A drug-free lifestyle is possible for you. You can even start your healing journey now through natural alternatives. Your journey towards natural pain management alternatives can begin today. Pain just demands to be felt and processed. You need not be afraid of it.
To start your healing journey, you can do the following today:
1. Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation is not as complicated as you think it is. It is simply being in the present moment. It just seems intimidating and overwhelming because we have all gotten so used to thinking too much and intellectualizing everything. When was the last time you paused? When was the last time that you were truly in the moment? You can begin now by simply accepting all thoughts and notions as they arise without any judgment. You can simply begin now by choosing to be the observer. You are not your thoughts. Let them flow through your mind like a cloud or a rain would. Find yourself in the peaceful center. You can begin this practice now by staying still for as short as ten seconds.
You will benefit a lot from mindfulness as it will help you improve your emotional well-being. It can also reduce your perception of pain. This is something that will naturally happen as you begin to see things as they are –– with no judgment and no stories attached. As you become more mindful, your stress levels will also decrease.
2. Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is healing because it grounds you to the now with the simple use of your sense of smell. Aromatherapy will expand your mindfulness through the use of scents. This does not have to be complicated, as you can easily use essential oils that are widely available ––– some of you may already have them at home. Try using peppermint, lavender, and eucalyptus.
Aromatherapy will help in relieving any pain that you’re feeling. It will also promote relaxation and reduce anxiety.
3. Heat and Cold Therapy
You can also effectively manage any pain you’re feeling if you explore heat and cold therapy. Applying anything hot or cold to any part of your body that is in pain can help in reducing inflammation and aches. This is the case because heat therapy is effective in relaxing our muscles which in turn helps in the improvement of blood flow. A relaxed body is better at healing faster.
4. Yoga
Yoga is a practice from ancient India geared towards controlling and stilling the mind by doing breathing exercises and physical postures.
Yoga also involves the practice of meditation. Yoga is a natural alternative that will help you in your healing journey as it will enhance not just your body but your mind’s flexibility. As you have stronger muscles, you’ll be able to manage chronic pain better. Your level of stress will also be reduced.
5. Eating Well
Much of your healing will depend on the foods that you eat. Have you been eating well? Start your healing by ensuring that you eat foods that are not inflammatory. Consume more of the following as they will greatly help in pain management:
- Berries
- Nuts
- Fatty fish
- Leafy greens
6. Massage Therapy
Massage therapy dates back to 3000 BCE. It has long been used in ancient India as part of a sacred system for natural healing to take place. Massage is an Ayurvedic practice that is effective in relieving pain and preventing illnesses. In Ayurvedic practice, it is believed that a person becomes ill because such a person is not aligned or out of sync with their environment. The body’s natural balance can be restored through massage. Having a massage is effective in reducing the body’s soreness. It also improves the body’s circulation and allows for relaxation.
7. Acupuncture
Another ancient practice that aims to restore the body to its natural balance is acupuncture. It seems intimidating as there are needles involved but it is pretty simple. The needles when inserted do not hurt. Upon insertion, such needles activate specific body points to allow for the smooth flow of energy. People significantly heal faster through acupuncture as it is effective in reducing inflammation and improving one’s overall wellness.
8. Chiropractic Care
You can also opt for chiropractic care where your spine will get the focus and attention is deserves. Through chiropractic care, your musculoskeletal system will be tended to and cared for.
Through it, you will cease to experience any neck pain or back pain. You will also have better posture.
9. Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is also a good way to heal naturally. This can be done by exercising and stretching through the use of special techniques that can help in reducing pain in the body. This helps in improving one’s flexibility and muscular strength. Physical therapy provides long-term relief from pain without the need for medication.
10. Herbal Remedies
Healing naturally is possible with the use of herbs. The following are herbs that are anti-inflammatory and effective in relieving physical pain:
- Turmeric
- Willow bark
- Ginger
You can also consider drinking chamomile tea which can greatly help in soothing your nerves and boosting your relaxation. Herbs are ideal as they can help in relieving pain without the need for synthetic drugs. As they are all-natural, you will also experience no harsh side effects.
References:
Yoga
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga
History of Massage Therapy