Helpful reminders against little aches and pains
All health experts agree: Consume a minimum of eight full glasses of water a day and a maximum of 10 to 12 glasses if you are extra stressed or tired
It pays to heed the advice of well-meaning physicians whose only concern is one’s wellbeing. Here is a collection of natural and practical approaches to address the little aches and pains the human body is subjected to. As time passes, there are seemingly small signs and signals our bodies send to us in order to be given more attention.
Headaches
Oftentimes, a nagging minor headache could be the result of a basic human need — hydration. It can never be emphasized enough — water is the single most urgent requirement of the body. While a water level of 70 percent might be acceptable, it is more beneficial in terms of health maintenance to raise the water content to 90 to 95 percent. All health experts agree: Consume a minimum of eight full glasses of water a day and a maximum of 10 to 12 glasses if you are extra stressed or tired.
Lower back pain
Barring any other reason for minor common discomfort in this area, sometimes a good stretch is all you need. Standing firmly on the floor while touching your knees and toes with side bends is the gentlest way to unstiffen hardly used muscles. Movement in slow, deliberate and gentle ways will bring relief to tight muscles caused by lack of use. If you like, try basic dancing or easy, brisk walks.
The most natural of digestive aids is a cup of warm ginger tea (minus the sugar). You are only just a burp away.
But if the nagging discomfort doesn’t seem to go away, then it is time to see your chiropractor. Moreover, you could consider doing self-massage. Start with the feet where nerve endings of all the organs can be found. Apply a little virgin coconut oil and start applying pressure on the soles of your feet.
Indigestion
After a meal, the usual feeling of satiety should take place. If for some reason you feel uneasy or uncomfortable, you could be experiencing a queasy tummy. Gas that rises from your stomach which can push against your lungs might leave you breathless. It helps to take both prebiotics and probiotics to aid in digestion. Also, a digestive enzyme before meals can assist in better digestion. Thus, because as one gets older, less digestive enzymes are being produced by the body.
Quick relief: wait one hour after a meal and take a cup of warm water mixed with half a teaspoon of baking soda. Note: make sure your sodium levels are normal or that you do not have hypertension. The most natural of digestive aids is a cup of warm ginger tea (minus the sugar). You are only just a burp away.
Bumps and bruises
For small bruises recently caused by an accidental bump, apply an ice compress to the affected area for the first 24 hours. After the 24th hour, the rule is to apply a cold compress. However, always consult your doctor when you have had a minor household accident.
This week’s affirmation: “My body has the capacity to heal.”
Love and light!