Pain Killers Aren't The Only Answer
By Jane Thurnell-Read, Thu Dec 8th

Pain is something that most of us dread, but pain often serves auseful purpose: it tells us that something is wrong and that weneed to do something about it. So that toothache or pain in theback should not be ignored. Unfortunately some medication maskspain rather than treating pain. So, what can you do if you areexperiencing pain?

Sometimes the choice is obvious: if you have toothache, you needto visit a dentist. Sometimes it’s less clear. What do you do ifyou have backache? There are several different choices,including visiting an osteopath, a chiropractor or a sportstherapist. Sometimes specific exercises will do the trick. Havea look at the books by Pete Egoscue for simple easy exercisesyou can do to help alleviate chronic pain.

Sometimes chronic pain responds well to a change in diet. Somepeople with arthritis find that reducing their meat intakeand/or sugar and white flour intake works well. Some pain iscaused by allergy problems, so check this out with akinesiologist.

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recent study on irritable bowel syndrome has shown that manysufferers are allergic to foods, such as yeast (in bread,alcohol, etc.), wheat, peas, cashew nuts, almonds, barley, beefand soya. Migraine sufferers often do well if they excludecertain trigger foods, such as chocolate, cheese, red wine andcitrus fruit.

Drinking lots of water can help. So can eating lots of fruit andvegetables. These are rich in antioxidants, which help keep thejoints lubricated and so prevent stiffness. Many people swear byfish oil supplements, or glucosamine sulphate to keep them fitand supple into old age.

Whatever you do, don’t just put up with pain. Have a look at allthe possibilities, not just pain killers.

About the author:Jane Thurnell-Read is an author and researcher on health,allergies and stress. She has written two books for the generalpublic: "Allergy A to Z" and "Health Kinesiology". She alsomaintains a web site http://www.healthandgoodness.com with tips, inspiration and information for everyonewho wants to live a happier, healthier life.