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15 Best Foods That Helps To Relieve Pain

Foods That Helps To Relieve Pain

We all have encountered body pains of various kinds and several environmental and biological factors can be responsible for it. When we are attacked by these pains all we want to do is gulp down a painkiller and get instant relief from the pain. Though this is the easiest way out it is definitely not the safest way of getting relief from these pains. It is therefore better to resort to natural means to get relief from pains. In fact there are some natural food resources which actually help ease down the pain and discomfort.

Mentioned Below Are Some Such Foods That Helps Relieve Pain:

Ginger

Ginger has analgesic and anti inflammatory properties which gives relief from pains like migraines, arthritis etc. It is also very effective on stomach disorders and helps in giving relief from discomfort and gas in the stomach. You can include ginger in your food. You can also drink refreshing ginger tea to get relief from pain. Take a cup of water .Add grated ginger to it and boil the solution for few minutes. Strain the solution and add fresh lemon juice and honey and enjoy ginger tea.

The Ginger Remedy

Turmeric

Turmeric has a compound called curcumin which gives turmeric its pain relieving properties and also gives relief from inflammation. Turmeric is useful in the treatment of various types of arthritis and also useful in giving relief from sore throat and psoriasis. You can add a teaspoon of turmeric to warm milk and have it at bedtime.

Turmeric Powder

Olive Oil

Olive oil is found to have compounds which are similar to ibuprofen and has helps give relief from pains and inflammation. You can use olive oil in cooking or even use it as salad dressing. Make sure that you use extra virgin olive oil.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Yogurt

Yogurt has the good bacteria which has several therapeutic uses. Yogurt is thus found to be very useful in giving relief from medicinal issues like inflammations, stomach gas and even pains. Eat a cup of fresh yogurt daily. Have the unsweetened variety and also you can have one which is prepared from low fat milk to avoid those extra calories.

Yogurt

Salmon

Salmon is rich in omega 3 fatty acids which help in giving relief from pains, inflammation and even joint stiffness. Thus it is widely recommended for people suffering from arthritis. Always have fish in the baked or steamed form. Avoid frying it.

Salmon

Tart Cherries

These cherries have anthocyanins which have analgesic properties and also help reduce inflammation. You can have a handful of these cherries on a regular basis. You can also have fresh juice of these cherries to get relief from pain.

Juice of Tart Cherries

Mint

The menthol helps in giving relief from spasms and muscle pains. You can chew a few mint leaves or have some mint tea. For making the mint tea, boil a cup of water and pour this on fresh mint leaves. Leave the mixture for some time. Then strain and have this tea to get relief from pain.

Peppermint Leaves

Red Onions

Red onions contain a compound called quercetin which has analgesic properties and helps in giving relief from pain. These onions also contain anthocyanins which help in reducing pain. You can have them raw or add it to various dishes while cooking.

Onions (2)

Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower etc contain a compound called sulforaphane which gives them their analgesic and anti inflammatory properties. You can have these vegetables raw as salads or have them as veggies and in soups.

Take Cruciferous Vegetables

 Grapes

These grapes contain anthocyanins and vitamin C which helps in reducing pain and inflammation a great deal. Make it a point to have a handful of these grapes daily. You can also have fresh red grapes juice in order to get relief from pain and inflammation.

Red Grapes

Green Tea

Green tea has catechins which are believed to give relief from pains and inflammation. Green tea also has a calming effect on the nerves. Take a cup of water and add a teaspoon of good quality green tea. Boil the mixture for some time. Strain and add honey to the solution. Have this refreshing green tea in order to reduce pain.

Green Tea (2)

Coffee

The caffeine in coffee is found to be a good analgesic and gives relief from pain and inflammations. So enjoy your cup of coffee and get relief from pain. It is mainly effective for pains caused due exercise and work outs.

Black coffee

Garlic

Garlic has quercetin which helps in giving relief from pains and inflammations. Include garlic in cooking or you can simply chew two garlic pods to get relief from pain.

Garlic

Soy

Soy has phytochemicals called isoflavones which give relief from inflammation and pain. You can have soy in various forms such as soy milk or even tofu depending on your taste buds.

Soy Products

Chili Peppers

Chili peppers have a compound called capsaicin which has analgesic and anti inflammatory properties and hence is widely used in pain relieving creams. Include chili peppers in your diet.

Chili Peppers

Next time when you are attacked by pain just try out these easily available foods to get rid of the pain and the inflammation.


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