This is from the following website: http://tinyurl.com/2bjuo62 . The story is about 13 Ways to Relieve Pain. Most of the article is about perscription pain medications - including suggesting oxycontin, fentanyl, ultrams and more. While these medications are nothing new to pain sufferers, some of the Natural Remedies recommended are new to me. So I'm going to share it with you. I'm not 100% if this website has pop-ups or obnoxious ads (I use Adblock+ for Firefox). So you're on your own if you visit the link above. (I also don't know about any of the claims suggested by that website and below.) Hope it helps.
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Natural Remedies - You won’t find the following remedies at the pharmacy, but these natural alternatives may offer relief from aches and pains.
1. Pineapples - This fruit contains a powerful extract called bromelain, which acts like Pac-Man chomping down dangerous clots and plaques that cause pain and inflammation.
Who’s it for? Pineapples or the supplement bromelain can help women who have arthritis or post-surgical inflammation.
2. Crabs and Lobsters - Shellfish are rich in glucosamine, which helps build up the squishy cartilage between your joints. Studies have compared natural glucosamine to medicine and guess what? Glucosamine worked better in the long run!
Who’s it for? Crabs and lobsters are perfect fare for women with osteoarthritis.
3. Fish - Go for the fish that swim in freezing water like salmon, cod and mackerel. Fish or supplements with pure omega 3 fish oils can reduce the amount of nasty prostaglandins, which cause pain and inflammation.
Who’s it for? Women with several health problems benefit from a diet rich in fish. Omega 3s not only ease pain, but also relieve constipation and clean up clogged arteries. It’s ideal for people who have pain and heart disease or high cholesterol. You can take it with almost all medications and other supplements. Plus, it has a slight beneficial blood-thinning effect.
Fish oils also increase your skin’s suppleness - a cool bonus from these slimy critters. Look for better brands that meet or exceed pharmaceutical standards.
4. Worms - More specifically silkworms, but you don’t have to eat them! You’re looking for a supplement with the pain-busting extract serrapeptase, derived from worms.
When the silkworm emerges from hibernation as a moth, it produces an enzyme that breaks up the cocoon and works as an anti-inflammatory.
Who’s it for? Serrapeptase supplements help women suffering from fibromyalgia, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis – pretty much any kind of “itis.”
The brand Vitalzym X works well because it combines serrapeptase with other natural anti-inflammatories. Vitalzym may also shrink fibroid cysts.
5. Green-Lipped Mussels (Perna Canaliculus) - You can eat the little guys if you want, but the pain-relieving quality comes from their extract.
Green-lipped mussels are popular in New Zealand, which explains why so few Kiwis have arthritis. The magic in the mussel lies in two primary ingredients: a natural antihistamine and omega 3 fatty acids, which calm inflammation. There’s also a little glucosamine present.
Who’s it for? Women with asthma, multiple sclerosis and skin problems can benefit. Those with shellfish allergies will want to pass on them.(END OF ARTICLE)
For other ways to relieve pain, look beyond your comfort zone: Consider hands-on healing: hypnosis, transcendental meditation, yoga, massage, chiropractic care and acupuncture. These are all non-drug alternatives that reduce pain chemicals and stress in the body.
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