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09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The cockscomb is a natural painkiller

The cockscomb (Celosia cristata) you might have been growing in your garden as an ornamental plant – or vegetable – will come in handy if you ever need a natural way of relieving pain. Bangladeshi researchers revealed that the herb could be used as an antinociceptive medicine. In Bangladesh, the plant is called moragphul. Traditional […]

07/17/2018 / By Janine Acero

The natural painkiller growing in your backyard: Wild lettuce is similar to morphine

Pain is one of the most common symptoms of an injury or disease, and prescription drugs such as opioids that are used for pain relief are now being used so excessively that they’re causing a major epidemic with opioid dependence. Turns out there is a modest plant growing in your backyard that can provide pain-relieving benefits similar to morphine, […]

07/16/2018 / By Janine Acero

Pain relief with acupressure: Relieving 10 common body aches and pains

Headaches, back pain, and even toothaches are just some of the most common body ailments that a lot of people, especially the working masses, experience on a daily basis. The fast-paced lifestyle sometimes forces us to resort to quick fixes like popping a painkiller without taking the time to reflect on the negative side effects […]

07/11/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Exercise or acupuncture? Which alternative treatment works best for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis?

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) causes chronic back pain, which is relieved through a variety of treatment methods. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Japanese researchers compared the effectiveness of medication, exercise, and acupuncture – the three most commonly prescribed approaches – for relieving pain caused by LSS. Back pain […]

07/04/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A traditional Bangladeshi plant shows promise as a natural painkiller

Dalbergia sissoo DC., also known as the Indian rosewood, has been used as a traditional treatment for various painful conditions in Bangladesh. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined the plant’s antinociceptive effects and the mechanisms that make it possible. D. sissoo has been used in Bangladesh for a wide variety of […]

06/30/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

7 Natural painkillers that are better than ibuprofen

One of the most famous lines from cult-classic, The Princess Bride, says, “life is pain. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something.” Drug companies are a perfect example of this – but their tactics focus more on emphasizing that toxic chemicals and synthetic remedies are the only way to relieve discomfort. After all, what’s easier […]

06/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Relying on painkillers for period pain could be bad for your health in the long run…here are some natural remedies to try

Period pains are experienced by most women during their “time of the month.” The pain it brings varies from woman to woman. In fact, one in five women experiences period pain that can be as painful as a heart attack. As a result, a lot of them resort to taking painkillers. However, relying on painkillers […]

05/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

More older patients say they’re willing to try medical marijuana if their doctor recommends it

Managing pain gets more challenging as people age. There are many ways to control pain, from home remedies to cannabis or marijuana. A new national poll has found that few older adults use medical marijuana for pain management, but a majority support its use if a doctor recommends it, and may even talk to their own physician about it […]

05/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Acupuncture can relieve neck pain, new study confirms

Do you have a pain in your neck that just won’t go away? Instead of taking painkillers, you could try acupuncture. A Canadian-led review recommended the procedure as a cost-effective and safe way to relieve mechanical neck pain, according to a National Center for Biological Information article. There are many methods of pain treatment for the […]

01/23/2018 / By Janine Acero

Prepper medicine: 7 natural pain-relieving plants

There is no such thing as being too prepared in times of emergency. Stocking up on necessities such as medications will be valuable; there will come a time when medicines will be scarce, and you won’t always have them at your disposal. Luckily, there are a myriad of medicinal herbs and plants that are just […]

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