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Eliminate the Feeling
of Physical Pain Using These 9 Types of Foods
Chronic
pain is one of the most common health issues in the Western world. We’re
talking about back pain, neck pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine,
headaches-
and the list goes on.
Most
doctors have no other options than prescribing pain killers. As your body adopts, though, the pain killers need to be
stronger and the side effects become more severe.
But
did you know there are several common types of foods that have an amazing
ability to eliminate all types of pain?
You
probably have most of these foods in your kitchen already or can find them in
your local supermarket.
In
today’s post, we will look at what needs to be in your ‘first aid from the
kitchen’ plan, and give you some items for your next grocery store trip.
Pain
comes from all sorts of input: a strenuous workout, arthritis conditions,
chronic disease, depression, and the list goes on.
But
the method to beating back the pain doesn’t always have to come from a bottle
of pills. Sometimes it’s as easy as knowing what to eat. If you are suffering
from pain and want natural alternatives to fix it, see the list below for the
right kids of foods that heal:
Eliminate Feeling of
Physical Pain – Food #1 – Ginger
This
amazing and zingy root has been used for centuries as a pain-relieving agent.
It soothes everything from stomach ache to joint pain.
It
is used extensively in teas, soups, and other Asian cuisine as a critical
element for healing. Its antioxidant properties make it ideal to crush
inflammation that ravages joints.
Grate
it and add to breads, broth, tea, and smoothies. Keep it fresh by grating or
blending a whole ginger root, divide into ice cube trays with a little water,
and freeze.
Eliminate Feeling of
Physical Pain – Food #2 – Bananas
This
fruit has also been on the pain relief list for many, many years because of its
ability to eliminate leg pain. It was once thought that the potassium levels
were responsible for eliminating leg cramps and muscle pain; indeed potassium
is critical for this.
However,
there are foods much higher in potassium than bananas that aren’t as effective.
Keep this on the list of ‘everyday’ foods if you have pain issues.
Eliminate Feeling of
Physical Pain – Food #3 – Cherries
The
chemicals in these little beauties do wonders for muscle pain. In just 2 cups
of black cherries, there is enough of the chemical that eliminates C-reactive
protein (a key inflammation cause) as popping 2 Advil. As well, cherries have
lactic acid-eliminating properties that help to keep the burn out of muscles
that occurs the day after a workout.
Eliminate Feeling of
Physical Pain – Food #4 – Cilantro
The
oil of this pungent herb has long been touted by many cultures as having a
cleansing effect. It binds to toxins, cleansing them from the body.
It
is extremely high in antioxidants, which are critical for fighting painful
inflammation, and it has been used for many centuries as a sleep
aid. It’s relaxing properties help with stress-related pain.
Eliminate Feeling of
Physical Pain – Food #5 – Peppermint
This
is another wonder-herb since it is not only very easy to grow (even in a window
pot in a small apartment or in the middle of a garden), but it also has amazing
healing properties for stomach ailments.
It
is much better to chew the leaves when you have too much to eat or have a
stomach ache than to chronically pop chalky chewables from the drugstore. It
also won’t interfere with the body’s ability to kill harmful gastrointestinal
bacteria like H. Pylori, as antacids will often do.
Eliminate Feeling of
Physical Pain – Food #6 – Almonds
The
riboflavin in these perfect nuts is frequently the most effective way to
eliminate muscle and joint pain. Also, they are very effective in easing the
pain of menstrual cramps without having to resort to medications that will make
a person drowsy.
Eliminate Feeling of
Physical Pain – Food #7 - Beans
Magnesium
in beans helps balance a natural tendency for what otherwise would be a
deficiency. Magnesium is critical in muscle health, but also in nerve health.
Increasing
consumption of beans might mean you’ll be a little gassier, but you’ll also be
much less likely to suffer headache or migraine pain as a result as well. Also,
the fiber in beans has been shown to aid in digestion so much that people have
been able to drop their GERD
medications altogether.
Eliminate Feeling of
Physical Pain – Food #8 - Coffee
It
may seem like a surprising addition to a list of healthy foods, but the
caffeine in coffee has been shown to not only reduce, but in some cases
completely eliminate neck and headache pain. It works by constricting blood
vessels that contribute to the pounding that is characteristic of headaches.
Eliminate Feeling of
Physical Pain – Food #9 - Water
We
left this one for the last because it is the most critical. It is a fact that
most people are dehydrated. Not to the extent that is found when lost in the
desert; rather, just to the point where the body’s systems simply don’t
function as well as they could.
This
lack of optimum function might seem unnoticeable for some, but for others it
kicks over the dominoes that lead to a variety of chronic pain issues.
When
we don’t have enough water, any number of things can happen: Thirsty muscles
will not heal as quickly after exercise. Oxygen delivery is compromised in the
blood. Toxins that cause inflammation and wreak havoc on the liver and kidneys
(our critical filters) can’t be purged.
Chemicals
needed in balancing hormone activity don’t get to where they need to go.
All
these things spell pain in one form or another. And don’t forget the impact of
foods and beverages that dehydrate us further- processed foods and sugary soft
drinks, alcohol and fried foods…all these things serve to increase pain and
dehydrate us further.
Of
all the items on the list, getting adequate water should be the most important.
Without it, all the benefits of the foods listed above are diminished to some
extent due to the body’s inability to deliver and process the nutrients.
All
types of pain can be healed naturally. But the right method depends on what
kind of pain you’re suffering. Here are more details:
This post is from The
Migraine and Headache Program. This program first explains how you can cure
headaches and then gives you a simple, step-by-step approach to deal with it
through easy exercises.
This program can free
you up from the costly drugs and supplements which can pose adverse side
effects. It enhances your brain’s oxygen level and gets rid of pain through
exercises. Most importantly, it permanently treats your migraine and other
types of headaches.
To find out more
about this program, click on How to Eliminate Both Migraine and Frequent Headaches.
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