repeated use of a capsaicin-based topical analgesic over a couple of weeks reduces the intensity of pain. Capsaicin-based topical analgesics have minimal side effects – a slight stinging sensation may be felt with initial use. Aloe vera soothes if the intensity is too strong.



Most capsaicin based topical analgesics, such as Relief Matrix, are available without prescriptions. Look for products with a 0.025% and 0.075% concentration. Although commonly used to help relieve arthritis pain, topical analgesics with lower capsaicin concentrations can also be used for general muscle pain

 
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For more information visit www.reliefmatrix.com.

Coutesy of: News Canada

Article Posted: March 07, 2005

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