The American Pain Association has recently revealed shocking information about chronic health conditions – more than 50 million Americans are dealing with chronic pain. Some of the chronic health conditions related to chronic pain are headaches, arthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, shingles, and chronic back pain.
People who are dealing with some of these conditions can confirm that it is very difficult to control chronic pain. A recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Pain Medicine has shown that painkillers (prescription drugs) help only 60% of people with this type of pain.
Managing Chronic Conditions
Many people are wondering what they can do with chronic pain when pharmaceutical drugs can’t help them. The fact is that there are many additional treatments for this pain. For example, acupuncture has proven to be very effective against chronic pain.
More and more countries allow the use of medical marijuana for this purpose (especially for people who have chronic pain as a result of some nerve disorder).
Chronic back pain can be treated with the help of chiropractic care. Although supplements should be taken very carefully, the fact is that fish oil can help reduce swelling and inflammation that comes as a result of chronic pain.
Diabetic neuropathy (diabetes chronic disease) and arthritis can be eased with the application of capsaicin externally.
In addition, glucosamine can help in cases of joint pain related to osteoarthritis.
Yoga, hypnosis, relaxation therapy, music therapy, guided imagery, massage, biofeedback, and other stress reduction activities can also provide positive results.
Even the Ayurvedic books teach us that a poor diet makes medicine useless while a good diet helps us avoid the use of medicines. Many studies have confirmed that the gastrointestinal system or the gut is the foundation of our health. If we know that the gut is not healthy, we certainly won’t be healthy either.
A clear sign that gut health is deteriorating is the abundance of yeast. There are many symptoms linked to poor gut health. Some of these symptoms are related to chronic pain, like headaches and chronic joint pain. Some other symptoms include:
- Skin problems
- Fatigue
- Dandruff
- Chronic infections
We should remember that yeast is a basic element of a healthy gut. The quantity/amount of yeast can lead to problems. Excessive growth of yeast can be found in most patients suffering from chronic illnesses. The question is:
What can we do to stabilize the amount of yeast in the gut?
For starters, you should reduce the intake of yeasty foods. These foods include:
- Beer
- Bread
- Wine
- Cheese
- Bananas
- Citrus fruits
- Vinegar
- Sugar – Reduce the amount of sugar intake because yeast grows with the help of sugar.
Some ingredients should be included in the diet to stop the excessive growth of yeast in the gut. For example, certain acids like undecylenic and Caprylic acid can be very helpful. Citrus seed extract, especially grapefruit seed extract, has strong antibacterial properties. Garlic and oregano oil used during the cooking process can also be useful. Many people have used the help of probiotic supplements because probiotics improve the absorption of nutrients in the gut and remove waste.
In addition, increasing the amount of fiber in the diet can help in many different ways. Fiber is rich in prebiotics which support the growth of healthy bacteria. Fiber supports the cleansing of toxins which usually occur when yeast dies.
So, people suffering from chronic diseases can take many steps to ease the symptoms: painkillers, alternative therapies used to reduce pain, and taking care of the diet (especially by eating and drinking foods that regulate yeast in the gut).
Via Top Health News