Comments on: Phony Chronic Pain Advice–The Reason You Should Research Everything You Read Before You Act On It

By: Bonnie Boots

Bonnie Boots — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:43:59 +0000

I’m all for using nonprescription means whenever possible and practical. However, blood thinners are prescribed in very exact amounts. People using blood thinners have their blood tested monthly, at least, to calculate the amounts to be prescribed. Because we could never know the amount of active ingredients in herbal or spice preparations (or live plants, for that matter) it would not be possible to precisely determine to what extent they would thin the blood

By: Ann Kay

Ann Kay — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:01:57 +0000

Thank you for this article – I found it while trying to track down the original Danish research to see if it was real or not!

By: Bonnie Boots

Bonnie Boots — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:02:52 +0000

Thanks for sharing your advice, Christa. And I’ll second it. Don’t buy cheap fish oil supplements! It’s very important to research the brand you buy and make sure it’s from clean ocean waters with no mercury.

By: Christa

Christa — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:32:20 +0000

I LOVE the taste of the honey and cinn on toast and in hot water. I use the real cinnamin, but didn't expect any benefits, except a treat! If you want pain relief for arthritis, there are many studies on Omega 3 fatty acids such as fish oil bringing down inflamation in arthritis patients! I've used it myself and have benefited from it. Since I have chronic inflammation, I do take a high dose (3,000mg of the EPA and DHA together. Meaning, I add the EPA + DHA and then take enough pills, split up throughout the day, to equal 3,000mg) and my CRP levels went down and I felt better. It's also good for the brain! I advise RA sufferers to read up on it…you won't find any problems finding credible reports. Also, don't buy cheap stuff!!! Fish oil needs to be from pristine waters with no mercury! To you health!

By: Bonnie Boots

Bonnie Boots — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:44:33 +0000

Vera, I’ve made extensive searches on the internet of research sites and I can find no studies or validated information that cinnamon and honey in any form “cure” arthritis. In fact, my doctor has drilled it into me that there is no cure for arthritis because “arthritis” is simple a word that doctors use to describe a group of symptoms. To “cure arthritis,” you must identify the source of those symptoms and cure THAT. Here’s an article my doctor wrote on the subject–http://curingchronicpain.com/?p=821
And to answer your question about blood thinners–people on blood thinners must be VERY careful to ask their doctor (and I recommend at least 2 opinions) before they add any curative agent, food, medications or substance to their diet. Many herbs and spices besides cinnamon have blood thinning properties. Tumeric, for instance, frequently used in the foods of India, Egypt, Africa and the Middle East, is a powerful blood thinner. a member of my family uses blood thinners and I have often been surprised at how few doctors know that some herbs and spices have blood thinning properties. This is why I recommend asking at least 2 sources and also doing deep internet searches before adding any new substance to your diet.

By: vera

vera — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:55:05 +0000

So, if it's not true about using honey and the (non- real) cinnamin to cure arthritis…Does that mean that using the honey and ceylon cinnamin just MIGHT cure it? And is this ceylon cinnamin safe for people on blood thinners?

By: physiofighter

physiofighter — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:21:54 +0000

I was just on scholar's portal searching for the findings about this honey and cinnamon combination. LOL NOTHING! I'm so shocked at how far the misinformation went. THANKS! I did hear something promising about olive oil and pain though. I can't recall the study exactly, but a researcher noticed that the same tingle in the throat he got from ibuprofen, he also got from extra virgin olive oil… there's a lead for ya!
"Train Without The Pain" – http://www.physiofighter.com

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:34:53 +0000

was looking for info on that Copenhagen strudy when found your site, Bonnie. am now subscribed, thanks for the good info! figured the honey/cinnamon for arthritis was bunk but tried a daily tablespoon of honey/ 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon anyway. haven't noticed any change in my arthritis but stirring the half a spoon that sticks into my morning coffee sure is tasty! LOL

By: Bonnie Boots

Bonnie Boots — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:35:57 +0000

I agree, Dr. Yass. I’ve learned from sad experience that even “the most prestigious professional” can cling to medical opinions long after they are outdated. As a result, I believe it is vitally important for anyone experiencing a serious health issue to get NO LESS than two medical opinions, even if you must pay for them out of pocket, and then do as much research as possible, using the internet, the library and bookstores to widen your reach. There are so many new developments in health care today that not even the most brilliant doctor can keep up with it all. This mean you cannot depend on any doctor, and most certainly not any under-paid and overworked general practitioner, to know and understand everything relating to your health. In many cases, the only one that is really going to care deeply about your health and work hard to uncover all the factors is…you yourself.

By: Dr. Mitchell Yass

Dr. Mitchell Yass — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:01:32 +0000

I greatly appreciate the idea that people should look to a variety of sources to get information regarding pain resolution. My concern lies when most if not all the sources are stating something that is clearly not factual. There is a tendency to believe it is true because so many people or resources agree about the issue.
Case in point: the common belief that sciatica is the result of a herniated disc. I assure you if you do research, virtually every medical practitioner will agree with this idea. The problem is that it is complete impossible for sciatica to be created by a herniated disc. Irritation of the sciatic nerve can only occur along the path of the nerve and since the nerve begins in the gluteal region and ends at the back of the knee, it is impossible for any tissue to in the spine region to create the pain. This is indisputable. It is sad that a false premise can be maintained for so long just because it is so hard to alter the status quo.
My plea is for your readers to take a different approach to searching for advice. Don't simply accept ideas just because they can be found in abundance. If the information doesn't make sense to you as a person, then it is probably false; even when stated by the most prestigious medical professional.
I am always willing to act as an advocate for people to help them make better health decisions.
Dr. Mitchell Yass
http://www.mitchellyass.com