Help for Back Discomfort
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Hello Reader,
A listener to a podcast I was recently on emailed me to ask how to address spinal curvatures and back discomfort. She had tried physical therapy at clinics, but was frustrated that she had not found relief. Back discomfort is such a common and difficult issue to deal with, but it can be relieved. Below are natural alternatives I would recommend, and still do, that are known to help reduce physical discomfort:
The PEA Molecule
PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) is a molecule found naturally in the human body. It is known for its powerful support in relieving discomfort, among other health benefits. I recommend taking 600 mg twice daily for one month followed by 1,200 mg twice daily for two months. After three months, a user should assess its effect and can often maintain the benefits with a much lower dose. This is discussed in more detail at my PEA information page, The study that I reference in that article has a link to a video (I highly recommend taking the two minutes to watch it) as well as a study using PEA where nerves are being pinched, as can be the situation with back discomfort.
Low-Dose Naltrexone for Fibromyalgia
[Reprinted with permission from the book From Fatigued to Fantastic by Jacob Teitelbaum MD (Avery/Penguin 2021)]
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is a remarkable compounded medication that can be very helpful for anybody with fibromyalgia, autoimmune illness, or chronic pain.
Put simply, virtually anybody with severe chronic pain should be put on LDN if they are not already taking narcotics. Interestingly, narcotics block the effect of low-dose naltrexone, whereas high-dose naltrexone blocks the effect of the narcotics.
Highly Effective and Inexpensive
There is a very large body of research and clinical experience showing this low-cost medication to be profoundly beneficial for chronic pain and autoimmune illness. Two studies have shown this for fibromyalgia alone.
Dr. T Shares Perfect Bedtime Routines in Interview with DailyMail.com
In an article published recently in DailyMail.com, Dr. T explains why sleep is more difficult today than it used to be, warns of the serious health consequences of not getting adequate sleep, and breaks down the bedtime routine that he believes will ensure you get a good night's rest.
Detox Basics with Dr. Lexi Loch, ND
I received an email recently with the question "How do you approach detoxification? Do you recommend chelation for this?" It's an important question, so I decided to check with one of my favorite naturopaths, Dr. Lexi Loch ND, for her opinion.
I responded to the questioner with my advice followed by Dr. Lexi's comments. Here is what we said:
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