Pain means different things to different people but it is a fact of life and we cope mainly by using the various chemical drugs that we can buy over the counter. However, pain has been with humans since the beginning of time and so have pain killers. In the old days, pain killers were taken directly from nature and had few if any side effects but they were as effective then as modern, chemical pain killers are today. Here are 5 of the top natural pain killers.
Olive oil contains a natural chemical which acts on the same biochemical pathway as ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Research has shown that olive oil is comparable to ibuprofen in its pain killing efficacy when taken regularly and can provide the same reduced risks of blood clots, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. The connection was discovered during a study tour of Sicily when scientists discovered that olive oil had the same stinging sensation in the back of the throat and one of the compounds was named oleocanthal after the root words for "olive" and "sting".
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Turmeric contains curcumin which is a powerful pain killer that is known to help the body block pain and fight inflammation and can be used in place of the NSAIDs without side effects. As shown by studies, it could help stop neurotransmitters from sending pain messages to the brain, thereby easing the pain of rheumatoid arthritis. It is suggested that about 400 to 600 mg of turmeric should be consumed three times daily to provide the most benefit.
Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids which have been shown to block the production of the inflammatory chemicals cytokines and leukotrienes which cause many pains, including that from rheumatoid arthritis. Similar doses of fish oil can also severely reduce the severity of Crohn's disease and wean people off powerful drugs and steroids.
Methyl sulphonyl methane (MSM) is a sulfur compound with powerful pain killing properties besides being anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. It can be taken as both a dietary supplement and as topical cream.
Human saliva actually contains a natural pain killer that is up to 6 times as powerful as morphine according to recent research. This substance is called opiorphin and may give rise to a new generation of pain killers that may be as effective as morphine but without the negative side effects, such as its psychological effects and addictive properties. In fact, it may even turn out to be an effective anti-depressant.
Top 5 Natural Pain Killers
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