Journal of Natural Health Jul 99 v5#3 6017.10

10	Whitewing Labs, Inc.	Journal of Natural Health, July, 1999
*by Richard Huemer, M.D.*	Arthritis Sufferers Beware!!! New Painkillers Not Proven Stomach Safe
There’s a lot of news lately about a new class of so-called safe and effective painkillers. In December 1998, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new arthritis pain-killer, the first in a long-awaited new type of painkiller for millions of arthritis sufferers that is said to be safe on the stomach. Initial sales reports on this new drug show it surpassed Viagra in sales during its first month. Yet, amidst all of the hype, the FDA cautioned its stomach-safe benefits may have been overplayed. This new prescription drug will bear the same warning about side-effects as many of today's standard painkillers. Orthopedic Surgeons Endorse Key Arthrivive Formula Ingredient Fortunately, for the lengthening “marathon” of life, I have very beneficial natural options to recommend to my arthritis patients. I prefer my patients to use a nutritional formula, the Arthritis Package from Whitewing Labs, with glucosamine sulfate, pantothenic acid, nature’s nontoxic aspirin alternative, bromelain, and other herbs that support healthy anti-inflammatory defenses. Our natural pathway is gaining strong support, and I would rather have my patients travel down this road, than on the drug path. During the 66th annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in February 1999, researchers announced that supplements containing glucosamine sulfate may help relieve arthritis pain when drugs are deemed as possibly harmful to the individual. Osteoarthritis affects 20 million Americans. As baby-boomers enter the age range often associated with this debilitating disease, this number will increase dramatically.	“The evidence that supports the use of glucosamine is substantial enough to recommend it as an alternative to NSAIDs such as aspirin and ibuprofen, and even perhaps as an alternative treatment in certain patients,” said scientists speaking at the symposium. Chondroitin, another alternative arthritis product, was also discussed at the conference and found to be less effective than glucosamine.	Researchers point to the small amount of chondroitin that actually reaches cartilage. Go with a Safe Formula The Arthritis Package from Whitewing Labs is one of the most important safe and effective healthy joint formulas available to consumers, combining glucosamine sulfate with powerful inflammation-modulating bromelain, turmeric and willow. But there’s a secret to this formula. In particular, pantothenic acid (vitamin B-3), a member of the B complex family of vitamins, has been found to be deficient in some arthritis sufferers. The level of deficiency is often directly related to the severity of symptoms. Moreover, this nutrient seems to work for both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Arthrivive^Ž is the only formula that uses this key molecule to synergize with glucosamine sulfate. The topical component of this system, Arthrivive^Ž Cream, is naturally great for alleviating painful joint soreness. Just rub it on and let its capsaicin stop the throbbing. Purchase the Arthritis Package (with topical capsaicin) by using the order form in the center of this journal.
	One Arthrivive User’s Success Story Recently I was told the story of a sixty-four year old Seattle lady, avid tennis player and socially active, who visited her personal physician complaining of stiffened, swollen ankles. The symptoms seemed to be precisely like those of osteoarthritis, but they had emerged quite suddenly. Could there be another cause? Her doctor ordered a vitamin blood test, which revealed she was low in one particular vitamin, pantothenic acid. He recommended she try Arthrivive oral formula from Whitewing Labs which contains pantothenic acid as a key ingredient. By increasing the levels of pantothenic acid, and with the continued usage of Arthrivive, she was soon able to resume her active tennis and social life. —Richard Huemer, M.D.