Get good exercise but stay within your boundaries.
Consult a doctor before starting. Doing too much will make your
aches & pains actually feel worse. Try to exercise 15-30 minutes at
least every other day. Benefits of regular exercise include:
A) Reduction of muscle degeneration and
your overall rate of aging.
B) Natural release of mood enhancing
chemicals in the body which will help keep you from being depressed.
A healthy mind creates a happy body, and a happy body is less likely
to complain (and therefore notice) aches and pains.
C) Promotes a healthy heart including lowering blood pressure & cholesterol.
D) Keeps your joints strong and more
flexible. This especially aids arthritis pain.
E) Improves immune function. A strong
immune system keeps you from getting sick which prevents
sickness-related aches.
F) Increases bodily energy & endurance.
G) Exercise promotes weight loss.
Carrying around less weight means less impact on bones & joints and
eases arthritis pain.
H) Exercise is said to increase longevity.
Reduce
pain by managing stress.
Find
ways to manage stress. When distressed a body is
generally more rigid & tense and a person may become more
psychologically 'tuned-in' to the sensations of pain. To relax, you
may want to try the following:
A) Get enough sleep at night. Everybody's
sleep needs are different but most people need at least 7 hours per
night. When you're tired you're always thinking about how you feel.
When you're tuned in negatively like this, you're also more likely
to be tuned-in to your aches and pains. A good night of sleep
(followed by a good breakfast) goes a long way.
B) Find a way to take a nap during the
day. Sometimes a quick 15 minute nap is all you need. Naps are
especially good for tension headaches.
C) Take a nice easy walk or other
exercise (see above).
D) Take a hot bath, use a hot tub or
sauna. Heat is both relaxing and a well known pain reliever.
E) Try an alternative form of stress
management.
Diet,
nutrition & pain relief supplements.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit & veggies and consider weight loss.
Extra weight puts excess pressure on bones and joints, especially in the legs and
lower back. Over time, the constant pounding may lead to serious
health problems. In addition to a good diet, please consider the
following supplements:
A) Take extra
Vitamin E
supplement
for joint pain. Vitamin-E can also be rubbed in and around joints when
used in liquid form.
B) On a daily
basis, consider taking extra Vitamins
B2,
B6
& B12,
or use a good
B-Complex supplement which combines
all the B vitamins in one pill. B Vitamins may help with headaches,
chronic pain or nervousness.
D) For osteoarthritis, use
chondroitin sulfate and
glucosamine. However there may be some side effects with
these so consult with a professional use with a bit of caution.
E) Aches & pains resulting from exercise can be controlled
by taking bromelain.
F) Take a good
daily multi-supplement, or make sure
you take all the main vitamins -
A, B,
C,
D
& E.
These will all help chronic pain.
Best Values We've Found.
Swanson Vitamin-E Cream
Terrific antioxidant skin
protector. Helps you maintain a youthful glow, and even help
control minor joint pain when used topically. Features
natural vitamin E, aloe vera and more. 4 fl oz (118 ml).
Swanson Bromelain
Get the most out of the foods
you eat. This excellent digestive aid helps break down foods
more efficiently. An all-natural enzyme complex derived from
pineapples, it can be used after exercise to minimize pain. Bromelain 200 Mg., 100 Tabs.
Though usually only providing mild relief, herbs can be used in a
variety of forms (extracts, oil or aromatherapy) to help
gently ease pain away. Unlike drugs (or other supplements) most
herbs are inexpensive and have few, if any, side effects. Consider
the following:
C)
Lavender essential oil can help ease the pain & inflammation
resulting from insect stings or bites.
D) For lower back pain, rub on
mustard seed oil for
instant relief.
Best Values We've Found.
Swanson Boswellia
Effective and economical joint nourishment. Has a rich
history in the ancient Ayurvedic system for providing
natural pain relief. Each convenient
capsule contains 400 mg of the whole herb Boswellia serrata.
Swanson White Willow Bark Economical source to
ease what's ailing you. A favorite natural pain killer among European herbalists
for centuries. Each convenient capsule delivers 400 mg of
soothing willow bark powder. 100 Capsules.
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