How to Ease Discomfort Naturally
According to a 2018 article by the CDC, “in 2016, an estimated 20.4% of American adults had chronic pain”. I know, that was five years ago… but doesn’t it make you wonder what the percentage is in 2021?
Today we are going to focus on how to ease discomfort within your body and how your daily routine can improve your health and wellness. We’ll go over:
- The difference between discomfort + chronic pain
- How to ease discomfort naturally, and
- The benefits of creating your own personalized wellness plan to target your major health concerns.
DISCOMFORT + CHRONIC PAIN
We have all experienced the occasional aches and pains – growing pains, sore muscles after a workout or maybe a headache after a really stressful day. But, what about chronic pain? Chronic pain is pain that persists for more than 3 months.
Some examples of chronic pain are – joint pain, low back pain or arthritis.
Discomfort and chronic pain can take a major toll on your mental health. According to the Florida Medical Clinic, chronic pain can cause depression, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue and guilt.
So, lets talk about ways you can ease discomfort and chronic pain…
How to Ease Discomfort Naturally
A closer look at your lifestyle choices can give you a better view on why you are feeling discomfort in the first place. Let’s start by zeroing in on nutrition.
Nutrition
– Being disciplined with your eating habits will play a major role in the success of your health + wellness. The foods to avoid are – junk food, processed food, refined grains, caffeine, soft drinks, alcohol, and sugar. If you are looking for a way to improve your nutrition, a great place to start your search is with the Mediterranean diet.
Mindfulness
Meditation is a great way to become more aware of your body’s signals + needs. It also helps you pay attention to the details of your life, what may be working and what isn’t. Taking a few minutes each day to reflect and complete a self assessment will allow you to express gratitude for what is going well and course correct the areas where you need to pivot to stay on track.
Natural Solutions
Oils like Deep Blue, Copaiba + Turmeric are great to have on hand to ease discomfort and reduce inflammation.
Topically you can apply deep blue rub to the area of concern. Deep Blue Rub is an all natural, ointment perfect for easing muscle tension. Or , combine 8 drops each of: AromaTouch, Copaiba, Deep Blue + Turmeric in a 10 ml roller bottle, and top with your carrier oil of choice. Roll on areas of concern as often as needed.
Internally – add LLV to your daily supplement routine. Along with Copaiba softgels and Turmeric capsules. These will help to reduce inflammation in the body.
Aromatically – pair equal drops Copaiba + Lavender in the diffuser to calm the mind and soothe the body.
The Benefits of a Tailored Wellness Plan
When you work with a wellness coach to decipher your body’s unique needs, and set your personal goals the possibilities are endless. As a wellness coach, my goal is to equip you with the self awareness to make the best decisions for yourself in any given circumstance. And, one of the ways we can work together to improve your health + happiness are with my lifestyle launch strategy sessions.
If you are looking for clarity + guidance on a particular aspect of your health + wellness then the lifestyle launch Zoom strategy session is for you. You will get a private 90 minute, 1:1 strategy session with an experienced wellness educator. Plus, I will check in with you for 3 consecutive weeks following our session. Keep in mind that these sessions usually book out quickly + are offered at a first come first serve basis.
Taking the time to create healthy habits that fit your lifestyle and address your top health concerns is beneficial to your overall wellness and vitality. Let’s focus on reducing inflammation within your body holistically – altering your daily diet, becoming more mindful and integrating natural solutions into your daily routine is a great place to start.
Shifting your mindset + behaviors won’t be an easy feat at first, and might even come with some setbacks. But, working with an experienced wellness coach as your guide, give you the guidance and accountability you need in order to see an improvement in your health. Ready to do your part?
