Marami sa atin ang nakaranas na ng matinding sakit. No, we’re not talking of kirot ng sawing pag-ibig. Saka na muna ang pa-emo topic na ‘yan. Pag-usapan natin ang kirot ng katawan. Honestly, kadalasan ay hindi alam sagutin ng mga pasyente ang tanong ng doktor; “Sir, Ma’am gaano ho kagrabe ang dinaranas n’yo ngayon on a scale of 1 to 10?” Ilang beses kong nasaksihan sa emergency room na sandaling sila’y tumigil sa pag-ungol at napanganga.
RATING PAIN LEVEL
0 – No Pain, o kaya’y humupa na ang kirot
1–3 – Mild Pain, parang kirot ng ngipin o sakit ng ulo.
4–6 – Moderate Pain, gaya ng gout o injury, apektado ang Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
7–10 – Severe Pain, gaya ng panganganak, hindi na kaya ang Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
NATURAL PAIN RELIEVERS
Kadalasan ang reseta sa hospital sa kirot ay pain relievers, from mild drugs gaya ng aspirin at paracetamol. Kung hindi tumatalab ay bibigyan ng mefenamic acid o ibuprofen at celecoxib. Sa sobrang kirot ay umaabot ang iba sa morphine at anaesthetics. Marami sa atin ay ayaw ang matagalang pag-inom ng pain relievers dahil sa posibleng masamang epekto nito sa ating kidneys, bituka at atay. The good news is may natural pain relievers mula sa mga halaman. In fact, matagal na itong ginagamit as traditional medicines at sinasabing higit na mababa ang tiyansa for toxicities and side effects. Narito ang ilan:
Chamomile (mansanilya) – According to traditional Persian medicine textbooks, as far as 980 to 1037 AD, chamomile has been used as remedy to help rheumatic and arthritic pain. One Iranian research divided 84 people suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee into groups that received 3 different treatments: chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), diclofenac or placebo. They were instructed to apply the chamomile preparation to their knee 3x a day for 3 weeks. Analysis revealed that the chamomile oil significantly reduced the patients’ need for acetaminophen compared to the other groups. Mahusay rin itong inumin bilang tsaa for general relaxation.
Mangosteen (garcinia) – Tinawag itong ‘Queen of Fruits’ sa Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, India at Filipinas. In the year 1775, British explorers with scientist John Ellis was utilizing his knowledge of the tropics as a fellow of the Royal Society of London to expound upon the botanical treasures of the Malay Archipelago. Nadiskubre nila ang benepisyo mula sa mangosteen. Ang balat ng mangosteen, or pericarp, has COX-2 inhibitors in high concentrations. COX-2 is an enzyme thought to be responsible for pain and inflammation in the body. Sa ngayon isa ito sa most popular natural supplement dito sa Filipinas for wellness and preventive medicine.
Rosemary (dumero) – Hango ang pangalan nito sa the Latin term ‘Dew of the Sea’ mula Mediterranean region. Rosemary was considered sacred by ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Hebrews, and Romans, who used it as incense. Queen Elisabeth of Hungary, claimed that drinking rosemary water led to her longevity as she lived beyond 70 years old while suffering from both gout and rheumatic disorder. Naglalaman ito ng vitamin B6, iron and calcium, at tumutulong sa digestion and migraine symptoms. The leaves are often used to make tinctures that are applied directly to the skin to treat muscle soreness and sprained ankles.
Lavender (labandula) – The Egyptians used it in their mummification process and decorative urns were found in the pyramids with residues still inside. The ancient Greeks called it nardus, after the Syrian city of Narda and is mentioned in the bible in the ‘Song of Solomon’. Lavender oil is said to soothe headaches, migraines and motion sickness when applied to the temples. It is frequently used as an aid to sleep and relaxation. A study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that topically applying lavender oil could reduce the severity of menstrual cramps.
Basil (balanoy) – It is believed that basil has origins and cultivated for over 5,000 years with a strong history in Ayurveda, the traditional medicinal system of ancient India. One serving of basil contains 0.2g of protein. It is abundant in vitamin A, 0.9mg of vitamin C, 21.8mcg of vitamin K and 3.6mcg of folate. It is also rich in minerals providing 9.3mg of calcium, 0.2mg of iron, 3.4 mg of magnesium, and 2.9 mg of phosphorous, 15.5 mg of potassium, 0.2 mg of sodium and 0.1 mg of manganese. Basil has been found to contain beta-caryophyllene, which is associated with effective pain-management.
Turmeric (luyang dilaw) – This belongs to the ginger family and is believed to be native of ancient China and Indonesia. It has become an integral part of not just the cuisine and traditional medicine but also part of healing and worship. The Buddhists monks used turmeric to dye their robes into the well-known deep yellow color. This ancient spice is popular within the health and nutrition communities due to its ‘curcumin’ content, the healing substance which supplies its vibrant color. Curcumin has significant anti-inflammatory properties that are said to rival those found in ibuprofen, a synthetic pain reliever.
Capsaicin (siling labuyo) – It was not until the 15th and 16th centuries that chili was introduced to the rest of the world by Spanish and Portuguese explorers. Christopher Columbus encountered chili on his way to the Caribbean and brought them back to Europe as substitute for black pepper.
Ferdinand Magellan is credited with introducing chili into Africa and Asia. Capsaicin provides analgesic relief by activating the nerve receptor, which then causes the brain to release a neurotransmitter called ‘substance P’. Especially in cream form, it has been used to treat pain related to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, as well as other kinds of joint and muscle pains.
*Quotes
“It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.”
– Julius Caesar,
Roman General
oOo
Salamat po sa pagsubaybay sa ating artikulo tuwing Lunes. Para sa mga dagdag ninyong katanungan, maaari po kayong makinig sa DWIZ 882 khz every Sunday at 11am sa programang Kalusugang Ka-BILIB or text sa (0999) 414 5144 or visit our Facebook account: lebien medical wellness. God bless dear readers!
Comments are closed.