In our office, we have hundreds of patients that find relief through alternative/natural products, dietary changes, and experienced chiropractic care. These are products that are backed by research and science. We don't recommend or use supplements that don't offer PROOF that they work. We insist that products be clinically researched and proven to have effectiveness and benefit to our clients and patients.

The first thing we do in our office when someone presents with pain and inflammation is to make sure they increase their intake of essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA) Omega 3's. These are usually in the form of fish oil supplements, as they are an abundant source of high-quality, easily utilized essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA). It is one of the most important ways to modulate inflammation and support joint health.

Just having Omega 3's isn't enough. You need Omega 6's as well, however too much Omega 6 and too little Omega 3 can wreak havoc on your health. These must be balanced. Too much Omega 6 can make inflammation worse, so it is important to make sure you get more Omega 3's than Omega 6's. The best way to do this is through diet and supplementation. Decrease dietary intake of Omega 6's (fried, processed food) and increase intake of Omega 3's through supplementation.

Omega 6 vs. Omega 3 Content

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Generally, Omega 6's are characterized as being pro-inflammatory, but this isn't the case. Too many of them CAN be pro-inflammatory, but we need Omega 6's for normal body and immune function. The problem is that modern diets (fried, processed foods) are overloaded with Omega 6 EFAs. Omega-6 fatty acids are proinflammatory because they are broken down by the body and converted into prostaglandins and other inflammatory proteins. These proteins cause inflammation. Steroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, work by blocking the formation of these same inflammatory proteins.

Omega-3 fatty acids are also converted into inflammatory proteins, but this conversion takes place much more slowly so that the body's natural mechanisms of breaking down inflammatory mediators occur before inflammation has a chance to take place. When you consume omega-6 fatty acids, inflammatory proteins are built so quickly that the body's natural process of metabolizing them is overwhelmed, and inflammation and its symptoms are much more likely to occur.

Dietary fish oil causes its prostaglandin-lowering effects through three different mechanisms.

• First, much fewer prostaglandins are made from omega 3's, than Omega 6's
• Second, omega 3's compete with omega 6's for the same binding site on the COX 1 enzyme, which converts the omega 6's to prostaglandins (which is why the COX 1 enzyme and its COX 2 cousin are the targets of anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen). The more omega 3 fatty acids present to block the binding sites, the fewer omega 6 fatty acids are able to be converted to prostaglandin.
• Third, although omega 3 fatty acids also are converted to prostaglandins, the prostaglandins formed from omega 3 are generally 2 to 50 times less active than those from the omega 6 fatty acids.

Many chronic disease and pain responses can be limited or mitigated by simply supplementing with a high-quality Omega 3 supplement. The modern diet simply isn't equipped to give us what nature intended. Nature intended the ratio of Omega 6's and 3's to be closer to 1:1 and no higher than 4:1, however, humans are averaging anywhere from a 16:1 ratio to 40:1. Given what we know about how Omega 6's stimulate pro-inflammatory proteins it's no wonder everyone is sick and in pain!

.DesBio's Pain Relief Protocol

At Cincinnati Health Institute we use Desbio's Pain Protocol for many cases involving pain and inflammation. Over 1 in 5 people over the age of 18 have ongoing joint pain and symptoms such as swelling, aching, decreased range of motion, and stiffness. The impact of such a diagnosis compromises the patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living such as walking, grasping, or climbing stairs.

• Back pain is one of the top reasons people look for alternative pain relief.
• Using computers all day, every day often leads to repetitive joint injuries to wrists and fingers.
• Joints in the feet take a beating day after day and need optimal health for activities of daily living.
• The knees need special attention to keep functioning well without pain.
• Shoulders are susceptible to repetitive motion injuries, so these joints need attention, too.

The powerful combination of DesBio’s Renovate and Chronagesic helps to manage these symptoms. 

• Renovate features a unique combination of ingredients to support joint structure while simultaneously providing pain management. Renovate features Hyal-joint – an exceptional hyaluronic acid complex that nourishes synovial fluid for rapid impact on range of motion. Herbals such as boswellia and curcumin help to manage inflammatory activity while also reducing joint discomfort and nutrients glucosamine and chondroitin help to rebuild joints.
• Chronagesic is a homeopathic combination that temporarily relieves symptoms of mild to moderate arthritic pain and joint stiffness.
• Celeragesic Gel is a homeopathic topical gel that can be applied directly for the temporary relief of muscular pain, joint pain, sports injuries and bruising. Celeragesic is also available as homeopathic drops.