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 Osteoarthritis

Yes you can have relief from arthritis, especially osteoarthritis, which is not only lasting relief, but where there is residual cartilage Proresolvin will repair and regrow your damaged or worn cartilage.

 

Proresolvin has been proven in University trials to be up to 34 times more anti-inflammatory than similar products including chondroitin sulphate and aspirin.

 

Proresolvin does not act like the Non-Steroidal-Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), which in the long term destroy joint function.

 

Proresolvin is specially formulated and produced by a unique extraction method (biopure®) from totally natural substances and therefore is free of untoward side effects.

 

An independent analysis performed by an Australian University in 2001 showed :

 

ü     the effect of ProResolvin® on inflammation to be up to a massive 34 times that of chondroitin in both liquid and powder forms.

 

ü     when compared to three competitive products, ProResolvin® again performed favorably, demonstrating the effectiveness of its unique polyprosystemic® formula.

 

(Independent analysis, Southern Cross University Laboratory, AUSTRALIA)

 

        The recommended dosage of ProResolvin®  is 10ml once daily in water or juice, however, this can be safely increased  to twice daily initially for maximum effect

 

        Many patients have reported a reduction in discomfort as soon as 7 days after beginning ProResolvin® but results will obviously vary between individuals

 

Following are quotes from just a few of the people

 who are currently gaining massive relief from taking                   ProResolvin®

 

TESTIMONIAL

“Four years ago I badly crushed my left ankle…..it became the source of much frustration and pain due to the amount of damage. It was attributed to arthritis.”

“I tried many things including pain killers and acupuncture but nothing worked….I was told the only option was surgery which I declined.”

“Two months ago I was given the opportunity to try ProResolvin. After only two weeks I started to notice that the pain in my ankle had reduced quite significantly but most pleasing of all was the return of some more flexibility in the joint.”

“Without the use of ProResolvin I believe that my career would have come to an abrupt end….I now see a much brighter future.”

Paul Parkes

  28 year old Professional Surfer

 

TESTIMONIAL

“For many years I have suffered from the pain and discomfort of osteoarthritis. My hips …. became so painful that my regular four km walk was impossible …. over the last ten years I have had cortisone injections with only minimal relief.”

“A family member introduced me to ProResolivin. After six weeks there was some improvement. I have now been taking 10ml daily for over six months and am very happy with the results. I can once again go walking and a full day out can be enjoyed.”

“For the first time in many years I am no longer taking any medication for arthritis (which caused side effects meaning more medication!). My sincere thanks to those involved with the research and production of ProResolvin.”

Barb Avery

69 year old active retiree

 

Order: 200ml bottle $40.00AUD including pack & post.
email: functionmed@optusnet.com.au

 

 

Maintenance Therapy

Once good remission of symptoms is achieved you may supplement Glucosamine.
In 1980, three clinical trials comprising 200 patients in each, were conducted in Italy, Spain and Portugal. The trials were what are called double-blind and in each trial 50% of the patients were given the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug "Ibuprofen", which at that time was known in Australia as "Brufen" and is now known under at least six brand names. The other 50% were given Glucosamine. The end result after six months was that Glucosamine was superior in the treatment of Osteoarthritis when compared with Brufen.

The rest is history, except that this trial was conveniently swept under the carpet and even today most doctors do not prescribe Glucosamine for osteoarthritis. The reason may be because you do not need a doctor’s  prescription and one cannot patent a nutrient, which is what Glucosamine is. I am not a medical doctor but where I am coming from, to trial an anti-inflammatory drug to treat osteoarthritis seems a little ass-in-ine.

Does glucosamine sulfate really work?
Glucosamine sulfate has long been touted as a natural cure for osteoarthritis - but does it really work? Recent research concludes that it does indeed work. Osteoarthritis affects about one third of all people between the ages of 45 and 65 years and involves the degeneration of the cartilage in the major weight-bearing joints (hips, knees, and spine). Glucosamine is synthesized in the body from glucose and glutamic acid and is an essential part of cartilage.

There is evidence that the body's ability to synthesize glucosamine declines with age and thereby predisposes the joints to osteoarthritis. A recent study of 252 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee showed that supplementation with glucosamine sulfate (500 mg three times daily) significantly reduced pain and stiffness. Another study compared ibuprofen (400 mg three times daily) with glucosamine sulfate (500 mg three times daily) and concluded that both compounds lead to similar improvements after four weeks. However, 35 per cent of the ibuprofen users complained of side effects as compared to only six per cent of the glucosamine users. Recent research has provided evidence that ibuprofen and other NSAIDs (non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) actually inhibit cartilage repair and accelerate the progression of osteoarthritis.

A very recent glucosamine study involved 252 doctors and 1506 osteoarthritis patients. The patients received glucosamine sulfate for 50 days (500 mg three times daily). At the end of the study period the doctors concluded that 95 per cent of the patients had improved as a result of the treatment. The improvement was particularly gratifying in patients who had not responded to any other form of medical treatment. Concludes Dr. John Briffa, a nutritional physician practicing in London "It is clear that glucosamine sulfate represents the agent of choice in the treatment of osteoarthritis." Note: There is no evidence that glucosamine sulfate is of any benefit in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Briffa, John. Glucosamine sulphate in the treatment of osteoarthritis. International Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Vol. 15, October 1997, pp. 15- 16