7-pain-relief you-should-try

Although over the counter drugs such as ibuprofen are effective pain relievers, if you use them for a long time, they can cause side effects. Additionally, since prescription drugs can be addictive, looking for alternative natural ways to relieve pain is recommended. Over the years, people have used herbs, alternative therapies and essential oils to relieve pain and they still do. Here are natural pain-relieving remedies:

1.  Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil is used to relieve pain naturally, ease anxiety and improve sleep. According to recent studies, inhaling lavender essential oil can aid in relieve migraine-associated pain. Some research also shows that lavender essential oil has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Although over the counter drugs such as ibuprofen are effective pain relievers, if you use them for a long time, they can cause side effects. Additionally, since prescription drugs can be addictive, looking for alternative natural ways to relieve pain is recommended. Over the years, people have used herbs, alternative therapies and essential oils to relieve pain and they still do. Here are natural pain-relieving remedies:

2.  Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary essential oils can treat muscle & bone pain, headache, seizures, relax smooth muscles, reduce inflammation and boost your memory. You are supposed to dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil like olive oil. To get the right ratio, you are required to use 3-5 drops of essential oils for every ounce of the carrier oil.

3.  Peppermint Essential Oil
Limonene, menthol, and carvacrol are the active compounds of peppermint oil that have antimicrobial, pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. In most cases, this essential oil is applied topically i.e. you rub the oil on the area that’s painful or itchy. However, since the oil can be allergic, you shouldn’t use it around children or apply on broken skin.

4.  Cloves
You can use cloves to relieve a toothache. If you have an aching tooth, you just take cloves and chew or put it on the tooth. Research shows that cloves have antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiviral properties.

5.  Ginger
Have you ever used ginger to relieve pain? This is how you use it. According to a recent study, if you ingest 2 grams of ginger every day, you can reduce muscle pain (that results after exercising or running). You can also add ginger in your diet e.g. to smoothies or tea.

6.  Feverfew
This is a traditional medicinal plant that’s used to treat migraines headaches, toothaches, stomach aches, fever/cold, and rheumatoid arthritis.

7.  Acupuncture
Acupuncture can help relieve low back pain, osteoarthritis/knee pain, and neck pain. However, acupuncture should be performed by a skilled and experienced specialist at all times.

Finally, if you have back or muscle pain, you can try yoga or mindful meditation. These two home remedies can help.