This section is dedicated to the list of Supplements often used for a variety of reasons by pain patients. Medical and FDA Disclaimers Below.
Contents:
(in no particular order)
Anti-inflammation, pain, and circulation
Nurological Supplements
Migraine
Gut Support
Lymphatic Support
Immune Support (muli-functional supplements)
Systemic Anti-disease Supplements
Anti-spirochetes (Lyme)
Mood
Urinary / Reproductive Organ Health
Fatigue/Energy
Brain Fog
Vision
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Anti-inflammation, pain, and circulation
Cat’s Claw:
For inflammatory, joint, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal support and immune system support, AND it aids in the bodies ability to fight microorganisms at the cellular level too.
Cod Liver Oil, Krill Oil, Omega Oils:
For inflammation, mood, kidney function, hormone levels
Collagen:
Helps protect the breakdown of cartilage; most especially due to inflammation
Cordyceps:
fungi, for inflammation, fighting infection (free radicals), stress and energy.
Garlic:
For anti-inflammation and the immune system
Japanese Knotweed / Resverstrol:
found in grapes, grape leaves, red wine. One of the top substances recommended for Lyme patients, not just an anti-inflammatory, but a inflammation regulator
Pectin:
(mollified citrus pectin) For inflammation, detoxification
Bone Set:
(Ague-weed) For inflammation, joint pain, and cold symptoms.
Astrogalus:
(Astragalus membranaceus) For inflammation, immune support, gut support, colds, blood pressure, and stress.
Lipoic Acid:
For nuropathy, energy, pain, antioxidant. It’s a fatty acid found in yeast, spinach, broccoli, potatoes, and organ meats (liver kidney)
Neurological Supplements:
Passion Flower:
For circulatory aid, helps with neurological symptoms including ticking.
Skullcap:
antioxidant for anxiety, nervous conditions, and convulsions.
Information on skullcap from the University of MD:
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/skullcap
LDN, Low Dose Naltrexon:
NOT A HOLISTIC SUPPLEMENT! Therefore, here is an explanation as to why is is added to this list: Simply put, this drug is given in substantial doses to assist addicts in recovery as an inhibitor. It’s a strong opioid antagonist. In very LOW DOSES, it helps the body produce it’s OWN endorphin’s in the brain and adrenal glands, in-effect relieving pain, AND it can also assist in mood. Prescribed for neurological symptoms for a host of diseases.
More information on LDN:
http://www.drwhitaker.com/what-is-low-dose-naltrexone/
Migraine
Feverfew
Well known supplement for Migraine. Said to reduce Migraines including sensory symptoms.
Butterbur:
For migraines. Butterbur is a bush. The leaves have been used for migraines, pain, anxiety, cough, fever, gut health, wound healing, allergies, allergic skin reactions, and asthma.
More on Butterbur:
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/butterbur
White Willow
Well known for pain.
Valerian Root
Well known for Pain and relaxation.
Riboflavin
B2, used as a migraine preventative.
(A complex B vitamin is recommended by many sufferers. )
Magnesium
Brain Function Vitamin
Omega 3’s / Flaxseed Oil
For anti-inflammatory properties.
Gut Support
L-glutamine:
For gut healing
Milk Thistle:
For liver support
Acetylcystein: N-Acetyl L-Cysteine
For gut health. Protects the liver from toxicity.
Chlorella:
for the gut, increasing white blood count in the sick. It’s a temperamental algae. Take the time to find a quality source. Chlorella includes amino acids, vitamins, pep-tides, proteins, sugars, and nucleic acids.
Creon:
enzyme for the gut, most especially to do with the pancreas.
https://www.creon.com/
check out more informtion on gut health in our GI Track Function section of the website.
Lymphatic Support
Definition:
“Lymphatic system: The tissues and organs, including the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes, that produce and store cells that fight infection and disease. The channels that carry lymph are also part of this system.”
–http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4218
Red Root:
For lymphatic support
Immune Support:
Note: Often times classified as “immune support” supplements because they are very much multi-functional / full-bodied supplements. Other times they help the body metabolize medicines.
Lion’s Main:
For general immune support. Known to be good for the kidneys, liver, spleen, stomach, and even the heart as well as digestion, strength, and brain function. A nootropic mushroom (AKA Hericium Erinaceus, Sheep’s Head, Bear’s Head and Yamabushitake.) Believed to contain 32 different elements including minerals Potassium, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium, all of the major amino acids, polypeptides and polysaccharides. More about Lion’s Main:
http://m.nootriment.com/lions-mane/
Lions Main / Vitamine Shoppe:
http://m.vitaminshoppe.com/m/p/host-defense-organic-mushrooms-host-defense-lion-mane-brain-nerve-support
Colloidal silver:
An immune support supplement. Permeates cell walls. In other words; used to assist your medicines by helping them get into your cells. Used by lyme patients as well as patients of other diseases.
More information on Silver Hydrosol:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/466863-what-is-silver-hydrosol/
Amazon: dropper version of the silver hydrosol
https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Immunogenics-Sovereign-Bio-Active-Hydrosol/dp/B000OA6Z6O/ref=pd_bxgy_121_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2NH4VCR0XVAYQ84SSYMB
Cat’s Claw:
For inflammatory, joint, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal support and immune system support, AND it aids in the bodies ability to fight microorganisms at the cellular level too.
Systemic Anti-disease Supplements:
Cryptolepis:
A systemic antibiotic, known to be used for malaria
Andrographis:
For inflammation, used to treat infectious diseases.
Artemisinin:
aka qinghao su, for the treatment of malaria. Systemic antibiotic. Currently being tested as treatment for many other diseases.
Lyme, Anti-spirochetes:
Andrographis:
For inflammation, anti-spirochetal
Bee Venom Therapy:
Bee Venom is an anti-spirochete
Controversial Lyme Treatment. Please do your own research on the method, and consult your Lyme Literate Doctor.
More information on Bee Therapy:
http://www.klinghardtacademy.com/Protocols/The-Treatment-of-Lyme-Disease-with-Bee-Venom.html
Mood
Valerian Root:
For relaxation, muscles and mood
St John’s Wart:
For relaxation, anxiety, mood
check out more information on mood supplements in our Depression area of the website.
Urinary / Reproductive Organ Health
Saw Palmetto:
for bladder, urinary, and reproductive health. Also good for menstrual problems, pelvic inflammatory disease, and it’s a nerve sedative.
Fatigue / Energy
Meyer’s Cocktail
An IV treatment that lasts about 30 minutes. The treatment includes energy boosters and inflammation reducers including Vitamin C and a couple B Vitamins. Know to help issues like asthma, arthritis and Lyme patients, but it’s been used by any number of energy depleted patients.
More information:
http://www.theremedyroom.com/2014/01/what-is-a-meyers-cocktail/
Brain Fog
Pinella
For brain “Fog” / concentration, bark extractsuggested; 10 drops in 4oz glass of water 4x / day
http://www.tiredoflyme.com/pinella.html
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Nutramedix-Pinella-Brain-Nerve-Cleanse/dp/B004GXJYHC
ACN Neuro:
for memory and cognitive function. List of ingredients includes Ginseng, Sage, Ginkgo biloba and many more. It’ s a spray that you spritz in your mouth, swish and swallow.
Vision
Billbury,
For night blindness. European blueberry with anthocyanins; said to help with glare and night blindness.
Carotenoid
Said to lower the risk of macular degeneration. Antioxidant. Found in fruits and veggies in small amounts.
Ginkgo
For blood flow in the head; macula-protecting antioxidant.
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