Ease Pain Naturally: Find Out How to Avoid Using Over the Counter Medications and Relive Your Pain Naturally and Effectively

Ease Pain Naturally:  Find Out How to Avoid Using Over the Counter Medications and Relive Your Pain Naturally and Effectively
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Whether it is chronic or periodic, pain afflicts us all. With all the different, complex medical problems that we may experience, pain can vary as far as frequency and degree. The shelves of drugstores are full of over the counter medications that provide pain relief, but they usually come with a heavy price. Liver damage, internal bleeding, and many other side effects can arise if the product is not taken exactly as directed or if it is taken often by those with chronic pain.

Pain Associated With the Skin

The skin is the largest organ of your body and it has many nerves that are sensitive to touch. Skin is made up of three layers: the outer epidermis layer, the middle dermis layer, and the innermost layer that is composed of fatty tissue. A large portion of pain is felt through the skin.

For pain in this portion of the body there are several options you have to manage it. Here are some sources of pain as well as natural remedies to relieve it.

Blisters- Lavender, Roman chamomile oil, and calendula are natural antiseptics. Rub into a punctured blister and followed by Aloe Vera.

Ringworm or Athlete’s Foot- Fungal infections can be hard to get rid of while at the same time, causing pain. Start by soaking your feet in warm water. You may add a blend of essential oils like lavender and tea tree. After the soak rub tea tree oil (undiluted) into the infected area. This will speed up the healing process. During the day you can rub in calendula oil to provide faster relief. If you make your own soaps, add these ingredients to help your feet heal: golden seal root, sage, red clover, calendula and vinegar.

Eczema aka Dermatitis: This is primarily an allergic reaction so it is best to find the cause and eliminate it. Eating more vegetables, vegetable oils and oily fish in your daily diet can help a lot. A daily supplement of GLA can also be a positive addition to your lifestyle. Evening Primrose oil contains high levels of GLA so this is a good choice. Include daily supplements or foods rich in:

1. Beta-carotene (Vitamin A)

2. All B Vitamins

3. Vitamin C

4. Vitamin E

5. Zinc

6. Magnesium

7. Selenium

Herbal teas such as calendula, chickweed chamomile, raspberry and loganberry are good for easing the discomfort. Rubbing goldenseal and a little bit of water into the affected area is soothing. Essential oils like: fennel, chamomile, juniper and lavender can be rubbed in to provide immediate relief.

Headaches and Migraines

Pressure points are very effective in relieving head pain. Using your index finger and your thumb apply pressure to the soft pad between the thumb and index finger on the opposite hand. Switch off between the two. Hold gently for a few seconds then release.

As far as herbal remedies go here are a few that can help: Willow tree bark and meadowsweet are actually natural pain killers used for centuries. For a sedative to ease the pain away by relaxation these herbs are best: chamomile, ginger, lavender and rosemary. These sedatives are most effective when used as hot teas.

Pain in the Neck

Countless people suffer from pain in both the back and neck. Seeing a chiropractor is vital for proper alignment as this might be the sole source of pain. Aromatherapy is another widely used method, by putting a few drops of essential oils such a lavender, chamomile, and juniper into your bathwater the pain can be eased as well as using some sprigs of eucalyptus, rosemary and lavender.

Pain Management Overview

As you can plainly see, over the counter and prescription medicines are not the only way to be rid of pain. By using all natural methods you can live a far healthier life with risk of serious side effects or dependency.

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