Help for hurting hands

An olive oil massage

Turns out an olive oil rub is more effective than topical NSAIDS, a study in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology found. “NSAIDS only reduce inflammation. But olive oil’s polyphenols ease inflammation plus prevent cartilage destruction and improve joint lubrication,” notes Michelle Schoffro Cook, PH.D., DNM, author of the upcoming Pain Erasers: The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Safe, Drug-free Relief. Tip: Try a massage technique scientists say cuts carpal tunnel pain by 73%. Find a free “madenci hand massage” tutorial on Youtube.