She doesn't really want to go that route ... and I can understand.
Completely.
So ... I jump online and begin researching alternatives to medication in the treatment of deep tissue pain.
And on one of my favorite sites for alternative medicine, I find what appears to be a pretty amazing idea:
Capsaicin Cream
I locate a recipe and send my husband to the store for a pound of habaneros.
which he chopped for me ♥
so I could then cook them in olive oil in the slow cooker for the next 24 hours.
When finished, the whole, visually volatile mess is run thru the blender ...
'cuz, ya know, it certainly ISN'T HOT ENOUGH AS OIL ALONE!
After blending, I strained out all the little particles ... thought about feeding the pieces to the chickens and changed my mind ... they love me and I didn't want to ruin that relationship ;)
The strained oil is then blended with organic beeswax and poured into these cute little jars to cool.
For all intents and purposes, this stuff sounds amazing! We've listed it in our online store.
For those wanting to know what this stuff does and how it's used, here's more info:
Deep Tissue Capsaicin Cream, good for arthritic pain, deep tissue pain, bursitis, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, joint & muscle pain, and post-herpetic neuralgia.
When applied to the skin, capsaicin cream has been found to deplete substance P, a neurochemical that transmits pain. Capsaicin is a natural chemical with desensitizes a person to pain, providing a temporary reduction in a person's overall pain levels. When used regularly, capsaicin cream will provide prolonged pain relief.
Recommended dosage is .025% capsaicin cream, applied to the skin four times a day, directly over the areas of muscle or joint pain. Amount may be increased to no more than .075%. Those sensitive to capsaicin may experience a stinging or burning sensation as a result of the capsaicin infused oil, this is a normal reaction to the capsaicin oil.
When using, wear gloves when applying ... or wash hands immediately after coming in contact with the cream. Do not use with a heating pad. Do not apply immediately after a hot bath or shower. Avoid getting in eyes or other mucus membranes. Do not apply to broken skin.
Ingredients: organic habanero oil, Grade A virgin olive oil, organic beeswax.
When applied to the skin, capsaicin cream has been found to deplete substance P, a neurochemical that transmits pain. Capsaicin is a natural chemical with desensitizes a person to pain, providing a temporary reduction in a person's overall pain levels. When used regularly, capsaicin cream will provide prolonged pain relief.
Recommended dosage is .025% capsaicin cream, applied to the skin four times a day, directly over the areas of muscle or joint pain. Amount may be increased to no more than .075%. Those sensitive to capsaicin may experience a stinging or burning sensation as a result of the capsaicin infused oil, this is a normal reaction to the capsaicin oil.
When using, wear gloves when applying ... or wash hands immediately after coming in contact with the cream. Do not use with a heating pad. Do not apply immediately after a hot bath or shower. Avoid getting in eyes or other mucus membranes. Do not apply to broken skin.
Ingredients: organic habanero oil, Grade A virgin olive oil, organic beeswax.
* Please note, this product has not been evaluated or approved for use by the Food & Drug Administration for its healing or medicinal properties. Use of this product should not be lieu of your doctor's advice. In case of a harsh reaction, such as inflammation or skin blisters, discontinue use immediately. Always seek medical advice when experiencing internal pain. *
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