The one fruit enzyme that can STOP chronic pain before it begins

If you’re a regular reader of OmniVista Health Learning, I’m sure you’re aware chronic inflammation plays a key role in pain.

But what’s less well-known is that chronic inflammation can also increase your sensitivity to pain.

Fortunately, you can find dual relief—from pain and heightened sensitivity—with a simple pineapple extract.

The vicious cycle of inflammation and pain

Research shows how knee osteoarthritis patients can become sensitized to pain over time—even when their joints aren’t severely damaged.

The reason?

Dr. Fred Pescatore explains that inflammation generates a type of protein that allows pain signals to persist. And in time, they can become chronic.

In his Pain-Free Life Protocol, Dr. Pescatore compares this to “opening the floodgates” of pain. And once opened, they tend to stay open. That’s one of the reasons why acute pain (that is, temporary pain) often progresses to chronic pain.

This is a hard-to-break cycle. As Dr. Pescatore puts it, “Inflammation increases pain, which in turn increases inflammation, which causes even more pain…and on and on.”

And he adds that older people are particularly susceptible to this pain spiral.

This is why Dr. Pescatore stresses the importance of quickly treating acute pain’s elevated inflammatory response—so you can stop chronic pain before it begins.

Of course, this is where many doctors reach for the prescription pad to dole out powerful painkillers.

But Dr. Pescatore offers a better way. And it doesn’t just relieve pain, it goes right to the source, And it’s far more likely to provide you long-term relief.

The pineapple enzyme with many side benefits

Most conventional doctors turn to anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve inflammation and pain. Unfortunately, they’re overlooking the more effective route: using natural enzymes to calm inflammation and smooth out chronic pain.

To show how this approach works, Dr. Pescatore starts with the basics. He says, “Enzymes are the catalysts behind every single important event that takes place in your body.

“Like a finger pushing an intricate line of dominos, these tiny molecules set off the chain of events that make life itself possible. In fact, there’s a theory out there that the length of your life is directly related to your body’s enzyme status. And that the state of your health rests on the shoulders of these vital molecules.”

Dr. Pescatore adds that this same theory suggests that supplementing with enzymes can lead to a longer, healthier life.

And there’s one natural fruit enzyme confirmed by research to stop chronic pain before it even begins: bromelain.

Bromelain is an extract of pineapple. It aids digestion and regulates the migration of white blood cells. That’s one of the key factors behind its anti-inflammatory power.

But bromelain doesn’t stop there. Dr. Pescatore points to the large body of clinical research that demonstrates the other benefits of bromelain:

• Reduces osteoarthritis pain as effectively as drugs
• Manages painful side effects from chemotherapy
• Lessens pain after shoulder surgery
• Reduces pain after tooth extraction
• Minimizes acute knee pain in healthy adults

And without the potent anti-inflammatory effect of bromelain, each one of these acute pain conditions could lead to chronic pain.

Simple ways to increase your enzyme levels

Like so many key functions in the human body, our enzyme levels decline as we age.

So, to improve your enzyme levels, Dr. Pescatore recommends you eat plenty of fresh, organic, seasonal produce in order to get as many live enzymes from your food as possible.

And the more of these foods the better, he says, because your enzyme reserves are limited, so your body uses them for digestion first. That means you don’t have as many left for the other critical functions enzymes help carry out.

He says, “This is why I often recommend enzyme supplements to treat conditions that seem to have nothing to do with digestion. Like bacterial and viral infections, and conditions associated with inflammation including heart disease, multiple sclerosis, and cancer, just to name a few.”

Enzyme supplements also help you absorb nutrients, which Dr. Pescatore calls “a sure path to higher energy and stronger immunity.” And of course, you’ll also have a path to lead you out of chronic pain situations.

Dr. Pescatore recommends starting with a low dose of digestive enzymes—100 to 250 mg, taken with every meal. As for bromelain, he recommends a dose of 200 mg per day.

You can find his specific supplement recommendation in the Source Directory of his Pain-Free Life Protocol.

If you’re experiencing migraines, fibromyalgia, arthritis, or any other chronic pain issues, click here to explore a comprehensive overview of Dr. Pescatore’s easy-to-follow guide to natural pain relief. Or click here to get started on relieving your painful symptoms today.

SOURCES

“Oral enzyme combination versus diclofenac in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee — a double-blind prospective randomized study.” Clinical Rheumatology 2004; 23(5): 410-415. DOI: 10.1007/s10067-004-0902-y