One important thing to stop, when dealing with RSI and overuse injuries, is the inflammation that comes along with them. People will more than likely turn to over-the-counter NSAIDs to treat the onset of inflammation. Some people, like myself, will even go to the doctor and be sent away with either a cortisone shot, highly powerful anti-inflammatories or oral steroids. All of these options lead to further damage and untold side effects. I cannot stress enough that you should always trust mother nature to take care of you, especially in your time of need.
What is important to note here is that mother nature has a cornucopia of anti-inflammatories readily available for you, with minimal side effects. Let us begin by exploring several of your options!
These are three of the heavy hitters in the lineup of anti-inflammatories. Because there is more than enough information on these three anti-inflammatories, I will not go into why they are so incredible. All you need to know is that they do exist and they do work. One formula that I really like is a product called Zyflammend by a company called New Chapter. It is a bit pricey, but you will notice results nearly instantly because it contains a host of anti-inflammatory herbs.
Along with the anti-inflammatories I mentioned above. There are a few more supplements I include in my daily routine to continually stay RSI free. Those supplements include a protein supplement, a multivitamin, iodine, vitamin C and vitamin D. There is one other daily supplement I use to make sure I am getting enough protein. I usually go with whey protein, but you can decide which you like best. I use the protein supplements to ensure that my body is getting around a gram per pound of body weight per day. Protein is important because connective tissue is made out of it. If you do not have the proper amounts of protein, you will not have the building blocks for healthy connective tissue. I include a multivitamin, and I take it three days a week just to make sure I'm getting the necessary nutrients. Iodine is important because it binds in a one-to-one ratio with thyroid hormone and this can be an underlying cause of carpal tunnel. The vitamin C is due to the fact that vitamin C is absolutely quintessential for collagen and connective tissue synthesis. I take the vitamin D for an all-around insurance program against low exposure to the sun, and I notice that I'm in a better mood when taking it.
This wraps up the supplements component of RSI and overuse. Surely there are other supplements out there that will be beneficial for those who suffer. These are the tried and true soldiers I employ every day to help keep me RSI free.
If you have any of your own that you currently use, which you feel are very helpful, I would love to hear from you!
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