Today, many health care
institutions are beginning to integrate a new approach using natural therapies
and conventional medicine. Complementary and alternative medicine is defined as
unconventional treatments used in addition to treatment by your doctor. This
blending of treatments is an attempt to treat the whole person- mind, spirit,
and body.
Cayenne, or often referred to as
red pepper or chili pepper, is a hot, fiery pepper originating in the Americas.
It is used medicinally for pain relief which is due to the ingredient capsaicin. Capsaicin has been shown to
deplete nerve cells of the chemical that helps transmit pain messages.
It can be used topically for
joint and muscle pain from conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoarthritis, and even nerve damage resulting from diabetes. Studies support
the use of this practice on joint areas close to the skin, such as fingers,
knees and elbows.
Directions to make a cayenne
cream can be found here: http://everydayroots.com/arthritis-pain-relief-cream
It is important to remember these are to be blended with conventional
practices and results may vary from one individual to the next.
Source: Mayo Clinic, Book of
Alternative Medicine
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