Ask any sufferer, when it comes to joint pain there are no easy answers and no universal cure but, while non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are effective analgesics, there are concerns over their long-term use in the treatment of chronic pain.

As a consequence, it is hardly surprising that increasing numbers of sufferers are trying a more natural approach to pain relief.

October 2008 highlights the awareness of arthritis, osteoporosis and back complaints. Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome. The symptoms of joint pain primarily include swelling, redness, pain and stiffness of the joint.

Premium Lubri-joint

Premium Lubri-joint’s all natural, patented formula goes right to work on repairing, replenishing, and revitalising worn and damaged cartilage. As well as containing two types of glucosamine, it also contains other powerful nutrients.

	Glucosamine helps repair and regenerate worn joint tissue, while N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG) supports the body’s ability to reduce inflammation. Chondroitin helps regenerate synovial fluid, the lubricant between the joints that cushions friction. Essential Fatty Acids EPA, DHA and GLA (from fish oil) improve blood flow to the joints,
which also helps reduce inflammation. Natural Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent free radical joint tissue damage. Manganese Aspartate helps the body synthesize all of these components.

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Andraflex with Celadrin® MSM & Glucosamine

Andraflex with Celadrin® is a combination of all natural ingredients for the support of healthy and pain free joints (arthritis).

Andraflex contains a blend of Glucosamine, MSM, Turmeric, Boswellia and Celadrin®. Glucosamine plays a role in the maintenance of cartilage and connective tissues in the joints whilst MSM stabilises the connective tissue matrix of cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Turmeric and Boswellia are both powerful anti-inflammatories.

Andraflex also contains Celadrin® which may help with the cause of joint pain and promote healthy joint function by reducing inflammation and restoring mobility.

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Super Flex Joint Formula

Super Flex Joint Formula contains a blend of natural ingredients known to reduce painful joints and muscle inflammation, it also provide nutritive support for joints and muscles including knees, hips, wrists, elbows, neck, shoulders, hands and feet.

	In addition to Glucosamine and MSM it also contains Ginger which has been shown to suppress inflammation by blocking the release of inflammatory chemicals and Tumeric which is also a natural anti-inflammatory agent which helps to ease stiff joints. It also contains Trans-reservatrol which is a
powerful phytonutrient that helps protect against free radical damage and Boswellia known for its joint support properties.

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Osteoguard

It is well established that many people’s diets are deficient in the two essential bone-making nutrients, calcium and magnesium, and the low calcium intakes can contribute to osteoporosis. Magnesium which is increasingly absent from the food we eat is know to help in the deposition of calcium in the bones. A dietary intake in the ratio 2:1 calcium: magnesium is often recommended.

Osteoguard provides calcium and magnesium in a 2:1 ratio along with boron and the vitamins D and K which facilitate the utilisation of calcium.

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Vitamin D

A long-term deficiency of vitamin D can contribute to osteoporosis because it reduces calcium absorption. The vitamin regulates the amount of calcium that remains in the blood and how much moves into bones and teeth. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen.

A study of middle aged British adults showed that the majority, 60%, have less than optimal levels of vitamin D and 90% have less than optimal levels during winter and spring.  (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, March 1 2007) 

Sources of vitamin D include fortified milk, cod liver oil, certain fish (sardines, tuna, salmon and mackerel), yogurt and sunlight. During the winter there is reduced exposure to the sun so one has to rely on intake through dietary supplements and foods. Vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol is the ‘natural’ form of vitamin D

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Celadrin® Cream

Celadrin Cream with menthol and fatty acid esters provides minor pain relief for sore muscles and joints and the surrounding areas. Celadrin Cream can be used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with simple backache, joint pain, strains, bruises and sprains. Click for more information

Let’s not forget about our four legged friends!

Even they suffer during the cold winter months and need additional joint support.

Hip Health is the superior joint support supplement designed to help your dog maintain healthy and strong connective tissue.

Just one daily dose of Hip Health may help your dog to produce strong new cartilage. Cartilage production is dependent on several metabolic factors, with glucosamine availability being one of the most important.

Since most food is deficient in this amino sugar and since the metabolic machinery which makes it slows down with age or injury, glucosamine becomes essential to your dog if it is to make new cartilage.

Hip Health delivers pure, natural glucosamine in combination with synergistic compounds that help your dog recover from joint injury. Its unique formulation speeds cartilage recovery while controlling inflammation and decreasing the amount of damage induced by inflammatory compounds.

HIP HEALTH may be what you have been looking for in maintaining your dogs activity level at an optimum.

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