There’s a pill for every type of ache and pain. These simple solutions can bring fast relief, but they come with risks of side effects and interactions with other drugs. They can even be addictive. We’re watching big pharmaceutical companies fall as more and more patients turn to junkies on their medicines.
Fortunately, there’s a way to ease your pain without the risk of harmful side effects. Nature and ancient wisdom provide clues to natural treatments for our healing, and people have been using these natural treatments for thousands of years. With more research, these natural treatments are becoming more widely available.
Here are three simple natural treatments you can use today to treat your pain (and be sure to talk to your doctor before trying anything new).
Natural Pain Treatment #1: Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment involving stimulating specific points on the body to relieve pain or help treat other health conditions. Your acupuncturist places tiny needles across your body to activate the body’s systems and get the energy flowing where it’s needed. This precision work requires excellent study from your acupuncturist.
The Chinese gave birth to acupuncture thousands of years ago, and many recent studies by American and European scientists show that acupuncture is effective in treating pain and nausea. A few studies found acupuncture effective enough for treating #chronicpain. They suggested acupuncture as a reasonable referral option—a piece of good news for those looking for natural ways to find pain relief.
Some insurance plans also cover acupuncture, and the practice continues to spread. Researchers are even looking into its benefits for treating depression, anxiety, and even cancer. Every day we learn more about the healing power of this ancient tradition.
Natural Pain Treatment #2: Yoga
Yoga is a practice for your mind and body which combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. It started over 5,000 years ago in ancient India, and yogis spread the practice through their students over the millennia. Yoga started becoming popular in Western culture in the late 1800s.
The philosophy behind yoga is that energy centers in some regions of the body, and blockages in these areas (also called “chakras”) lead to negative emotions and physical symptoms. These symptoms can include #anxiety, #lethargy, and physical pain. Performing the yoga postures and breathing exercises stimulates these blocked chakras to release physical and emotional pain.
Talk to your doctor about beginning a yoga practice and make a plan for the best way to start. Many beginner classes will have accessible positions that let you figure out how far you want to go. Be sure to do what feels most appropriate to you for your health and fitness level.
Natural Treatment #3: Plants and Herbs
The plants and trees on our planet hold all kinds of mysteries, and many of them have incredible healing power. Herbal treatments help with all sorts of conditions, including #inflammation and #depression. Humankind has used many of these treatments for centuries, and research allows us to access them even more.
For instance, Boswellia (or frankincense as it’s also known) is praised by alternative medicine practitioners for its anti-inflammatory capabilities. Eucalyptus is also widely used in oral medications, and topical oil extracts are used for various conditions. Arnica is a topical treatment for pain and inflammation, also used for arthritis.
Calendula flower is a powerful plant used to prevent muscle spasms and reduce fever, inflammation, and pain. It’s also used for treating sore throats, cancer, and stomach ulcers.
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