Did you know that what you eat, can have a powerful and dramatic
impact on the levels of pain in your body? You just have to familiarize
yourself with the list of pain-fighting foods from fruits to spices and
more.
Below are 8 Pain-Fighting Foods You Should Try:
Red Grapes
Red grapes contain resveratrol, a powerful compound that blocks the
enzymes that contribute to tissue degeneration. Studies have shown that
resveratrol also protects against the kind of cartilage damage that
results to back pain.
Cherries
Cherries have a lot of anti-inflammatory properties which makes them
one of the best natural painkillers. Studies have shown that cherries
can relieve pain caused by gout.
Salmon
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin D. Combined
together, it can help reduce arthritic pain, especially in the back and
neck. It also slow in mercury, which makes it safe to eat on a regular
basis.
Turmeric
Turmeric contains a lot of anti-inflammatory properties, which make
it an effective pain reliever for osteoarthritis pain. You can even add
pepper to a dish with turmeric to spread its absorption in the
bloodstream.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of the best natural paikiller. You can use it as a
spice or mix it in tea by blending 2 teaspoons of honey and 1 teaspoon
of cinnamon. This will provide arthritic pain relief.
Ginger
Ginger contains lots of anti-inflammatory properties that will help
you fight pain. It has also been known to help fight motion sickness and
nausea. What makes it even more amazing is that, it can be ingested in a
variety of ways from tea to supplements.
Soy
Soy is known to reduce osteoarthritis knee pain by at least 30% or
more. A study conducted for 3 months have shown that, consuming 40 grams
of soy daily reduced the patient’s use of pain medication, by at least
half. This is because of the isoflavones present in soy that contains
anti-inflammatory properties.
Caffeine
Caffeine contains pain-lowering properties that can help reduce pain
associated with exercise. A study in the University of Georgia, showed
that moderate doses of caffeine or approximately equal to 2 cups of
coffee, reduced post-workout pain by at least 50%.
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