Flex (Heat)

• Acute muscle aches and pain with heat manifestations, such as swelling, burning sensation, and inflammation;
• Acute re bi (heat painful obstruction), arthritis, arthralgia or gout with redness and swelling;
• Fibromyalgia with heat manifestations;
• Rheumatic heat disorders;
  

• Analgesic function to relieve pain;
• Anti-inflammatory effect to reduce inflammation and swelling;
• Antirheumatic and antiarthritic functions to treat disorders of the connective tissue such as joints, muscles, bursae, tendons and fibrous tissues
  Immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive properties to treat joint disorders due to autoimmune disease;
• Chondroprotective and osteoprotective benefits to strengthen connective tissues and repair joints

• This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
• This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis). Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising.
  

• Sulfur helps the absorption of calcium, and adequate intake and absorption of calcium is essential for the repair and the rebuilding of bones, tendons, cartilage, and connective tissues. Patients are encouraged to consume foods high in sulfur such as asparagus, eggs, fresh garlic, and onions.
• Histidine, an amino acid, is responsible for removing the high levels of copper and iron found in arthritic patients. Patients are encouraged to consume foods high in
  histidine such as rice, wheat and rye.
  Fresh pineapples are recommended as they contain bromelain, an enzyme that is excellent in reducing inflammation.
  Increase intake of nourishing, cooling foods/roots such as Mexican yam, yam, radishes, potatoes, carrots, melons, cucumbers, beets, turnips, malanga, celeriac, taro, and rutabaga.
• Avoid spicy food, caffeine, citrus fruits, sugar, milk, dairy products, and red meat.
• Fish oil may help to alleviate pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis. It can be taken in conjunction with the herbs.
• Decrease the intake of sour foods, drinks or fruits (citrus) as their nature constricts and may contribute to further stagnation in the channels and collaterals.
• Avoid spicy/pungent/aromatic vegetables such as pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, funnel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili pepper, and wasabi.
  

Take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily. Dosage may be increased up to 5 to 6 capsules every four to six hours as needed. For quick and maximum effectiveness, take the herbs on an empty stomach with warm water.

• Rhizoma Atractylodis;
• Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis;
• Radix Angelicae Pubescentis;
• Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae;
• Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis;Fructus Liquidambaris;
• Caulis Trachelospermi;
• Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii;
• Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae;
• Ramulus Mori;
• Gypsum Fibrosum;
• Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis;
• Cortex Acanthopanacis;
• Herba Siegesbeckiae;
• Semen Coicis;
• Rhizoma Anemarrhena;