Nature's Remedy for Pain

Are you dealing with gnawing, burning or shooting pain as a senior?

Then I've got quick remedies for you. Not ibuprofen. Not fentanyl lozenges. And definitely not acetaminophen. I've brought you nature's antidote to pain common with seniors.

Pain never feels good, especially not for people in their golden years.

Because it can restrict your movement and further worsen your dependence on other people to complete daily tasks. And even though taking prescription drugs often helps relieve pain, I bet another bottle of pills isn't a welcomed addition to your medication cabinet.

Plus, wouldn't you love the idea of treating pain by simply going about your usual eating and drinking routine? You enjoy a cup of tea with your breakfast, and viola, the pain starts to disappear.

If you're in for nature's way of handling pain, then look at a few natural pain relievers.

Reliever 1:

Turmeric

This widely used spice not only adds bursting flavors to your meal, but it also contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory substance that can improve your pain symptoms. By adding a few teaspoons of turmeric to your meals, in place of highly processed seasoning powders, you can improve blood and oxygen flow around ailing regions in your body to eliminate the associated pain.

Indeed, nature has by itself paired up these spices. Eating turmeric with black pepper helps your body properly absorb this natural healing root. So, don't forget to sprinkle some black pepper in your meals before eating.

Reliever 2:

Ginger

Most non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs seniors consume actually increase their chances of developing stomach ulcers. But ginger doesn't. It administers its anti-inflammatory properties to relieve you of that limiting pain without affecting the happenings in your digestive system.

Did I add that 6-gingerol, that magical substance in ginger, also improves your heart health? And that's not without giving your food its unique gingerly taste. So, help yourself to a cup of freshly brewed ginger tea or add a few measures of freshly ground ginger to your meals.

Reliever 3:

White Willow Bark

Have you ever heard of nature's substitute for aspirin? It's white willow bark! And it's suitable for older adults like you.

You can quickly boil this tree bark to extract the anti-inflammatory substance nature's hidden in it.

Reliever 4:

Sunlight

Not the scorching, UV-rays-laden mid-afternoon sunlight! Exposure to early morning sunlight packs your body with vitamin D, which is excellent for your bones and immune health.

Don't want this vitamin through sunlight? Then you can fill up on it by eating more yogurt, salmon, and nuts.

But, do ensure to speak with your doctor before taking any of these edibles specifically to treat pain – especially if you are on other medications.