The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that over 65% of the world's population (3 billion people) rely primarily on natural medicines as their main method of health care.
The U.S. government now sponsors acupuncture in drug rehabilitation programs, and nearly a third of American medical schools are now offering courses in alternative medicines, including Yale, John's Hopkins, and Georgetown.
Apart from acupuncture, following are some other natural pain therapies you may want to consider:
1. Drink water - It may seems simple, but avoiding dehydration can help ward off numerous ailments, including headaches, cramping and fatigue.
2. Caffeine - Caffeine is one ingredient in many of the major over-the-counter pain medicines.
3. Fish Oil - Fish oil enthusiasts claim that it reduces inflammation and works by restricting blood vessels in the temples. This could be welcome news for the millions who suffer from migraine headaches.
4. Eat Ginger or Take a Ginger Supplement - Nausea can often be hard to treat, even with over-the-counter medicines. Ginger is often recommended to pregnant women, who may suffer from nausea, but are not allowed to take other medications.
5. Willowbark - Willowbark can act as a natural form of aspirin. It contains salocin, which is the active ingredient of aspirin.
6. Hops - Hops is a potent anti-inflammatory.
Source: Fox News
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Homeopathic Remedies to Treat Insomnia
Over one-third of Americans suffer from insomnia, and it is the single most common sleep complaint. I nsomnia is characterized by the inability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake refreshed. Homeopathy has been found to have a number of remedies which can be used to treat acute insomnia.
Homeopathic Dosing
For most acute diseases, homeopathic remedies should be taken in 6x, 6c, or 30c potencies. Most people have no problems with taking these small doses up to a few times a day. However, for the 10% of American who suffer from chronic insomnia, the seeing a professional homeopath or medical professional is advised.
Aconite napellus - Aconite napellus is used to treat a variety of nervous and panic disorders, and is especially useful for insomnia caused by pain or fear. It is useful for people who awaken from sleep due to anxiety, panic or fear.
Arsenicum album - Arsenicum album is made from elemental arsenic. People needing this remedy can be greatly fatigued, but too restless to fall asleep. They tend to be anxious about small things, and they wake unrefreshed. Those needing arsenic wake frequently during the night and may have many dreams.
Belladonna - Belladonna is made from Nightshade, a plant in the Solanaceae family. This remedy helps those who are very restless and who are woken up by nightmares. They may also experience jerking while sleeping. They may experience a pounding in the blood vessels of the head or be kept awake by hearing the blood pulsing in their head. Their dreams are also anxious and vivid.
Calcarea phosphorica - Calcarea phosphorica is a mineral remedy that can be used to treat children who wake up due to growing pains in the legs. Aches in bones and joints that disturb or prevent sleep may be helped by this remedy, in both children and adults. Those needing this remedy have difficulty falling asleep because of pain and discomfort, and then have difficulty waking from sleep.
Source: Natural News
Homeopathic Dosing
For most acute diseases, homeopathic remedies should be taken in 6x, 6c, or 30c potencies. Most people have no problems with taking these small doses up to a few times a day. However, for the 10% of American who suffer from chronic insomnia, the seeing a professional homeopath or medical professional is advised.
Aconite napellus - Aconite napellus is used to treat a variety of nervous and panic disorders, and is especially useful for insomnia caused by pain or fear. It is useful for people who awaken from sleep due to anxiety, panic or fear.
Arsenicum album - Arsenicum album is made from elemental arsenic. People needing this remedy can be greatly fatigued, but too restless to fall asleep. They tend to be anxious about small things, and they wake unrefreshed. Those needing arsenic wake frequently during the night and may have many dreams.
Belladonna - Belladonna is made from Nightshade, a plant in the Solanaceae family. This remedy helps those who are very restless and who are woken up by nightmares. They may also experience jerking while sleeping. They may experience a pounding in the blood vessels of the head or be kept awake by hearing the blood pulsing in their head. Their dreams are also anxious and vivid.
Calcarea phosphorica - Calcarea phosphorica is a mineral remedy that can be used to treat children who wake up due to growing pains in the legs. Aches in bones and joints that disturb or prevent sleep may be helped by this remedy, in both children and adults. Those needing this remedy have difficulty falling asleep because of pain and discomfort, and then have difficulty waking from sleep.
Source: Natural News
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