Most people deal with some sort of pain. Being a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 25 years, I am constantly reminded of my own pain and others’ pain. My goals are to teach people to learn their bodies. To teach people the difference between good pain and bad pain.
Pain can come from inflammation from the foods we eat. Toxic foods will cause inflammation. This is why I teach to eat clean. Even some natural foods will create inflammation. If fresh foods are sprayed with pesticides, there will be residue which can affect your body in a negative way. Non sprayed foods (organic) are the way to go. The “nightshade” family of vegetables will cause inflammation in people sensitive to them. I am one of those people, and had to come to terms with it. Eggplant, peppers, potatoes and tomatoes are in the nightshade family and to me, the pain I experienced on a regular basis because of t
hese foods was enough to make me stop eating them once I learned of it.
There went my chips and salsa! Anything tomato based is now off limits. No more green, yellow or red peppers, which I would slice and eat with hummus. Once, when I first learned of it, I had been eating lots of pasta with peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, all of which I had grown in my garden. I was so proud of myself. BUT, I hurt!! Why? I kept asking myself! I eat so clean! Why do I hurt. The pain was muscular, an ache that would not stop. Burning… sore joints. What the heck? Then, an article came before me that would end my suffering. Even tho it took discipline to stop eating these foods I loved so well, I stopped. Within 3 days my pain had subsided over 50%. After two months of not eating any nightshades, my pain was gone. I tried a small portion of mashed potatoes one day and within 30 minutes I had pain in my shoulder and arm. SO NOT WORTH IT!!
There are some ways to relieve pain naturally, which I use often. Inflamedix by Nutragen.com is a powerful combination of Boswellia (which is Frankincense), Curcumin (which is the extract of tumeric) and Ginger. I use this instead of aspirin, ibuprofen, or any over the counter medication.
The benefits of this combination not only get rid of inflammation, but other benefits are *Ginger ~ speed metabolism, aids digestions, helps with nausea, motion sickness, blood thinner, reduce blood pressure, aids circulation, rich in fatty acids and minerals, strengthen hair, skin and nails and more.
*Boswellia ~ Anti arthritic, anti bacterial, anti fungal, useful for gout, low back pain, fibromyalgia, repairs blood vessels, damaged by inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease and much more.
*Curcumin ~ Anti oxidant, anti biotic, aids circulation, lowers cholesterol, protects liver, improves blood vessel health, rich in minerals, inhibits platelet aggregation, fights free radicals and more.
I love using herbs because of the multiple benefits with very limited side effects. You would have to an awful lot to upset your stomach. I always advise to take any supplementation with food for proper digestion and utilization.
Keep fresh ginger in the house. Slice some into your water, your coffee and cook with it. I do a Pure Protein (Nutragen) shake every morning for breakfast. I use 1/2 avacado, frozen berries, lemon, sliced ginger, water and Pure Greens (Nutragen). Whip it up and you have a powerhouse of concentrated nutrition.
I also utilize For Long Life’s Carpagel, which you can find at my store. All of the products that I recommend are products I completely believe in BECAUSE of the benefits without harmful side effects. Those who know me, know how particular I am about ingredients and the integrity of a company.
Massage is another way to alleviate pain. Stretching, while painful when doing it, is great for range of motion, lubrication of joints, and expansion of muscle tissue. Hot baths in eucalyptus essential oil or epsom salts is a great relaxer. Remember that if you have chronic pain, it is a process to work through the issues. Be patient, and if you have any questions or comments, please leave them below. I am happy to help in any way I can.
