How can I fight pain naturally?

1. Ease a headache with a cold compress

There are many home remedies for a headache, and one we find ultra effective is a cold compress. Wrap ice in a towel or wet a flannel with cold water, then place it over your head where it hurts the most; the cool temperature has a numbing effect that minimises the ache. You should also be drinking plenty of water, staying away from screens that may strain your eyes, and, if you can, getting some extra sleep to see the pain away.

2. Target body aches with an at-home massage

If you have muscular pain throughout your body, an effective massage can release some of the tension, so use fingertips to work in small, circular motions in the area it aches the most – from shoulders to feet. A balm will make massaging easier, which is why we’ve formulated the Bright Days CBD Muscle Balm with a light, melting texture. It even comes with a tingle of eucalyptus for added relief.

Need to refine your rub-down technique? Read our complete guide on how to give yourself a massage.

4. Drink hot drinks when you have a cough

Hot drinks, broths and soups can be comforting when you have a cough, so switch the kettle or hob on to keep tickly, sore throats at bay. Herbal, decaffeinated teas often come with a host of other health benefits (like anti-inflammatory ginger), so they’re a great home remedy for a cough that’s been caused by a cold or flu. We also like to take Vitamin C when we’re run down, so we turn to our immunity-supporting Bright Days CBD Capsules when we feel a cough coming on.

5. Try sipping honey for a sore throat

Is there anything more irritating than a sore throat? It’s a pain you can’t ignore, and even medications don’t always provide the soothing relief you need. However, we’ve found honey to be a quick and easy remedy that nixes some of the discomfort, and it actually has antibacterial properties too (meaning it may help to fight infection). Try adding two tablespoons into a cup of hot water with a squeeze of lemon, or pour it into a cup of tea and sip whenever your throat hurts.

What is the fastest home remedy for pain?

Cold therapy and heat therapy are some of the fastest natural home remedies for pain, and while the effects are often temporary, they do offer almost instant relief while being easy to access. Cold compresses have a numbing and, of course, cooling effect, so use these on areas where the skin feels hot, such as when you have a headache or swelling surrounding an injury. Meanwhile, heat therapy is a muscle relaxer, making it ideal for overworked limbs, back ache or knotty shoulders. You can also combine and alternate these therapies to fight inflammation harder.

With these remedies up your sleeve, soothing pain at home becomes quicker and simpler – ideal when aches strike in the middle of the night and you need some natural relief fast.

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