Curcumin, the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, is a centuries-old joint-pain reliever. In concentrated extract form, it can cut stiffness by 73 percent — better than some pain medications.
Four Natural Fixes for Fall Aches and Pains
Now that we're getting into fall our activities are changing. Going from mowing the lawn to raking leaves and cleaning the gutters may leave you a little stiff and sore. Thankfully a few simple strategies can minimize those aches and pains.
Stiff joints? Try turmeric extract
Head hurt? Squeeze your toes
Strange but true: a 10-minute foot massage gives you better pain relief than rubbing your temples. That's because foot massages slash production of pain-triggering cortisol, cutting headache pain in half within minutes.
Back sore? Treat it with clary sage
Ingredients in clary sage relax tight muscles, calm irritated pain nerves and boost blood flow to damaged tissues. Massaging the essential oil into an achy back or adding it to a warm bath can soothe a backache in minutes.
Raw nose? Treat with coconut oil
Dab a little coconut oil onto inflamed nostrils 2 or 3 times a day. Its hydrating lauric acid locks in moisture to help repair the skin's barrier, while antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds speed the healing of skin irritated from too much tissue use.
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