PAIN, PAIN GO AWAY
Natural Alternatives for Pain and Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s natural physiological response to injury, trauma, infection and/or exposure to a noxious or “foreign” substance. Inflammation may lead to pain, decreased mobility and function, loss of flexibility and a host of other symptoms and physiological processes that increase risk factors for several chronic health issues challenging us today – e.g. chronic pain syndromes, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune health issues such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Natural alternatives to conventional treatments for minor pain and inflammation include:
1. Homeopathic Arnica montana helps with the pain, swelling, and bruising associated with localized trauma or injury.
2. Contrast hydrotherapy uses the alternating application of hot and cold to increase circulation and decrease inflammation in a targeted area.
3. Fish Oil (omega 3 fatty acids) supplements modulate the body’s inflammatory response and may improve symptoms such as stiffness and joint tenderness.
4. Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a spice used commonly in curries and other ethnic foods, has been shown both scientifically and clinically, to decrease pain and have marked anti-inflammatory effects in the body.
5. Avoidance of food allergies/intolerances helps decrease various immune system mediators (chemicals) associated with an increase in inflammation.
I may suggest these and other natural alternatives to assist your body’s innate ability to heal, encouraging a decrease in inflammation and pain. For more information, please contact me at (952)758-5988 or mnnaturopath@gmail.com.