4 Natural Cures for Aches and Pains Using Healing Superfoods
Comforting and less expensive natural medicines include turmeric and cloves. If you don't respond well to over-the-counter medications, these herbs can be good options. They are effective at reducing aches and pains.
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4 Natural Cures for Aches and Pains Using Healing Superfoods
Try a natural treatment like cloves or willow bark the next time you have a body ache. These healing plants can be applied topically or used to make tea.
1. Cloves
Clove oil contains eugenol, a chemical that acts as an anesthetic and antibacterial agent. Clove oil is anti-inflammatory and antifungal.
The active compound eugenol is also used in some topical OTC pain creams.
1. Cloves
Clove oil contains eugenol, a chemical that acts as an anesthetic and antibacterial agent. Clove oil is anti-inflammatory and antifungal.
The active compound eugenol is also used in some topical OTC pain creams.
You can buy clove oil from drug stores, health food shops, supermarkets, or online. Clove oil tastes strong, warm, and a little spicy.
If you have a toothache, dip a clean cotton swab or cotton ball in clove oil and gently wipe it over your gums where it hurts. When using clove oil, dilute it with olive oil or another carrier oil before applying it to the affected area.
You can also use whole cloves. Place the cloves on the affected area for several minutes at a time for natural pain relief.
You can also use whole cloves. Place the cloves on the affected area for several minutes at a time for natural pain relief.
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2. Heat and ice
Heat and ice are also effective treatments for pain relief. Heat and ice can help take care of moderate pain and reduce swelling.
Heat and ice are also effective treatments for pain relief. Heat and ice can help take care of moderate pain and reduce swelling.
Use cold remedies like ice wrapped in a clean towel to bring down swelling. Meanwhile, heat works best to loosen up stiff joints and aching muscles.
3. Turmeric
Turmeric is a popular spice with an eye-catching yellow color. The spice is used to make curries and it is full of beneficial compounds called curcumin.
Studies have found that curcumin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, curcumin has low bioavailability, meaning your body has a hard time accessing and absorbing the compound.
This is why experts also recommend taking turmeric supplements with high concentrations of curcumin.
You can also make turmeric tea using:
The suggested daily intake of turmeric depends largely on what you want to treat. Research involving adults supports the safe use of 400 to 600 milligrams (mg) of pure turmeric powder three times daily.
Overall, research shows that curcumin doses of 4,000 to 8,000 mg per day or even as high as 12,000 mg per day are safe.
According to studies, drinking turmeric tea can help reduce arthritis symptoms because curcumin is an anti-inflammatory that may help reduce the main symptoms of arthritis.
Data from a 2017 study showed that out of 206 adults in the U.S. with self-reported rheumatoid arthritis, 63 percent used non-vitamin supplements to manage their symptoms. Turmeric was the most popular product.
- Grated turmeric root
- Pure turmeric powder
- Store-bought turmeric tea (Loose-leaf or in a tea bag.)
The suggested daily intake of turmeric depends largely on what you want to treat. Research involving adults supports the safe use of 400 to 600 milligrams (mg) of pure turmeric powder three times daily.
Overall, research shows that curcumin doses of 4,000 to 8,000 mg per day or even as high as 12,000 mg per day are safe.
According to studies, drinking turmeric tea can help reduce arthritis symptoms because curcumin is an anti-inflammatory that may help reduce the main symptoms of arthritis.
Data from a 2017 study showed that out of 206 adults in the U.S. with self-reported rheumatoid arthritis, 63 percent used non-vitamin supplements to manage their symptoms. Turmeric was the most popular product.
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4. Turmeric tea
You can brew turmeric tea using pure turmeric powder or grated or ground-dried turmeric.
Follow the recipe below to make one cup of soothing turmeric tea:
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup of water or milk (Use plant-based milk as preferred.)
- 1 Tablespoon of honey
- 1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon of turmeric
- 1/2 Teaspoon of black pepper
Preparation:
- Bring the water or milk to a boil.
- Add the honey, cinnamon, turmeric and black pepper to the boiling liquid. Set the mixture aside and let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
- After completing steps one to three, strain the tea into a container and let it cool before drinking.
- You can also add other ingredients to turmeric tea to improve the taste or help with turmeric absorption.
Common additives include:
- Anise
- Basil
- Black Pepper
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
- Coconut oil
- Ghee (Clarified butter)
- Ginger
- Lemon or Lime
- Maple Syrup
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla
You can also mix turmeric with another brewed tea, like black or green tea.
If you often suffer from aches and pains, use natural remedies like cloves and turmeric.
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