September is many things and among them is Pain Awareness Month, a global campaign sponsored by the International Association of the Study of Pain.
Approximately 25% of adults in the United States experience chronic pain that can interfere with daily activities. Common types of pain include arthritis, backaches, muscle aches, and neuropathies.
Pain may be caused by inflammation or dysfunctional nerves. Neuropathic pain arises from a damaged nerve or impaired central nervous system (CNS), which is comprised of the brain and spinal nerves. The spinal nerves carry pain signals from the body to the brain via sodium and calcium channels. Accumulation of excessive sodium or calcium channels can lead to spontaneous firing of sensory nerves, resulting in prolonged chronic pain.
Prescription medications include anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, muscle relaxers, nerve blocks, NSAIDs, and opioids, all of which tend to have many undesirable side effects. Membrane-stabilizing medications typically recommended or prescribed by healthcare practitioners include local anesthetics, and/or steroids, which block sodium and calcium channels in nerve cells, reducing the pain signaling.
However, there are alternatives that can help healthy consumers manage chronic discomfort. Experiencing nature and a topical cream that is steroid-free can go a long way to promote comfort.
Take Nature Walks
In a study published this past March, neuroscientists investigated how immersing oneself in nature affected pain. simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, the researchers found that acute pain was rated as less intense and unpleasant when watching nature videos. They also exhibited a reduction in brain activity associated with pain.
Study co-author Claus Lamm commented, “From another ongoing study, we know that people consistently report feeling less pain when exposed to natural environments. However, the underlying reason for this has remained unclear — until now. Our study suggests that the brain reacts less to both the physical source and the intensity of the pain.” 1
Use a Natural Analgesic
QuantumActiv™ ParActin® Instant Pain Relief Cream is a natural calcium channel blocker that provides powerful, fast-acting joint and muscle comfort without a prescription. The patented QuantumActiv™ skin delivery system effectively penetrates the skin to quickly deliver targeted relief when applied to affected areas.
This FDA-approved topical analgesic contains 1.5% menthol for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of sore muscles and joints, associated with arthritis, backaches, strains, bruises, sprains, and sports injuries. Continued use of the product may significantly help to increase range of motion, flexibility, and mobility.
QuantumActiv™ ParActin® Instant Pain Relief Cream can be marketed as a pre-workout and post-workout sport cream without menthol. When applied 15 minutes prior to exercise or strenuous activities, the product improves range of motion and flexibility, and helps to reduce sprains, muscle aches, and sport injuries.
ParActin®’s inflammation-management activity comes through its proven ability to switch on the PPAR-gamma receptor, which inhibits an inflammatory molecule, NF-kB, the key regulator of our immune response system. Inhibiting NF-kB reduces a family of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1b, IL-6, TNF-a, COX-2 and iNOS. Research has shown that ParActin® can selectively block voltage-operated calcium channels and inhibit the entry of Ca(+2) influx, thereby reducing the firing of pain sensation in the neurons.
Simply apply QuantumActiv™ ParActin® and enjoy a robust yet relaxing nature walk. It’s an unbeatable combination to manage pain and improve quality of life.
1 Steininger et al. Nature exposure induces analgesic effects by acting on nociception-related neural processing. Nature Communications, 2025; 16 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-56870-2
