MSM/Glucosamine and EverFlex Creams

Elaine Smith, LMP, LMT, SK, CNHC OR Lic# 6668

This is a story of two great products, my campaign to save one of them and about a company who listens. A few years back one of my favorite Nature's Sunshine products almost fell into extinction. This was very upsetting because MSM Glucosamine cream is a great product that I use regularly with my massage clients to reduce their pain. True, NSP had recently added EverFlex cream to their line. They expected this new cream to replace MSM Glucosamine cream. But, by this time I was using both creams with my clients and I can tell you that they do different things to your body. Loosing this product would not only be loosing my number one selling product, it would also change the way I treated some of my clients. I had to do something! We will get to that story — but first let me tell you about these great creams.

Here, in this writing, I will explain the difference that I feel when using the products on my massage clients and on myself.

My first experience with MSM Glucosamine cream was when it was introduced as a new product and I bought a few tubes to use and share with the other massage therapists in my office. We wanted to try it out before recommending it. I was experiencing some low back joint pain so I rubbed a little on. The potential for this product became very clear when less than two minutes later I was experiencing no pain! I began using some on a few regular clients and by the end of the day had 10 tubes preordered and sold! What does this cream do? It can help reduce or eliminate join and connective tissue pain. As a therapist I can immediately feel the difference in a client's low back when using this product. Stress adhesions melt away, the pain goes away, and I can get to deeper levels and do better work.

EverFlex is not as quick to work, but adds an element of heat with the menthol that is in it. It is also a good product and I sometimes use it with clients when I know that it will work better. EverFlex also has that menthol smell that some clients like. Others do not like the smell and enjoy the fact that MSM Glucosamine cream has no odor. MSM Glucosamine cream is also an excellent exfoliant. Dead skin sheds off and leaves you feeling smooth and soft. Try using this on tired achy feet. You get the benefit of no pain and also soft and smooth feet!

When I heard that NSP wanted to pull MSM Glucosamine cream from the shelves I gave them a call. They said that sales were down due to the new introduction of EverFlex. Determined to save this product, Dennis and I started an email campaign through some NSP online groups. We found out that others felt the same way I did. We all wrote to and called up the company. Nature's Sunshine listened. It is great that such a big company listens to the little guys. As a result, you can still enjoy the benefits of MSM Glucosamine cream.