Natural Pain Relief Tips

Easing Rash Discomfort

There are a long list of different types of skin rashes, but, first, you have to identify "why" you're having a rash problem. Is it a sensitivity to a soap, detergent, lotion, medication, plant, fungus, ect.? Some herbs that can ease rash pain include calendula, chamomile, comfrey, elder flower and tea tree oil. These are applied externally and you can get them in cream form at health food stores or make your own "herbal infusion", which just means pouring a cup of boiling water over a few teaspoons of the dried herb, allowing it to steep for about 20 minutes. Then, just wet a cloth and sponge over the affected areas. Using Gold Bond powder (women should stay away from talc due to possible ovarian cancer danger) or cornstarch may also help if this is caused by chaffing. My all-time favorite do-it-all-cure is emu oil.

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Amazing Emu Oil for Aches & Burns, ect.

Emu oil has been found to be effective in treating bursitis, carpal tunnel, psoriasis, eczema, burns, bruising, muscle pain, scars and joint pain, especially arthritic pain. Radiation and Chemo patients have benefitted from the oil's medicinal properties, which enhances vein elasticity & aids in healing radiation burns. The oil is almost 100% triglyceride in nature and doesn't clog pores, which makes it outstanding to deliver therapeutic benefits of antifungals, steroids, antihistamines, anesthetics and immunosuppressive drugs. I suffered intense tennis elbow for almost a year and could not believe how quickly this oil helped relieve the pain. Downright amazing stuff!

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Holy Basil VS Inflammation

Vioxx and Celebrex are commonly prescribed for arthritic pain and inflammation. Both can have serious side effects, including gastric bleeding, so why not try their NATURAL counterpart - Holy Basil? This outstanding herb does the SAME things as these damaging drugs. Holy Basil (not the same as the common seasoning type basil) inhibits the production of the Cox-2 enzyme primarily responsible for inflammation pain. It does so WITHOUT any side effects. It's been used in India for ages, plus it's great for depression and energy levels. All it takes is just two capsules a day. One of the best brands available is New Chapter.

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Battling Bursitis

Bursitis, the inflammation of the bursa sacs, can make life truly miserable. There are some supplements that may ease the pain and they include vitamin B 12 (injections-intramuscular) and the regular B-12 and B-3 capsules. Calcium (1,500 mg daily) & magnesium (750 mg daily) are very important for the repair process in the connective tissue, as is Glucosamine sulfate (as directed on label). Proteolytic enzymes also contain powerful anti-inflammatory power.

Herbal remedies include Boswellia, cayenne, turmeric, ginger and white willow. Horsetail extract can also be useful because it supplies silica, which is a form of the trace mineral silicon, necessary for tissue repair & healing.

I have found great relief for tennis elbow pain by using emu oil, an absolutely wonderful anti-inflammatory. Hot castor oil packs (made by dipping cloth (cotton, flannel or cheesecloth) into very warm oil, wrung out and then placed on the body covered by a piece of plastic & a heating pad, may also bring some relief.

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Frozen Peas to the Rescue

Few things work as well as a bag of frozen peas when you need an ice pack that molds to the body. This is great for headaches, burns, or any place that needs relief quickly. To prevent any surprise drips, put the peas (leaving them in the store package) into a ziplock-type bag. This can be re-frozed, but make sure you don't end up preparing these defrosted/re-frozen peas by accident. This ready-to-use ice pack is especially great for kids' injuries.

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5-HTP For Relief

5-HTP, (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a supplement that has been quite successful in treating depression, migraine headaches, obesity, fibromyalgia, insomnia and anxiety. Therapeutic doses range between 100 to 200 mg 3 times a day, but once appreciable results occur, you can usually cut the dose back and still maintain the good results you've achieved. Since this supplement raises serotonin levels, DO NOT mix with any prescription antidepressants unless given the green light by your doctor. Also, DO NOT mix with the Parkinson's disease drug Carbidopa, as this could put you at risk of developing the tissue disease scleroderma.

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Broken Bones & Pain Relief

Glucosamine sulfate can help pain associated with broken bones, plus work to help promote joint health.
Food-wise, you can really help ease inflammation by eating a half of a FRESH pineapple every day until the fracture is healed. This helps because fresh pineapple contains bromelain, which is an enzyme that works wonders on swelling and inflammation. Canned or process pineapple does not contain bromelain in amounts that can help you in this area. Bromelain can also be purchased in capsule form.

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Banish Lactose Intolerance Pain

Gas pains after ingesting dairy products may be caused by lactose intolerance. Almost one-third of all adults suffer from this condition. Common symptoms include gas, bloating, diarrhea and cramping. A simple way to combat this problem is to take a lactase supplement PRIOR to enjoying your dairy product. This enzyme is necessary to properly digest the lactose (natural sugar in milk products) and it can be purchased in capsules, tablets or drops.

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