Chronic Pain Update

Here is information recently gained during my 20 hours of required continuing education for my chiropractic license in the state of Florida. This seminar was presented by David R. Seaman, D.C:

Chronic pain update; Nutritional Management Strategies

Bare minimum daily required supplementation (Basic):

• Multi-Vitamin
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• EPA/DHA (fish oil)
• Vitamin D
• Probiotic
• Ginger
• Turmeric
• Garlic

Additional:

• GLA (Borage Oil)
• Vit B Complex

Anti-Aging & Anti-Oxidant

• CoQ10
• Lipoic Acid
• Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Arthritis:

• Glucosamine Sulfate
• Chondroitin Sulfate
• MSM(?) (no hard evidence yet)

Acute Injuries

• Proteolytic Enzymes

Focused:

• Ginseng
• Saw Palmetto
• Valerian Root

Digestion:

• Probiotics
• Fiber
• Digestive Enzymes
• Glutamine

Osteoporosis:

• Hydroxyapatite

Ideal Foods:
Fruits and Vegetables (raw), potatoes, n3 beef, fish, chicken & eggs, herbs/spices, organic olive oil, butter (ghee), coconut oil, nuts, dark chocolate, pure water, green tea, red wine, stout beer

Anti-inflammatory supplements:

• Multi-vitamin (2 per day)
• Magnesium (400-1000 mg/day)
• EPA/DHA (fish oil) (1-3 gram/day)
• Vitamin D (1,000-10,000 IU/day)
• L. acidophilus & bifidus

additional - antiox & anti-inflammatory spices:

• Coenzyme Q10 (100 mg/day)
• Alpha-Lipoic acid & acetyl-L-carnitine
• Ginger/turmeric/boswellia (2 caps/day)

General Supplemental Guidelines:

1. Multi-Vitamin 2-3 per day
   
2. Magnesium 400-1,000 mg/day
   
3. Calcium 1:1 Cal:Mag
   
4. EPA/DHA 1-3 grams/day
   
5. CoQ10 100+ mg/day
   
6. GLA 200mg to 500mg/day
   
7. ALA 2 grams/day
   
8. Vitamin D 1,000-10,000 IU/day
   
9. Lipoic Acid 200 mg/day
   
10. Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg/day
    
11. Ginger 2-6 grams/day (extract)
    
12. Turmeric 1-2 grams/day (extract)
    
13. Garlic 1 gram/day (5 mg allicin)
    
14. Protelytic Enzymes
    
15. "Good" Bacteria 1-2 w/meals
    
16. Fiber >10-15 grams/day
    
17. Digestive Enzymes 1-2 w/meals
    
18. Glutamine 4-8 grams/day
    
19. MCH-Cal (Hyd Ap) 1,000 mg
    
20. Glucosamine Sulfate 1,500 mg/day
21. Chondroitin Sulfate 1,500 mg/day
22. MSM 2-8 grams/day
23. Vitamin C 500-1,000 mg/day
24. Vitamin E 400-800 IU/day
25. Citrus Bioflavinoids 2,000 mg/day
26. Proanthocyanins/GT extract 1-2 caps/day
27. Cayenne Pepper 300-600 mg/day
28. Gingko 120 mg/day
29. Ginseng 200 mg/day
30. Saw Palmetto 160 mg/day
    
31. Valerian Root 150-300 mg/before bedtime