Archive for the ‘Pain Management’ Category

Zap Pain With Devil’s Claw!

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Looking for a natural way to get relief from aches and pains?  British studies have confirmed that Devil’s Claw is an effective way to relieve back, neck, and joint pain.  The secret weapon in the herb Devil’s Claw is harpagoside which has been a proven muscle relaxant and anti-inflamatory. 

Devil’s Claw is found in the Namibian Steppes and the nearby Kalahari Desert of South Africa. 

Devil’s Claw comes in capsules and tea form. Some prefer the tea and rely on it to relieve ailments such as arthritis, rheumatism and even gout.  This makes sense to me because of the anti-inflamatory properties.  What makes it even better is Devil’s Claw is a natural cleansing agent for removing toxic impurities from the system. 

Vitamins That Pack A Punch!

vitaminsSo many people over look the mighty power of the daily multi-vitamin. 

Can you honestly say that your daily diet includes all of the vital nutrients that your body needs?  

Most of us are in such a rush to get from point A to point B….we are prone to grab something from the vending machine or drive thru.  A good multi-vitamin just helps to fill in the gaps.  Your body needs vital nutrients to help with energy, slow aging, and reduce your risk of a range of health problems. 

Bonus – Research shows taking in 25 mcg of vitamin K each day helps to reduce the risk of cancer, osteoporosis, and arthritis.    Vitamin K reduces inflammation and promotes bone growth. 

Calm A Cold Sore FAST

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Calm A Cold Sore Fast with Peppermint Balm!

Peppermint oil has powerful antiviral & antimicrobial properties.   The active ingredient in peppermint essential oil is methone.  Methone revs up blood flow to a cold sore allowing it heal faster.

Coconut Oil is awesome at hydrating the skin.

Mix the 2 together for a balm with a kick!

Mix together 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and 10 drops of peppermint essential oil.  Use a Q-tip to apply the mixture (balm) on the cold sore 2 times per day.
*The coconut oil prevents painful cracking during the healing process.

Does The Cold Weather Have Your Joints Aching?

Winter comes with a chill in the air.  For some of us it also comes with achy joints.  In the past I would grab my normal over the counter pain relievers or sometimes I would have to take prescription pain medication. 

That was before I discovered Pine Bark Extract!

Just taking 100 mg of Pine Bark Extract (pycnogenol) instead of prescription relieves my aches and pains.  Pine Bark Extract (pycnogenol) is all natural and it works like prescription medicine.  It blocks the inflammation, but without the side effects that come with prescribed medications. 

The journal Phytotherapy Research reports that arthritis pain

can be cut by 56% while using Pine Bark Extract.

Green Tea For Achy Joints

Red, black and green tea

Red, black and green tea (Photo credit: mat.teo)

Who knew that a yummy beverage could also be good for achy joints! 

 

Purdue University researchers just released new information that Green Tea does just that. 

 

Green Tea is packed with natural anti-inflammatories.  Drinking 3 cups a day with a twist of lemon

 

(the lemon stops your digestive tract from breaking down the anti-inflammatory properties)

 

can help to knock out those achy joints by up to 53%. 

 

Just don’t forget the lemon!

 

Has All The Holiday Shopping Made Your Muscles Sore?

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Ease your achy and tired muscles with Castor Oil.

Simply rub Castor oil on the sore muscle area, cover it with plastic

wrap, and apply a heating pad on top of the plastic wrap on low heat.

Cayenne Fights OFF Cravings!

Cayenne fights off cravings to aid you with your weight loss goals.

How?

It increases metabolism!

It contains capsaicin (the heat!)

It works as an appetite suppressant according to a study conducted by the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Research done in this study also showed that Cayenne (capsaicin) has pain-reducing properties & can be used to treat digestive problems.

Not into spicy foods?  No worries.  Cayenne (capsaicin) comes in a supplement form too!

 

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