Posts Tagged ‘natural pain relief’
The Herb Emporium: Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens)

It is recommended that you speak with a knowledgeable health professional
before using any herbal remedy.
Use Hippocrates’ Remedy to Eliminate Pain
The team at my Wellness Research Foundation discovered a powerful new weapon in the battle against chronic pain. Today, I’m happy to report that I’ve finally found a formula that meets my standards for quality and purity.
It’s completely natural, with no side effects. It has a history that’s thousands of years old. Most doctors don’t know about it. Best of all, it works even better than expensive prescription drugs.
We know the ancient Egyptians used tree bark to treat inflammation. But it was the Greek physician Hippocrates, considered by many to be the “Father of Medicine,” who really put it on the map. He found it was so effective in eliminating pain of all kinds that he felt compelled to write about it — way back in the 5th century BC.
History remembered Hippocrates, but forgot one of his most crucial discoveries. Until now.
It turns out that the bark of the white willow tree contains salicin. This natural pain fighter is similar to the active ingredient in aspirin, but with a crucial difference: It doesn’t do any harm to your body.
Why?
Piedra de Azufre — Ancient Back Relief Secret of the Charrúa Indians
After complaining to my husband, Jose, about what felt like an “air pocket” trapped in my back, I asked him to get a Motrin for me. To my surprise, instead of handing me that little orange tablet we’ve become all too familiar with, he showed me a small, yellow stone that he proceeded to roll around the affected area of my back. Almost immediately, I felt relief similar to when a chiropractor or massage therapist cracks your back or rubs out a knot.
When Alternative Therapies Don’t Work: Here’s What You Need to Know

Many patients come to me seeking pain relief. Whether it is back pain, neck and shoulder pain, or arthritis pain, my patients need solutions. Sometimes, the solution involves treating an underlying condition and putting an end to the pain. Sometimes, it means learning to manage chronic pain over the long term. Often, it simply means offering quick relief so people can get on with daily life. It’s this third solution that we’ll be discussing today.
Pain and Your Nerves
A back injury may be very different from chronic arthritis, but these conditions are similar in one aspect: both trigger a series of exchanges between the three major parts of your nervous system. These exchanges or messages are relayed through the body by neurons, the billions of cells that make up the nervous system. The result is the sensation you know as pain.
Pine Bark Extract: Good for Arthritis Pain?
Pycnogenol is an extract derived from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. Many lab studies have shown that it has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. One study included 100 Slovakian adults with mild knee arthritis who were randomly assigned to take either 150 milligrams of pine bark extract or a placebo every day.
“Natural Cures” for Joint Pain and Discomfort
Long before the medical establishment decided to get on board, I was hearing about glucosamine from vets. It helps dogs and people with the pain and stiffness of arthritis. Since almost all dogs eventually suffer from arthritis, and larger dogs frequently suffer with a painful joint condition called hip dysplasia, the use of glucosamine sulfate [...]
Winning the War Against Pain…Without Harsh Drugs or Dangerous Surgeries
“Oh that pain in my ______,” (you fill in the blank).
I hear it all the time from people suffering from everything from lower back pain to carpal tunnel syndrome. They tell me about how bad their pain is and how they’ve “tried everything”.
Well, the fact is, they haven’t tried everything. And if you are suffering [...]
3 Keys to a Pain-Free Lower Back
Surgeries are not appropriate for many back conditions and don’t always work to resolve back pain. Medications are expensive and have many possible side effects! But there are effective lifestyle measures that can help you whisk away your pains. Incorporating these 3 simple steps into your daily routine will not only help low back pain go away, but will increase performance in daily tasks that once upon a time caused the pain.
A Spicy Herb that Soothes Hot Joints
Normal wear and tear on our joints gets the better of most of us over time. Joint pain happens.
The Hidden Cause of Lower Back Pain and How to Get Lasting Relief
Each year millions of people struggle with lower back pain. Unfortunately, many of them suffer unnecessarily.
