On September 30, 2004, Merck & Co Inc (MRK) recalled Vioxx due to negative clinical trial results. Recipients of this drug seem to experience increased experience of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, or intestinal bleeding. Both the American Journal of the American Medical Association and the New England Journal of Medicine stress the dangers of this prescription drug. European and American cardiologists recognize the implicit dangers of this highly marketed arthritis prescription. This does not have to happen to you when safe natural and effective arthritis pain relief might provide relief!

Did you know that pharmaceutical drugs have their history embedded in herbal medicine? Apothecaries offered medicines with medical care. The cost of medical help was expensive(sound familiar), so many families made home remedies. However, today's pharmaceuticals derive from the the medicines stirred and pounded by the apothecary in the mortar by the pestle. "The history of Merck & Co., Inc. can be traced back to Darmstadt, Germany, in 1668 when an apothecary named Frederic Jacob Merck opened a chemical firm." You may learn more about it here.

Further historical proof is found in 1792, Alexandria, Virginia. Three Hundred homes nestled near the Potomac River; on Fairfax Street, Edward Stabler, a Quaker pharmacist, started a family business which operated until 1933. To this day, many of Stabler's herbs, potions and paper labels in his apothecary desk. Stabler like other apothecaries of his day prescribed Native American Indian remedies like witch hazel for external treatment of inflammatory conditions, You can learn much more about Alexandria medical history here.

Today, most patients visiting a doctor go for cold and flu symptoms or joint and muscle pain. Modern prescriptions provide relief, but sometimes with side effects. Now, you can get temporary relief from minor arthritis pain by using remedies derived from all natural ingredients. For example, the non greasy, penetrating and topical cream referenced below, brings soothing relief quickly. Further relief comes from Boswellia serrata, used in India for centuries as a proven pain reliever.

Although pharmaceutical drugs may cause side effects, other studies indicate that glucosamine has no effect. You might consider reading this October 2004 study by researchers at the the University of British Columbia. Whatever choices you make, take time to research, and then take action. As these debates continue, the American Journal of the American Medical Association has considered glucosamine effective when promoting cartilage formation for your joint health.

So, why not get some spring back in those steps? You can find relief using high quality natural alternatives to side-effect laden drugs. One manufacturer with years of experience has natural alternatives. This company started in 1955; read about this remarkable company, its philosophy and contributions.

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Sometimes too much information brings confusion; on the other hand, too little information leads to unwise choices. Good health involves your wisdom, discipline, and desire to feel better. As a friend reminds me, I remind you, "Think healthy", and choose your medicine carefully. The natural alternatives offered in this article provide you with a safe, natural, and effective arthritis pain reliever.

The Internet serves a library of information and resources. We all have to be careful about self-diagnosis and prescription. Read wisely by cross-referencing the content. These articles may be of further benefit as you search relief for your arthritic pain.

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A Raymond Randall

A. Raymond (Ray) Randall, Jr. has seventeen years of experience with the financial services industry. He initiated his career with Mutual of New York (MONY) with a continuation as Insurance and Sales Associate with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. His Securities experience is with Prudential Securities, Inc. and A.G Edwards & Sons, Inc.

Ray has appeared on CNN on behalf of Investors Daily; he has broadcast level television experience with his program, "The BottomLine with Ray Randall," seen previously on a Boston NBC affiliate. His radio experience includes the public affairs program for WBOQ, Gloucester, and he authors Ethos Advisory Service's "Weekend in Review". Ray achieved his Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, Massachusetts in 1977.

The former President of Eastern Point Advisors, Inc., Ray designed all marketing materials, hired staff, and trained all associated intermediaries on asset management theories, including modern portfolio theory. As President, Ray was key to raising more than 30 million dollars in their first full year of business.

Ray owns Ethos Advisory Services, an independent registered investment advisory service providing asset management services to institutional and private investors. Although Ray has held a Series 7 license, as well as life and health insurance licenses, he has decided to serve clients as a registered investment advisor.

Ethos Advisory Services provides services on a "fee only" basis.

Ethos Advisory Services recognizes the importance of life insurance and long-term care products by providing qualified professional referrals for clients needing such help. Ethos Advisory Services also provides extensive financial planning services, mortgage refinancing research, and estate planning help.

In addition to serving the clients of Ethos Advisory Services, Ray serves as the Chair of the Town of Essex Finance Committee, Moderator for the First Congregational Church of Essex, and as a Board Member and Chair of the Development Committee, Habitat For Humanity Cape Ann Affiliate. For seven years, Ray taught Investment Analysis at Gordon College, Wenham, MA. He serves as Selectman for the Town of Essex, MA (2005-2008)

Ray and Lisa live with their two children in a small community north of Boston, Massachusetts.