by Lisa Garber
November 23, 2012
from
NaturalSociety Website
Pain has innumerable causes, and therefore just as many
remedies. If you’ve gone through the gauntlet of the usual
treatments - stretching, exercise, massage, costly pain
medication - and still find yourself with a stiff neck or sore
joints, try some of these other natural pain relievers for pain
control. Natural Pain Relievers for Natural Pain Control
Ginger - Inflammation and Joint Pain
We’ve long touted ginger for its anti-inflammatory
properties, which are especially useful for joint pain. Make
ginger tea by cutting up and boiling pieces of ginger for
several minutes and adding a dollop of honey and coconut milk;
drink two to three times daily until the pain subsides. You can
opt for powdered varieties if you’re on the go.
If you think ginger isn’t worth your time, consider that it’s
been on several occasions
more
effective than dangerous cancer drugs at destroying tumors -
without side effects, to boot. And no wonder: ginger is a close
cousin to another one of our favorites,
turmeric, which
is also a powerful anti-inflammatory food. You will truly be
amazed at the
benefits
of ginger.
Arnica - Injury
If you’re in a lot of pain from a sudden injury, consider
using lesser known natural pain relievers such as arnica gel,
which is made of a flower and is purportedly as effective at
removing pain as ibuprofen gel. Apply three times daily until
the pain goes away, but only on unbroken skin. Be wary, too, of
what else is in the cream and be sure to avoid parabens, PEGs,
and the like.
Capsaicin - Back Pain
If your nerves are shooting pain up your whole back, try
rubbing some capsaicin cream onto the trouble spot. Capsaicin is
a key component of chili peppers and provides relief for your
neck, back, and muscles. Apply a cream or spray three times
daily to unbroken skin, keeping an eye out for bad ingredients
in the product.
Vitamin B12 - Overall Pain Relief
Great for pain control, this vitamin helps your body thicken
the protective coating around nerves, preventing the “short
circuiting” of pain. Vitamin B was once abundant in our soil but
today is usually thought of as being found mostly in animal
products like eggs, cheese, liver, and seafood. This can be
problematic for those who don’t consume animal products or
fortified foods, which are often heavily processed. (Rather than
blame food choices, however, we can point at our vitamin
B12-deficient soil and factory farming techniques for this
predicament.) If you take B12 supplements, be sure they’re not
genetically modified!
Oil-pulling - Toothache, Stiff Joints, and Arthritis
One of the several potential benefits of
oil-pulling - in addition to prevention of gingivitis and
cavities - is relief from stiff joints and arthritis. Although
sesame and sunflower oils are most effective, coconut oil is
another powerful anti-inflammatory agent, perhaps best used in
cooking and massage rather than oil pulling. Oil pulling may
also be an effective
home remedy for toothaches.
Osteoarthritis patients may also
find
relief in dietary omega-3 fats. Because much of today’s sea
life is contaminated, it’s probably best to do your research to
see which local fish are best for your body and the environment
via the
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. You can also get the
majority of your omega-3s from flax seeds, walnuts, and GMO-free
soy (to be found wanting in most grocery stores).
Instead of turning to pharmacies for your pain treatment, try
some of these natural pain relievers for natural pain control -
and don’t forget to share what works for you!
Additional Sources:
Dr. Oz
LiveStrong
AlterNet
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Pain has innumerable causes, and therefore just as many remedies.
If you’ve gone through the gauntlet of the usual treatments
- stretching, exercise, massage, costly pain medication - and still find yourself with a stiff neck or sore joints, try some of these other natural pain relievers for pain control.
Natural Pain Relievers for Natural Pain Control
Ginger
- Inflammation and Joint Pain
We’ve long touted ginger for its anti-inflammatory properties, which are especially useful for joint pain.
Make ginger tea by cutting up and boiling pieces of ginger for several minutes and adding a dollop of honey and coconut milk; drink two to three times daily until the pain subsides. You can opt for powdered varieties if you’re on the go.
If you think ginger isn’t worth your time, consider that it’s been on several occasions
more effective than dangerous cancer drugs at destroying tumors
- without side effects, to boot.
And no wonder: ginger is a close cousin to another one of our favorites, turmeric, which is also a powerful anti-inflammatory food.
You will truly be amazed at the
benefits of ginger.
Arnica
- Injury
If you’re in a lot of pain from a sudden injury, consider using lesser known natural pain relievers such as arnica gel, which is made of a flower and is purportedly as effective at removing pain as ibuprofen gel.
Apply three times daily until the pain goes away, but only on unbroken skin. Be wary, too, of what else is in the cream and be sure to avoid parabens, PEGs, and the like.
Capsaicin
- Back Pain
If your nerves are shooting pain up your whole back, try rubbing some capsaicin cream onto the trouble spot.
Capsaicin is a key component of chili peppers and provides relief for your neck, back, and muscles. Apply a cream or spray three times daily to unbroken skin, keeping an eye out for bad ingredients in the product.
Vitamin B12
- Overall Pain Relief
Great for pain control, this vitamin helps your body thicken the protective coating around nerves, preventing the “short circuiting” of pain.
Vitamin B was once abundant in our soil but today is usually thought of as being found mostly in animal products like eggs, cheese, liver, and seafood. This can be problematic for those who don’t consume animal products or fortified foods, which are often heavily processed. (Rather than blame food choices, however, we can point at our
vitamin B12-deficient soil and factory farming techniques for this predicament.)
If you take B12 supplements, be sure they’re not genetically modified!
Oil-pulling
- Toothache, Stiff Joints, and Arthritis
One of the several potential benefits of
oil-pulling
- in addition to prevention of gingivitis and cavities - is relief from stiff joints and arthritis.
Although sesame and sunflower oils are most effective, coconut oil is another powerful anti-inflammatory agent, perhaps best used in cooking and massage rather than oil pulling. Oil pulling may also be an effective
home remedy for toothaches.
Osteoarthritis patients may also
find relief in dietary omega-3 fats. Because much of today’s sea life is contaminated, it’s probably best to do your research to see which local fish are best for your body and the environment via the
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch.
You can also get the majority of your omega-3s from flax seeds, walnuts, and GMO-free soy (to be found wanting in most grocery stores).
Instead of turning to pharmacies for your pain treatment, try some of these natural pain relievers for natural pain control
- and don’t forget to share what works for you!
Additional Sources:
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