People who
encounter conditions that cause chronic pain have a tendency to go for powerful
prescription drugs first, mostly because that's what doctor's are trained for. And while you should always seek medical help, prescription drugs are not always the only solution. Pain medication can be expensive and habit forming,
so not all pain sufferers will consider this as a route to freedom from their
condition. In addition to this, there are a growing number of cases and studies
that suggest allergic or pseudoallergic reactions can occur through use. When
facing these kinds of situations, what can patients do to help themselves? A
number of pain sufferers are turning to a more natural approach by using the
methods of the past to treat the ailments of the present.
Cloves
Cloves contain
an agent called eugenol, which has been found to reduce pain during topical
application. Recent studies concluded that clove gel was just as effective as a
chemical gel at reducing pain in the gums of test subjects. The FDA has
asserted that more testing is needed, but anyone who has chewed on cloves is
aware of its numbing effect.
Ginger
This tasty
root is famous for being an excellent ingredient in cookies and Asian dishes,
but it’s also been found to have useful anti-inflammatory properties. One study
of 100 chronic migraine sufferers found that ginger was similarly effective to
the drug sumatriptan. The upside of ginger is that it does not have the side
effects of pharmaceutical pain medication.
Fennel
Fennel has
been used for thousands of years to help with digestion issues, and stop
painful bloating, but one of the other amazing things about fennel, is its
ability to help soothe muscle pain. This is caused by its tendency to relax
muscles, and has been associated with relief from menstrual pain in women. Fennel
is also high in some of the most important dietary minerals iron, manganese,
magnesium, and calcium.
Nutmeg
In traditional
Chinese medicine, the use of nutmeg is well known for being able to fight
inflammation of the joints. It can be ingested in the form of teas and placed
in food for desired effect. It is also known to reduce abdominal aches and
pains.
Jamaican Allspice
This
interesting spice with a deceptive name comes from the Jamaican bayberry tree.
It is in the top 10 most anti-inflammatory spices. It can be used both
internally and topically for pains.
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