Alternative to Vioxx

On Thursday, September 30, 2004, Merck & Company Pharmaceuticals announced a worldwide recall of Vioxx, a top-selling arthritis and pain medication drug. This recall was based on evidence that showed an increased risk of heart attack and stroke after 18 months of use. Millions of people take either Vioxx or a similar drug, Celebrex, for relief of arthritis pain. Although there is no recall on Celebrex at this time, its similarity to Vioxx has raised concerns among health professionals and patients.

Watkins Linimax® contains glucosamie. For over 25 years, physicians around the world have prescribed glucosamine for joint discomfort.

Sales of Vioxx worldwide were $2.5 billion in 2003, and those who depended on Vioxx for pain relief will now be looking for an alternative, and you can help! Watkins Linimax (#02266 US / #32116 CDN) contains glucosamine, a natural compound found in the body that stimulates the production of cartilage and inhibits its breakdown, resulting in less joint discomfort and swelling, and greater movement and joint flexibility. For over 25 years, physicians around the world have prescribed glucosamine for joint discomfort for one simple reason: People who take it feel better, and experience no side effects. Watkins Linimax contains the purest form of glucosamine, along with other natural soothing and protective ingredients, including antioxidants from whole grape extract, along with ginger, boswellia and curcumin, shown to reduce the body's production of pain-causing compounds.* 
For safe and effective relief, Watkins has the answer, in Linimax!
Also effective for fibromyalgia  sufferes
For more information and testimonials on Watkins Linimax, refer to the Linimax Product Profile Page at www.WatkinsOnline.com/lauriewilson

Consult your physician before taking any dietary supplement.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Times gone past and the little porcelin weather poodle

Does anyone remember the porcelin weather poodle?

That cute little poodle who mysteriously changed his color and to this young girl...it was for no apparent reason. Well for years that poodle sat in the window sill of the kitchen looking out as though it guarded us from the elements.

 I loved that little poodle and when I was alittle older I asked the question of my dad " how does the poodle change its color" and that is when my Dad sat me on his knee and began to explain the mystery as to how the poodle changed his color.

Now years later...and I mean years...I still have a connection to that long lost poodle of years gone by.

These years who needs the poodle when they have me...

 I'm not as cute as that perky little porcelin poodle and you won't find me perched upon the kitchen sill but you will know by looking at me what the weather is going to bring.

I have suffered for many years with overactive T cells...in other words psoriasis.
Just what causes T cells to malfunction in people with psoriasis isn't entirely clear, although researchers think genetic and environmental factors both play a role.
And thats where the connection between the poodle and I come together.
For years suffering from psoriasis, I have tried every ointment, salve and over the counter medicines they have out there. Holding on to my strenght of resistence to not use the shots or pills that are out there where the side effects, to me, far out weigh my condition of psoriasis.
I have finally come to find a resonable relief for my ichy and flakey skin.  
If your like me and don't want to invade your body with Biologics and gamble with the side effects then maybe you may find comfort in a few things I have found to be comforting and manageable.

Watkins,  which is a company thats been trusted since 1868 with their natural and organic products has some pretty good products that help me deal with my condition.
 If you'd like to see those products simply click on the word Watkins and it will take you to see my favorites that I use and then while your there take alook at all the other great products they have.By the way,  the era of the porcelin poodle also was shared by Watkins products that my mom kept on hand,like their famous award winning Vanilla.