Drugs reduce pain by poisoning enzymes or blocking pain receptors in the body, but they do nothing to address its cause(s). In fact, drugs usually make the underlying situation worse and create additional undesirable outcomes called “side effects.” A holistic approach uses natural pain suppressants with only beneficial effects on the body while it mobilizes and supports the body to heal itself of underlying causes.

Structural issues should be treated with physical therapy and other types of bodywork. But tissue injury and inflammation causing pain are best addressed with healthy lifestyle, excellent overall nutrition, and specific nutrients that stimulate the body’s own repair mechanisms, reduce inflammation and build tissue integrity.

Numerous studies show that vitamin C and the bioflavonoid quercetin do all three, creating a powerful intervention when used together. For maximum benefit, use our uniquely pure and potent vitamin C and our quercetin fortified with additional tissue-repairing nutrients.

In one study, 93% of people with chronic pain not caused by fibromyalgia tested were deficient in vitamin D. Those younger than age 30 and older than age 60 were 100% deficient. Test your vitamin D levels and get them into the “high-normal” range.  Vitamin D helps bone, cartilage and muscles stay strong.

Various studies have found that Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E are also helpful in dealing with pain.

Saunas help reduce pain and joint stiffness.

Finally, consider coconut oil. In his book, Coconut Cures, Bruce Fife, ND, recommends heating antioxidant-rich virgin coconut oil as much as comfort will allow and massaging it into painful areas of the body several times a day. He also suggests drinking 8 or more ounces of coconut water and consuming 3½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily. Fife cites some very encouraging anecdotal reports, among them these two:

“My husband[‘s] joints are pain free for the first time in over 12 years. He takes about 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil in his coffee every morning.”

“I have had very painful fibromyalgia for the past 15 years so I have been using the virgin coconut oil now for two months and have no pain at all, no pain!!!!”