Mayo Clinic researchers found that the top reason people visit a doctor is for skin conditions. The next two? Osteoarthritis, joint pain, and back problems.
Tips to Reduce Pain:
Movement
Exercise—even a short walk—boosts feel-good hormones and lubricates joints by pumping in nutrients and flushing out waste. Knitting, with its rhythmic motion, can also ease hand pain. If you’re new to movement, warm up slowly and follow with Pain-A-Trate. This patented formula blends menthol, methyl salicylate, camphor, and T36-C5 Melaleuca Oil to numb pain and increase circulation.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet & Supplements
Anti-inflammatory diets limit sugar and refined carbs. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce pain, slow osteoarthritis progression, and may reduce NSAID dependence. Melaleuca’s Coldwater Omega-3 delivers the recommended amount.
Grape Seed Extract
Grape seed extract blocks pain signals and helps with conditions like diabetic neuropathy. Both ProvexCV and ProVex-Plus are rich in grape seed antioxidants.
Replenex
Replenex Extra Strength targets age- and activity-related joint inflammation. It contains the A.I. Blend—six herbal extracts known for reducing pain and inflammation. Recover AI offers similar support.
More Pain-Relieving Tips
Chronic pain is closely linked to brain activity and stress. Deep breathing, essential oils, and gentle massage with Pain-A-Trate can help shift the body from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest.”
Essential Oils
Lavender, marjoram, eucalyptus, rosemary, and peppermint—when diluted in carrier oil—have been shown to reduce pain and lift mood. Use them for massage, in the bath, or with heat therapy.
Good to Know
Some OTC pain meds like ibuprofen or naproxen can raise blood pressure by causing fluid retention, especially at higher doses.
~ Richard M. Barry