I am not quick to recommend a new product until I have experience with it in helping patients. One of the first persons that it helped was myself when I had a pulled muscle from a leg cramp on the same day that I had a squash game booked. About 2 hours before my game I massaged TPR 20 cream into the calf muscle for about 10 minutes and I had so much relief of symptoms that I was able to play squash without any hint of pain in my leg whatsoever.

Because of my positive personal experience I began to recommend TPR 20 cream for almost any type of musculoskeletal pain and also for neurogenic pain. I continue to be pleasantly surprised at the multiple uses for this cream for acute and chronic tendonitis.

I have also seen remarkable effects with arthritic joints whether they be small joints in the hands or feet but also the larger joints such as hip and knee. I have also used TPR 20 cream to treat post herpetic neuralgia.

The beauty of these topical treatments is that they are completely free of any side effects when compared to the multiple side effects of oral analgesics and oral Nsaids. I continue to recommend this product on a daily basis simply because I know that it has a very high success rate in alleviating many patients’ symptoms.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. John Kindle M.D.

Dr. Kindle’s Story – Arthritis, chronic tendonitis, pulled muscle, musculoskeletal pain and neurogenic pain is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Mrs. Rosamond S., USA

Rosamond’s story: Shingles is a post from: TPR20Info.com

The following is a list of aliments that people have stated TPR 20 has provided relief for:

Some conditions which TPR 20 had been use for need some explaining. For instance TPR 20 has been used as a sciatic pain reliever and has provided patients with decreased symptoms from this condition. Some sciatic pain can come from bulging discs in the lumbar spine and TPR 20 has provided some relief with symptoms from bulging discs. However, I have found that TPR 20 works better when the sciatic pain is caused from a misalignment in the pelvis; piriformis syndrome, or a myofascial trigger point.  Misalignments in the pelvis and piriformis syndrome produce a lot of muscle spasm and inflammation; this can put pressure on the sciatic nerve and cause pain down the leg. When used properly TPR 20 can provide fantastic sciatic pain relief and inflammation relief.

TPR 20 has been used as a shoulder pain reliever, but like sciatic pain you have to understand where the pain is being generated from. Most shoulder pain is in and around the shoulder and applying TPR 20 can often decrease pain when applied directly on the painful spot. However, for a large number of patients the pain felt in the shoulder is generated from another area away from the painful sit. This is called a pain referral. Many times a pain referral can be coming from the muscles origin that is located away from the painful sit. If you are careful about finding these pain generators, that is where you should also apply the TPR 20.

TPR 20 has also been used as a knee pain reliever and patients have reported knee pain relief from one application for TPR 20. Though I have seen patients where the knee pain is generated from a trigger point away from the knee, most of the time direct application of TPR 20 to the painful site creates wonderful decreases in pain. I have had patients suffer from knee problems caused by arthritis pain, knee pain from sports injuries and general knee pain from overuse. All of these conditions have responded well with patient’s reporting decreased pain and inflammation by using TPR 20.

Arthritis is another joint condition that causes a lot of pain. TPR 20 is the best arthritis cream available without a prescription. TPR 20 accomplishes this by providing ingredients for joint pain relief and inflammation relief. TPR 20 also provides ingredients to help the damaged tissues to heal faster. People who use TPR 20 have reported substantial joint pain relief with just one application. TPR 20 is also fast absorbing, deep penetrating, leaves no greasy residue or have any annoying smell. TPR 20 really is the best pain relief cream available.

– Dr. Brad Young D.C.

Looking for a good natural joint pain reliever? TPR 20 is the answer. is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Based upon this definition, TPR 20 is one of the best remedies available.  People are always looking for an effective remedy for back pain and TPR 20 fills this need. Whether you need a remedy for general back pain relief or pain relief for fibromyalgia, TPR 20 can help.

TPR 20 can provide temporary pain relief with extremity pain. For instance, TPR 20 is an excellent foot pain remedy; it can provide leg pain relief, shoulder pain relief and more.  Even if you are looking specifically for gout remedies, then TPR 20 is a good choice for you. TPR 20’s ingredients have made it an outstanding joint pain remedy for almost any kind of condition.

The following is a list of aliments that people have stated TPR 20 has provided relief for:

Many people today are tired of synthetic medications and are looking for a natural pain reliever.
TPR 20 fills this role and is also classified as an herbal pain reliever because of it ingredients. Not only are the natural and herbal ingredients in TPR 20 selected for pain relief but also for inflammation relief. TPR 20 does not stop with being a great remedy for joint pain and inflammation relief, this pain cream also helps the damaged tissues to heal faster. It is the only pain cream that I know of that can do all three.

TPR 20 is a pain relief cream that is fast acting and many people experience almost instant pain relief after one application. Unlike other pain creams, TPR 20 has almost no odor and it absorbs through the skin without leaving a greasy residue.

Order your tube of TPR20 today and experience one of the best remedies for joint pain and so many other conditions. 

– Dr. Brad Young D.C.

TPR 20 is the best joint pain remedy is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic which was developed in Sweden in the 1940s to replace Procaine. Procaine created allergies when used and a safer, hypoallergenic replacement was sought. Lidocaine is hypoallergenic.

Lidocaine was an immediate success in dental use for its safety and rapid action and is still in use today. The use of Lidocaine in general pain relief has been limited until now as most pain treatments have been oral pills such as aspirin and other NSAIDs.

The majority of doctor’s visits are for the treatment of pain. Pain relief medication is made available either by prescription or as over-the-counter products. The usefulness of many of the currently available medications taken orally for pain is increasingly countered by side effects and the threat of addiction. These limitations have led to the search for new and effective agents that can relieve pain and be used safely with multimodal treatments. Lidocaine fits that requirement.

Lidocaine is one of the most researched medications. TPR20 uses lidocaine in a cream directly on the skin and directly on the place where there is pain. There is a large body of research specifically focused on topically applied Lidocaine, whether in a skin patch, gel or cream, in the same quantity, 5%,  as TPR20 uses.

1. Gabra, B.H., Systemic absorption of topical lidocaine in a bone marrow transplant recipient with hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome. Am J Health-Syst Pharm—Vol 68 Jan 15, 2011.
2. Zimmermann, J et al. Proof of Systemic Safety of a Lidocaine Ointment in the Treatment of Patients with Anorectal Pain. Arzneimittel-Forschung (Drug Research) 2007;57(1):12–19.
3. Nestor, M.S.,  Safety of occluded 4% liposomal lidocaine cream. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July-August, 2006.
4. Gammaitoni A.R. et al. Pharmacokinetics and safety of continuously applied lidocaine patches 5%. Am J Health-Syst Pharm—Vol 59 Nov 15, 2002.
5. Gammaitoni A.R. et al. Safety and Tolerability of the Lidocaine Patch 5%, a Targeted Peripheral Analgesic: A Review of the Literature. J Clin Pharmacol 2003;43:111-117.

Prepared by Rowan Hamilton. MINH, Dip Phyt. MSCS. Research Division. Trans Research Labs.

Understanding the Safety of Lidocaine in TPR20 is a post from: TPR20Info.com

– Jilly, Utah . Age 5.

Jilly’s Story – Mosquito bites and other owies is a post from: TPR20Info.com

– Jana H., Utah.

Jana’s Story – Baby turning head only one way is a post from: TPR20Info.com

– Cindy C., LMT. Utah.

Cindy’s Story – Constant pain after car accident is a post from: TPR20Info.com

– Kaitlyn, Utah. Age 23.

Kaitlyn’s Story – Shoulder pain after a car accident is a post from: TPR20Info.com

I have suffered from migraines and tension headaches most of my life. I keep a tube of TPR with me at all times. When I start to feel a headache coming on I place the cream on my temples and across my forehead. If it is starting from my neck I also place cream there. The TPR cream loosens up the muscles and helps me to dissipate the tension. It is rare that I go into a full blown tension headache anymore. I live a more active and full life because we have the TPR cream. I recommend it to all my friends and family.

– Celest C., Utah. Age 34.

Celest’s Story – Muscle tightness after back surgery, migraines and tension headaches is a post from: TPR20Info.com

I have Fibromyalgia. TPR-20 is the only thing I have found that eases the daily flu like symptoms of Fibromyalgia.

Ten months ago I was also diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome. It appears I have had it for about 20 years, undiagnosed.

The Sjogrens has dried out my nerve endings, muscles, tendons and caused rather intense joint discomfort. The damage is done, so . . . now to cope with the fallout.

I have tried several medications to ease the joint discomfort with no success and have had ablations, steroid injections, and both at the same time. That helps for a few months to ease it but the cream makes it go bye-bye for the day.

The only thing that works every time I use it, never lets me down, and smells good is TPR-20. I ran out so I am having a hard time at the moment and can’t wait for my order to arrive, giggle.

I will have to start again to build up my body’s comfort level. I apply it once every 3 hours for the first 3-5 days and then I can go a good 6 hours pain free before the need to apply more. Some days I only put it on once and do great. It’s a wonderful feeling to be functional and comfortable.

I am in a flare up of Sjogrens at this time in my joints thru out my fanny and hips. Never knew one could get arthritis of the fanny! Now I do!! Giggle.

The arthritis is exacerbated by the drying affect of Sjogrens. Not sure who started it, the arthritis or the Sjogrens, but they do love to play together. I do have 5% Lidoderm patches, only I cannot put them all over like I can the cream so that help is very localized. With the TPR-20 I can cover all my fanny, low back, hips and legs. I also use it on my wrists, neck, shoulders and arms. The smell is softly herbal and mixes well with my parfum.

Testimonials are not my forte, however I feel it is important to comment on this as few people even know about Sjogrens and it’s affect on the joints, muscles, tendons and nerve endings in the body. The steroids I take for Sjogrens helps with other aspects of Sjogrens, dry eyes, dry mouth, dry everything, giggle!

Since using TPR-20 my life is easier having their helpful cream. For this I am deeply grateful. Going kayaking as soon as it gets here. TPR-20 is my magic for living a full rich life doing all the things that bring me joy.

Also, if you run into a problem or have a question, you can just call them and they are so helpful. I like that in a company!

In Peace and Healing,

– Marci W

Marcy’s Story: Fibromyalgia and Sjogren’s Syndrome is a post from: TPR20Info.com

– Korey C, age 37.

Korey’s Story: Muscle pain after back surgery is a post from: TPR20Info.com

1. All the oral medications have side effects.
   These are well documented in the literature and in the public domain.
2. Just as great a concern is the phenomena of addiction and dependence to pain relief medication.

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 5.2 million people in the US were addicted to painkillers in 2006; a 20% increase on the year before. The term used to describe this is using prescription and over-the-counter drugs for “non-medical” use.

The use of pain killers almost always begins with a genuine medical need. This might be post-surgical, for the pain of cancer, chronic back pain, arthritis, and many other painful conditions. Where powerful opiate painkillers are used the imminent danger of addiction is great as all opioid medication is especially addictive.

In a famous case the wife of then US presidential candidate, Cindy McCain, became addicted to Percocet and Vicodin, both powerful opiate painkillers given to her following two spinal surgeries. The addiction increased to the point where she was taking upwards of twenty pills a day. She was able to obtain illegal prescriptions from physicians. With considerable help and treatment in a care facility she was able to end three years of addiction. This is not uncommon. Mrs. McCain now openly campaigns to support those who have become addicted to painkillers.

Addiction to painkillers is not a dark backstreet phenomena. It can happen to anyone who is not monitored closely by their physician, family and friends. Even then painkiller addiction occurs. These drugs are so easy. You simply take a pill and the pain is substantially reduced or eliminated.

The fact that these painkillers work with little effort makes them the first choice for pain management for many people. Physicians often prescribe painkillers rather than refer to a pain clinic where other means are available.

People who regularly take opioid painkillers build up a tolerance. They think the drugs are not working and take more and higher doses to get the same result. They also build up an emotional tolerance. This is the beginning of true addiction.

As addiction grows so does the pain and discomfort of withdrawal. This may feel like an exacerbation of the original pain symptoms. As soon as the drug is taken the withdrawal symptoms disappear and the person feels relieved of pain, relaxed, and free of tension and emotional distress. Over time, the person will choose to manage withdrawal symptoms through regularly taking more painkillers, sometimes without even realizing the withdrawal symptoms are caused by the drug itself.

Unlike Heroine and Cocaine, painkillers are legally available. Physicians are quick to prescribe. Advertising reminds the community daily of how effective painkillers are. People are lured into believing these drugs are safe. They are not safe at all. People who would not normally consider taking an addictive substance can easily become dependant.

Dependency is also an issue where the source of pain is not resolved. Individuals may become dependant on Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs such as Aspirin and Tylenol. No prescription is required for these OTC drugs to control pain and with continued, unchecked, use these drugs then become a source of dangerous side effects.

In time the addiction to painkillers becomes the main object in someone’s life.  They seek to maintain a constant level of the drug in their body to avoid having to experience withdrawal. Their physician may notice their increased need and become less willing to prescribe. The insurance provider can be less willing to meet the cost of the increased drug use. It is at this point of desperation that the addict may turn to “illegal” drugs on the black market to meet their needs.

The risks to the population increase proportionally as painkillers are used more in medicine. The numbers are already shocking. It is vital that responsible physicians guide their patients to more complete solutions to the sources of pain. There is also an overwhelming need for medical authority to support their customers and patients in seeking pain treatments other than the reliance on oral drugs.

The path to non-addictive pain relief is being led by the use of the topical pain relief product TPR 20. This combination of safe, highly effective pain block and all-natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and tissue repair support has no risk of addiction or side effects. It is applied directly to the skin at the point of pain without any limits on frequency of use.

Threatened with an annual increase in prescription drug addiction, TPR 20 is the safe way of the future for pain relief.

- Rowan Hamilton

Reference: Hartney. E., How Painkiller Addiction or Overuse Happens

TPR 20 – Pain Relief without Addiction is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Novocaine is the trade name for Procaine, a local anesthetic which replaced Cocaine for medical use in 1905. The drug Procaine belongs to a chemical group called esters which can create severe side effects and allergies.

Procaine is infrequently used today. This is partly because of the side effects of ester anesthetics but mostly because it was replaced in dental and medical use by a much better compound, Lidocaine, in the 1940s.  The source of Lidocaine is completely different from Procaine. However, in order to position the new medication in the market place the inventors gave it a name that people would recognize as an anesthetic with a ‘caine’ on the end.

Therein lies the confusion.
Lidocaine is neither an alkaloid nor an ester. It is a new type of pain relief which is hypoallergenic and used topically has no side effect and no actions beyond the area of application.

Here is the abstract from an important recent study on topical Lidocaine as a safe pain relief solution:

J Drugs Dermatol. 2006 Jul-Aug;5(7):618-20.

Safety of occluded 4% liposomal lidocaine cream

Nestor MS.

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Continuous Surgery, Miami, FL, USA
The use of topical anesthesia for pain control for dermatologic procedures is widespread. In addition to clinical procedures, such as skin biopsies, lesion removal, and electrocautery, topical anesthesia is used for pain control in a variety of cutaneous cosmetic procedures including laser procedures and injection of filler substances and/or botulism toxin. While the use of topical anesthesia is generally regarded as safe and effective, recent concern about lidocaine toxicity from the use of compounded mixtures of lidocaine for cosmetic procedures has been reported. This study evaluated the potential absorption and clinical toxicity of either 30 or 60 grams of occluded topical liposomal lidocaine (LMX4) in 8 healthy volunteers. Blood was drawn to evaluate levels of lidocaine and monoethylglycinexylidide (MEGX) metabolites prior to application of the occluded cream at 1 hour, 2 hours, 6 hours, and 24 hours post-application. Additionally, the volunteers were assessed for any clinical signs of lidocaine toxicity. All blood samples showed less than 0.5 mcg/mL of serum lidocaine and MEGX metabolite. Patients reported no systemic effects and did not show any clinical signs of lidocaine toxicity. Conclusions were that moderate amounts (30 and 60 grams-amounts used in a variety of procedures) of occluded 4% lidocaine cream were safe; the test subjects showed no evidence of clinical toxicity and blood levels showed no evidence of significant lidocaine or lidocaine metabolites.

TPR 20 is a perfect marriage of safety and effectiveness. Research shows that using topical lidocaine creams such as TPR 20 deliver pain relief directly to the pain area and stop pain at the source. Besides Lidocaine, RPR 20 has 19 additional ingredients. These natural TPR 20 ingredients resolve inflammation, deliver healing anti-oxidants and promote natural healing.
All this without the proven dangers of oral pain relief medications.

Those who have benefited from using TPR 20 for their primary pain relief have no doubts about its safety and efficacy.
There are those who need it but have yet to understand this revolutionary product.

TPR 20 is the safest, most effective pain relief solution on the market.

One you can trust for the whole family.

- Rowan Hamilton

Lidocaine vs. Procaine (Novocaine) is a post from: TPR20Info.com

The confusion is in the name. More specifically it is in the last syllable, ‘caine’.
This syllable is usually used for drugs from alkaloids.

When any medication has this last syllable people think of Cocaine and the related drugs Procaine, Tetracaine and Benzocaine.

These drugs have been used historically in anesthesia. They belong to a chemical group called esters and all have resulted in severe side effects and allergies. As such they are used less and should be avoided where possible.

In the 1940 Lidocaine was discovered.
Its source was completely different from Procaine and Benzocaine. However, in order to position the new medication in the marketplace the inventors gave it a name that people would recognize as an anesthetic with a ‘caine‘ on the end.

Therein lies the confusion.
Lidocaine is neither an alkaloid nor an ester. It is a new type of pain relief which is hypoallergenic and used topically has no side effect and no actions beyond the area of application.

Here is the abstract from an important recent study on topical Lidocaine as a safe pain relief solution:

J Drugs Dermatol. 2006 Jul-Aug;5(7):618-20.

Safety of occluded 4% liposomal [topical] lidocaine cream

Nestor MS.

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Continuous Surgery, Miami, FL, USA
The use of topical anesthesia for pain control for dermatologic procedures is widespread. In addition to clinical procedures, such as skin biopsies, lesion removal, and electrocautery, topical anesthesia is used for pain control in a variety of cutaneous cosmetic procedures including laser procedures and injection of filler substances and/or botulism toxin. While the use of topical anesthesia is generally regarded as safe and effective, recent concern about lidocaine toxicity from the use of compounded mixtures of lidocaine for cosmetic procedures has been reported. This study evaluated the potential absorption and clinical toxicity of either 30 or 60 grams of occluded topical liposomal lidocaine (LMX4) in 8 healthy volunteers. Blood was drawn to evaluate levels of lidocaine and monoethylglycinexylidide (MEGX) metabolites prior to application of the occluded cream at 1 hour, 2 hours, 6 hours, and 24 hours post-application. Additionally, the volunteers were assessed for any clinical signs of lidocaine toxicity. All blood samples showed less than 0.5 mcg/mL of serum lidocaine and MEGX metabolite. Patients reported no systemic effects and did not show any clinical signs of lidocaine toxicity. Conclusions were that moderate amounts (30 and 60 grams-amounts used in a variety of procedures) of occluded 4% lidocaine cream were safe; the test subjects showed no evidence of clinical toxicity and blood levels showed no evidence of significant lidocaine or lidocaine metabolites.

TPR 20 is a perfect marriage of safety and effectiveness. Research shows that using topical lidocaine preparations such as TPR 20 deliver pain relief directly to the pain area and stop pain at source. The natural ingredients in TPR 20 resolve inflammation, deliver healing anti-oxidants and promote natural healing. All this without the proven dangers of oral medications.

Those who have benefited from using TPR 20 for their primary pain relief have no doubts about its safety and efficacy.
There are those who need it but have yet to understand this revolutionary product.

TPR 20 is the safest, most effective pain relief solution on the market.

One you can trust for the whole family.

– Rowan Hamilton

Safe Pain Relief with Topical Lidocaine is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Top of the list of foods that create inflammation is sugar. In particular, the most common food form is sucrose, chemical formula C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, a combination of fructose, C₆H₁₂O₆,  and glucose, also C₆H₁₂O₆ . This is refined from Sugar Cane and Sugar Beet. In recent years North America has seen an increase in the use of fructose syrup, from corn, being used in food manufacturing. Fructose syrup is significantly sweeter than sucrose and much cheaper for manufacturers.

Sugars are an essential element of life for us. They form complexes with proteins that form much of the structural substance of our bodies. They also are a fundamental source of energy. Our bodies are highly developed for refining sugar from complex foods; whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Once sugars have been extracted from food by our digestive system we have sophisticated systems for maintaining functional levels of sugar in the blood to ensure consistent metabolism.

These blood sugar and nutritional processes evolved before refined sugars reached the stores in the vast quantities they do today. Sucrose production is 150,000,000 tons each year. If our sugars come from wild foods and simple farming methods of whole foods, all is well. But when the body’s refining processes are themselves fed refined sugars what was once a stable system is overwhelmed. Current daily sugar intake in wealthy countries has reached far higher levels compared to the body’s actual needs. In North America this averages 150 lbs of sugar every year. One hundred years ago this figure was 5lbs.

There are health consequences to this excess sugar.

One of the little known effects, yet perhaps the most serious, is inflammation. The faster food is converted into sugar in the blood, which is in the form of glucose, the higher the levels of inflammation.

This occurs through a number of pathways.

One is through the effect of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is intimately connected with sugar metabolism. Its role is complex but in simple terms insulin enables cells to take up glucose to directly make energy and ensures reserves of energy by facilitating the uptake of glucose into liver and muscle cells as glycogen.

There is a physiological condition called insulin resistance which underlies sugar’s role in inflammation as well as Type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is where the body’s cells become less sensitive to the hormone which becomes less effective at lowering blood sugar.

Insulin resistance results in:

• high levels of circulating insulin as the pancreas puts out more hormone and increased blood glucose levels
• Cells using less insulin for energy

The more circulating insulin, the greater the level of insulin resistance through cellular down-regulation of insulin receptors. Fructose and high-fructose corn syrup appear to be much more of a cause of insulin resistance than sucrose.

Surplus sugar can attach to the protein and sugar complex of collagen in a process called glycation. This causes cellular free-radical damage. Once proteins are glycated they continue to produce free-radicals which leads to inflammation. When this process occurs in the collagen of skin it causes wrinkles. When glycation affects the collagen of joints the inflammation can instigate arthritis and lead to tissue destruction.

Inflammation can lead to insulin resistance through inflammatory cytokine activation. This can be measured by levels of C Reactive Protein and blood glucose levels rise: A vicious cycle.

Our main tool in moderating the harmful effects of sugar is the Glycemic Index. This is not only a measure of the carbohydrate content of a food but also its effect on blood sugar levels. Foods that are digested quickly and release their carbohydrates rapidly have a high Glycemic Index. A food that breaks down slowly and as a result does not cause a sudden peak in blood sugar will have a lower Glycemic Index. There is also an Insulin Index which correlates different foods with their direct effect on insulin.

This is an excellent guide to deciding what foods to eat and in what quantity. We can make a personal priority list and avoid the foods that trigger sugar-mediated inflammation and insulin resistance.

Insulin resistance is reversible. Natural anti-inflammatories, choice anti-oxidants, specific minerals such as Chromium, balanced diet and exercise, which beneficially effects insulin, can restore health and fitness. It is well worth the work.

Sugar and Inflammation is a post from: TPR20Info.com

The treatment of Shingles is still, largely, unsuccessful in conventional medical therapy. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases there are 499,999 new cases per year; that is 41,666 per month, 9,615 per week and 1,369 per every day. Because of the nature of Shingles, it attacks mostly people over the age of 50 with reduced immunity. 

Of all skin diseases Shingles is perhaps the most painful. Shingles is caused by a virus. This is the varicella zoster, one of the herpes viruses.

The first exposure to varicella zoster leads to Chicken pox. In almost all cases this is a mild infection in early years. The symptoms, small vesicles which are extremely itchy, occur mainly on the trunk with lesser occurrence on the head and limbs. Chicken pox is highly contagious. Wise mothers have often taken their uninfected children to play with any other kids in their area who have the symptoms in the hope that they catch the virus which is highly contagious. The rationale is that the earlier a healthy child has the disease the milder its course.  Once a child has had Chicken pox there is a lifelong immunity to further infection.

However the virus remains latent in the part of the body’s nervous system inside the spine. A healthy immune system can keep it suppressed indefinitely. But later in life, typically over the age of 50, the virus can be reactivated and this results in Shingles. The virus leads directly to inflammation in the sensory nerves.

Shingles often begins with headaches, fever and a general feeling of being unwell.

The disease appears on the skin as a painful rash typically on the trunk but may appear on the face, in the eyes or on other parts of the body. This may be described as a burning pain, intense itching, a high level of sensitivity, or pins-and-needles with numbness. Agonizing stabbing pain can also occur. During the course of Shingles the rash develops into small blisters, called vesicles, and may in severe cases lead to scarring.

The distribution of the rash on the body depends on the area of skin connected with the infected spinal nerve. This is called a dermatome. The duration of Shingles is typically 2-4 weeks but can continue for months or even years, a condition called post herpetic neuralgia in 10-15% of cases. This can result in continued, severe, pain with nerve damage.

Vaccines against Chicken pox may result in increased incidence of Shingles due to the lack of conferred immunity. If there is less Chicken pox in children then there will be no boosting of immunity by exposure to Chicken pox for middle and older aged people and thus there will be more shingles, at least until all the elderly have been vaccinated as children but this assumes that immunity conferred by vaccination is lifelong. The greater the Chicken pox vaccination rates the higher the initial incidence of shingles will be until everyone was vaccinated.

How does TPR20 do this?

1. TPR 20’s pain relief comes from the safe, effective dental anesthetic Lidocaine which stops pain nerve transmission and from Menthol which assists in inhibiting pain transmission and reduction of inflammation.

2. TPR 20’s anti-inflammatory action comes from an array of proven natural compounds. This complex inhibits the immune signal system called cytokines as well as the activity of prostaglandins and cyclooxygenase pathways. This is perhaps the most comprehensive anti-inflammatory system in medicine. TPR 20 also contains an array of antioxidants to ensure the effects of inflammation are contained and the tissue damage to the nerves caused by the Shingles virus is minimized.

3. TPR 20 contains proven anti-viral compounds to stop Shingles at it most basic level.

TPR 20 can be applied directly to the area of the pain and inflammation. This is the most effective delivery system for those suffering from Shingles. TPR 20 is so completely safe and free of potential dependency, addiction risks and side effects that it can be used as many times daily as needed in the initial phase of treatment.

TPR 20 is also very economical due to the small amount of TPR 20 that is needed per application. As a result TPR 20 delivers more applications per tube than any other on the market.

- Rowan Hamilton

Shingles: TPR 20 for Pain Relief and the Reduction of Inflammation is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Below an overview of the main findings of the survey, comments are in italic font.

1. Nearly half (48%) of Americans don’t believe pain is something that can
   be eased with proper treatment.

   TPR 20, with its rapid, revolutionary pain relief coupled with anti-inflammatory
   antioxidant and tissue repair support is proving this to be wrong.
   

2. Two in five (41%) Americans believe pain is just a standard part of the
   aging process, while one out of 10 people would simply ignore the pain.

   This is the result of medications which are inadequate and do not help with the
   underlying causes of the pain.
   

3. Nearly two in five (36%) Americans would refuse physician-recommended or
   prescribed pain medication for fear of becoming addicted.

   TPR 20 is completely non-addictive.
   In fact, customers use less during a treatment cycle as the pain and inflammation
   diminishes.
   

4. One in three (34%) Americans believe pain medications that come with side
   effects are worse than the pain itself.

   TPR 20 has no side effects and can be used as often as needed without risk or concern.
   You put TPR 20 where you need it when you need it; straight to the origin of the
   pain.
   

5. One in three (31%) Americans would not even speak to a medical professional
   about their pain for fear they could not afford treatment.

   TPR 20 is affordable. One large tube delivers more than 100 applications for only
   $29.95
   

6. Only one in five Americans (18%) would speak to a specialist if experiencing
   chronic pain.

   TPR 20 saves the waiting and expense of a specialist and diminishes the risk and
   threat of surgery.

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Survey News Release:
http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=mc_PainLaunchOct2010

6 Myths about Chronic Pain is a post from: TPR20Info.com

TPR 20 is a formulation with the potential to transform the treatment protocols applied to trauma, inflammation and pain for the benefit of all patients and customers.

Pain and inflammation medications typically focus on a single compound: Cortisone, Aspirin and other NSAIDs. They have excellent short term performance. But with chronic pain and inflammation the performance is limited and side effects occur.

According to the Stanford University Medical Center:

• 1 in 5 North Americans is in chronic pain
• 1 in 3 North Americans suffers a chronic inflammatory based disorders

Clearly, the need for new thinking and therapy is vital.

Review of the articles on acute and chronic inflammation previously posted on this site reveals the complexity of the processes. There are 90 plus inflammatory mediating cytokines alone, extensive neurobiological influences on inflammation, sixteen groups of compounds produced by macrophages, the prime activators of chronic inflammation; the prostaglandin products of the arachadonic acid pathway; cell and plasma mediators. Inflammation is a vast process able to respond to any threat.

Then there is the damage done by the injury or inflammation itself. This is the appearance of the disease, the pathology. In Rheumatoid arthritis it is the formation of the inflammatory panus causing joint destruction. In chronic back pain inflammation maintains pain and can cause bone, cartilage and muscle degradation. Neuralgia is often the result of inflammation. Even the swelling and continued pain of a wasp sting is the result of inflammation. These are the results of body’s own attempts at healing.

No single compound can deliver the anti-inflammatory, pain relief and tissue healing support, without side effects, required to meet the needs of a body in inflammation or pain. 

An Effective Approach to Acute Inflammation and Chronic Inflammation

TPR 20 delivers a broad spectrum of proven, researched, natural anti-inflammatory ingredients. Each ingredient addresses a different aspect or pathway of the intricate and highly complex phenomena of inflammation.

The different TPR 20 ingredients address the following:

• inhibit inflammatory immune cytokines

• inhibit inflammatory elements of the arachadonic acid pathway

• enhance the anti-inflammatory elements of the same metabolism

• direct action on immune cells to enhance the fight against pathogens

• inhibit inflammation by reducing tissue destruction by singlet radicals

  As a result effective antioxidants can be classified as anti-inflammatories

• The pain relief ingredients themselves inhibit elements of inflammatory escalation

The combined action of the TPR 20 ingredients acts on all these aspects of acute and chronic inflammation simultaneously.

The primary Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Ingredients in TPR 20 are:

• Alpha Lipoic Acid
• Boswellia
• Citrus Bioflavonoids
• Devil’s Claw
• Evening Primrose Oil
• Grapefruit Seed Extract
• Green Tea
• Menthol
• MSM
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Willow Bark Extract

Not only is TPR 20 a comprehensive formulation for inflammation, its delivery system increases its effectiveness.

TPR20 is applied topically as a fast absorbing, safe cream. This bypasses the digestive tract and the 90,000 miles of blood vessels in favor of direct delivery to the affected area. The local delivery of the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and pain relief ingredients ensures that the benefits go rapidly right where they are needed when they are needed. The faster inflammation is controlled the less destruction, swelling and activation of further inflammation and oxidation.

-    Rowan Hamilton

Inflammation Part 3 – The Solution is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Menthol is generally considered to be a cooling ingredient in throat and chest remedies. For many years it has been considered a counter-irritant: a compound which creates local inflammation in order to relieve inflammation in underlying tissues. This mechanism is more commonly associated with the Gate Control theory of Melzak and Wall, where larger-diameter nerve fibers inhibit pain signals from smaller fibers.

Menthol is one of the active ingredients in TPR 20.

Menthol acts as an agonist (activator) on Kappa (κ) opioid receptors. These receptor sites are found in peripheral pain nerves. They also occur in the dorsal root ganglia in the spinal vertebrae where sensory information is relayed to the central nervous system and the spinal cord itself. The receptor sites are widely distributed in the brain where they are connected with moods associated with chronic pain. It appears that κ opioid receptors modulate incoming pain information. The decrease in excitability of pain neurons triggered by activation of these opioid receptors is similar to the Mu (μ) opioid receptors acted on by morphine without any of the risks of dependency. κ opioid agonists can also produce analgesic effects through action at the levels of the periaqueductal gray and rostral ventromedial medulla (brain areas involved in pain modulation). Peripherally restricted κ opioids effectively relieve or prevent hyperalgesia (increased sensitivity to pain), pain, and potentially even allodynia (pain from a stimulus that does not normally lead to pain, such as the sensation of cold or touch). Opioid agonists can be effective for treating inflammatory pain and pain after injuries. They are also specific for pain associated with nerve injury.

Research has also shown that κ opioid receptor activation inhibits nerve synapse transmission and the induction of long term potentiation in the amygdala, a part of the limbic system of the brain, which has a central role in the processing and memory of emotional reactions. These findings may be associated with the effects of kappa opioid agonists in chronic pain and pain memory formation.

Drug research shows that κ opioid agonists produce unpleasant moods when active in the brain. However this is not the case with Menthol which induces pleasant moods and alertness.

Menthol produces a cooling effect on contact. This has led to its use in a variety of products to relieve the heat from inflammation. These include preparations to relieve itching, sunburn and sore throat. Menthol does not actually change temperature. Rather it acts on specific cold (thermoceptive) and Menthol sensing receptors in sensory neurones; the TRPM8 (Transient Receptor potential cation channel, subfamily M member 8).

TRPM8 is an ion channel whose function is to allow sodium and calcium entry into the nerve cell triggering an action potential or nerve discharge. The reaction to Menthol appears to be dose dependant with low doses decreasing sensitivity to pain and high doses inducing a feeling of cold and increased sensitivity.

Clinicians have noted that many patients with chronic pain also have temperature sensitivities. Research shows there is, in fact, a link between chronic pain and temperature sensation, specifically because these two perceptions share similar paths to the brain in the spinal cord. Therefore, when local pain becomes chronic (lasting more than one month), the pain becomes "centralized" in the central nervous system, meaning the perceptions we have of pain are controlled more by the brain than by the actual site of the pain itself.

The TRPM8 receptors activated by Menthol are a key link between temperature sensation and pain in the nervous system. Research has shown that menthol provides similar effects to ice, such as increased pain threshold and increased cutaneous circulation through the same neural mechanism without the reality of cold.

Menthol is classified as a calcium channel blocker. Calcium channel blockers are a class of compounds with effects on many excitable cells of the body such as the muscle of the heart, smooth muscles of the vessels and neuron cells. Calcium channel blockers work by blocking voltage-sensitive calcium channels. This prevents calcium levels from increasing in the cells when they are stimulated, leading to less contraction. Blocking calcium channels can significantly alter pain behaviour, in particular neuropathic pain.

Menthol also affects local blood supply through the calcium channel relaxation of smooth muscle. This produces vasodilation, which reduces skin barrier function and increases the absorption of other active ingredients. Rapid absorption is a feature of TPR 20.

Sodium channel blockage by Menthol may also contribute to skeletal muscle relaxation. Muscle tension is a feature of many states of pain and inflammation. Relief of muscle tension can bring about a general state of ease with consequent reduction in stress enhanced pain perception.

Studies show Menthol’s direct anti-inflammatory action to be due to specific inflammatory mediators. In order to evaluate the potential role of Menthol as an anti-inflammatory drug, in vitro-investigations were performed using monocytes from healthy volunteers. The inflammatory action of Arachadonic acid metabolites was evaluated via leukotriene, LTB4 and prostaglandin PGE2 as indicators for both the lipoxygenase and the cyclooxygenase pathways. Both showed significant decrease in the presence of Menthol. The action of Menthol on the cytokine IL-1 was also measured and found to decrease. The action of Menthol on these key cellular mediators of inflammatory disorders has therefore been confirmed.

The incorporation of rapid acting Menthol in TPR 20 is a significant contribution to the formulation’s pain relief and anti-inflammatory action in application for both chronic and acute conditions.

- Rowan Hamilton

References:
Vanderah TW. Delta And Kappa Opioid Receptors As Suitable Drug Targets For Pain. Clin J Pain. 2010 Jan;26 Suppl 10:S10-15

Huge V et al. Activation of kappa opioid receptors decreases synaptic transmission and inhibits long-term potentiation in the basolateral amygdala of the mouse. Eur J Pain. 2009 Feb;13(2):124-9. Epub 2008 Apr 24.                   

Black D. Trevethick  M. The kappa opioid receptor is associated with the perception of visceral pain. Gut 1998;43:312-313 doi:10.1136/gut.43.3.312

Proudfoot CJ, et al. Analgesia mediated by the TRPM8 cold receptor in chronic neuropathic pain. Current biology : CB 16 (16): 1591–605. 2006.

Bautista DM, et al. The menthol receptor TRPM8 is the principal detector of environmental cold. Nature 448 (7150): 204–208.

Wasner G, et al.  Topical menthol–a human model for cold pain by activation and sensitization of C nociceptors. Brain : a journal of neurology 127 (Pt 5): 1159–71. 2004.

DrugLib.com  Active ingredient: Menthol – Basic Profile / Key Facts

Braina, et al. The Role of Menthol in Skin Penetration from Topical Formulations of Ibuprofen 5% in vivo, Skin Pharmacol Physiol, 2006;19:17-21

Haeseler G, et al. Voltage-dependent block of neuronal and skeletal muscle sodium channels by thymol and menthol. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2002 Aug;19(8):571-9.

Haeseler G. et al, Propofol Blocks Human Skeletal Muscle Sodium Channels in a Voltage-Dependent Manner. Anaesthesia & Analgesia. May 2001 vol. 92 no. 5 1192-1198.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. www.nids.nih.gov/disorders/chonic_pain/detail_chronic_pain.htm

Juergens U R et al, The anti-inflammatory activity of L-menthol compared to mint oil in human monocytes in vitro: a novel perspective for its therapeutic use in inflammatory diseases. European Journal of Medical Research 1998; 3(12):539-45.

Menthol in Profile is a post from: TPR20Info.com

The magazines and TV and Newspapers are telling you all about the exercises that are good for you. Balancing on balls, cardio, muscle building, in fact anything that will drag you into spandex and send you to your wallet for a subscription.

So here is my health tip: Walk.

Not a strenuous hike but walking. Walk to the store, walk to work, or at least part of the way, walk up stairs, walk in a park, walk where there are trees, flowers, air. It is the best exercise for the design of your body. You are designed to walk. Do it! Don’t wait. If it’s cold, wrap up. If it’s wet, wear a raincoat. Just please go walking for half an hour a day. More if you can. Go with a friend. No pain, no strain, no subscriptions, no spandex, just peace of mind and a loose, supple body.

Enjoy.

- Rowan Hamilton

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Lidocaine has been delivering safe, topical, anesthesia and pain relief to generations of patients going to the dentist as the ingredient in “numbing gel.” In the 1940’s this Swedish invention began to completely replace Nitrous Oxide gas and Novocain in dentistry. As both a topical and injectable it has been minimizing the discomfort of all our dental experiences for over 60 years in safety.

Lidocaine belongs to a class of compounds called amides. The most common amides found in nature are proteins. Amides include Nicotinamide, vitamin B3. Another natural amide is urea which is important in kidney function, balancing water levels, blood pressure and sodium levels in the body.

The rapid pain relief delivered by Lidocaine reduces the neurobiological stresses that aggravate inflammation. Autonomic and sensory nerves, especially the peripheral C fibers which transmit pain, are closely linked to inflammatory cells in the human body, in particular Mast cells. Pain is therefore a trigger leading to the release of inflammatory mediators, histamine, cytokines and interleukins. In TPR20 the neurological inhibition of pain by Lidocaine is supported by an array of specific, natural, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and healing support compounds.

Lidocaine – Seventy safe years in dentistry

It is important to distinguish Lidocaine from other anesthetics with similar names such as Cocaine and Novocain. These are Esters, a chemical group which is highly allergic and no longer used in dentistry. Lidocaine, which is NOT an Ester, has the advantage of being non-allergic. There appears to be no documented allergic reaction to Lidocaine that contained no preservatives. Dentists, the main users of Lidocaine, see almost no allergic reactions even to injectable anesthetic using the compound. If there is one, it is likely to be the preservative used to stabilize the vasoconstrictor used to complement the Lidocaine injections.

Lidocaine – Method of action

Lidocaine has a very different action from most pain medication. Drugs such as Aspirin or other over the counter Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are essentially anti-inflammatories. They have no direct action on pain transmission. Lidocaine stabilizes the nerve membranes that transmit pain. This temporary stabilization decreases sodium influx across the nerve cell membrane and inhibits the release of pain signals. As such Lidocaine is a true anesthetic.
It is more effective at inhibiting pain fibers than other sensory nerves and as such is very specific. Lidocaine is also rapidly transmitted across the skin. Its effect is felt before an oral tablet has even begun to dissolve in the stomach.

Lidocaine – Topical Safety

The literature on Lidocaine rarely distinguishes between topical and injectable applications. When used as an injectable the action becomes systemic. When used topically the action is limited to the local area on which it is applied. The Miami study, specifically focused on Lidocaine as a topical application. The study reported on the application of 30 and 60 grams of a 4% lidocaine cream. This is 60 to 120 times the Lidocaine present in a single dose of TPR20. Blood tests were done prior to the application and at 1 hour, 2 hours, 6 hours, and 24 hours afterwards. The volunteers were assessed for any clinical signs of lidocaine toxicity. All blood samples showed less than 0.5 mcg/mL of Lidocaine in the blood. Patients reported no systemic effects and did not show any clinical signs of lidocaine toxicity. Conclusions were that large doses of occluded 4% lidocaine cream were safe; the test subjects showed no evidence of clinical toxicity and blood levels showed no evidence of significant lidocaine or lidocaine metabolites.

Lidocaine is also used in Veterinary medicine where non-invasive studies show no adverse reaction in either dogs, horses or the sensitive metabolism of cats.

There are some instances of an individual who develops a temporary itching reaction to Lidocaine. These are rare and disappear rapidly.

– Rowan Hamilton

Studies quoted

Nestor MS. Safety of occluded 4% liposomal lidocaine cream. J Drugs Dermatol. 2006 Jul-Aug;5(7):618-20.

Jeff Ko, et al. Plasma Concentrations of Lidocaine in Dogs Following Lidocaine Patch Application. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 43:280-283 (2007)

Fransson BA. et. al. Transdermal absorption of a liposome-encapsulated formulation of lidocaine following topical administration in cats. Am J Vet Res. 2002 Sep;63(9):1309-12.

Andreoni V. Giorgi M. Evaluation of Plasma Detectable Concentrations of Two Lidocaine Transdermal Formulations and Their Analgesic Effect in the Horse. Journal of Equine Vetinary Science. Volume 29, Issue 9, Pages 681-686 (September 2009)

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We now know that chronic inflammation is the central process in a host of diseases. These include heart disease, cancer, eczema, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, conditions with chronic pain, neurological disorders, depression, kidney, bowel disease, chronic muscle pain and chronic back ache. Chronic inflammation is a process which develops slowly and has many different characteristics from the acute inflammatory response.

It is now understood that inflammation can slumber in the body. It behaves like a slow burn in a forest that bursts out into fire when given more fuel. It can occur anywhere and continue unabated until it is finally put out.

Although chronic inflammation can be the result of unresolved acute inflammation it can originate from a set of conditions that bypass the acute stage.

Chronic inflammation is the result of:

• Long term infections. These can be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasites. The result is delayed hypersensitivity. The immune system may try to wall off the pathogen in what is called a granuloma.
• Autoimmunity. As in ulcerative colitis, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Exposure to toxins and radicals. Internal free radical damage, environmental toxins, inflammatory reactions to food and many other substances.

The key elements of chronic inflammation are:

• The presence of macrophages and other immune cells common in continued reactions to injury.
• Tissue destruction mostly created by the inflammatory cells at the site, especially macrophages, large white blood cells within tissues.
• Connective tissue healing by fibrosis (scarring)

Macrophages: The major cells in chronic inflammation

Macrophages migrate early on in an acute inflammatory event and are the dominant immune cells in the area within 48 hours. They perform phagocytosis, engulfing invaders, but can also produce a range of chemical reactions when activated. In this active state macrophages produce enzymes and a greater ability to engulf and kill ingested pathogens. The signals to activate macrophages include cytokines, local signaling molecules, from reacting T-lymphocytes, bacterial toxins, other chemical mediators and local tissue proteins.

If the inflammatory focus is eliminated the macrophages disperse. However their life in the tissues can be many months. They respond to different stimuli in different conditions and can persist over a long period. If the focus is not resolved there is continuing chemical attraction and new macrophages accumulate at the site.

Free radical production or an autoimmune condition macrophage activity is continuous and expanding when:

• an infection persists,
• free radical damage continues,
• and if there is an influx of toxins.

The pannus of chronic arthritis is the product of this process. The very variety of the macrophages production of chemical substances leads to destruction of the body tissues, pain, swelling and further toxicity if the cause is not eliminated.

The products released by macrophages:

• Complement components (C1 to C5, properdin)
• Coagulant factors (factor V, VIII, tissue factor etc.)
• Cytokines, chemokines (IL-1, TNF, IL-8)
• Growth factors (PDGF, EGF, FGF, TGF-β)
• Enzymes
• Proteases
• Elastase
• Collagenase
• Plasminogen activator
• Acid hydrolases
• Phosphatases
• Lipases
• Plasma proteins
• Free radicals
• Eicosanoids (prostaglandins, prostacyclins, leukotrienes)
• Nitric oxide

The first signs of chronic inflammation are a call to action. The first action is to lower the inflammatory level of the whole body by diet and an increase in the intake of anti-oxidants. Further action requires specific therapy to address the individual manifestation of chronic inflammation.

Anti-inflammatories

From your pharmacy or doctor

• Aspirin – and other NSAIDs
• Corticosteroids

Nutrition

Consulting with a registered nutritionist to devise an anti inflammatory diet

Naturopathic Practice

A regime of anti-inflammatory botanicals, pain relief, antioxidants and tissue repair compounds which include:

• Green tea extracts
• Devils claw
• White willow
• Allantoin
• Alpha lipoic acid
• Boswellia
• Bioflavonoids
• Folic acid
• Glucosamine
• MSM
• Evening primrose oil
• Essential fatty acids
• Vitamins, A,E,K and C

Rowan Hamilton

References: Robins. The Pathological Basis of Disease.

Inflammation Part 2 – Chronic: the slow burn is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Vitamin D supports:

• Calcium balance for healthy bones
• Cell differentiation a role in cancer protection
• Boosts immunity benefits insulin secretion and glucose tolerance
• Healthy blood pressure

Vitamin D plays a beneficial role in:

• Osteoporosis
• Cancer, especially of the colon
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Healthy body weight
• Asthma

Vitamin D deficiency affects:

• Autoimmune disorders – Rheumatoid arthritis,
  MS, Diabetes, etc.
• Hypertension
• Bone density

How much do you need? Good question. The current recommendations are barely enough to stop malformation of bones in a child, a condition called Rickets.

For an adult 5000 IU daily of the D3 version from now until you can go out in the sun again will keep you well and strong.

– Rowan Hamilton

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By design inflammation is a complex process created by our immune system to rid the body of invading pathogens and to resolve trauma. In a healthy body this is often a rapid response defense and is over and done with quickly. The pathogen is killed and the body returns to quiet alert.

In the event of a strong pathogen such as Typhoid or Cholera, the intensity of the reaction between the pathogen and the body defenses can overwhelm the immune system. But usually the healthy immune system wins. There may be a fever and/or inflammation caused by the immune system to kill the pathogen, then recovery.

This is the part of inflammation that is most commonly understood both by medical and non-medical people.

The immediate reaction to infection, injury, and other acute events is a rapid acting response. This is similar to calling 911 and finding all three emergency services arriving. It is more efficient to send in all the services than attempt to make judgments about what is happening from a distance.

The rapid acting response begins with a series of chemical mediators, both in the surrounding fluids and in local cells. The pain response is transmitted by fast pain fibers sending signals which can trigger a reflex response, such as pulling your hand back from a fire and sharp pain signals to the brain.

The first stage of response dilates the local blood vessels by way of Histamine and other chemical mediators. The cell junctions of the blood vessels open. The result is increased local levels of immune cells carried to the area by the incoming fluids. This can be seen as the beginning of swelling. White blood cells, the immune system’s shock troops, move to the area following chemicals released by bacteria and other microbes or by the body’s reaction to acute event itself.

The white blood cells either engulf foreign matter, or kill invaders by enzyme release. They can, during this, cause tissue damage but that is the price of winning the battle. The acute response can escalate as is needed by the release of further immune mediators from our own cells in the area. Some of these are well known such as Prostaglandins and Cyclooxygenases, also called COX1 and COX2. It is these mediators which are targeted by Aspirin and Cortisone medications. Also important are the cytokines, especially those designated as Interleukin 1 and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha. These can trigger a significant expansion of the acute immune response. There are over 90 cytokines and 20 different groups of chemical mediators involved in acute inflammation. The escalation continues until the issue is resolved or controlled.

The goal of this extraordinary process is one of four outcomes:

• Complete resolution
  The pathogens are killed, the tissues healed and there is no further pain.

• Abscess formation
  Particularly with infection.

• Healing by connective tissue replacement (fibrosis)
  This leaves scar tissue, after tissue destruction, when the inflammation occurs in tissues that do not regenerate.

• Progression to chronic inflammation due to the persistence of the pathogen or damage, or interference in the healing process.

Whether the event is caused by a wasp sting with its protein venom, a virus creating the common cold or an infected cut this is the process and it will lead to one of the four listed outcomes.

Inflammation Part 1 – Acute: the rapid response system is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Recent medical research has associated the onset of RA with a genetic disposition. It is also considered an autoimmune disease. This means that an initial infection triggers an immune reaction that attacks our own natural cells and tissues as well as the invader. This onset can be rapid and acute in some cases, in others slow and insidious.

Current medical opinion considers it is the Epstein Barr virus which triggers an autoimmune reaction with type 2 collagen. This is the collagen found in joints. Despite this specific target RA can create pain, inflammation and tissue destruction in skin, blood vessels, the heart, lungs and muscles. This makes it a very dangerous disease as well as painful and crippling.

It is clear that the destruction of the joints, cartilage, and bone is an inflammatory event. The immune system unleashes waves of inflammatory cell mediators called cytokines, as well as a host of other triggers and cell compounds to attack and overcome invaders. The immune cascade in RA attacks the joints and tissues and generates massive destruction from free radicals. 

While research into the exact onset and causes of RA continues, the inflammation can be contained and the destruction and pain minimized.

Painkillers alone cannot do this. Pharmaceutical anti-inflammatories have notorious side effects and do not contribute to healing. The current resources of the medical pharmacy offer short term relief and long term prospect is daunting for those suffering from the disease. Side effects and the limits of the drugs themselves offer containment at best.

A new approach to treatment is needed. One that improves on pain management, controls inflammation at the immune system level, introduces effective antioxidant compounds and above all promotes the body’s own natural healing and repair. This improvement would also be applied topically rather than swallowed. By this method all the effect would be directed to the site of the pain, inflammation, oxidation and destruction without side effects.

This new approach is the TPR 20.
TPR 20’s lidocaine and menthol combine to produce rapid, completely safe, pain relief: the primary goal. The anti-inflammatory herbs inhibit the destructive cytokines, other natural compounds and vitamins in the formulation begin the process of restoring normal, pain free function in the joints. The topical application of TPR 20 is significant: straight to the problem area with no side effects. It is the ideal long-term aid for RA as it helps the joints to heal after the symptoms are controlled.

The method of application is simple. A dime-sized amount is applied to the area of pain and massaged in. We recommend that two minutes after the initial application this is repeated. The repeat applications are meant to break the cycle of pain. From there on the individual’s pain levels are the guide as to reapplication. There are no side effects.

In the first days of TPR 20 use, some individuals will use it 8-10 times per day. The frequency of application reduces over time to a maintenance of 2-3 applications.

So simple, and according to users so effective. 

- Rowan Hamilton.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and TPR20 – Pain and Inflammation Relief is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Try this: Buy a large tub of a high quality protein powder. One that contains a full package of nutrients. Whey is a fine protein, but there are proteins for vegetarians too. Find a flavour you like. I can recommend vanilla in most brands. Have a large scoop of the powder mixed in a glass with water. Drink this FIRST THING. You will have more stamina, feel more energized, be less physiologically stressed, and get more done during your day. It is also excellent for children and young people facing long days at school of college.

These are NOT just for weightlifters and athletes. Your nutrition is just as important as theirs.

– Rowan Hamilton

Breakfast on the Run – Fill the Tank before the Journey not after is a post from: TPR20Info.com

I had a patient last week who I thought was close to the ultimate challenge for TPR20:

12 year girl with acute repeating neuropathic pain affecting the glosso-pharyngeal nerve subsequent to a viral/bacterial infection. She was getting shooting pain from her middle ear to front of her jaw for about 20 seconds every 40 seconds (though thankfully she was managing to sleep for several hours at a time) Talking to her was difficult as she was constantly overwhelmed by the pain.

She had had the normal paracetamol and NSAIDs to no effect. GP wanted to prescribe beta blockers but mother was reluctant so came to see me. I couldn’t think of a better recipient for my second tube so gave it to her. Mother reported the following 4 days later:

After 24 hours the pain began to significantly lessen so that though still present it was no longer incapacitating. After 48 hours there was very little pain at all and she was sleeping normally. After 3 days symptoms almost cleared. Needless to say she was very grateful – and I was very impressed! Well done, dear friend – a wonderful achievement.

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Try an experiment. For one week have a glass of water every time you want a snack. It takes a little organizing. Make sure you have water available wherever you are. A simple water filter and your own bottles will save you money in buying water from the store in plastic. Keep a full bottle by your desk, in your car and at home too.

See if your body doesn’t reward this new habit with better sleep, more energy, weight loss, clearer skin, less headaches, less stress and less aches and pains.

– Rowan Hamilton

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A bath with a cup of Epsom salts in the evening is soothing and relaxing.
Epsom Salts are a natural from of Magnesium and well absorbed. It is also very cheap and easy to get from most supermarkets.

Put a cup in your bath and soak away the tension.
You will sleep better, be more relaxed and have a higher pain threshold.

– Rowan Hamilton

Health Tip – Epsom Salts to Relax when in Pain is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Wrong.

Instead I’ve been using TPR20 which has helped tremendously. There have been some nights when the burning pain really would stop me from sleeping which is why my tube of TPR20 lives on my night table. The problem with the toe is definitely improving and I’ve found that certain forms of exercise help also – especially deep stretching and yoga.

As a side not and related to yoga, I’ve recently tried Hot Yoga which has been a positive thing with one major exception. This week after a class I developed the most wretched heat rash all over my body. Arms, legs, trunk, my skin is in a very bad state. So out came the TPR20 – instant relief! Last night was unbearable until my TPR20 application.

I have also used TPR20 for sunburn relief and it worked wonderfully.

I am just about to order my second tube. Besides food, water & my wonderful husband TPR20 would be on my “desert island” list.

Michelle, Canada

Michelle’s Story: Osteoarthritis, sunburn relief, heat rash is a post from: TPR20Info.com

The finality of the “wear and tear” concept of osteoarthritis is simply outmoded. Formal medical research now shows that osteoarthritis is an inflammatory and oxidative condition like so many other diseases.

The cartilage is thought to be the sole area of destruction in osteoarthritis. This is not so. The surrounding bone and synovial membrane becomes inflamed too. Why the cartilage becomes so damaged is now clear.

Cartilage has no blood supply. It has no lymph drainage or nerves. It is supported by nutrients diffusing passively from the surrounding fluids. The cartilage itself is composed of four elements, collagen, proteoglycans, a complex protein/glycogen molecule with structural and water retaining capability, water and chondrocytes. Chondrocytes are the cells which renew the cartilage and consume old, worn out, cells by enzyme action. Even microscopic damage from “wear and tear” can result in inflammation.

However the oxidation process itself with the release of free radicals can begin the degenerative process creating inflammation and pain. If the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant capability of the body as a whole and the surrounding tissues in particular is unable to control this process it will become chronic. All the pathology with pain and crippling deformity stems from this. 

A diet focused on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory foods with the informed use of nutritional supplements is the very best preventative. This is true for so many diseases. Once the first symptoms of osteoarthritis appear however, whether it is in the fingers, hips or knees, there is a complete treatment now available. The TPR20.

The design of the ideal treatment for osteoarthritis would incorporate a safe, rapid pain relief with
anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and compounds which will enhance the body’s own healing capacity to enhance cell and tissue regeneration. This design would also be applied topically, right where you need it, when you need it. This would concentrate the necessary ingredients to the joints instead of filtering them through 96,000 miles of blood vessels as happens when you swallow capsules.

TPR20 was developed over many years to do just these things. It uses advanced natural compounds such as Green Tea extracts, Boswellia, MSM and Glucosamine each with a unique contribution to remedying the condition. TPR20 also delivers a local pain relief Lidocaine which has been used safely in dentistry for over seventy years. With this rapid pain relief delivered by the Lidocaine, often in minutes, the body can move from being guarded around the source of pain to healing. Then the anti-inflammatory herbs, antioxidants, tissue repair nutrients, minerals can support cartilage repair.

TPR20 is probably the first complete treatment for osteoarthritis and has already returned pain free mobility and freedom to countless customers.

- Rowan Hamilton.

Osteoarthritis – The Revolutionary Truth is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Three automobile accidents left me with a fractured back, herniated and compressed discs, dislocated soft tissue and muscular atrophy as well 18 of 18 points of fibromyalgia.

I have tried everything; drugs, therapy, doctors. I was introduced to TPR20 by a friend. I gave it a try. By then I’d stopped the very heavy drugs I’d been taking for years. I promised I’d try TPR20 for a month. I covered myself in it for two weeks. Then gradually applied to "hot-spots".

Now it is part of my nightly routine. If I have a FM. flair-up, I now apply TPR20 twice a day. It has helped change my life. I now can walk which leads to weight-loss. I can now do my own grocery shopping or even go to lunch with my friends. In two short months my life has changed forever.

Thanks TPR20.

S. Weitz
Lindsay, Ontario

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Rowan Hamilton: Weight Training Recovery Tips

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Rowan Hamilton: Safe and Fast Pain Relief for Children

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Mosquito Bites Explained

Female mosquitoes seek out your blood to obtain proteins and iron to mature their eggs. Their astonishing seeking systems can find you through your breath, your sweat, your color and your movement. It is hard to escape their attention. She is a determined hunter, the future of her species depends on it.

Mammals have many physiological systems to prevent the loss of blood. The mosquito’s saliva, composed of around 20 proteins, has to overcome these.

When a mosquito bites, her elongated proboscis injects you with an anticoagulant. This is similar in action to the anti-clotting medications given to humans to prevent strokes. For the mosquito, this anticoagulant enables a smooth flow of blood up her proboscis as she feeds.

Her saliva also stops your blood vessels from constricting ensuring the maximum blood flow.

The saliva creates inflammation which also increases the blood flow to the area. The short-term actions of  mosquito saliva inhibits immune cytokine response from Tumor Necrosis factor-alpha and Interleukins. T-cells and B-cells of humoral immunity are inhibited and even natural interferon. But not histamine release. This gives the mosquito a controlled inflammation, the inflammation attracts more blood to draw blood through its proboscis. She is very good at her job.

After the mosquito has drawn off its fill of blood and flown away the suppressed responses come back into action as the effect of the saliva disperses. The histamine reaction continues to increase as do the other inflammatory processes.

The result is pain, itching, swelling and, in the event of multiple mosquito bites the immune suppression can become systemic with fever. These symptoms arise from the binding of immunoglobulins to the saliva which is an antigen like most proteins which are foreign to us. There follows short-term hypersensitivity reactions and also long term ones. These all contribute to the prolonged discomfort from the mosquitoes bite.

THE Mosquito Bite Remedy

The perfect mosquito bite remedy would control the inflammation, pain, itching and the resultant inflammatory cytokines that come into play as the saliva suppression wears off.

This is exactly what the 20 ingredients of TPR20 do. Applied directly to the area of the bite or bites, TPR20 delivers rapid pain relief within minutes. And most importantly counters the multiple physiological disturbances of Mosquito saliva with multiple relief systems.

There is nothing quite like the speed and complete relief from mosquito, and other insect bites and stings, that TPR20 gives. Just a dime sized dab can take away the symptoms.

Whatever you do this summer don’t leave home without TPR20. And do keep it in the home for the sake of yourselves and your children.

The mosquitoes are hungry.

– Rowan Hamilton

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The Goal of Natural Arthritis Remedies

There are no known cures for Arthritis. As a result both prescription and natural arthritis remedies treat the symptoms of arthritis, not the actual disease. The two major symptoms of arthritis are pain and inflammation.

In many cases the painful areas around the joints are red or swollen due to inflammation. Inflammation is an essential step in the healing process, but prolonged inflammation results in chronic pain.

The goal of any arthritis treatment should be to both relieve pain and inflammation.

With prescription drugs this is done by taking anti-inflammatory drugs and pain killers.

Natural arthritis remedies need the same approach: take care of the pain ASAP and relieve the inflammation. By relieving the inflammation the pain will stay away longer, and will be less intense when it returns.

We will also take a look at some natural remedies that have antioxidant properties, in order to enhance the healing process.

The following sections will take a look at natural natural pain killers, natural anti-inflammatories  and natural anti-oxidants.

Natural Arthritis Pain Remedies

When you are in pain, there is only one thing that matters: getting rid of the pain – fast.

The following herbs have pain relieving properties that have been proven for thousands of years.

Devil’s Claw

Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a South African plant used worldwide as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. The analgesic properties can be compared in strength to cortisone or phenylbutazone, which are both prescription medications used in the treatment of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Devil’s claw does not have the side effects that come with prescription pain killers.

Willow Bark Extract

Hyppocrates, the famous Greek physician, prescribed willow bark and willow leaves to relieve pain more than 2200 years ago. Willow Bark Extract contains salicylil acid, which is nearly as potent as aspirin. However, the compound salicin from willow bark does not cause stomach upset or stomach bleeding as aspirin can with long-term use. This natural arthritis pain remedy is often labeled as ‘natural aspirin’, the active ingredient in Aspirin is in fact derived from Willow Bark Extract. 

TPR 20 contains Devils Claw, Willow Bark Extract and two other pain killers.
Click here for an overview of all 4 pain relieving ingredients in TPR 20.

TPR 20 contains 20 ingredients in total, 18 of which are natural arthritis remedies.

Natural Anti-Inflammatory Arthritis Remedies

Inflammation goes hand-in-hand with arthritis and is in large part the cause of the pain that comes with arthritis. In order to fight the symptoms of arthritis effectively, you have to fight the inflammation.

Both Willow Bark Extract and Devil’s Claw also have anti-inflammatory properties, which makes them prime natural arthritis remedies. Other herbs that have anti-inflammatory properties are:

Boswellia

Boswellia is from the Boswellia Serrata tree, found primarily in India. Boswellic acids are effective anti- inflammatory and anti-arthritic agents for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, soft tissue rheumatism and lower back pain.

Evening Primrose Oil (EPO)

Oenothera Biennis Oil or Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) contains two types of Omega 6 fatty acids: Linolenic Acid (LA) and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). These fatty acids are essential to increase production of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins that reduce pain and inflammation. EPO is used to treat rheumatism and to reduce inflammation.

MSM

Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) nourishes tissue and removes pain and inflammation causing toxins. It repairs damaged cartilage, muscle, tendons and joints, and helps regenerate healthy new tissue. MSM is widely used as a natural arthritis remedy, especially for osteoarthritis.

TPR 20 contains Boswellia, EOP, MSM and 7 other anti-inflammatory herbs.
Visit the link for an overview of all 10 natural anti-inflammatory arthritis remedies in TPR 20.

TPR 20 contains 20 ingredients in total, 10 of which are natural anti-inflammatory arthritis remedies.

Natural Antioxidant Arthritis Remedies

Antioxidants help maintain the health of your cells by preventing cell damage by free radicals. Healthy cells promote faster healing and better health in general. The remedies in this section are potent antioxidants, many antioxidants occur in foods you might already eat regularly.

Green Tea Extract

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract is one of the most powerful antioxidant compounds. It is a potent  free radical scavenger that blocks inflammation-causing cytokines. It contains natural antioxidant compounds known as polyphenols that helps prevent and treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a super-antioxidant. ALA protects brain and nerve tissue from free radical damage. It also increases the efficacy of other antioxidants like Vitamin C and glutathione by recycling those antioxidants after they have been used. ALA can be found in green leafy vegetables.

Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit)

Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Extract is an excellent source of vitamin C, it also contains lycopene.
Lycopene is the same potent antioxidant that occurs in green tea.

Citrus Bioflavonoid

Citrus Bioflavonoid occurs in citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and grapefruits and encompasses a large group of nutrients with antioxidant activity. It enhances the action of Vitamin C, helps strengthen the circulatory system, works as an antioxidant and has anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Antioxidants are essential natural arthritis remedies: they help the body heal itself faster, which reduces inflammation faster. As a result antioxidants help in dealing with pain on the longer-term.
 

TPR 20 contains ALA, Green Tea Extract, Grapefruit Extract, Citrus Bioflavonoid and 3 other antioxidant herbs. Click here for an overview of all 7 antioxidant herbs in TPR 20.

TPR 20 contains 20 ingredients in total, 7 of which are natural antioxidant arthritis remedies.

How Many Natural Arthritis Remedies Do I Take?

There is no golden rule for the number of natural remedies one should take, it depends on what works for you, the severity of your arthritis, etc.

As mentioned, some natural arthritis remedies are affordable and there are some obvious ones you can incorporate into your diet quite easily, especially antioxidants:

• Citrus fruits for antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties
• Green Tea for antioxidants
• Dark green leafy vegetables for Alpha Lipoic Acid

  
Many of the anti-inflammatory ingredients can be bought at health food stores in the form of supplements.

TPR 20 contains all ingredients mentioned in this article, and more: 20 ingredients in total.
18 natural arthritis remedies and two very safe pain relievers: lidocaine and menthol.

Click here to order your topical pain relief.
– Apply it where it hurts, when it hurts.

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Please leave a comment below with your questions or remarks!

Visit MedlinePlus for information on prescribed arthritis remedies

Visit netWellness for an overview of different prescription, medical and natural arthritis remedies

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This article will walk through the most common diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms.
The second part of this article provides an overview of available diabetic peripheral neuropathy treatments.

The reason for this article

We received several emails from a lady who had already lost one leg to diabetic peripheral neuropathy. She decided to use TPR 20 for the excruciating pain caused by neuropathy in the big toe of her remaining leg. TPR 20 did more for her than just relieving the pain, it helped her body to heal a sore that had been on her toe for 4-5 months. To read her story, please visit Diabetic Neuropathy of Feet – A Success Story

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is most common in toes, feet and legs, but it can also occur in the hand and arms. The symptoms depend on what nerve has been affected. Symptoms can last from days to many years. The most common diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms are:

• Pain
• Muscle weakness

Other diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms are more degenerative changes like:

• Muscle loss
• Muscle twitching (often visible)
• Painful muscle cramps
• Bone degeneration
• Changes in skin, hair and nails

These symptoms are a result of sensory or autonomic fiber loss. This article will focus on the sensory fiber loss since it causes most of the diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms.

The pain caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy can be mild to moderate and for some people the pain is excruciating. The pain tends to get worse at night.

As mentioned, the type of diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms depends on what nerves have been damaged or deteriorated and the location of the damaged nerves (hands, feet, etc).  There are smaller and larger sensory fibers, the loss of each cause different symptoms.

The damage or loss of sensory fibers usually starts in the place with the greatest distance from the brain: toes, feet and legs.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms caused by smaller sensory fibers

Numbness is a common symptom when nerve damage in the toes occurs, you will not feel pain or temperature on the numb area. As a result infections develop more easily. When an infection reaches the bone, doctors amputate the affected area. People with diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms undergo more than half of all amputations performed in the US, about 86,000 amputations per year. Toes, feet and legs are the most commonly amputated.

Instead of numbness, some people become overly sensitive to touch. This can make it unbearable to wear shoes or even socks. Walking becomes excruciatingly painful. Even the touch of a sheet on the skin can become painful.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms caused by larger sensory fibers

Damage or loss of the larger sensory fibers often result in debilitating problems. It can cause a fast deterioration of mobility and quality of life. A quick overview:

Loss of position sense

If it occurs in the feet or legs, walking becomes hard or impossible. It can also become harder to maintain balance, especially in the dark or with closed eyes. If the loss of position sense occurs in the hands it becomes harder to for example tie laces or fasten buttons.

Muscle Weakness and Loss of Reflexes

Muscle weakness and loss of reflexes especially occurs in the ankles. This in turn can cause a person to start walking in a different manner. In the longer term it can result in foot deformities like hammertoes and a collapse of the midfoot.

Numbing hands and feet

The numbing of hands and feet can cause the same issues as described for the smaller sensory fibers. Also, not feeling ones hand and feet makes it harder to use the hands and feet in a controlled manner.

The next section will look into diabetic peripheral neuropathy treatments >>

For a more in-depth look at Diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms, visit the following links:

About.com:  What are the symptoms of peripheral nerve damage
Wikipedia: Diabetic neuropathy – Signs and Symptoms
MedicineNet: Diabetic Neuropathy: Symptoms
NDIC: What are the symptoms of diabetic neuropathies

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Diabetic neuropathy peripheral is caused by nerve damage in the arms and/or legs and is often associated with fluctuating glucose levels in diabetic patients. However, many diabetic patients keep their glucose levels in check but still get the diabetic neuropathy peripheral symptoms.

This article will provide an overview of available diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatments.

The reason for this article

We received several emails from a customer who had already lost one leg to diabetic neuropathy peripheral. She decided to use TPR 20 for the excruciating pain caused by neuropathy in the big toe of her remaining leg. TPR 20 did more for her than just relieving the pain, it helped her body to heal a sore that had been on her toe for 4-5 months.

To read her story, please visit: Diabetic Neuropathy of Feet – A Success Story.

Diabetic Neuropathy Peripheral Treatments

Your medical professional might have told you there are no effective diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatments. This article will break down the different approaches to treatment and symptom management, clinical studies are provided when possible.

The following topics will be discussed:

• The basics – Blood Glucose Levels
• Pain Relief and Pain Management
• Diabetic Neuropathy Peripheral Treatment Options

The basics – Blood Glucose Levels

For some people, managing blood glucose levels will slow down or even prevent further diabetic peripheral neuropathy. However, it is important to note that diabetic neuropathy peripheral is not always caused by badly managed blood glucose levels.

This is important to know for two reasons:
Firstly, if you have diabetes you have to be aware that you can be affected by neuropathy, even if you manage your blood glucose levels. Secondly, having diabetic neuropathy peripheral does not automatically mean that someone has been irresponsible with their blood glucose levels.

Pain Relief and Pain Management

Pain caused by diabetic neuropathy peripheral can have a profound impact on your quality of life. Even if pain is not excruciating, it distracts, gets worse at night, keeps you awake, and can cause a vicious cycle that can result in a very depressing situation.

Much of the traditional diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatments are focused on symptom management, in this case pain management. The main categories for prescribed pain relief are:

·    Tricyclic Antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, imipramine, and desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane)
·    Other types of antidepressants, such as Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Paxil and Celexa
·    Anticonvulsants, such as Lyrica, Gabarone, Neurontin and Lamictal
·    Opioids and opioid-like drugs, such as controlled-release oxycodone and tramadol (Ultram)

Simplified, most of these prescription drugs block or inhibit pain receptors, preventing you from feeling the pain or making the pain less intense.

Among the other options used for pain management are lidocaine patches and capsaicin creams.

TPR 20 has been used very successfully for diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatment. The two active ingredients (lidocaine and menthol) address the pain immediately.

Diabetic Neuropathy Peripheral Treatment Options

Please consult your medical professional(s) before trying any of the diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatment options in this article. We do not provide medical advice, but point out available options that have worked for other people.

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

More and more evidence supports that diabetic neuropathy peripheral progresses at least in part due to oxidative stress caused by free radicals.

ALA is an anti-oxidant, neutralizing free radicals. In additional, ALA has the ability to recycle other anti-oxidants like vitamin C and glutathione.

As stated by Ziegler in his article on diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatments [1]: In Germany, ALA is licensed and has been used as a diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatment for over 40 years. One studies showed relief of symptoms after taking 600mg ALA intravenously per day for three weeks. In another study, 600mg ALA taken orally for five weeks “improved neuropathic symptoms and deficits in patients”. Finally, in a four-year study, the participants took 600mg ALA orally on a daily basis. After four years, the group that took placebos had deteriorated. The group that took ALA improved.

One of the ingredients in the TPR 20 is Alpha Lipoic Acid. The dosage is of course much less that what one would take orally. However, with the TPR 20 the ALA is applied topically where it is needed. The problem with taking any supplement orally is two-fold:

-    Much of the supplement gets destroyed in the digestive process
-    What remains after the digestive process gets dispersed throughout the body.

With TPR 20, you apply it when you need it, where you need it.
The ideal combination might be a combination of oral and topical ALA.
Again: please consult with your medical professional.

Evening Primrose Oil (EPO)

Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) contains two types of Omega 6 fatty acids: linolenic acid (LA) and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). These fatty acids are essential to increase production of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins that reduce pain and inflammation.

In a 1992 study [2], patients were taking 480mg GLA per day for a one year period. The conclusion of the study was that “GLA had a beneficial effect on the course of diabetic neuropathy”.

Another study [3] in the early 90s provided 360mg GLA per day for a period of 6 months. After 6 months, the patients that took GLA “showed statistically significant improvement in neuropathy symptom scores”. The study concluded that “[GLA] therapy might have a useful role in the prevention and treatment of distal diabetic polyneuropathy”.

One of the ingredients in TPR 20 is GLA, in the form of Evening Primrose Oil (EPO). As mentioned under the Alpha Lipoic Acid section: topical application of GLA has benefits compared to oral intake.

TPR 20 Topical Pain Relief and Anti-Inflammatory Cream

TPR 20 has been used successfully as a diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatment.

As mentioned in the previous sections: TPR 20 has lidocaine and menthol to address the pain immediately.

However, TPR 20 has an additional 18 botanical ingredients. Two have been mentioned: Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), which contains GLA.

As discussed, the main function of Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is as an anti-oxidant.
Besides ALA, TPR 20 has 6 other ingredients that also have anti-oxidant properties.

The main functions of Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), or GLA is to work as an anti-inflammatory.
Besides EPO, the TPR 20 contains 9 other ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties.

In summary: TPR 20 has 10 ingredients that address inflammation and 7 antioxidant ingredients.

For an overview of the TPR 20 ingredients, visit the TPR 20 Ingredients Overview.

Visit the link to read Linda’s success story on using TPR 20 as a diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatment.

TPR 20 comes with a 100% money back guarantee – You either get pain relief or your money back.

Click here to order TPR 20 and become our next testimonial!

Acupuncture

During the last decades acupuncture has received increasing attention in the West. There has been at least one study that has reviewed acupuncture as a diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatment.

The study [4] was published in March, 2010. Acupuncture was administered for a 3 month period. The study’s conclusion was that “Acupuncture may show good effects for diabetic peripheral neuropathy”.

Preventative Care

Finally, it is essential to take good care of your feet and skin if you have diabetes, and especially if you have diabetic neuropathy peripheral.

The National Diabetes Education Program provides a foot care guide.

Another good guide on feet and skin care can be found at the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse.

In Conclusion

There are multiple diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatment options, from pain management to containment and improving your diabetic neuropathy. For most people, the most effective diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatment consists out of a combination of the options mentioned in this article.

Regardless of your preference, please consult your medical professional before making any changes to your treatment.

To add TPR 20 as part of your diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatment, click here to order.

Other TPR 20 topics that might be of interest to you are Diabetic Neuropathy of Feet – A Success Story and the TPR 20 ingredients overview.

As mentioned before:
TPR 20 comes with a 100% money back guarantee – You either get pain relief or your money back.

Click here to order TPR 20 and become our next testimonial!

Other Resources

A few more good resources for further research on diabetic neuropathy peripheral treatment options:

NDIC – Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes

About.com -  Guide to Peripheral Neuropathy – Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy

Wikipedia – Diabetic neuropathy – Treatment

MedicineNet.com – Diabetic Neuropathy: Symptoms, Treatment & More

References

[1] – Dan Ziegler, MD, FRCP(E). Painful Diabetic Neuropathy – Advantage of novel drugs over old drugs?
[2] – PubMed.gov – Treatment of diabetic neuropathy with gamma-linolenic acid. 
[3] – PubMed.gov – The effect of gamma-linolenic acid on human diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
[4] – PubMed.gov – Clinical effects of acupuncture for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

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No see ums’ habitats are anywhere where there is moisture to lay their eggs. Beeches, swamps, creeks, lakes, pools, ponds, anywhere there is standing water for the few days required for their eggs to hatch. It is not only beyond the cities that they come to feast on us. A patch of water on a construction site, garden or even from air conditioning units can become a breeding ground.

Some of the species are so small they can pass through regular window screens or tent netting. Only specialist clothing with micro fine netting can give complete protection against No see ums bites.

It is only the female no see ums that bite. They seek blood to enable their eggs to mature. So successful are they at breeding that no see ums can be found in vast numbers, often visible as black swarms in the morning or evening.

A single no see ums bite can cause irritation far beyond what might be expected from such a tiny creature. Itching and pain can be much worse than mosquito bites and go on for four or five days, sometimes longer. A red wheal develops that may be an inch or more across. When this is multiplied by sometimes upwards of a hundred bites the results can be extreme.

It is not unheard of to have cases of upwards of fifty no see ums bites resulting in inflammation, itching and pain for weeks and requiring medical attention with antibiotics and steroid medication. Some no see ums bites result in inflammatory celulitis, again requiring medical attention.

Visit BugGuide.net for more information on the no see um species.

No see ums Bite Treatment

TPR 20 provides rapid relief for no see ums bites. This revolutionary cream combines the powerful and very safe pain and itch relief compounds lidocaine and menthol with an effective array of completely natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and tissue healing ingredients. This combination makes it extraordinarily effective. As the cream is used topically it is safe for children.

Apply a dime-sized dab of TPR 20 as soon as you notice you or your child has been bitten, and the pain and itching will disappear almost immediately. The swelling will disappear within minutes, often after only one application. And as mentioned before: TPR 20 is safe for both adults and children.

TPR20 is the number one first aid choice for all insect bite treatments and stings. Bee stings, wasp stings, mosquito, no see ums, black fly, and other flying insect troubles are relieved in minutes.

Order now and be prepared with TPR 20.

Don’t leave home without it!

- Rowan Hamilton

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Currently I have 6 active patients suffering from soft tissue injuries related to motor vehicle accidents or other similar trauma. 

They are all using TPR 20 as a part of their at home care regimens. 

Three of the six had significant prior fibromyalgia and degenerative disease diagnosis.  These patients have been under active medical care for these problems. Treatment has consisted of pain medications, anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxers. 

All 6 patients have seen benefit from TPR 20 and contrast therapy.  More significant has been the improvement with the 3 chronic patients.

So far all three have been able to alter there prescription and NSAID use, in some cases significantly.  Clinically, I see reduction of tenderness with palpation, increased range of motion and overall flexibility, this in turn allows me to perform more spinal and extra-articular manipulations with less discomfort.

On another note, let me say this has got to be one of the best products I have ever brought into my practice and that’s 22 years worth.  I have patients sending people to me who are not patients "yet" to try the product…very few times has that ever occurred before.

Dr Chuck Weston

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Chiropractic Whiplash Treatment and TPR 20

TPR 20 is one of the most important tools I use to help patients suffering from injuries associated with whiplash. It is a simple and effective way of controlling pain, inflammation and moving my patients through the three phases of healing at a faster rate.

In order to show what TPR 20 can do for whiplash I need to explain what tissues are damaged with this type of injury. I will then be able to share the three phases of healing involved in a whiplash injury and then how TPR 20 aids in the recovery process. My goal is to impress upon your mind how incredible TPR 20 is and how it is a smart option to utilize in patient recovery.

I was told recently by a supply representative that the lotions that are available on the market today focus on pain relief or reduction of inflammation not both. If the reduction of pain and inflammation was all that TPR20 provided I would be happy because it targets both. TPR20 has exceeded my expectations, not only does it target pain and inflammation but provides more to aid the patient back to health. Let me explain.

In a whiplash injury the main tissues injured are tendons, ligaments, fascia, muscle and nerve. Injury to these tissues creates pain, inflammation and muscle spasm. With increased inflammation and muscle spasm more pressure can be placed on nerves. When this happens the body thinks the problem is worse. What ensues is more muscle spasm as the brain tries to keep the body from moving more and damaging nerves. A vicious downward cycle can be created with pain increasing, increased inflammation and muscle spasms. This is why someone in an auto accident can feel fine right after the accident and the next day be in intense pain not able to move. The most common complaints after a whiplash injury are headaches, neck pain, arm pain, shoulder pain and pain radiating into upper back.

If TPR 20 is introduced at the beginning of treatment pain, inflammation and muscle spasm can be controlled. By doing this, the process of healing can occur at a faster pace. Studies have shown that the faster motion is restored to a joint the quicker it can heal. As a chiropractor my job is to restore motion to a joint which will help relieve pressure on nerves, reduce muscle tension, decrease inflammation and help the body heal faster. TPR 20 has greatly increased my patient’s ability to heal after whiplash injuries. In fact almost all injuries that I have encountered with my patient have been improved by applying TPR20.

Three Stages of Healing

In a whiplash injury there are three stages of healing. Appling TPR20 quickens and improved the body ability to heal in all three phase.

The Acute of inflammatory phase (0-72 hours)

Also called the inflammatory stage, the acute phase occurs at the time of the injury, and continues for up to 4 days. During the acute phase, inflammation occurs. The purpose of the inflammation is to neutralize toxins so that the repair process (which occurs in later stages) can begin.

While the initial inflammatory phase is one that protects us, it can cause problems as well. If the inflammation gets out of control, it can spread to areas that are not injured, or last for periods of time longer than what is needed. Since the inflammatory phase sends out search and destroy chemicals, it may break down some of the healthy tissue. Also, the swelling causes a splinting of the joint.

Treatment in the acute phase of injury (first four days) requires the doctor to reduce any swelling (inflammation) that might further push on the spinal cord or its nerves and to reduce pain. Restoring motion is also important in this phase, the motion helps increase circulation into and out of the joint complex. While it may temporally increase inflammation, it also helps carry out inflammatory substances.

As mentioned the main soft tissues injured after a whiplash are muscles, ligaments, fascia, nerve and tendons. Ligaments, fascia and tendons are made of collagen. When the ligaments and tendons are injured, the body produces collagen to heal them. The problem with ligaments and tendons is that the body offers them a poor blood supply and therefore a poor chance to completely heal.

TPR20 aids a doctor in this first phase of healing by providing control over inflammation and by providing building blocks for the formation of good collagen fibers. The control of inflammation and pain allow the patient more mobility after an accident and increase the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Because new collagen fibers are laid down irregularly the increased motion will allow the collagen to form along tension lines and not in a haphazard matrix. TPR 20 also increases blood supply to muscle and protect nerves from damage.

TPR20 provides the following ingredients that enhance healing in phase I:

• Devils Claw: Provides pain relief, help control inflammation, can be compared to the strength of cortisone of phenylbutazone.
• Willow Bark Extract: Provides pain relief, help control inflammation.
• Lidocaine: Pain relief by blocking pain signals at the nerve ending to tissue
• Menthol: One of the safest pain relievers and anti-inflammatory
• Boswellia: Effective anti-inflammatory and pain reliever
• Folic acid: Prevents nerve damage from pain
• Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA): Protects nerve tissue from free radical damage.
• Green Tea Extract: Blocks inflammation-causing cytokines
• Glucosamine Sulfate: Important in the formation of synovial fluid that will cushion joints and increase joint range of motion.
• MSM: Methyl Sulfonyl Methane removes pain and inflammation causing toxins.
• Evening Primrose Oil: Increases the production of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins that reduce pain and inflammation.
• Phytondione (vitamin K1): Necessary for normal blood clotting
• Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate): A proven inflammation fighter

Why NSAIDs are not the best option

Injured muscles release healing prostaglandins that cause collagen to be laid down in muscle fibers to make them larger and stronger. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) slows healing by blocking healing prostaglandins, thus delaying recovery and collagen production. They prevent bones, muscles, tendon and ligaments from thickening and becoming stronger. Studies performed using NSAIDs and their effects on animal ligaments showed a 32% decrease in strength in the injured ligaments compared with injured ligaments of the controls. TPR 20 provides the body with healing ingredients that help the body develop good collagen fibers naturally and help decrease pain at the same time.

The Sub-Acute or Repair Phase (Day 4 – Day 21)

The sub-acute stage of healing takes place between the 4th to the 21st day after the injury occurs. This stage is marked by new growth of connective tissue and capillaries, to help repair damaged structures. Tissues in this stage are very fragile, so placing stress on the injured area is best limited to a therapist’s or doctors skilled hands. During the sub-acute stage, inflammation decreases and pain that is related to damage tissue may occur.

The proliferative phase is characterized by angiogenesis, collagen deposition, granulation tissue formation, epithelialization, and wound contraction.[4] In angiogenesis, new blood vessels are formed by vascular endothelial cells.[5] In fibroplasia and granulation tissue formation, fibroblasts grow and form a new, provisional extracellular matrix (ECM) by excreting collagen and fibronectin.

In this phase TPR 20 provides the body with building block to speed up healing. All the ingredients listed above are still helping with inflammation and pain that continues into this phase of healing.

TPR20 provides the following ingredients that enhance healing in phase II:

• Allantoin: Promotes the formation of new healthy cells
• Alpha Lipoic Acid: Is a super-antioxidant and protects nerve tissue from free radical damage.
• Green Tea Extract: One of the most powerful antioxidant compounds
• Citrus Bioflavonoid: Strengthens the circulatory system. The more blood and oxygen the injured tissue the faster that tissue can heal.
• Glucosamine Sulfate: Important for the formation of bones, tendons, ligaments cartilage and synovial fluid. It is said to be the first effective, root-level remedy with joint building power.
• MSM: Repairs damaged cartilage, muscle, tendon and joint. It also helps regenerate healthy new tissue.
  Vitamin A: Is known to help repair damaged tissue and may be beneficial in counteracting free radical damage.
• Vitamin C: Has been shown as a key building block in the formation of cartilage, collagen and other types of joint tissue. Inadequate levels of nutrients (mainly vitamin C and oxygen) from either inadequate dietary intake or poor transport through the vascular system can lead to poor tissue formation, increase in pain and more probable susceptibility to injury later on.

The Remodeling or Maturation Phase (After 21 days)

During this phase the collagen fibers are maturing and are becoming stronger. In fact the first 6 weeks, new collagen production dominates the wound healing process, deposited randomly in acute wound granulation tissue. As the wound matures, collagen is remodeled into a more organized structure with increased tensile strength. Gradually, type I collagen replaces type III.

TPR 20 continues its role in this final stage of healing by aiding in formation of good collagen fibers. Ingredients that help this phase have been listed already in phase II.

The Spine Research Institute of San Diego recognizes that many of the chronic pain sufferers and persons disabled by whiplash injury might be spared that fate by a more effective and broad scope approach to treatment and rehabilitation. Rather than the common passive role, patients should be encouraged to take an active part in their rehabilitation, and should be provided with every means practical to make a quick and complete recovery.

I hope by now you know why I love to use TPR 20 and its uses extend beyond whiplash. I have not found its equal. It has been a great addition to my practice. It has offered my patients faster healing, less time in pain and time saved due to less frequent treatments. I cannot think of anything better for a patient to use between treatments then TPR 20.

If you have any questions about TPR 20 and its many uses please feel free to call me.

Sincerely,

Dr. Brad Young D.C.
Layton, Utah

If you would like to talk to Dr. Young, please contact Trans Research Labs Inc.
We will be happy to arrange a call for you.
Email info@transresearchlabs.com or call toll free: 1 877 829 9962

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The bee venom delivers a combination of protein toxins and histamine, creating an inflammatory reaction and intense pain which can last for hours.

It is important to teach our children to recognize bees and to know that this social insect is not normally aggressive and to leave them alone. However in the South Western States a hybrid bee, called the Africanized Bee, can be very defensive and aggressive even 100 feet away from its hive.

  Of the various species of bees in North America the Honey bee is the most common. It is also the only bee which has a barb to its sting. A Honey bee barb lodges in the skin and tears the poison sack out of the bee’s abdomen when it flies away. The damage will invariably cause the bee to die.

Treating bee stings with TPR20 immediately after being stung has two benefits: it of course relieves the pain quickly, but it will also stop the inflammation which causes the swelling.

Treating Bee Stings in Seconds

First remove the bee sting. You will be able to see it clearly. Use the back of a knife or a credit card and press this across the skin at a 45 degree angle to remove the barb and the poison sack.
Do this immediately.

Then apply a dime sized dab of TPR20 Topical Pain Relief and Anti-Inflammation Cream.
The powerful and very safe local anesthetic will begin to reduce your pain immediately.

Re-apply after two minutes and again after a few minutes more to
The natural anti-inflammatory ingredients and antioxidants reduce any residual swelling.
With TPR20, you will have the fastest, most effective bee sting treatment possible.

This rapid pain relief and anti-inflammatory cream comes in easy-to-carry tubes, does not smell and will last you for many applications.

TPR20 can be used as a first aid treatment for all insect stings, including wasp stings. It also works for insect bites (mosquitoes, no-see-ums, black flies, etc) with equally remarkable results.

Visit treating bee stings for a video on the subject.

Please note that some people have the risk of an acute immune reaction to bee stings called anaphylaxis. This requires immediate medical attention and treatment with epinephrine or similar drugs. The airways can become closed and first aid to maintain air flow is essential. Many of those at risk know this and carry emergency medication.

- Rowan Hamilton

Treating Bee Stings Effectively is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Food for thought? Good. Now we can get started.

We are going to dwell on our happy thoughts. A wonderful natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant breakfast that will give you energy and a great start to your day. Interested? Excellent.

First I would like to introduce you to what I consider to be the greatest culinary invention of the last hundred years. The magical blender. No, not the juicer which separates the vital fiber from everything. Nor the food processor which does no more than a good knife and spoon and takes away the meditation from cooking.

Several mornings each week start with the Hamilton Shake, a natural anti-inflammatory breakfast.

Nothing comes out of a plastic tub at vast expense from a health store.

In fact this is very economical. It goes like this:

The Ingredients for an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

I usually cut a pear, which are my favorite, into chunks and put that in.
Depending on what is in the grocers it could also be an apple, papaya, mango, kiwi, grapefruit, pineapple or something that catches my eye.

Then I add ½ cup of my seed mix made from equal parts of sunflower, sesame, flax and pumpkin.
This delivers Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3) and protein with all the goodies of the whole seed with its fiber. I buy a pound of each at a time. Mix them and store this in a big jar in the fridge.

Then I add berries. The dark berries, blueberries, blackberries and so on, are loaded with antioxidants called flavonoids and are just as good as the exotic, highly priced stuff from the Amazon.
They freeze really well. My freezer is nearly full by the end of the season and this lasts the year.

This is the base. Then in go the super extras:
I can get fresh Turmeric in my local store. Tumeric is one of the very best anti-inflammatory herbs in nature. I put in a chunk about the size of the top joint of my thumb. This is a huge dose of curcumin with all the extras of the whole food.

I can also get fresh Burdock root, a wonderful liver and blood cleansing herb.
A chunk the size of my finger goes in. This is called Gobo in Asia and eaten as a vegetable.

The Stinging nettle season is on where I live and I pick this from the wild.
No they don’t sting you when you blend them. The mix inactivates the sting and the natural minerals and anti-inflammatory action does you a power of good and suppresses allergies too. In goes a handful. They are great dried.

You can cut up raw carrots or celery too.

Here’s the key:
I put in all sorts of other things according to my mood and what’s looking at me out of the cupboard. I put in maybe ½ a teaspoon of some of these. Choose one or two to begin with and learn to experiment.

• Bentonite Clay (small amounts of bentonite remove toxins from the digestive system)
• Bromelain powder for a short period for protein enzyme
• Dried medicinal mushrooms (powdered) Organic available in BC for +/- $100 per kilo dried (that’s a very big box full)
• Fennel seed (reduces cramping and sooths the nerves of the digestion)
• Fresh ginger root ( great in cold weather)
• Garam masala (blend of coriander, black pepper, cumin, fenugreek, curry powder, dill seed, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves)
• MSM for connective tissue in therapeutic quantities (up to 10 gms daily! 5 will do nicely) no taste in shake
• Sea vegetables (especially kelp for minerals, with iodine for the thyroid)
• Slippery elm ( I prefer marshmallow root for cost)
• Tonic herbs (Astragalus, ginseng, Schizandra)
• Vitamin C powder (much more economical than capsules)
• Et cetera, et cetera

The only limit is your imagination and your growing level of knowledge.
Play with it. You will save yourself hundreds of dollars in supplements and drugs.

Add water and blend until smooth, adding cold or warm water (almond milk unsweetened is also fine) as needed to achieve your preferred consistency. If you have more than you need for breakfast save some until later.

This mix, taken for breakfast or at any other time, is an excellent nutrient meal and a well tolerated delivery system for large quantities of nutrients and healing herbs.

Have fun and know that you are reducing inflammation, oxidation and pain.

- Rowan Hamilton
  Herbalist

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The Mechanism that Causes a Whiplash Neck Injury

We know what happens as over 1 million of these injuries occur every year in North America. In the common “rear-ender” the force of the moving car is transferred to the stationary one in front. The stationary car, with it occupants, is moved rapidly forwards. The force first moves the occupants heads backwards as it is transferred through the seat. Then the forward movement takes over. The body is fixed to the seat by the restraining belt and the unrestrained head moves forward in a whiplash action. Simple. However this is not a gentle movement. The forward acceleration of the head on its delicate balance can be as much as 7G and in some cases much more. This creates a large kinetic energy. Just picture the bowling ball suddenly accelerating then instantly stopping. This is what causes the following damage:

• Ligaments are ripped
• Tendons shear from the muscles
• Connective tissue is torn
• Nerves are stretched and torn
• The body goes into shock

The forward movement of the head is restrained at the end of its forward motion and experiences a rapid deceleration. The effect on the brain is not unlike being hit by a blow from a giant boxer. The cerebral cortex can become bruised and the nerves in the deep white matter experience damage by stretching and tearing. The sum of the damage from microscopic tearing throughout the area to measurable trauma is whiplash neck injury. The signs and symptoms can occur immediately or after a period of time. the more rapidly the signs and symptoms occur the greater the risk of serious damage. The most common symptoms are:

• Neck Pain
• Shoulder pain
• Neck Swelling
• Neck stiffness
• Headache
• Tenderness in the back of the neck
• Muscle spasm
• Pain radiating from the neck into either shoulder or arm
• Dizziness
• Weakness, tingling or loss of movement in the arms or legs
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Sleep disturbance or irritability in young children
• Ringing in ears
• Difficulty concentrating
• Memory problems
• Numbness in the arms and hands
• Lower back pain

Treatment after a Whiplash Neck Injury

These symptoms are the result of pain, inflammation, oxidative stress and tissue damage.

The faster these factors can be resolves the more rapid and complete the healing.

Some people are incapacitated for life. Others experience a combination of symptoms and chronic pain.

Immediate, expert, medical attention is always vital, anti-inflammatory and pain medication will be necessary.

TPR20 and Whiplash Neck Injury Treatment

It is right from the initial event that TPR20 becomes an important addition to the treatment.

Applied topically and locally to the site of the injury the pain relief is concentrated where it is needed.

The anti-inflammatory action is focused at the site of the injury.
The complex formula also inhibits oxidative stress and creates the inner environment whereby the damaged tissues can heal.

As TPR20 does not have the same dose limitations as internal pain medication, applications can be as frequent as every two to three minutes in the initial period in complete safety.

- Rowan Hamilton

Whiplash Neck Injury is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Linda already lost one leg to diabetic neuropathy that started out as neuropathy of the foot. The email sequence starts June 2nd, 2009.

Diabetic Neuropathy of Feet – June 2 2009

Dear Rodger,

I almost cannot believe what has happened! I’ve had an awful sore on my left big toe for about 4-5 months, and as a diabetic who already lost her entire right leg, I was, of course, scared. Three doctors could not give me an idea how to treat it, except amputate. NO!! I want to save it if at all possible.

Well, it was always kind of sore, but the last week it got far worse and began hurting when I attempt to stand, as I’m learning how to use my prosthetic right leg. And the pain was really starting to bother me. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING.

Well, after we talked, and you said it did more than relieve pain, yesterday morning I figured, "What the heck – I’ll put some TPR 20 on my toe." As God is my witness, within 15 minutes of ONE application the pain had dropped at least 80%!!!
I am totally blown away!

I decided to see how long that lasted, and eleven hours later it started to bother me again, though nowhere near as bad. I put on another application of TPR 20. Boom – the pain is gone!!!

It’s now been 6 or 7 hours and the toe is feeling fine, though of course it hurts when pressure is applied. But I can put weight on the foot without any problems.

I am beginning to think this may work miracles and heal my toe. Nothing else has touched it in all these months.

Am I happy with TPR 20? YOU BET I AM!!!!!

Linda Yates
Florida, June 2 2009

Diabetic Neuropathy of Feet – June 5 2009

Dear Rodger,

I can’t sleep – it’s the middle of the night – just took a photo of my bad toe. This is the best I can do with my camera. I am shocked to be able to tell you the brownish stuff appears to be coming off somewhat!!! This has been at least 5 months in the making, and as long as I put the TPR20 on twice a day, the pain is down 90% and it appears the thing may be starting to dissolve!!!

This is nothing short of miraculous, and I sure hope it speeds along!

Linda
Florida, June 5 2009

Diabetic Neuropathy of Feet – June 26 2009

Dear Rodger,

I am more shocked by the day at how things are coming along with my toe.
Remember – two doctors wanted to amputate!

I continue using the TPR 20 four times a day, as you suggested. It really has made a difference. I have almost zero pain with it, can even grab the toe with my hand without pain. I could not even remotely touch it 3 months ago! Even socks over it hurt then!

There is a black thing on the corner of the toe which a couple months ago developed a little ring of dead skin around it. When that came off, it engendered an utterly new level of pain and discomfort for a couple of weeks.

Last night, the new ring which had developed also sloughed off, but this time it didn’t bleed around it and the under layer looks really healthy. But – and this is monumental – there is NO PAIN this morning at all where it came off!

This may be a slow process, but I do believe TPR 20 will save my toe and thus my leg! When you only have one left, as my right leg is gone, that means EVERYTHING. I’m just sorry I didn’t have the TPR 20 two years ago, or I would not have lost the right leg. You have no idea how much THAT hurts!

Linda
Florida, June 26 2009

Diabetic Neuropathy of Feet – July 15 2009

Dear Rodger,

As you know, I have had an amazing testimonial on a problem with my left big toe, which developed a large brown spot on the end of it and two doctors said it needed to be amputated. My right leg was amputated 18 months ago. I don’t want any more amputations!

The pain was getting constant and unrelenting. Could not even think of putting on a shoe!
I figured the TPR 20 was for pain – so why not give it a try? I’ve been putting it on now for about 6 weeks.

The pain relief was close to instantaneous, and as long as I put minute amounts of the cream on during the day, I was pain free. Some weird skin came off it twice in a semicircle pattern around the brown thing on the toe.

Last night, though, I saw a large piece of flesh on the nail, and which I felt I had to remove from the nail. It came off easily and my toe, which I could now touch without pain, was feeling pretty good. In fact, during the day yesterday my husband had run over the toe with my wheelchair, accidentally, and it only smarted a little. Six weeks earlier you’d have heard my screams up there all the way from Florida!

I decided, when it didn’t hurt at all this morning, to try an experiment for one day. I haven’t put any TPR 20 on at all today. Guess what? I haven’t felt ONE TWINGE OF PAIN!.

That was totally impossible before! I’ve been fighting this thing for at least six months prior, and I know it won’t clear up overnight. But TPR has given me the faith that I won’t lose this toe and I am thrilled beyond words. AND – and this is major – I am only about 3/4ths of the way through my FIRST tube of cream.

Is this cost effective, or what?????

Linda
Florida, July 15 2009

Diabetic Neuropathy of Feet – July 25 2009

Dear Rodger,

You sure are lucky I don’t have your home phone number!
I’m afraid I’d be tempted to call, despite the fact it’s almost 1 a.m., and yell this at you:

1/3 of the brown area of my toe has come off!!!!!!!!!

I admit I cut it off with scissors, but it was ready to come off! And there is pink skin underneath!!!
This is totally a miracle!!!!!!!!!
Two doctors wanted to amputate the toe; one said it was gangrenous. NO WAY! Almost two months of applying TPR 20 has done this where nothing else would touch it. I expected pain relief, for it was unmercifully painful, and I admit I did not expect healing, but that appears to be what is happening.
YOWEEEE! WOWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linda Yates
Florida, July 25 2009

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My wife ran into to stinging nettle and the burn and itching drove her wild until I put some TPR20 on her arm and it cleared it up in minutes.

My grandson had chicken pox and the itching was unbelievable until his mom put TPR20 on his pox and itching went away completely.

My wife burnt the roof of her mouth, it was very, very sore and she put TPR20 on the burn and the pain was gone, it didn’t taste great but the pain was gone.

We have TPR20 in our first aid kit. Our whole family uses it. Ourselves, my daughter’s family and my in-laws all love it.

We can’t say enough good things about TPR20 to all our friends and family.

Daniel

Registered Massage Therapist

Toronto

A Registered Massage Therapist on the many uses of TPR 20 is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Rowan Hamilton: Why Topical Pain Relief Works Better

Why Topical Pain Relief Works Better is a post from: TPR20Info.com

When stung by a bee, make sure to remove the stinger as soon as possible. Once the stinger has been removed, apply a dime size of TPR 20.

After applying TPR20, the pain will subside almost instantly and within minutes the swelling will go down.

Rowan Hamilton explains bee stings and treating bee stings in the video below.

Rowan Hamilton on Treating Bee Stings

Treating Bee Stings is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Rowan Hamilton on Allantoin and Tissue Regeneration

Rowan Hamilton on Allantoin and Tissue Regeneration is a post from: TPR20Info.com

I came into contact with poison ivy, I’m allergic to it so it spreads fast and nothing the doctors did would work. The Prednisone pills and Cortisone cream the doctors gave me were making me sick and doing nothing to treat my poison Ivy.

When I was introduced to TPR20 as a poison ivy treatment I was willing to try anything. I was amazed that in the first 4 hours of putting it on I could practically watch the swelling go down. The poison Ivy stopped spreading and started to dry up immediately. I had spent over 4 weeks taking medication from the doctor and it got worse every day. The TPR20 started clearing it up in 24 hours.

I stopped taking all the medication from the doctor and used the TPR20 as my poison ivy treatment 3 times a day. The poison Ivy was gone in a week. Even my doctor was impressed.

Thank you again,

Kyle P.
Winnipeg

Poison Ivy Treatment Testimonial is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Rowan Hamilton explains how TPR 20 will stop the itching and reduce the swelling of a mosquito bite – almost instantly.

Rowan Hamilton on THE Mosquito Bite Treatment

THE Mosquito Bite Treatment is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Rowan Hamilton on Green Tea Benefits is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Your world now revolves around your sciatic pain.

What causes Sciatic Pain

Sciatic pain is a symptom of a medical condition. The underlying medical condition can be anything from a pinched nerve to a tumor or prostate cancer.

As you know by now, the sciatic nerve starts at your buttocks and ends in your feet. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body and is inflamed due to the underlying medical condition. The inflammation of the nerve causes your pain.

For this reason, your doctor has prescribed you anti-inflammatory drugs to try and calm down the inflammation of the sciatic nerve which in turn reduces the pain.

Unfortunately, the drugs only provide temporary relief and can cause side effects, especially when they are taken over a longer period of time.

Must-Do when you have Sciatic Pain

Getting sciatic pain relief is essential for your quality of life. However, in most cases you will be treating the symptom of the underlying medical condition. Make sure to visit your medical professional and find out what causes your pain.

The best possible outcome is complete relief of sciatica pain by treating the underlying medical condition.

But for now you only care about one thing: getting rid of the pain – fast.

How to get sciatic pain relief

As mentioned, sciatic pain is caused by the inflammation of the sciatic nerve.
When you relieve the inflammation, you relieve the pain.

There are a few properties the ideal sciatic pain relief solution needs to have:

• Topical application
  The cause of sciatic pain can often be pointed out. It makes sense to apply a pain relief and anti-inflammatory solution right on the cause of the pain and inflammation.




• Not a maximum number of applications
  In most cases, relieving the sciatic pain will not resolve the underlying medical condition. As a result the pain can come back. You will benefit most from a solution that can be applied without limitation.




• No side effects
  You will use the solution for a longer period of time, so you want to ensure there are no negative side effects.




• Multiple ingredients for the same problem
  A solution with multiple ingredients that attack pain and/or inflammation is more beneficial than a solution that has one ingredient for pain and/or inflammation solution.




• 100% Money Back Guarantee
  There are many pain relief products that do not work. A money back guarantee protects you and shows a company that stands behind its product.

And yes – TPR 20 Topical Pain Relief and Anti-Inflammation Cream has all the properties for sciatic pain relief:

• Topical application
  TPR 20 is a cream, you apply it where it hurts, when it hurts.




• No maximum number of applications
  TPR 20 is a safe product that can be applied as often as needed.




• No side effects
  TPR 20 has no known negative side effects.




• Multiple ingredients for the same problem
  TPR 20 contains two pain relieving ingredients (menthol and lidocaine) and 18 botanical ingredients of which at least 10 fight inflammation.




• 100% Money Back Guarentee
  TPR 20 has a 100% money back guarantee – it will provide sciatic pain relief, or your money back.

Click here to order TPR 20 and become one of our testimonials!

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Sciatic Pain Relief is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. The disorder affects
an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 3-6% of the world population.
While it is most prevalent in women —75-90 percent of the people who have FM are
women —it also occurs in men and children of all ethnic groups.

If you have Fibromyalgia, you owe it to yourself to read this section and the Fibromyalgia
testimonials. Fibromyalgia sufferers have reported life-changing pain relief with
TPR 20.

In this article:

• About Fibromyalgia Pain
• How TPR 20 Can Help Fibromyalgia Pain
• How to Apply TPR 20 for Fibromyalgia
• A Final Tip

About Fibromyalgia Pain

Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain and also allodynia, a heightened
and painful response to pressure.

Most people with fibromyalgia also experience moderate to extreme fatigue, sleep
disturbances, sensitivity to touch, light, and sound, and cognitive difficulties.
Many individuals also experience a number of other symptoms and overlapping conditions,
such as irritable bowel syndrome, lupus and arthritis.

All Fibromyalgia patients experience pain in the different pressure points, or tender
points as shown in the image below. In order to formally diagnose Fibromyalgia,
one must experience pain in at least 11 of the 18 pressure points. However, some
people have pain in fewer than eleven points and are still considered to suffer from Fibromyalgia.

People with Fibromyalgia also report tender points near and around the lymph glands,
for example both front and back muscles encircling the armpits. Thus in women triggering
pain migrating into the breasts and of course the back.

How TPR 20 Can Help Fibromyalgia Pain

People who have used TPR 20 for Fibromyalgia reported life-changing relief: being
able to sleep through the night, fewer or no muscle spasms, relief of swelling and
discomfort, et cetera.

It can be difficult to reach some of the painful areas but TPR 20 users have reported
great and definite relief when TPR 20 is applied, especially on a regular basis.

Click here to order TPR 20.

How to apply TPR 20 for Fibromyalgia

Based on customer feedback, the most effective way to use TPR 20 for Fibromyalgia
seems to apply it to the pressure points that hurt.

Applying the cream after a warm shower seems to help too.

Click here to order TPR 20.

A Final Tip

Fewer things are easier to forget than the impact of pain.

To appreciate the impact TPR 20 has on your life it helps to record your pain situation
before you start using the product.

You can write down the pain levels for different areas: hands, neck, knees, et cetera.
Describe the pain in your own words and rate the pain from 1 to 10 (1 = no pain,
10 = the worst pain you can imagine).

Repeat this exercise every week as you start using TPR 20 (or any other product).

TPR 20 and Fibromyalgia is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Rowan Hamilton explains:

Rowan Hamilton: Everyday uses for TPR 20 is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Inflammation causes cell damage by free radicals. Antioxidants prevent this cell damage by scavenging the free radicals. This results in healthier cells that promote faster healing and better health in general.

Rowan Hamilton explains oxidative stress and pain in the video below:

Rowan Hamilton on Oxidative Stress and Pain is a post from: TPR20Info.com

In many cases the painful area is red or swollen due to inflammation. Inflammation is an essential step in the healing process, but prolonged inflammation results in chronic pain. This is why doctors recommend Ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory drugs.

Reducing or removing the inflammation will result in long-term pain relief. Fighting inflammation can be sped up by giving the body additional tools to scavenge and repair damaged cells. That is where antioxidants come in.

Rowan Hamilton provides valuable information about inflammation in the video below;

Rowan Hamilton on Chronic Inflammation and Topical Relief

Rowan Hamilton on Chronic Inflammation and Topical Relief is a post from: TPR20Info.com

TPR 20™ takes effect in a short space of time and the effect lasts for an extended time, which results in less applications. For quick, extended, temporary relief of pain, I do not hesitate to recommend TPR 20™.

Joycelyn C, Quebec Canada

Joycelyn C’s Story: Shoulder Pain is a post from: TPR20Info.com

During recovery I had an excruciating bout of nerve pain over the lower jaw where the graft was. I dabbed on the TPR 20™ immediately and watched the clock to see just how long it would take to get some relief; there was nothing else to do.

I had complete relief in 90 seconds.

A painkiller tablet would probably not even have begun to dissolve in the stomach by that time let alone started to ease the pain.

This is a miracle product that will transform pain treatment.

R.H. Vancouver, Canada

Post-Operative Nerve Pain is a post from: TPR20Info.com

I can honestly say that TPR 20™ has been the most effective product for topical pain relief that I have ever used. I have had wonderful results by applying your product on all my patients after an adjustment and found that it reduces muscle spasm and pain.

In my clinic we have been using TPR 20™ on patients before we provide ultrasound therapy and have had excellent results. I have even used TPR 20™ on patients suffering with TMJ and I am amazed how quickly it reduces muscle spasms in the jaw.

Many of my patients with joint pain or arthritis report significant reduction of pain after just one application of the cream.

I have also found that applying TPR 20™ to the forehead, temples and back of the neck has proven to be effective in reducing headaches.

I even have one patient who applied TPR 20™ to his hemorrhoids with fast pain relief and a decrease of pain frequency.

This is a wonderful all purpose product which has been effective on bug bites, rashes, acne, stinging nettle and sunburns.

I recommend that all of my patient keep TPR 20™ on hand for personal use.

Thank you for producing this wonderful product.

Dr. Brad Young D.C., USA

Dr. Brad Young’s Story: Different Applications in a Chiropractic Clinic is a post from: TPR20Info.com

I have been a user of another topical pain relief cream for years and was convinced it was the best product available. There was no room for improvement.

After trying TPR 20™ I was proved wrong. This is even better. The consistency is better so it rubs in easier and faster which makes the pain go away even faster.

I use it on my both hips at night. With the other product I had to put it on again in the middle of the night, but the TPR 20™ keeps the pain away all night.

I use it for everything from putting it in my nose to help me breath to rubbing it on my feet to take away cramps in my toes.

Thank you so much for making my life more pain free.

Max R.

Max’s Story: Arthritic Hips, breathing and cramps is a post from: TPR20Info.com

I have been a runner off and on for the past twenty years of my life. I live in Florida so for me that means running outside when the weather is cool and running inside on a treadmill during the summer months. During all of that time, I have always suffered from shin splints. I have tried numerous creams and ointments. Over the years I have had two certified professional trainers for my work out sessions. They both showed me various stretching exercises to help me with this problem. I finally got to the point of accepting it when someone told me that I would just have to “work through it”.

My uncle gave me a trial size sample of TPR 20. He suggested I used it when I got a bad headache. The next time that I did I tried rubbing it on my forehead and neck and I was able to get some relief. After that incident, I decided to use it on my shins before I went running. I could not believe the difference! I had no pain at all.

I use this product faithfully before I run and it makes all the difference in the world to me. I was on an Alaskan cruise for a week this past month. I forgot to pack my TPR 20. I continued with my regular running routine on the treadmill on the boat. The first day my shins were hurting. The second day was even worse. I decided to buy some pain relief cream that was in a local drug store. I used it the next day and my shins hurt so bad I could not run at all. I had to keep my running routing to less than 4 miles per hour. I usually run at 6.5 to 7 miles per hour. I could not believe the difference. Not only did I smell like a walking menthol farm but it did not work at all. When I got home, I got my TPR 20 out and got back into my running routing. No pain whatsoever! I mean absolutely none.

I will never leave home without TPR 20 again. It is the only product I have found in twenty years that has allowed me to run the way I want to. I run on average sixteen miles per week. I highly recommend this product to everyone and I will do whatever is necessary to ensure that I never go without this product again!

Sincerely,

Cary C., Florida USA

Cary C’s Story: Shin Splints and Headaches is a post from: TPR20Info.com

First I went to a Podiatrist who injected my foot with cortisone shots for 3 weeks in a row. The pain did not go away.

Next I went to an Orthopaedic surgeon who did the same thing, gave me a cortisone shot in my foot. Again the pain did not go away.

Next I went to a Reflexologist for 3 months with still no relief from the pain.

My husband had some samples of TPR 20™ so decided to try that.
I rubbed it in my foot at bed time and in the morning when I got up. I am happy to say that my pain was gone within a week.

Relief at last! what a wonderful product.

Since then I have used TPR 20™ on many things.
I burned two fingers on the kitchen stove. After applying ice I looked at my fingers and could see deep blisters forming, I applied the TPR 20™ every 15 minutes for the rest of that day. The next day there were no blisters and no pain.

I also use TPR 20™ on fire ant bites and bee stings it takes the pain away fast.

I have arthritis in my hips and apply TPR 20™ every night before going to bed. It allows me to sleep all night free from pain.

This product is the best on the market and does not lie when it says it takes away the pain fast. Thank you for such a wonderful product.

Nina C., Florida USA

Nina C’s Story: Heel spur, burns and arthritis is a post from: TPR20Info.com

In 1991 I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and all its associate conditions, plus Arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle spasms, plus Plantar’s syndrome. I suffered chronic debilitating pain 24/7.

At that time I was prescribed powerful drugs of which Amitriptilline was only one, along with various therapies I obtained little relief and that was temporary.

Recently I was fortunate to be given some TPR 20. Following a hot shower, I immediately applied this product to my shoulders, arms, legs and feet. I had relief within 5 – 10 minutes which lasted all night.

I slept all night without being awakened with muscle spasms. I had applied the cream to my shoulders, arms, legs and feet and the pain and cramping stopped. The swelling and discomfort was gone. I experienced an aftermath of a soothing, healing, calming effect for several hours and was able to function in a normal capacity once again.

I highly recommend this product for its effectiveness.

Eva B., Ottawa Canada

Eva B’s Story: Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Muscle Spasms and Plantar’s Syndrome is a post from: TPR20Info.com

A year ago, I was involved with a pretty serious ankle injury. Resulting from a parachuting accident, while training with the U.S. Army Special Forces.

After Surgery, 6 months of Physical Therapy and a whole year of recovery I am back on my feet, but was still experiencing a good amount of pain!

I was sick and tired of “popping” pills just to get through the day. I was introduced to this great product! I put it on my ankle just before a run or trip to the gym.

During my workout, my ankle starts to warm up and you can really feel the TPR 20™ starting to work. TPR 20™ has deep tissue penetration and pain relief that lasts throughout my workouts and throughout the day.

TPR 20™ has helped me regain my life back!

Sgt. Scott, USA
Special Forces Medical Sergeant
EMT-Paramedic

Sgt. Scott’s Story: Serious ankle injury from parachuting accident is a post from: TPR20Info.com

Well, it was always kind of sore, but the last week it got far worse and began hurting when I attempt to stand, as I’m learning how to use my prosthetic right leg. And the pain was really starting to bother me. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING.

Well, after we talked, and you said it did more than relieve pain, yesterday morning I figured, “What the heck – I’ll put some TPR 20 on my toe.” As God is my witness, within 15 minutes of ONE application the pain had dropped at least 80%!!! I am totally blown away!

I decided to see how long that lasted, and eleven hours later it started to bother me again, though nowhere near as bad. I put on another application of TPR 20. Boom – the pain is gone!!!

It’s now been 6 or 7 hours and the toe is feeling fine, though of course it hurts when pressure is applied. But I can put weight on the foot without any problems.

I am beginning to think this may work miracles and heal my toe. Nothing else has touched it in all these months.

Am I happy with TPR 20? YOU BET I AM!!!!!

Linda Y., USA

Linda Y’s Story: Diabetic Amputee with a Painful Sore for 4-5 Months is a post from: TPR20Info.com

The adult human head weighs upwards of 10 lbs. It is delicately balanced on a column of bones, the vertebra, between it and the shoulders.

Think of the head as a bowling ball balanced on a few Lego bricks. Each Lego brick is attached to the next by tough fibers, the ligaments. The muscles surrounding the neck act like tent ropes to both stabilize the head and control movement. There is a vertical hole in the Lego bricks through which run the nerves of the spinal column connecting communication between the head and the rest of the body. Blood vessels run alongside.

It is a beautifully designed system which lasts a lifetime until it is injured.

The principle of a whiplash injury is simple. We know what happens as over 1 million of these injuries occur every year in North America. In the common “rear-ender” the force of the moving car is transferred to the stationary one in front. The stationary car, with it occupants, is moved rapidly forwards. The force first moves the occupants heads backwards as it is transferred through the seat. Then the forward movement takes over. The body is fixed to the seat by the restraining belt and the unrestrained head moves forward in a whiplash action.

Simple.

However this is not a gentle movement.

The forward acceleration of the head on its delicate balance can be as much as 7G and in some cases much more. This creates a large kinetic energy. Just picture the bowling ball suddenly accelerating then instantly stopping. This is what causes the damage.

• Ligaments are ripped
• Tendons shear from the muscles
• Connective tissue is torn
• Nerves are stretched and torn
• The body goes into shock

The forward movement of the head is restrained at the end of its forward motion and experiences a rapid deceleration. The effect on the brain is not unlike being hit by a blow from a giant boxer. The cerebral cortex can become bruised and the nerves in the deep white matter experience damage by stretching and tearing.

The sum of the damage from microscopic tearing throughout the area to measurable trauma is whiplash injury.

The signs and symptoms can occur immediately or after a period of time. the more rapidly the signs and symptoms occur the greater the risk of serious damage.

The most common symptoms are:

• Neck Pain
• Shoulder pain
• Neck Swelling
• Neck stiffness
• Headache
• Tenderness in the back of the neck
• Muscle spasm
• Pain radiating from the neck into either shoulder or arm
• Dizziness
• Weakness, tingling or loss of movement in the arms or legs
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Sleep disturbance or irritability in young children
• Ringing in ears
• Difficulty concentrating
• Memory problems
• Numbness in the arms and hands
• Lower back pain

These symptoms are the result of pain, inflammation, oxidative stress and tissue damage.

The faster these factors can be resolves the more rapid and complete the healing. Some people are incapacitated for life. Others experience a combination of symptoms and chronic pain.

Immediate, expert, medical attention is always vital. Anti-inflammatory and pain medication will be available. It is right from the initial event that tpr20 becomes an important addition to the treatment.

Applied topically and locally to the site of the injury the pain relief is concentrated where it is needed. The anti-inflammatory action is focused at the site of the injury. The complex formula also inhibits oxidative stress and creates the inner environment whereby the damaged tissues can heal.

As tpr20 does not have the same dose limitations as internal pain medication, applications can be as frequent as every two to three minutes in the initial period in complete safety.

- Rowan Hamilton

TPR 20 and Whiplash injury is a post from: TPR20Info.com

The reason that over 40% of North Americans will have some degree of sunburn this
year is that the source is with us every day, the sun. And because it is with us
every day we get careless.

No-one would put their hand in a fire on purpose to burn themselves just a little
bit would they? Yet we love to be out in the sun. We love its warmth, we love how
we feel with the sun on our skin. Sunlight makes us happy. We are re-learning about
the health benefits of vitamin D made by the action of sunlight on our skin.

Our wonderful bodies even have a system to limit the damage to our skin caused by
too much sunlight radiation. It is a photoprotectant pigment called melanin which
is widely found in nature and derives from the amino acid tyrosine. Our bodies produce
this pigment in the epidermis. The very outer layer of our skin. We know when it
is doing this as we develop a suntan.

Ultraviolet rays in sunlight, known as UV, create free radicals in unprotected skin
which damage DNA. Melanin transforms up to 99% of UV rays into heat. Making it the
most efficient protection against burning skin damage possible.

However production of melanin in the skin is on a need basis and is relatively slow.
By the time we have finished our annual vacation we have produced enough melanin
to give us protection from UV rays. In northern winters we produce very little.
For one thing we need as much vitamin D production as we can get and melanin reduces
this.

The natural skin colours of people who live at different latitudes are easily understood
when the skin is viewed as a vitamin D factory. The further away from the equator
we live, sunlight is reduced, and the most efficient vitamin D production is needed.

Yet, when a”northern” skin comes out of winter, white and doing its
best to make vitamin D, it is vulnerable to burning as it has little or no melanin
to protect it from the UV rays.

So we head for the sun as soon as we can, off come our protective clothes and we
burn. Even in winter our faces can burn on a bright day. But the rest of our skin
has been rapped up and has no protection of its own. Melanin is not like a window
blind which we can close at a moments notice.

Wise people and the wise parents of children know about hats, long sleeves and slow
exposure to develop a protective tan. They know about appropriate sun protection
products without toxic chemicals and how to use them properly. They also know that
a high intake of antioxidants through healthy food can decrease UV sensitivity in
the skin just it protects the rest of the body against free radical damage.

When we do not take care we develop a sunburn. This begins with reddened skin and
pain. It is a real burn, either first or even second degree. The UV damage to DNA
in skin cells produces an immune reaction with inflammation.

Unprotected skin can turn red in as little as 30 minutes but usually it takes 2
to 6 hours. Pain can last 48 hours. Sunburn continues to develop for 24 to 72 hours
as the DNA damage by free radicals develops. Skin cell death leads to peeling skin
in 3 to 8 days. This can continue for weeks with itching.

So for the millions who will have sunburn this year having forgotten the appropriate
protective information, there is TPR20. This complex pain topical cream gives rapid
relief from pain and reduces inflammation and free radical cell damage. Results
are immediate. The pain can be controlled with renewed applications on the burn
and damage will be minimized.

Carry TPR20 in your day pack when going out in the sun. It will be worth it.

If the burn is extreme with blistering do find medical assistance immediately.

– Rowan Hamilton

TPR 20 and Sun Burn is a post from: TPR20Info.com

This man is one of over 500,000 who have surgery for this condition every year in North America

He was struggling with the implications for his future. He spoke of the months of increasing disability that lead to the surgery. He had found out from reputable medical sources that as many as 150,000 of those who would have this surgery this year would have loss of wrist strength for good.

He also knew that there might be other complications in his elbows and shoulders. He told me how his career as a carpenter was probably over.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) falls under the medical category of arthritis. Yet its causes can derive from a wide range of events. CTS is sometimes associated with trauma, pregnancy, multiple myeloma, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. It has been reported as being connected to allergic reactions to Prozac and other drugs. There are connections with work related events connected to repetitive strain, typing and vibration. Whatever the direct and indirect causes of CTS the result is swelling.

The carpal tunnel transports the median nerve and ten tendons through the carpal bones. This is the central of three major nerves to the hand. The eight carpal bones support the wrist and enable its remarkable flexibility. Compression of the nerve by swelling leads to weakness and muscle wasting in the hand. The pressure can be due to fluid or swelling of one or more of the tendons.

Currently accepted treatments offer braces, injection with steroids, other anti-inflammatory drugs and ultimately surgery. Nutritional support includes Omega 3 essential fatty acids, B vitamins particularly B6 and B12 and natural anti-inflammatories such as turmeric.

However for the more than 3 million North Americans experiencing CTS there is a new and successful option for long term relief. It is the first choice of treatment before resorting to injections or surgery.

TPR20 is a topical pain relief cream containing twenty synergistic ingredients. This is applied directly to the area of the wrist where the problem lies. The pain relief, and all natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and tissue repair compounds in TPR20 combine to reduce the swelling in the carpal tunnel associated with CTS.

TPR20 is not restricted by the dose limitations of steroids or other anti-inflammatory drugs. It is not limited by being taken orally where drug actions are diluted through the whole body just to find a small area of the wrist.

TPR20 goes where you need it when you need it in complete safety. Relief can be rapid and long lasting. Continued use does not lead to dependence or side effects as with other anti-inflammatory drugs.

If only I had met this young man a few weeks, or even a few months ago things might have been very different for him.

As it is TPR20 will help him to speedy recovery from his surgery and help him build his strength. With TPR20 he can go forward with his life without fear of CTS recurring with the risk of a second surgery.

- Rowan Hamilton

TPR 20 and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a post from: TPR20Info.com

According to the US Center for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 46 million adults in the United States have some form of arthritis.

According to the CDC, the vast majority of people with arthritis have osteoarthritis (27 million). Three other large groups are Rheumatoid Arthritis (1.3 million), gout (3 million) and fibromyalgia accounts of about 5-6 million people.

In this article:

• About Arthritis Pain
• How TPR 20 Can Help Arthritis Pain
• How to Apply TPR 20 for Arthritis
• A Final Tip
• TPR 20 Testimonials

About Arthritis Pain

As any arthritis sufferer knows, pain and arthritis go hand in hand. Initially the arthritis pain comes and goes, for many the pain eventually becomes chronic and increases in severity.

For people with chronic arthritis pain, the most obvious consequence is the loss of quality of life. The pain can be all consuming, making it difficult – if not impossible – to function normally. A few other effects that chronic pain has on many people are:

• Dependency on prescription drugs
• Additional health problems due to the side effects of prescription drugs
• Depression and social isolation
• Loss of mobility
• Concentration issues
• Sleep problems

Arthritis is a chronic disease that causes chronic pain. As a result, arthritis requires a long term pain relief solution without side effects. The conventional approach to arthritis pain is the use of prescription drugs. Unfortunately prescription drugs come with side effects, especially when used over a prolonged period as is necessary for sustained arthritis pain relief. 

How TPR 20 Can Help Arthritis Pain

TPR 20 relieves arthritis pain fast for the short term, using two pain relievers: lidocaine and menthol.

On the longer term, TPR 20 will fight the inflammation using 10 ingredients that have anti-inflammatory properties. When joints become less inflamed, there is less pain. Using this two-step approach TPR 20 relieves the pain longer and more effectively.

Customers have reported that the pain stays away longer with regular use, resulting in fewer applications per day.

TPR 20 does not cure arthritis.
However, it relieves the pain and inflammation which allows you to be more mobile, get a better night sleep and feel better as a result.

Effectively pain management increases the quality of your life and allows you to escape the short-term-thinking cycle where all that matters is pain relief, at any cost. With effective pain management you can take longer-term steps needed to manageyour arthritis.

Click here to order TPR 20.

How to Apply TPR 20 for Arthritis

As mention, arthritis is caused by chronic inflammation. The goal with arthritis is to relieve the inflammation as much as possible, as fast as possible.

Customers have reported success using the following methods: the standard method and the warm towel method.

The vast majority of people only need the standard method. The warm-towel method usually applies to arthritis patients that have prolonged and severe chronic pain in for example the knees.

TPR 20 Standard Method

Apply a pea-sized amount of TPR 20 to the painful area, massage the TPR 20 cream into the area. After 5 minutes, re-evaluate the pain and re-apply TPR 20 to the same area if more pain relief is needed.

Repeat this process until pain relief, up to a maximum of four to five times.

The majority of people will have pain relief at this point. However, for some people it takes more to ‘break’ the pain, especially the first time TPR 20 is used.

TPR 20 Warm Towel Method

If the pain persists, apply a warm (the warmer the better), moist towel to the painful area for about a minute. Now re-apply the TPR 20.

Repeat this process until pain relief, up to a maximum of four to five times.

Click here to order TPR 20.

A Final Tip

Fewer things are easier to forget than the impact of pain.

To appreciate the impact TPR 20 has on your life it helps to record your pain situation before you start using the product.

You can write down the pain levels for different areas: hands, neck, knees, et cetera. Describe the pain in your own words and rate the pain from 1 to 10 (1 = no pain, 10 = the worst pain you can imagine).

Repeat this exercise every week as you start using TPR 20 (or any other product).

TPR 20  Testimonials

Please click here to read about the TPR 20 experience of other people sufferering from (chronic) pain.

Your testimonials go a long way in helping other people like yourself who are suffering from for example back pain. We would appreciate it if you can email your testimonial to stories@tpr20info.com

If you end up using TPR 20 for other ailments, please let us know too!

Click here to order TPR 20.

TPR 20 and Arthritis is a post from: TPR20Info.com

When using pills or liquid pain relief medications, it does take time for the active ingredients to work their way through the digestive tract, sometimes as long as 20 minutes. Shots are simply not practical for the day-to-day pain relief we need.

In this video Rowan Hamilton talks about the advantages of topical applications for the best results.

He is using our recommended product, TPR 20 as an example.

Rowan Hamilton on the Topical Application of TPR 20

Why Use a Pain Relief Cream? is a post from: TPR20Info.com

TPR 20 customers with back pain have reported effective pain relief, allowing them
to sleep through the night and be more focused and mobile during the day.

In this article:

• About Back Pain
• How TPR 20 Can Help Back Pain
• How to Apply TPR 20 for Back Pain
• A Final Tip

About Back Pain

Back pain is a symptom of a medical condition. The medical condition, or cause,
can be anything from intervertebral disc degeneration to sprains, fractures, arthritis,
infections and even tumors.

For people with chronic back pain, the most obvious consequence is the loss of quality
of life. The pain can be all consuming, making it difficult – if not impossible
– to function normally. A few other effects that chronic pain has on many people
are:

• Dependency on prescription drugs
• Additional health problems due to the side effects of prescription drugs
• Depression and social isolation
• Loss of mobility
• Concentration issues
• Sleep problems

Back pain can cause chronic pain. As a result, back pain requires a long term pain
relief solution without side effects. The conventional approach to back pain is
the use of prescription drugs. Unfortunately prescription drugs come with side effects,
especially when used over a prolonged period as is necessary for sustained arthritis
pain relief.

How TPR 20 Can Help Back Pain

TPR 20 relieves pain on the short term and goes after inflammation that causes the
pain. As a result the pain will stay away longer with regular use.

TPR 20 customers have reported back pain relief as good or better as prescription
drugs – without negative side effects.

Using TPR 20 comes with another benefit: you can apply the cream where it hurts.
Pills have to travel through your system before addressing the pain.

To get a more detailed description on how TPR 20 works, please click here.

Click here to order TPR 20.

How to apply TPR 20 for Back Pain

There are many different types of back pain. Some back pains are more ‘superficial’
and do not require many applications. Other forms of back pain can be very deep-seated
and require persistence in applying TPR 20.

Customers have reported success using the following methods: the standard method
and the warm towel method.

The vast majority of people only need the standard method. The warm-towel method
usually applies to prolonged and deep-seated back pain.

Standard Method

Apply a pea-sized amount of TPR 20 to the painful area, massage the TPR 20 cream
into the area. After 5 minutes, re-evaluate the pain and re-apply TPR 20 to the
same area if more pain relief is needed.

Repeat this process until pain relief, up to a maximum of four to five times.

The majority of people will have pain relief at this point. However, for some people
it takes more to ‘break’ the pain, especially the first time TPR 20 is used.

Warm Towel Method

If the pain persists, apply a warm (the warmer the better), moist towel to the painful
area for about a minute. Now re-apply the TPR 20.

Repeat this process until pain relief, up to a maximum of four to five times.

Another Option: TPR 20 and Your Chiropractor

There are chiropractors using TPR 20 successfully for back pain and in preparation
for the chiropractic adjustments.

Some chiropractors have started using the TPR 20 after it was initially brought
to their attention by a patient.

Please click here for some comments from chiropractors that use TPR 20.

A Final Tip

Fewer things are easier to forget than the impact of pain.

To appreciate the impact TPR 20 has on your life it helps to record your pain situation
before you start using the product.

You can write down the pain levels for different areas: lower back, neck, et cetera.
Describe the pain in your own words and rate the pain from 1 to 10 (1 = no pain,
10 = the worst pain you can imagine).

Repeat this exercise every week as you start using TPR 20 (or any other product).

Your testimonials go a long way in helping other people like yourself who are suffering
from for example back pain. We would appreciate it if you can email your testimonial
to stories@tpr20info.com

If you end up using TPR 20 for other ailments, please let us know too!

Click here to order TPR 20.

TPR 20 and Back Pain is a post from: TPR20Info.com