Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Natural Pain Remedies for Common Causes

Each one of us has a unique perception of pain. Whether it be of a physical or emotional nature, the way we see its possible effect on us varies in accordance to our personality and tolerance for it. However, one thing is true for all of us: We all experience pain. At one time or another, each one of us is bound to experience a kind of injury or stimulus that would bring about an onslaught of pain. That is why, since time immemorial, science has been preoccupied with the search for medications or methods that would provide a permanent cure to address the many causes of our pain.



However, regardless of how we see pain, we cannot deny the fact that it plays an important role in our lives. It serves as our body's way of signaling that something has gone wrong and needs to be attended to right away. As uncomfortable as they could be, we should even be grateful for their presence, for they help us become more aware of ourselves emotionally, physically, and psychologically. Without them, we would have run straight into the source of danger, helpless and left with no other choice but to accept the inevitable.



Nowadays, there is a multitude of pain relief products available on the market intended to ease almost every kind of pain there is. However, if we are currently pinching pennies and are in search of natural ways sans the side effects, easing pain with the use of herbs, other natural materials, and various practices may just be the solutions we're looking for.

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One way of dealing with the pain is through the chiropractic method. This practice involves realigning the spinal column in order that the nervous system would regain its normal function, which in turn promotes the natural healing of our body.
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Employing the relaxation method also works. Take your pick from the following: meditation, yoga, guided visualization, and deep breathing exercises. These methods ease pain by helping us release tension.
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Try using bromelain. The latter is an enzyme contained in pineapple. It has the capacity to break down protein in our blood, which decreases the capacity of inflammation to produce pain. It has no known side effects. When in pain, take 200 to 400 mg of bromelain within the day.
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Boswelia could more efficient in reducing inflammation than over-the-counter drug ibuprofen. A popular herb in Indian Ayurveda medicine, its acid content appears to have the capacity to ward off an enzyme capable of producing inflammation chemical.
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The compounds contained in the chasteberry fruit seems to have the capacity to raise the level of dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter capable of managing the prolactin hormone. Irritable mood, breast soreness, and painful menstruation are all caused by increased prolactin.
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Peppermint is one of the commonly used treatments for stomachache and gas during the olden days. It is known to possess properties capable of relaxing the digestive tract as well as our muscles.
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Ginger is beneficial in relieving nausea.

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