We have recently posted about the advantages and disadvantages of taking a multivitamin, but what about other supplements meant to improve our overall health and well-being? When you suffer from back or neck pain, migraines, sinus infections, or allergies, you may be willing to try a natural supplement when prescription medications don’t do the trick. Great supplements for providing pain relief are Zyflamend for relieving back pain, Butterbur for relieving migraine pain, and Bromelain for sinus pain and infections.
When you suffer from back pain, regular visits to Premier Health Chiropractors can help. Our chiropractors can help you to feel your best while also teaching you how to control your back pain at home. Our chiropractors may encourage you to try yoga or Pilates, or they may also teach you which foods to eat more of and which foods to avoid. However, there are also natural supplements available for you to try if you’re interested in staying away from prescription pain medications, which often times lead to nasty side effects.
Back pain is often a sign of inflammation in the body, and the natural anti-inflammatory called Zyflamend can help. Zyflamend contains a mixture of ten different anti-inflammatory and antioxidant herbs, including turmeric and ginger. While you can take the Zyflamend supplement or get the benefits by adding more turmeric and ginger to your diet, these herbs work together to fight inflammation and help relieve pain. However, it is recommended that you speak with your chiropractor or doctor before taking Zyflamend, as it does tend to thin the blood slightly and can be dangerous if you are already taking blood-thinning medications.
Another inflammation fighter is PA-free butterbur, an herb that helps to prevent migraines. Butterbur helps to stabilize irritable blood vessels that could contribute to migraine pain. Butterbur is also helpful in treating hay fever, or allergic rhinitis.
Also great for fighting inflammation, sinus congestion, and for healing damaged tissues is Bromelain. Bromelain is a complex mixture of enzymes derived from pineapple and helps to minimize swelling and the healing of bruises. Bromelain is also used to relieve sinus pain. However, Bromelain can thin the blood so you should always check with your doctor or chiropractor before using Bromelain or any other natural supplements.
If you’d rather not take natural supplements, you can get great pain relief directly from the source! You can easily work inflammation fighting foods into your diet, such as cherries, fish, fruits and vegetables, flax seeds, turmeric, and ginger. These foods are great for alleviating back pain and reducing inflammation in the body. Give them a try and see if you notice a difference!
If you haven’t made your routine appointment with Premier Health Chiropractors, now is the perfect time. Winter weather is hard on the body—give us a call and let us help!