Discover Natural Pain Fighters To Help With Common Ailments

Before reaching for relief in the form of a pill, consider one of these natural pain fighters.

- Andrea Gourgy

Chronic or recurrent pain is an unwelcome condition for the many who suffer from it. About 25 million Americans – more than 10% of the population – say they experience pain on a daily basis, according to a 2012 National Health Interview Survey. In fact, in an effort to relieve chronic pain, millions of Americans are being treated with opioids, and nearly 2 million Americans are abusing opioids or have an addiction to them. And, in the over-the-counter category, oral pain relievers are among the highest-selling products, according to consumer data from The Nielsen Company.

While those in severe chronic pain may not be able to wean off pain meds entirely, there are some natural and effective pain relievers that you might consider trying instead of or in conjunction with your regular pain meds, with your doctor’s blessing, of course. We’re looking at five common ailments - and the science-backed natural remedies that can help tame the pain.

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