Five Homeopathic Ways for Back Pain

1.  Chamomile tea not only helps to relief stomach trouble but it is also good for relieving tense muscle tissue.   Drink up to 3 cups a day.

2. Dissolve Epsom salts in warm or hot bath water will help relieve pain.  Use 2 cups of the epsom salt and soak for 20-30 minutes.

3.  Rice sock wrap.  Using a clean thick sock, pour 1 cup of uncooked rice in the sock.  Place it is in the microwave for 30-60 seconds on medium-low setting.  Check the temperature of the sock to make sure it is not too hot before applying it to your back.

4.  Use cold compresses or ice packs to back pain.  This will relieve the swelling and sore muscles.

5.  Drink ginger root tea which contain anti-inflammatory agents to help with soothing aching pain.  Cut 1 inch of fresh ginger root into slices and place in a 1 quart boiling water.  Simmer and cover for 30-45 minutes.   Strain the ginger root, sweeten if needed and drink.   Drink up to 3 cups a day.

Five Home Remedies for Pain

1.  Relax by trying meditation, or deep breathing exercises that basically consist of closing your eyes, breathing slowly and deeply in and out.

2.  Take two aspirin such as acetaminophen or ibruprofen which may help relieve some of your pain.

3.  Do warm water aerobics or swimming.  Both will help to relieve the pain and strengthen the muscles of the body.   Walking is as another great choice and you can do ir at your pace.

4.  Use a cushion for your back to ensure proper support.

5.  Keep your weight under control and maintaining a healthy weight will help keep strain off of your muscles by lightening up the load.

Five Natural Remedies for Chronic Pain

1.  Put an ice pack on the painful area within at least 24 hours of an injury.  The ice pack can help keep the swelling down and ease the discomfort.

2.  Take a hot bath.  Heat is know for helping to healing pain.

3.  Get some good rest as sleep will help heal the body.  If your back is hurting and you want to sleep on your back then place a pillow under your knees.  Or you can also lay on your side and place a pillow between your knees.

4.  Have a friend, spouse, or a professional give you a massage.   If you need a referral then seek the advice from your physician or a friend for the referral.

5.  Consider investing in a new mattress as many times a hard mattress or a sagging mattress may contribute to chronic pains.  If you are not able to afford a new mattress then consider using a three-quarter-inch thick piece of plywood places in the between the mattress and box spring may be able to help.

More Natural Ways to Help Insomnia

I have learned some more ways of being able to help battle with insomnia.  This helped me to getting sleep at night and increasing the amount of hours that I sleep at night.

Do not eat before going to bed.

Try a sleeping pill either OTC  (over-the-counter) medicine to assist you with sleeping however do make sure you check with your pharmacist or doctor for any interactions with your other prescription medications.

To prepare your room for sleep make sure that it is not noisy but instead it is quiet, the temperature is cool or just right for you to be comfortable.

Evaluate your medications to see if insomnia is a potential side affect and talk with your doctor to help alleviate the problem.

Experiment and find your own ways to see what helps you in falling asleep.  Remember all of our bodies are different.  So what may work for one person may not work for another.

Six Natural Ways to Help Insomnia

Not being able to sleep at night and knowing that you have to work or have other appointments to go in the morning is terrible.  Here are some natural ways to help insomnia:

1.  If you are tossing and turning then do not torture yourself anymore, and try to get up and do a quiet activity such as reading a book or listening to calm relaxing music.  When you start to feel sleepy again then go back to bed and try to sleep again.

2.  Avoid taking naps as it will affect your night’s sleep.

3.  Take a hot bath at least two hours before going to bed.  This will provide the body with the ability relax and will help you to fall asleep.

4.  Cut down on having caffeine as it does stimulate the brain and gives energy.  Do not drink alcohol as it will make it hard for you to fall asleep.  Although it can make you drowsy, the effects of the alcohol can wear off and cause problems with falling asleep.

5.  Try sleeping with earplugs as this can help with drowning out loud noises.

6.  Get comfortable bed and pillows that will help comfort you and help you to sleep better.

The benefits of Peppermint Tea

Stomach indigestion is a common problem that can be easily relieved naturally by peppermint which was first grown in Europe. The high oil content is found in stems and leaves, which are used medicinally.  The oil is used to treat problems such as cramps, irritable bowel syndrome, motion sickness, and gastritis.

Gastrointestinal tract can be relieved by peppermint as it relaxes the intestinal wall’s muscles.  It increases saliva with the swallowing increasing, and relieves cramps, pain for motion sickness, and improve the appetite.

Peppermint tea is best to let it seep for about 10-15 minutes of 5 oz boiling water and drink the tea up to four times a day.  It can also help relieve the indigestion including coughing, colds, acute respiratory difficulties, and also viral, fungal, and bacteria infections.  It can also be taken in pill form as well.  Peppermint oil can be inhaled to relieve irritated nasal passages, and applied to the chest to sooth respiratory discomfort and allergies.

Benefits on Ginseng

Ginseng is a popular Chinese herb that has been used for over 5000 years and is still going strong till this day. The plant was first introduced in 1740 in England by botanist Collinson.

It has many uses and is known to provide energy, improve memory, concentration, build up mental and physical vitality, and also build resistance to disease.

It has been recommended for fatigue, stress. menopause, stamina, hangovers, recovery from illnesses, decreased health conditions, and so many other ailments.  It comes in capsules, tinctures, tablets and teas.

Prevention and Treatment of Insect Bites

With spring already here and summer is just around the corner, it is time to consider that the insects with coming out in swarms this season.  Mosquitoes, fleas, and mites are known to carry and transmit diseases such as malaria and yellow fever.

With bees, wasps, hornet stings and fire ant bites will most times hurt and cause some swelling.

To prevent insect bites:

• Stay away from the damp, and wet areas of where many will swarm especially mosquitoes
• Do not bother the insects
• Use insect repellants to keep the bugs away
• Wear clothing that will protect you from insects

To help reactions to bites and stings:

• Make sure that you move to a safe area to avoid getting bit or stung again
• Remove the stinger with a straight edge object such as a credit card.  Don’t try to pull out the sting as it may release more venom.
• Apply a cold pack to the area to reduce the swelling
• Apply a hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion, or a baking soda paste to the bite or sting several times a day until the symptoms have subsided

For more severe reactions Dial 911 or call for emergency medical attention.

Severe reactions may include faintness, difficulty breathing, hives, rapid heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, cramps, rapid heartbeat, confusion, dizziness, and swelling of the lips or throat.

The Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Omega 3 is mainly a dietary source that drawn from fish oil along with other sources of nuts, and vegetable oils.

Fish oils is known to contain DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).  Omega 3 is helpful to the body by helping reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Good vegetable oils such as olive oil are great for cooking.

It is recommended that eating fish at least twice a week, especially fish that is fatty such as mackerel, herring, sardines, salmon, albacore tuna, and lake trout.  Fish is also high in protein levels, so it is a double positive for the body.  Nuts are great health snack and packed with protein and Omega 3.  Most nuts are health, however some are healthier than others, such as soybeans, almonds, peanuts, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, and flaxseeds have high levels of Omega 3.

Natural Ways to Help Relieve Anxiety Levels

Experiencing an anxiety attack is never a fun or pleasurable ordeal to go through.  With the loss of being able to breathe, feeling as if the walls are closing in, and all trying to overcome this difficulty.

There are many natural ways to help with treating anxiety disorder such as natural herbal supplements and treatments. It has been researched that lack of chromium sometimes causes anxiety.

Magnesium is a known herbal treatment that is able to relieve muscle pain and spasms.  It is also good for relieving tension, stress, nervousness, and anxiety.  It has been recommended to use Calcium with Magnesium for better results.

Another herbal supplement is Vitamin C which can easily be obtained through eating more fruits and vegetables.  This can also be taken in pill form as a supplement.  Vitamin C helps the adrenal glands to function properly, lessens anxiety and relieves stress.

Drinking chamomile tea not only soothes stomach disturbances but also is known to soothe stress and tension.  It is also an aid in preventing panic attacks from occurring.

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