Natural Compound ShowsPain Relieving Properties Without Drug Side S Effects (NAPSA)—Doctors have found some encouraging newsfor suffer- ers ofjoint and arthritis pain: Taking a form of sulfur called methyl-sul- fonyl-methane (MSM) may help soothe their condition. MSMis a naturally-occurring sulfur found in many commonfoods and beverages such as milk,coffee, tea and green vegetables. Sulfur, the eighth most abundant element in the human body, has a long history of use as a healing agent. For centuries, mankind has soaked in sulfur-rich, mineral hot springs to try to heal a variety of ailments. According to Dr. Ronald M. Lawrence, executive director of the Council on Natural Nutrition, recent research has shown that the supple- Lignisul MSM, a naturally occurring sulfur compound de- relief and anti-inflammatory bene- Angeles, for example, says that a ment Lignisul MSM provides pain fits for a variety of ailments ranging rived from pine trees, shows promise as a pain reliever. injuries, without serioussideeffects. week before her cycle she would experience “swelling, pain and severe mood swings.” After taking O. of Cleveland. Mark was taking that “it all went away.” from osteoarthritis to sports-related Lawrence sites the case of Mark 1000 mg of a commonanti-inflam- matory drug twice daily for tendinitis. After taking Lignisul MSM, his symptomsdisappeared. Similarly, Jeff B. of London, Ontario, in his early 30’s and active in sports, was diagnosed with fairly advanced osteoarthritis. His initial treatments (prescription medication), yielded only moderate results. After using Lignisul MSM for less than one month, however, Jeff reported that he was pain free and no longer took the prescription drug. The supplement has also been shownto be an effective treatment for the uncomfortable symptoms many womenassociate with their menstrual cycles. Sue E. of Los Lignisul MSM, however, she reports Lawrence also says that many people report that MSM gives them softer skin, harder nails and thicker hair. To determine the cosmetic bene- fits of MSM, Lawrence recently completed a pilot trial in which 100 per- cent of the subjects on Lignisul MSM said they had increased hair growth and 50 percent of the subjects showed increased nail growth and thickness compared to the placebo croup. “Hair and nail health wassignificantly improved in a short term of six weeks,” says the doctor. For more information, visit www.msm.com or call 1-888-646- 0350.
