Reduce Perceptions Of Pain Through Meditation

One cannot ignore meditation in the arsenal of natural pain remedies to consider. The mind-body practice of meditation is an age-old discipline that has its roots in the religious and spiritual traditions of cultures around the world. While a variety of meditation techniques exist, the general goal of this holistic healing practice is to use focused attention, posture and nonresistance to distractions to quiet the mind. Research into the effects meditation has on the body and its impact on overall health and well-being are just getting underway, so relatively little is known about its healing effects.

To ensure you get the best treatment possible, take the time to inform your health care practitioner of any alternative healing modalities you are currently using so that he or she has a complete picture of what you are doing to stay healthy. The goal of meditation is to focus one’s attention in order to quiet the mind. This is accomplished in many forms of meditation by simply observing one’s thoughts, feelings and body sensations without judging them or trying to resist or stop them. Soon, the mind begins to quiet and the body relaxes as both physical, and mental tension is released. The more one meditates, the easier it becomes to remain calm and peaceful in the midst of any situation. Read More

Acupressure, A No Needles Natural Pain Killer

One  fascinating  natural pain killer is acupuncture, a centuries-old healing modality that most people are at least familiar with if they haven’t actually tried it. Over 5,000 years ago, Chinese healing practitioners were able to map out special points throughout the body that, when stimulated, have amazing healing effects. These points are considered by Asian cultures to be where energetic pathways in the body intersect. However, many people are put off by the thought of being stuck with needles, while, for others, it’s simply inconvenient.  If you’re in this group, you don’t have to forgo the benefits of acupuncture; you can have them all with acupressure.

It wasn’t until studies were conducted on acupuncture by researchers in the West that medical professionals began to take it seriously. These studies revealed a number of reasons for acupressure’s ability to successfully address a variety of conditions particularly for people looking for natural pain remedies. Read More

How Can Herbs Relieve Pain?

The complex process that produces the physical sensation we know as pain involves the transmission of pain signals to the brain via chemicals known as neurotransmitters. Fortunately, there is another group of neurotransmitters  the body manufactures that are able to relieve pain naturally these include serotonin, norepinephrine, encephalins and endorphins; they are analgesic in nature, killing pain instead of causing it.

To eliminate pain, millions of people take over-the-counter (OTC) products such as aspirin which inhibits the production of chemicals in the body that result in pain and inflammation. However, using these kinds of pain killers over a long period of time can lead to side effects that most of us would rather avoid. Using the right kind of anti-inflammatory herbs, on the other hand, produces the same benefits that are achieved by OTC products, but without harmful side effects. Read More

Top Best Natural Remedies For Arthritis

The foods we eat and their direct relationship to our health are so fundamental that a constant reminder is called for. Specially when it comes to natural pain relief. A great deal of the information I bring to you through this web site may seem repetitive: eat your veggies, stay away from salt, sugar etc. I know pretty boring, all the yummy things are bad for you. This of course is not true, there are plenty of delightful foods that are good for us.  My goal is to find the best and easiest to prepare. So I will keep on harping on the subject while trying to find the more interesting bits of information to share on natural remedies for arthritis. I love learning this stuff, sometimes we have to hear things over and over before we finally take action.
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Massage – Good for Body, Mind, and Pain Relief

Aside from its many benefits, massage is one of the most enjoyable joint pain remedies to avail yourself of.

Manipulating surface tissue and muscle through massage for therapeutic purposes and  relief of pain in joints is a time-honored practice that cultures around the world have engaged in for centuries. During the 19th century, a therapeutic technique was developed that combined massage with gymnastic exercises. We know it today as Swedish massage.

Any technique, and there are quite a few, that uses  either fixed or moving pressure to manipulate an individual’s muscles and connective tissue can be called massage therapy. To provide smooth strokes across the client’s skin a variety of massage oils and lubricants are used. Read More

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