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Herbal Remedies for Chronic Pain

With the plunge in popularity of Vioxx and other Cox-2 inhibitors, people in pain are looking for safe, effective alternatives for chronic back and neck pain. Herbal remedies have the advantage of producing minimal, if any side effects, and are often more effective than their allopathic counterparts.
Capsium Creme
For temporary relief of pain capsium creme has proven effective in providing pain desensitivation.
Devil's Claw
Let About's Alternative Medicine editor, Cathy Wong, ND tell you about the interesting ecological history of this pain and inflammation reducing herb.
Willow Bark
t was the willow bark tree that paved the way to the development of asprin. Let About's Alternative Medicine editor, Cathy Wong, ND give you the details on this inflammation reducing natural remedy. She will tell you why willow bark may even be more effective than asprin.
Tart Cherry
Tart cherry is known to reduce inflammation and help people suffering from arthritis. About's Alternative Medicine editor, Cathy Wong, N.D. gives the details.
10 Most Common Herb Mistakes
While it is true that alternative medicine generally has little to no side effects, taking herbs are sometimes an exception. About's Alternative Medicine editor, Cathy Wong, N.D. gives the details.
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