How many of you have detected the growing trend in malls, airports, train stations, department and specialty stores and maybe equal your best friends home of the Massage Chair? They seem to be everywhere now days and are almost always in use by people of all ages feeding the vending chair dollar bills same a pleasure generous video game. This new health trend is sweeping Japan, Europe and has now infiltrated the U.S. with dozens of models and price ranges from a few cardinal to several cardinal dollars. A new LA Times article describes them as “not your fathers La-z-boy” and that, is an understatement for sure.

Lee Cummings As reported in the Los Angeles Times article on 2/19/05 “Suspect painkillers win fda panel ok”, The fda informatory panel “voted Friday, to let Doctors prescribe COX-2 painkillers, including Celebrex and Vioxx, but advisable stronger warnings active the risk of heart attacks and strokes.” Even after Merck separate Vioxx from the shelves last fall, And even aft Celebrex and Bextra have also been proven to increase heart attacks, stroke and death, the fda advisory panel now says that it is ok to sell these drugs and opposite COX-2 inhibitors, and they should single carry the "black box" warning. To say that this is disorienting and dangerous to the public is an understatement. Because the fact of the matter is there are many people who naively think that if the fda approves something, it must be safe. They don't question this at all. They blindly follow the advice of their doctor and the fda. These are the people who are most at risk. To quote the article, “The panel proposed that Celebrex, Vioxx and Bextra, the third COX-2 drug cleared by the fda, carry the “black box” warnings - the strongest admonishment the fda can give to Doctors.” Let’s look at the word Admonishment. Admonishment – as defined in The American Heritage Dictionary – “To reprove mildly or kindly but seriously” and “To counsel against something; caution” Hardly a strongly worded “warning” to give to Doctors. We’re speaking about heart attacks, stroke And death. This is not a “watch your step” preventative suggestion. What the fda is telling the in the public eye is that it is ok to take this class of drugs and risk your health or even death. Long term use of COX-2 drugs can also raise your blood pressure. The article also states – “In the case of Vioxx – which was taken off the market voluntarily in the fall by its maker, Merck, after a company sponsored study unchangeable the dangers – panel members voted to approve its use by a margin of cardinal votes.” Does this really seem safe to you? I’m not sure when you’ll be asking yourself, “Is the fda really looking down for my health?” Are you aware that the COX-2 enzyme is a form of the cyclooxygenase enzyme and is produced by your body and plays an important role by helping to prevent blood clotting? Why would you suppress this influential function of the body with drugs? Better, safer ways to combat pain and collective pain in specific exist which are less expensive and readily available without a prescription. You can evaluate them with a Doctor who is knowledge- able active food, supplements and herbs and decide what is far for You. Foods, supplements and herbs which you can easily united into your diet to help reduce your pain and inflammation: Ginger