Find Pain Relief the Natural Way with Omega 3

September 17th, 2009 · No Comments

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Chronic pain sufferers are always on the lookout for the next great pain pill or miracle drug for help in relieving their neck, back, or joint pain. Researchers have found evidence that relief from certain types of chronic pain can come as easily as consuming a natural remedy found in most homes. That remedy is omega-3 essential fatty acids.

How would you like to eat lunch or dinner and over time feel the wonderful relief from pain? Although you may still experience a certain level of pain, eating food or taking supplements high in omega-3 essential fatty acids have proven to reduce the intense pain caused by arthritis, and neck and back pain.

Relief can also come to those suffering from inflammatory bowel disease and menstrual cramps, and the omega-3s are popular for improving cardiovascular conditions and mental disorders.

Main source is cold-water fatty fish

Omega-3s are often called “fish oil” because their primary sources are found in cold-water fatty fish such as mackerel, Atlantic or sockeye salmon, lake trout, herring, sardines, and canned light tuna. Green leafy vegetables, walnuts, and vegetable oils such as flaxseed and canola contain a lower level of Omega-3, but provide an option for vegetarians.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, just two 3.5-ounce portions per week can help lower inflammation. Experts report that by following the so-called Mediterranean-type diet, which emphasizes fish, vegetables, and fruits and is low in saturated fat, also appears to help reduce pain.

Pain sends a message

Pain is the body’s way of sending a warning to the brain that something is wrong. Many millions of people take over-the-counter drugs (OTC) to try to stop the chronic pain they experience. Although drugs provide temporary relief, they can cause a number of side effects such as stomach ulcers that discourage long time use.

In addition, users can become addicted to drugs obtained at the pharmacy, easily taking more than they should as they try to relieve the pain. That is why a growing number of health care professionals are encouraging people to go natural when trying to ease pain. Regularly using a healthy alternative such as omega-3 has proven so effective people have discontinued their use of other drugs.

There are many pain relief options other than drugs, including physical therapy, lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking if you smoke, and learning and using a variety of coping skills. However, the addition of omega-3s to your diet is a healthy addition to your pain-relief arsenal. One that does not have the side effects that come with long-term OTC drug use.