More Reasons To Try Natural Pain Relievers?

It has long been known that many prescription medications can bring us more problems than they fix. It pains me to watch the commercials on television for the many pharmaceuticals that are being continually pushed. The list of negative side effects is usually many times longer than the original solution purported to address. But I digress, this particular article from the New York Times, reminds me of something we have already known for a while about that other famous pain killer, aspirin and its devastating effects in a persons digestive system like gastrointestinal ulcers, and stomach bleeding.

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Alternative Pain Relief That Works

Natural Pain Relief

I have always been fascinated by Oriental Medicine and acupuncture in particular. Originating in China thousands of years ago Acupuncture is certainly something to consider in our search for alternative pain relief. Although the idea of sticking needles into your body seems a bit counter-intuitive, western  research has shown that in can indeed alleviate many types of pain. Although they don’t exactly how it works, they believe that it may stimulate  chemicals in your body involved in pain suppression.

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Fruits are Natural Pain Relievers

Help Combat Arthritis Joint Pain with Fruits.

Fruits have long been recognized to have much more to offer than simply delighting the taste buds. From gout to arthritis, many health problems have been treated with the world’s bounty of tasteful, colorful, and antioxidant rich fruits. Today, fruit continues to be used in many treatments for arthritis. Modern research has made us aware of the scientific reasons certain fruits are more effective at treating the aches and pains of arthritis than others, we have found out which fruits are natural pain relievers. Read More

Eliminate Inflammation With These Super Fruits

Among the best antioxidants is a certain class of organic compound known as Phytonutrients which, though not essential to life, have been shown to promote health in humans. Among the benefits demonstrated by these plant polyphenols are the support of blood lipids, anti-inflammatory properties, and elimination of free radicals. Moreover, the prevention of degenerative diseases has been linked to an increase in consumption of polyphenols. This is especially true with regard to cancer and cardiovascular disorders. It is understandable, therefore, that berries and fruits rich in these elements and their extracts have been touted as some of the best antioxidants and are being called “super fruits”. Read More

Become Informed about Natural Pain Relief Supplements

You are here to start becoming informed about combating  pain without resorting to pharmaceutical drugs. We all know they have their place, especially when we need to have immediate relief. Throughout this website we will continue to talk about ways to fight for the long term though. As far as natural goes, I am finding a combination of products used together make the most sense.

The better natural supplements I believe, should incorporate many of the natural substances our bodies already produce and help lubricate our joints, they are made of certain specific vitamins, amino acids etc. As we get older our bodies simply need to have these substances replenished. We accept that all the years of wear and tear, (and for many of us who have suffered accidents or sport related injuries) the fact that we need to restore our body’s natural processes.

So, which supplements are best? Well, I think we need to do our homework, we need to take a look at all that is out there on the web, we need to  talk  to friends, and maybe even the local  pharmacist. Read More

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