What therapies does Dr. Weil recommend for heel spurs?
• Exercise: If you think your pain is exercise-related, change your exercise routine, environment, or foot-ware, and emphasize movements and/or body parts that do not cause pain. • Mind/Body: Occasionally foot pain can be related to stress. The body may respond with generalized tension that contributes to pain in many areas, including the feet. Hypnosis and guided imagery are worth exploring if an anatomical problem is not apparent. • Supplements: Natural anti-inflammatories can be just as effective as ibuprofen or other over-the-counter pain relievers with fewer side effects. Try one of the following: • Ginger (Zingiber officinale) standardized to 5-6% gingerols and 6% shogoals, take one to two 500 mg tablets three to four times daily • Turmeric (Curcuma longa) standardized to 95% curcuminoids, take 400-600 mg three times daily • Instead of the above, you might try Zyflamend, a product made by New Chapter Inc. that includes extracts of ginger, turmeric, and other anti-inflammatory her
