Then I learned about arthritis and found a more satisfactory arthritis pain relief remedy. Arthritis isn't just one disease. It is the generic name for over 100 conditions. It is most often found in the over 60's but can effect infants too. The single symptom that ties all the arthritis variations under one heading is pain, stiffness and inflammation of the joints. This chronic disease affects more than 46 million adults and 300,000 children in the USA alone.
Boosting blood flow through the joints is the key to arthritis pain relief. I found ?magnotherapy? and the ?Brodpod? magnetic bracelet. This amazing device harnesses one of the Earth's elemental forces, magnetism, and applies it at the human level.
My arthritis pain relief wiped out the pain from day one. It gave me back the pleasure of driving. I have always been drawn (pun intended, sorry) to alternative therapies. It makes perfect sense to me. Life is all about invisible energy flows, magnetic bracelets, radio waves, microwaves, static electricity, nuclear energy, emotional energy etc.
I discovered a little of how my magnetic arthritis pain relief bracelet works. It may have something to do with the placebo effect but then I say ?bring it on?! I only know that it works. According to the notes that came with my magnetic bracelet it has a powerful new magnet chip. It is designed in a series of ?parallel alternating poles?. The bit I like best is that it operates in the same pattern as the Earth's own magnetic waves. Mother Earth definitely knows best.
So all the blood in my veins is given extra energy and a push as it passes beneath my magnetic bracelet. I can't feel a thing. Unless you count NOT feeling pain when I change gear. I think it looks good too, being an elegant black and silver wristband.
Here comes the science bit! There has been a clinical trial of the effectiveness of magnetic bracelets. It was a ?blind? clinical trial. That is where none of the participants have any idea which treatment they are getting. The participants know all about pain. They were 194 sufferers of acute osteoarthritis. They were divided into 3 groups. One had a genuine magnetic bracelet like mine. A second group had a look-a-like bracelet with a standard ?magnotherapy? insert. The third group had a bracelet but no magnetic chip in order to test the ?placebo? effect.
Only the first group reported consistently lower pain levels. I didn't need the scientific reassurance to tell me that my magnetic arthritis pain relief bracelet has given me back the pleasure of driving.
Dr Franks Joint Pain Relief
Aromatherapy is one of the most popular natural therapies not only for relaxing mind and body but also for treating many health issues. It is very helpful in relieving pain. Aromatherapy massage during labor helps you to relax and cope with the contractions and it can also reduce the tension and fear you will naturally feel because of its calming effect on your nervous system. You may find that early on in labor you like the feeling of quite firm pressure but as your contractions become more intense gentle strokes may be all you can bear.
Aromatherapy massage for natural pain relief -
If you have already experienced aromatherapy massage earlier in your pregnancy your partner will have an idea of the kind of touch that is most helpful to you.
Tummy massage
This is helpful in the earlier stages of labor and the movements are soothing when the contractions feel like period pains. Use three drops of camomile or lavender oil in 4 fl oz (100 ml) of light carrier oil.
?Using relaxed hands make figure of eight movement across the tummy and under the bump. This movement should be fairly light, especially if the tummy is tender.
?Gently stroke around the bump using your fingertips in a circular movement.
Repeat these movements as necessary.
Back soother
Again use three drops of camomile or lavender oil in 4 fl oz (100 ml) of carrier oil.
?With the heel of your hand apply pressure to the small of the back. Gently move your hand in an anticlockwise circular movement while keeping firm contact with the skin.
?Place one hand on top of the other in the small of the back and allow heat to build up under your hands.
These movements are helpful for concentrations felt in the lower back.
If you are feeling too sensitive to be massaged or even touched on your body, try the following aromatherapy relaxers.
Face soother
Add a few drops of lavender or rose oil to some chilled rosewater. Dip a small face sponge into this mixture then smooth it over your forehead down your face and neck, gently and rhythmically. Alternatively your partner can do this for you. The flowery aroma is very comforting and helps to take your mind away from the labor pains.
Hand soother
When the contractions become difficult this simple touch is very reassuring and helps to create a feeling of safety. Ask your partner to rub a little lavender oil (in carrier oil) into the solar plexus area on your hand.
Now he or she can gently stroke and soothe your hand, keeping a reassuring contact with you. Concentrate on relaxing into the touch.
Scented water soother
Kneeling in a deep, warm bath can be soothing in the earlier stages of labor and the addition of relaxing aromatherapy oils intensifies this experience. Choose from chamomile, lavender, ylang-ylang or geranium.
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