Tonight's FIGHT: The Fish vs. The Pill

Good Evening Everyone!

       That's right folks.... The fish are at it again in the news!  They seem to have a personal vendetta against nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) (i.e. Anacin, Bufferin, Alka-Seltzer, Bayer, Excedrin, Aspirin, Tylenol, Acetaminophen, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, Mediprin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, Napreian, Bextra, Celebrex or Vioxx).  The fish claim that their omega-3 oil is more effective than NSAIDS in treating non-surgical neck and back pain.  

       Investigators from the University of Pittsburg have heard the statements made by the fish and have done a study to see if there is anything fishy about their claims :) .  Dr. Joseph Maroon, a neurosurgeon and specialist in degenerative spine disease at the University reported the findings of the study at the 73rd  meeting of the Association of Neurological Surgeons: 

• The study consisted of 250 patients who had neck/back pain and they were taking daily doses of NSAIDS. 
• After 75 days of taking high doses of omega-3 fish oil, 59% had stopped taking drugs for their pain.  
• At the end of the study, 88% reported that they were very satisfied and will continue to take the fish oils.  

Another argument won by the fish and yet another reason why natural, highly filtered and high dose omega-3 fish oil should be taken each day.  And remember guys... taking daily NSAIDS is a major contributor to the development of Erectile Dysfunction.

Yours in Health,

Dr. Jeff
Bruce Chiropractic Center, LLC
856-547-6587

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