Bella Thorne recently came under fire when she posted on Twitter that she was depressed, yet a professional never diagnosed her with mental illness. Now we learn that she’s not a fan of doctors or medication, not even painkillers.
“I wasn’t saying that I clinically went to a doctor. I didn’t know it was a big thing. You can judge me for believing my beliefs. In my family, we never went to doctors growing up. I don’t like medication. I don’t even take birth control. I won’t even take Advil or Tylenol. I power through. I’m all natural,” she says.
We’re not supporters of self-medicating and always advise people to get regular checkups, especially when they feel an ache or something is off. But, there are many people who believe in alternative pain solutions, which are a healthier alternative to taking acetaminophen. Here are some natural painkillers that will do the trick:
Exercise
When you work out you release endorphins, which are natural pain relievers that are produced by your body. They block the perception of pain, similar to opioid pain medications, such as morphine. The release of these natural hormones can help you reduce pain and also release feelings of pleasure and satisfaction, which is an added bonus.
Heat therapy
Many women use heating pads to alleviate cramps during their period or when they have sore back muscles. Heat therapy increases the flow of healing oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area.
Turmeric
This orange root is widely used in the Indian culture and cuisine, but more and more people are using it as an everyday supplement because it has amazing healing properties. Studies show that it’s a great anti-inflammatory and many people use it for chronic arthritis pain.
Spicy food: Capsaicin is the main ingredient in hot peppers, it’s what gives it it’s spicy kick and this is a popular ingredient found in skin creams that are used to alleviate pain. Now you have another good reason to eat more spicy food.