Pain Relieving Foods

Eating organic foods is key to optimal health.

Pain can be caused by many factors, yet the most common cause of pain is chronic inflammation.

Fresh organic foods have properties that fight inflammation and therefore relieve pain.

Spices and herbs are among the most powerful natural pain relievers.

Let’s take a look at the top pain relieving foods that you may already have in your kitchen.

Cayenne pepper:

• This hot spice is very high in capsaicin. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, capsaicin is an effective pain reliever when applied externally.
• Tip: Apply a dime size of ointment made with capsaicin on affected areas. Do so 2 to 3 times a day.
• You can also start including organic cayenne pepper daily to spice up your foods and add in your tea, juices or soups (about 1/4 tsp).
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Chamomile tea:

• It is often used to help relax nerves and sleep.
• Less known is chamomile’s anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties.
• It contains potent compounds like bisabolol, chamazulene and cyclic ethers, which are anti-inflammatory agents.
• Tip: Drink 1 cup of organic chamomile tea on a daily basis, add 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper and 1 tsp of raw honey or coconut nectar to it.
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Garlic:

• It has been used for centuries for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. Organic garlic is nature’s powerful medicine.
• Tip: Add 1/2 to 1 crushed garlic clove to your juices, teas soups and other food recipes. You can do so daily.
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Ginger:

• Organic ginger contains unique compounds called gingerols, which are very powerful anti-inflammatory agents. Because of ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties, it helps relieve the pain associated with both types of arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
• Tip: Try sipping on organic ginger tea when you have pain symptoms. Add 1/2 to 1″ grated ginger to your favorite juice, smoothie or tea.
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Turmeric:

• The powder has anti-inflammatory properties comparable to steroidal and non-steroidal drugs (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen).
• Organic turmeric is a great alternative to over the counter drugs.
• Tip: Add (about 1/2 tsp) organic turmeric powder to your favorite tea, smoothie and soup recipes.
  You can also take in supplement form.
• Make sure it comes from a reputable source.

Willow bark:

• It contains aspirin. It has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Its anti-inflammatory compounds called salicylates can help relieve pain.
• Tip: It is recommended to take about two teaspoons of dried ground willow bark three times daily. Because of the bitter taste, take it with raw honey or in a fruit juice or hot water.
• Do not take willow bark if you are sensitive or allergic to salicylates like aspirin.

Note: None of the information in our website is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. The content on our website is for educational purposes only.

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REFERENCES:

• 1. “Willow Bark.” University of Maryland Medical Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 July 2014.
• 2. “Treatment of Arthritis with Topical Capsaicin: A Double-blind Trial.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. Clinical Therapeautics, May-June 1991. Web. 08 July 2014.
• 3. “Safety and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Curcumin: A Component of Tumeric (Curcuma Longa).” National Center for Biotechnology Information. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Feb. 2003. Web. 08 July 2014.
• 4. “Chamomile: A Herbal Medicine of the past with Bright Future.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. Molecular Medicine Reports, 01 Nov. 2010. Web. 8 July 2014.

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