Natural Painkillers That Work

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Natural Painkillers That Work

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Every day, more than 30 million Americans take NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen for everything from headaches to sport injuries to back pain. Though these drugs stop the pain, they also bring along unsettling side effects. The more you use them, the more you raise your risk for ulcers, strokes, heart attack, and kidney damage. No need to grin and bear it though. Nature has provided an array of gentle remedies that soothe pain effectively.Try:Boswellia.Better known as frankincense, this herb eases both chronic and minor pains by decreasing inflammation. Look for a formula standardized to 60 percent boswellic acids, and take 750 mg per day in three divided

doses.Devil’s claw.Research shows this South African fruit significantly alleviates back pain and arthritis. One study found that devil’s claw decreased pain and increased function just as well as medication in people with knee and hip osteoarthritis. Take 400 mg of dried devil’s claw daily. People with stomach ulcers should consult their doctor since devil’s claw stimulates the production of gastric acid.Curcumin.Often called the “spice of life,†turmeric contains the compound curcumin, which enhances the body’s ability to quell inflammation. Studies have found curcumin alleviates the chronic pain of rheumatoid arthritis. Take 400 to 600 mg three times daily.Arnica.Compounds in arnica lessen inflammation and boost the immune system. Also ideal for acute injuries, such as sprains, strains, bruises, and postoperative healing, arnica cream or gel should be applied three to four times a day. For a one-two punch, take arnica homeopathically at the same time, using remedies of 6c, 12c, or 30c potency—three pellets under the tongue, three times a day.Omega-3 fatty acids.Your body breaks omega-3 fatty acids down into anti-inflammatory compounds so the body can better deal with pain when it strikes. For basic maintenance, shoot for 1,000 to 2,000 mg a day. For

chronic pain, take 2,000 to 4,000 mg a day.White willow bark.The bark of the white willow tree contains salicin, a compound very similar to aspirin. It decreases inflammation just like aspirin does but is gentler. An extract with 120 to 240 mg standardized salicin every three to four hours should work wonders. Do not give willow bark to children because of the risk of Reye’s syndrome.

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