Living With Chronic Pain

Capsaicin In Chili Peppers May Hold The Answer To Pain Relief

Anyone who has ever unknowingly bitten into a red hot chili pepper remembers the unhappy result – burning, painful sensations that make one's mouth feel as though it has caught on fire. That painful burning associated with the consumption of a chili pepper comes from compounds known as capsaicinoids, the most well-known of which is… Continue reading Capsaicin In Chili Peppers May Hold The Answer To Pain Relief

Living With Chronic Pain

10 Over-The-Counter Supplements To Reduce Inflammation And Pain

Inflammation can occur in response to trauma, illness and stress. But it can also be caused by unhealthy foods and lifestyle habits. Anti-inflammatory foods and spices, as well as exercise, good sleep hygiene, and stress management can help. In some cases, getting additional support from supplements may be useful as well. Here are 10 supplements that have been shown to… Continue reading 10 Over-The-Counter Supplements To Reduce Inflammation And Pain

Living With Chronic Pain

Can Spices Help Reduce Inflammation And Pain?

I'm asked all the time, "What natural remedies are available to help my pain?" Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection, often causing localized redness, swelling, pain, or heat. This may then lead to loss of function in the involved tissues. Acute inflammation is a protective and localized response to issues such as… Continue reading Can Spices Help Reduce Inflammation And Pain?