Standardization

Pharmacological activity

White willow (Salix Alba)

• Relieves pain;
• Reduces inflammation.

MSM (Methyle sulfonyl methane)

• Relieves pain (anti-inflammatory agent);
• Supports the cure of muscular and articular lesions.

Cat’s claw (Uncaria Tomentosa)

• Relieves arthritic or rheumatic pains;
• Stimulates the immune system.

Boswellia (boswellia Serrata)

• Reduces symptoms of arthritis from inflammatory origin.

Phenylalanine

• Attenuates the intensity of the nervous message generated by the pain;
• Relieves articular and muscular chronic pain.

Chrisin (bioflavonoides)

• Attenuates the intensity of the nervous message generated by the pain.

Curcuma (curcuma Longa)

• Anti-inflammatory;
• Relieves  the digestive system’s problems.

Ginger (zingiber officinale)

• Relieves digestive discomfort: indigestion, constipation, etc.;
• Relieves the menstrual pain;
• Antispasmodic.

• Prolonged or regular use (chronic degenerative affections, professional diseases, sportive injuries, etc.): Take 1½ teaspoon (7,5 ml) once daily.
• Unbearable pain use: Take 1½ teaspoon (7,5 ml) (with a small amount of juice) and keep under the tongue for a minimum of 30 seconds, then swallow. Take as needed, up to 4 times daily. Switch to either the acute or the prolonged use, according to the severity of pain.
• Acute crisis use: Take 1½ teaspoon (7,5 ml) twice daily or as prescribed by a health practitioner.

• Post-traumatic acute pain due to sportive injuries;
• chronic pathologies: arthritis, rheumatisms, back pain, etc.;
• chronic syndromes: chronic tiredness, fibromyalgia, etc.;
• Pain related to repetitive movements, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraines, menstrual cycle, etc..

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Schizophrenia;
• Hypertension and arterial hypotension;
• Genetic Phenylcetonuria and other deficiencies;
• Dyskinesia;
• Over-sensitiveness with drugs;
• Pregnant or nursing mothers;
• Children less than 18 years of age;
• Women with the following disorders : ovarian, uterine or mammary;
• Gallstones;
• Blood coagulation disorders;
• Chemotherapy;
• Renal disorders;
• o Prostate cancer;
• o Autoimmune diseases;
• o Allergy to Aspirin and its derivatives;
• o Body or skin graft;
• o Individuals suffering from phenylcytonuria (hereditary disease in which people cannot metabolize phenylalanine);
• o In the event of serious illness or consumption of other drugs, do not consume this product without the consent of your doctor or your healthcare professional.

PRECAUTIONS

• Cease the use and consult a health practitioner if the symptoms persist or if undesirable effects should occur.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

• Anticoagulants;
• Immunosuppressers;
• MAOI;
• Aminoglutethimide, anastrozole, letrozole;
• Leukotriene inhibitors.

KNOWN ADVERSE EFFECTS

• Abdominal and digestive discomfort;
• In the case of overdose: slight hypotensive effects;
• Rarely : light and temporary gastrointestinal disorders;
• Certain people who cannot metabolize phenylananine.

Q     What is pain?

A:    Pain is generally a signal that our body sends  us when  it detects a tissue lesion. Pain intensity often corresponds to the physical disorder involved. When the pain is too intense, abnormal or becomes chronic, the suffering may hamper life quality considerably. It is very important to find the origin and monitor it before it becomes chronic. It is advised to consult your doctor as soon as possible.

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Here is the combination of products suggested for individuals suffering from the following problems:

• Muscle cramps and contractions, etc.: Muscle Relax  is an excellent complement to Allevia since it allows for essential muscle relaxation to help decrease pain;
• Any person who suffers from pain will suffer from stress, changes of mood, etc., Relaxium helps reduce symptoms related to stress, their frequency and intensity. It is thus an excellent complement to Allevia;
• Inflamgo  must be used with Allevia since it contributes to the regeneration of joint cartilages and thus contributes to make the treatment more effective.