Cloves can relieve the pain of headaches, arthritis and toothaches. Cloves are a spice commonly used in pies and other foods. The active ingredient is eugenol which is a natural pain reliever found in many over-the-counter pain creams. Cloves come in capsules, powders or in oil form.
Caution: People who are taking blood-thinning medications should use cloves with caution because clove oil can increase the risk of abnormal bleeding.
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Willow bark eases inflammation which wil also ease aches and pains. The chemical salacin which is similar to the salicylic acid in aspirin is found in the bark of the white willow. White willow comes as a dried herb that can be brewed like tea, or it comes as a capsule or liquid supplement. Because the chemical property in willow bark is so similar to aspirin, you should not take it if you have sensitivity to aspirin or if you are taking a blood thinner. You should use willow bark with caution if you are also taking over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
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Kava Kava is a natural pain reliever used for tension headaches and neuropathic pain. Kava Kava is a member of the pepper family and has been used as a natural remedy throughout the South Pacific for centuries. Kava Kava contains Kavalactones that have an analgesic effect, but can also produce mild sedative effects. Kava Kava is typically prepared as a tea, although you may find it in capsules or paste that can be mixed into a drink such as a smoothie, as well. Kava Kava is known to cause interactions with some pharmaceutical medications and should be taken only after consultation with your physician. #MarktheSpotMassage
Ginseng is a natural pain reliever that is being used for fibromyalgia. Ginseng is one of the most commonly used supplements in the world. It is known as a fatigue-fighter and immune system booter, but has shown some surprising results in treatment for the chronic neuropathic pain of fibromyalgia without the side effects of the most common pharmaceutical treatment given today.
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Most people who experience pain will look for treatment to relieve it. Any drug or herb has the possibility of side effects, but over the counter pain management drugs are far more likely to cause side effects, drug interactions and dependency than are natural formulas.
On-going or chronic pain can be managed very well with neuromuscular massage, but between sessions, you may want to consider a natural pain reliever. Remember, however, that pain is the body’s way of indicating that something is wrong, so on-going pain or pain with unusual severity should be evaluated by a medical professional to determine if there is an underlying cause.
Bromelein for generalized pain and arthritis. Bromelein is found in pineapples and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help lessen pain.
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