The Natural Way To Relieve Pain

Oct. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- The experience of pain, especially chronic pain can really throw us off our game and impact the level of success that we experience in our business and in our lives. I have noticed this with my clients and therefore have created a guideline for managing your pain naturally.

NOTE: this is only a guideline for you to use and is not to be construed as medical advice. Different types of pain such as gout or arthritis may have different dietary requirements. Talk to your physician about diet and nutrition prior to making any changes.

What I can stress and advise is to maintain a healthy body weight. There is resounding scientific evidence which confirms that carrying extra body weight can increase or cause body pain. By following a diet to reduce inflammation, you will also be engaging in dietary habits to help you reach or maintain healthy body weight.

Drink Plenty of Pure Water: Be sure that you remain hydrated. Drink 10-12 glasses daily to keep toxins flushed from the body and remain hydrated.

Eat Low Glycemic Carbohydrates: Avoid empty calorie food that is devoid of nutrition. Foods like donuts, candy, soda, white breads, alcohol and such. Even some fruits and vegetables are high on the glycemic index. Get educated on the glycemic index so that you are eating calorie dense carbohydrates. High glycemic foods may contribute to inflammation. Good carbohydrate choices would be Oatmeal (not instant), beans, berries, cantaloupe, apples, peaches, pears, plums, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, dark leafy greens, walnuts, and almonds.

Include heart healthy foods: Eat whole grains, fruit and vegetables and avoid sugary foods, saturated fats and refined processed food. Refined, processed and high sugar foods gum up the digestive system which prevents the absorption of essential nutrients.

Eat Berries: Berries are full of antioxidants, phytonutrients, and fiber. They are low in sugar. Most berries have anti-inflammatory properties.

Eat Protein: Protein is the basic material of life. Our bodies could not grow with out it. We derive our essential amino acids from meat protein. There are 22 amino acids which support our bodies. Eight are essential meaning they cannot be manufactured by the body and must come from dietary sources. The body will feed on itself if its protein supply is limited or depleted. Protein is essential for cellular repair and proper organ functioning since our organs are made of protein. Muscles, bones, cartilage, skin and antibodies that guard us from disease are also made of protein. Quinoa, is an ancient grain and one of the only non-animal protein sources that are considered a complete protein, meaning it has all of the essential amino acids.

Eat lean meat protein: Protein such as fish, free-range chicken and turkey. Red meats like buffalo or grass fed beef are a better choice for red meat (eat red meat rarely). Eggs that are high in omega-3 fatty acids are a great source of protein as well as tofu as a vegetable protein source.

Eat Low Fat Dairy Products: These are also great protein sources. Avoid full fat dairy products such as whole milk, full fat cottage cheese and full fat cheese and sugary dairy products such as sweetened yogurt. Opt for 1% or skim milk, plain yogurt or kefir, low fat or Fat Free Cottage Cheese and Low Fat Mozzarella and Ricotta cheese.

Drink Protein Drinks: If you are on the run and need a quick meal or are looking to reduce your weight, look to protein shakes. Add berries or other fruit for added flavor. Avoid those that are high in sugar or are sweetened with artificial sweeteners. If they are sweetened with stevia or fructose then that is a much better choice than sugar, corn syrup or artificial sweetners.

Eat Fish: Fish and shellfish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help with inflammation. Avoid fish with high mercury content such as shark and swordfish. Some tuna is high in mercury as well as some salmon. Educate yourself on what fish is low in mercury.

Eat Healthy Fats: We need fat in our diet and it is important that we are getting good fats. Cold water fish, nuts, seeds, extra virgin olive oil, walnut oil and avocado all supply us with healthy fats. Omega or Essential Fatty Acids: They are essential because our body needs them to function and we must get these through dietary sources. Omega 3: Cold water fish, flaxseed meal and flaxseed oil, hempseed meal and hempseed oil, walnuts, seeds and nuts (different varieties offer different fatty acids) Omega 6: Same as above as well as evening primrose oil, borage oil, black current seed oil. Omega 9: Olive oil, avocados and most nuts.

Supplementation: A good whole food supplement or multi-vitamin will support the body. Visit an Integrative Physician for a complete body analysis to find what nutrients you are lacking. If you supplement with nutrients that you don't need, you are wasting your money, and with some vitamins, minerals and herbs you may be putting your body into a toxic overload. To find an integrative physician in your area visit: www.wellness.com/professional.asp?catid=47

Herbal Remedies, Vitamins and Minerals:

Chamomile: Has a calming effect on smooth muscle tissue and may relax the body and help you sleep better. Drink in tea or take as an extract or in capsule form.

Burdock: Has a soothing effect on pain and purifies the blood. Take as a extract or tincture or in capsule form.

Horsetail: Supplies silicon, which aids in calcium absorption and repairs connective tissue.

Brome lain: A powerful anti-inflammatory, it increases the breakdown of fibrin, which forms around the inflamed area.

Garlic (Kyolic): Garlic has natural anti-inflammatory properties.

Valerian Root: Soothes muscle tension and has sedative properties.

Kelp or Alfalfa: Good sources of minerals and chlorophyll, which cleanses the blood.

Echinacea: Helps with inflammation.

Bilberry: Contains flavanoids that help reduce inflammation.

Pau d'arco: Helps with inflammation.

Yucca: Helps with inflammation

Vitamin C with Bioflavonoid: Assists in the healing process and reduces inflammation.

White Willow Bark: Eases pain.

Cramp Bark: Eases muscle spasms.

Zinc: Promotes healing and helps reduce inflammation.

Capsicum Cream (Cayenne pepper): Contains pain-relieving properties and is used as a natural topical analgesic.

Fenugreek, Mustard Seed, Flaxseed, and Slippery Elm: Can all be combined into a poultice to reduce inflammation.

Remember to educate yourself on healthy nutrition, then have a discussion with your doctor and create a plan that works for your own unique needs. Good nutrition and effective pain management is an essential part of your whole-life success plan.

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I am The Soul Power Coach, mentor, speaker, trainer and author. I help entrepreneurs move out of self sabotage and limiting beliefs so that they can make more money and experience more fun, joy and freedom in their business and in their life. http://PurposeToPassionToProfits.com