Chronic pain can be a crippling
condition to live with and can hinder many aspects of normal life to a
great extent. Furthermore, it can be an expensive ordeal since a constant flow
of painkillers can add a lot to your monthly expenditure. There are however a
wide variety of natural remedies to choose from that have proven effects as
painkillers while being considerably more affordable than their pharmaceutical
equivalents.
Turmeric
This is a spice
that is very commonly used in Indian curries and is from the same family
as ginger. It is commonly found in powdered form and bears a strikingly
yellowish colour. It is, however, a lot more than just an exotic food
ingredient since the spice is commonly used to combat stomach ulcers, psoriasis
and even cancer. It has also become quite common for people suffering from
osteoarthritis to consume turmeric as it is anti-inflammatory. This
incredible medicinal substance can be obtained for a fraction of the cost of a
pain management specialist.
Coconut Juice/Water
Besides how amazingly refreshing
coconut water tastes you will soon find that there are quite a few advantages of choosing this water as a source of refreshment. Besides the fact that it’s completely natural, it is also a good source of several nutrients and has quite a large number of antioxidant properties.
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It is also known to positively
affect and reduce blood pressure as well as support heart health. Due to them
being high in its antioxidant properties it is also a good option to choose
after prolonged exercise. It is not only able to hydrate you much faster but is
also high in electrolytes and can result in the individual dealing with less
nausea and stomach discomfort
Willow
Bark
This might not be something that is
easily found throughout the world, since Willow trees grow mostly in the
northern hemisphere, but its effectiveness as a pain-reliever is highly
renowned. People have been chewing on the bark of these trees for centuries to
reduce the effects of pain and fevers.
It was also
commonly consumed as lower back pain treatment. Chewing on this back can have
some negative side-effects so caution is advised since symptoms can include
slowing down of kidneys and even prolonged bleeding. Willow’s Bark can also be
poisonous in high doses, much like aspirin.
Cloves
This is also a commonly used
culinary ingredient that has remarkable aesthetic effects. Cloves can be
obtained in many forms including powder, capsule and even the whole spice.
Cloves contain an active ingredient by the name of Eugenol, which is a natural
pain-reliever that is utilized as a local anesthetic to numb certain areas.
Clove oil is
very commonly applied to an aching tooth to numb the area while a dentist can
be reached. This spice is not recommended for people on blood-thinning
medication or with bleeding disorders since it can increase the possibility of
bleeding.
If you’re sick
of pharmaceutical sources of pain relief, you might wish to consider one of
these natural options.
