Pain relief has been a subject of intense scrutiny for centuries. Local plants offered various levels of pain control. Salicin from willow bark is a predecessor to aspirin. It was not until the end of the 1800s that Felix Hoffman … Continue reading
All of us prefer to live without pain, no matter how slight. Is pain relief always relegated to pills? Are there other solutions that do not involve detrimental side effects? Some people use heat or cold, exercise, physical therapy, mind-body … Continue reading
There are many negative side effects of pain medicines. Overdose can lead to death. Addiction is terrible on many levels. Drowsiness, nausea and more are common to many pain killers. What about attacking pain from a natural perspective rather than … Continue reading
Many of us have pain that never seems to end. At times it is sharp and gets our attention. Other times, it is dull and annoying. We live with it and occasionally take aspirin or other pain relievers. What can … Continue reading
Pain management should be healthy for the whole body. Pain relief is needed to make our lives better. Some pain remedies are more harmful than helpful. Cyclooxygenase (COX) is an enzyme that regulates prostaglandins in our bodies. Prostaglandins are mediators … Continue reading
Turmeric has been used for centuries to heal many illnesses and prevent others. There are places in the world where the staple diet includes turmeric daily. The health concerns we have in the United States are not prevalent in these … Continue reading