FOODS FOR PAIN RELIEF

 

 

 

Ginger

Ginger is a great natural pain killers. Ginger reduces prostaglandin levels in the body, which causes pain. Drink ginger tea, add to your food, make tonics or add to smoothies, and start to feel the healing wonders of ginger.

 

Acai Juice

A daily glass of acai juice can reduce joint pain, as well as aid in weight loss, detox your body and boost your energy levels.

 

Coffee

Coffee can help ease headaches, including migraines.

 

Olive oil

Olive oil is a rich in antioxidant, that helps reduce pain.

 

Sage

Drink some sage tea to help ease a scratchy/ irritated throat. You can also spray sage solution for relief of sore throat.

 

Greens

Greens can help maintain strong bones and healthy joints.

 

Grapes

Resveratrol found in grapes and grape juice can help ease pain in joints.

 

Flax Seeds and Flax Oil

Flax seeds/ cold-pressed flax oil contain Omega-3s that help with pain and can suppress appetite.

 

Turmeric

Turmeric is a very effective anti-inflammatory that helps inflammation. Add turmeric to your foods or add to smoothies.

 

Fish- Salmon /Mackerel/Herring

Contain high levels of Omega-3s and help decrease inflammation and pain.

 

Celery/Celery Seeds

Celery contains apigenin, which helps with inflammation. Add to soups, stews, salt substitute or any foods.

 

Sour Cherries

Tart cherries have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, decreases muscle damage and helps ease general pain.

 

Berries- Blackberries/Raspberries/Blueberries/Strawberries

Help with inflammation, pain and tissue damage.

 

Cayenne Pepper

Contains the compound capsaicin, which helps ease pain and inflammation in the body.

 

Yogurt

Contains bacteria that helps: reduce pain, ease inflammation, decrease bloating and aids digestion.

 

Mint

Peppermint and wintergreen helps: freshens your breath, prevents muscle spasms, helps digestive issues, treats irritable bowel syndrome, eases headaches (oil rub on temple or wrist) and eases pain.

 

Hot Peppers

Contain capsaicin and helps with muscle aches and pain.

 

Cranberry Juice

Helps to prevent ulcers, decrease inflammation and treat UTI’s.

 

Whole grains

Helps decrease inflammation and pain.

 

Nuts

Nuts are rich in fiber, calcium, and vitamin E, alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3 fat and antioxidants. They help to reduce and repair the effects of inflammation.

 

Soy

Helps with inflammation and pain. Add some soy to your diet and feel the effects.

 

Beets

Beets have antioxidant properties and help to reduce inflammation and protect against cancer and heart disease.

 

Garlic and onions

Help to boost your immunity and decrease pain/ inflammation.

Avocados

Avocados are high in monounsaturated fats, magnesium, fiber, potassium, vitamins C, A, E, and B-complex vitamins. They help with pain and inflammation.

 

Blueberries

Blueberries helps to prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, repair cell damage and reducing inflammation.

Swiss Chard

Swiss chard reduce inflammation and pain.

FOODS TO AVOID

 

 

Limit Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners

 

Caffeine

 

Nightshade Vegetables

 

Yeast and Gluten

 

Dairy

 

Food Additives

 

Alcohol and Tobacco

 

Processed Vegetable Oils

 

Processed and Fast Food

 

Hydrogenated and trans fats

 

Fried foods

 

Gluten-containing grains

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION