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The kitchen is where we find the greatest abundance of nature\u2019s gift in our homes, and so it should come as no surprise that not only will you find the ingredients for the most luxurious body treatments; the craftiest repellent for pests or the toughest solutions for cleaning in your kitchen but that all sorts of amazing pain relief tricks lie hidden in your pantry shelves. Yes people, take a quick read and enjoy showing off your amazing know-how of fixing the most common and stubborn aches and pains\u2026<\/p>\n
Latest studies show that at least one in four women is struggling with arthritis, gout or chronic headaches. If you\u2019re one of them, a daily bowl of cherries could ease your ache, without the stomach upset so often triggered by today\u2019s painkillers, say researchers at East Lansing\u2019s Michigan State University. Their research reveals that anthocyanins, the compounds that give cherries their brilliant red color, are anti-inflammatories 10 times stronger than ibuprofen and aspirin. \u201cAnthocyanins help shut down the powerful enzymes that kick-start tissue inflammation, so they can prevent, as well as treat, many different kinds of pain,\u201d explains Muraleedharan Nair, Ph.D., professor of food science at Michigan State University. His advice: Enjoy 20 cherries (fresh, frozen or dried) daily, and then continue until your pain disappears.<\/p>\n
Painful ear infections drive millions of Americans to doctors\u2019 offices every year. To cure one fast, just place two drops of warm garlic oil into your aching ear twice daily for five days. This simple treatment can clear up ear infections faster than prescription meds, say experts at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Scientists say garlic\u2019s active ingredients (germanium, selenium, and sulfur compounds) are naturally toxic to dozens of different pain-causing bacteria. To whip up your own garlic oil gently simmer three cloves of crushed garlic in a half a cup of extra virgin olive oil for two minutes, strain, then refrigerate for up to two weeks, suggests Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., co-author of the book, Best Choices From The People\u2019s Pharmacy. For an optimal experience, warm this mix slightly before using so the liquid will feel soothing in your ear canal. Alternatively, you can use our organic garlic powder <\/a>mixed with oil.<\/p>\n When Danish researchers asked achy people to jazz up their diets with ginger, it eased muscle and joint pain, swelling and stiffness for up to 63 percent of them within two months. Experts credit ginger\u2019s potent compounds called gingerols, which prevent the production of pain-triggering hormones. The study-recommended dose: Add at least 1 teaspoon of our organic dried ginger<\/a> or 2 teaspoons of chopped ginger to meals daily.<\/p>\n Got a toothache and can\u2019t get to the dentist? Gently chewing on a clove can ease tooth pain and gum inflammation for two hours straight, say UCLA researchers. Experts point to a natural compound in cloves called eugenol, a powerful, natural anesthetic. Bonus: Sprinkling a \u00bc teaspoon of organic ground cloves<\/a> on meals daily may also protect your ticker. Scientists say this simple action helps stabilize blood sugar, plus dampen production of artery-clogging cholesterol in as little as three weeks.<\/p>\n Indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases…if your belly always seems to be in an uproar, try munching 18 ounces of fish weekly to ease your misery. Repeated studies show that the fatty acids in fish, called EPA and DHA, can significantly reduce intestinal inflammation, cramping and belly pain and, in some cases, provide as much relief as corticosteroids and other prescription meds. \u201cEPA and DHA are powerful, natural, side effect-free anti-inflammatories, that can dramatically improve the function of the entire gastrointestinal tract,\u201d explains biological chemist Barry Sears, Ph.D., president of the Inflammation Research Foundation in Marblehead, MA. For best results, look for oily fish like salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, trout and herring.<\/p>\n Sip 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar<\/a> mixed with 8 ounces of water before every meal, and experts say you could shut down painful bouts of heartburn in as little as 24 hours. \u201cCider vinegar is rich in malic and tartaric acids, powerful digestive aids that speed the breakdown of fats and proteins so your stomach can empty quickly, before food washes up into the esophagus, triggering heartburn pain,\u201d explains Joseph Brasco, M.D., a gastroenterologist at the Center for Colon and Digestive Diseases in Huntsville, AL.<\/p>\n Up to 80 percent of women will struggle with premenstrual syndrome and its uncomfortable symptoms, report Yale researchers. The reason: Their nervous systems are sensitive to the ups and downs in estrogen and progesterone that occur naturally every month. But snacking on 2 cups of yogurt a day can slash these symptoms by 48 percent, say researchers at New York\u2019s Columbia University. \u201cYogurt is rich in calcium, a mineral that naturally calms the nervous system, preventing painful symptoms even when hormones are in flux,\u201d explains Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a professor of gynecology at Yale University.<\/p>\n Studies show organic turmeric<\/a>, a popular East Indian spice, is actually three times more effective at easing pain than aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen, plus it can help relieve chronic pain for 50 percent of people struggling with arthritis and even fibromyalgia, according to Cornell researchers. That\u2019s because turmeric\u2019s active ingredient, curcumin, naturally shuts down cyclooxygenase 2, an enzyme that churns out a stream of pain-producing hormones, explains nutrition researcher Julian Whitaker, M.D. and author of the book, Reversing Diabetes. The study-recommended dose: Sprinkle 1\/4 teaspoon of this spice daily onto any rice, poultry, meat or vegetable dish.<\/p>\n The ticket to soothing endometriosis pain could be a daily bowl of organic oatmeal<\/a>. Endometriosis occurs when little bits of the uterine lining detach and grow outside of the uterus. Experts say these migrating cells can turn menstruation into a misery, causing so much inflammation that they trigger severe cramping during your period, plus a heavy ache that drags on all month long. Fortunately, scientists say opting for a diet rich in oats can help reduce endometrial pain for up to 60 percent of women within six months.<\/p>\n Experts say at least six million Americans develop painful ingrown toenails each year. But regularly soaking ingrown nails in warm salt water baths can cure these painful infections within four days, say scientists at California\u2019s Stanford University. The salt in the mix naturally nixes inflammation, plus it\u2019s anti-bacterial, so it quickly destroys the germs that cause swelling and pain. Just mix 1 teaspoon of Himalayan salt<\/a> into each cup of water, heat to the warmest temperature that you can comfortably stand, and then soak the affected foot area for 20 minutes twice daily, until your infection subsides.<\/p>\n Got gas? One cup of fresh pineapple daily can cut painful bloating within 72 hours, say researchers at California\u2019s Stanford University. That’s because pineapple is natually packed with proteolytic enzymes, digestive aids that help speed the breakdown of pain-causing proteins in the stomach and small intestine, say USDA researchers.<\/p>\n Suffering from tight, sore muscles? Stubborn knots can hang around for months if they aren\u2019t properly treated, says naturopath Mark Stengler, N.D., author of the book, The Natural Physician\u2019s Healing Therapies. His advice: Three times each week, soak in a warm tub scented with 10 drops of our organic peppermint oil<\/a>. The warm water will relax your muscles, while the peppermint oil will naturally soothe your nerves — a combo that can ease muscle cramping 25 percent more effectively than over-the-counter painkillers, and cut the frequency of future flare-ups in half, says Stengler.<\/p>\n Got an achy back? Grapes could be the ticket to a speedy recovery. Recent studies at Ohio State University suggest eating a heaping cup of grapes daily can relax tight blood vessels, significantly improving blood flow to damaged back tissues (and often within three hours of enjoying the first bowl). That\u2019s great news because your back\u2019s vertebrae and shock-absorbing discs are completely dependent on nearby blood vessels to bring them healing nutrients and oxygen, so improving blood flow is essential for healing damaged back tissue, says Stengler.<\/p>\n Latest studies show sinusitis is the nation\u2019s number one chronic health problem. And this condition doesn\u2019t just spur congestion and facial pain, it also makes sufferers six times more likely to feel achy all-over. Horseradish to the rescue! According to German researchers, this eye-watering condiment naturally revs up blood flow to the sinus cavities, helping to open and drain clogged sinuses and heal sinus infections more quickly than decongestant sprays do. The study-recommended dose: One teaspoon twice daily (either on its own, or used as a sandwich or meat topping) until symptoms clear.<\/p>\n Eating 1 cup of blueberries daily, whether you opt for them fresh, frozen or in juice form, can cut your risk of a urinary tract infection (UTIs) by 60 percent, according to researchers at New Jersey\u2019s Rutgers University. That’s because blueberries are loaded with tannins, plant compounds that wrap around problem-causing bacteria in the bladder, so they can\u2019t get a toehold and create an infection, explains Amy Howell, Ph.D. a scientist at Rutgers University.<\/p>\n Dab painful canker and cold sores with raw honey<\/a> four times daily until these skin woes disappear, and they\u2019ll heal 43 percent faster than if you use a prescription cream, say researchers at the Dubai Specialized Medical Center in the United Arab Emirates. Raw honey\u2019s natural enzymes zap inflammation, destroy invading viruses and speed the healing of damaged tissues, say the study authors.<\/p>\n In one recent study, adding 3 tablespoons of flax to their daily diet eased breast soreness for one in three women within 12 weeks. Scientists credit flax\u2019s phytoestrogens, natural plant compounds that prevent the estrogen spikes that can trigger breast pain. More good news: You don\u2019t have to be a master baker to sneak this healthy seed into your diet. Just sprinkle ground flax<\/a> or our organic flax oil<\/a> on oatmeal, yogurt, or add it to smoothies and veggie dips. Alternatively, you could always take an organic flax oil capsules<\/a> daily.<\/p>\n At least one in five people regularly struggle with leg cramps. The culprit? Potassium deficiencies, which occur when this mineral is flushed out by diuretics, caffeinated beverages or heavy perspiration during exercise. But sip 10 ounces of potassium-rich tomato juice daily and you’ll not only speed your recovery, you’ll reduce your risk of painful cramp flare-ups in as little as 10 days, say UCLA researchers.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s your feet, your knees or your shoulders that are throbbing, experts at New York\u2019s Manhattan College, say you could kick-start your recovery in one week just by drinking eight 8- glasses of water daily. Why? Experts say water dilutes, and then helps flush out, histamine, a pain-triggering compound produced by injured tissues. \u201cPlus water is a key building block of the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones, your joints\u2019 lubricating fluid, and the soft discs in your spine,\u201d adds Susan M. Kleiner, Ph.D., author of the book, The Good Mood Diet. \u201cAnd when these tissues are well-hydrated, they can move and glide over each other without causing pain.\u201d One caveat: Be sure to measure your drinking glasses to find out how large they really are before you start sipping, she says. Today\u2019s juice glasses often hold more than 12 ounces, which means five servings could be enough to meet your daily goal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The kitchen is where we find the greatest abundance of nature\u2019s gift in our homes, and so it should come as no surprise that not only will you find the ingredients for the most luxurious body treatments; the craftiest repellent for pests or the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":24304,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[118],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nMake Muscle Pain a Memory with Ginger<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Cure a Toothache with Cloves<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Fight Tummy Troubles with Fish<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Heal Heartburn with Apple Cider Vinegar<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Prevent PMS with Yogurt<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Tame Chronic Pain with Turmeric<\/strong><\/h4>\n
End Endometrial Pain with Oats<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Soothe Foot Pain with Salt<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Prevent Digestive Upsets with Pineapple<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Relax Painful Muscles with Peppermint<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Give Your Back some TLC with Grapes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Heal Sinus Problems with Horseradish<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Beat Bladder Infections with Blueberries<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Heal Mouth Sores with Honey<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Fight Breast Pain with Flax<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Tame Leg Cramps with Tomato Juice<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Wash Away Pain Injuries with Water<\/strong><\/h4>\n