Treatment of toothache with cloves
Feeling a toothache and can’t get in touch with a dentist? Gently chewing on a clove can help relieve toothache and gum disease for up to two hours, according to Los Angeles researchers. Experts point to a natural compound found in cloves called eugenol, a powerful natural anesthetic. Adding ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves to your food helps stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent clogged arteries.
Treatment of heartburn with vinegar
If you take one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with a glass of water before every meal, you can get rid of painful heartburn attacks in as little as 24 hours. “Apple cider vinegar is rich in malic and tartaric acids, powerful digestion boosters that speed up the breakdown of fats and proteins, help your stomach empty quickly, and flush out your esophagus, protecting it from pain,” explains Joseph Brasco, MD, a gastroenterologist at the Center for Digestive Diseases at Huntsville, Alabama.
Relieve Ear Pain with Garlic
Painful ear infections force millions of Americans to visit doctors every year. To quickly heal an ear once and for all, simply place two drops of warm garlic oil in the affected ear, repeat the procedure twice a day for five days. This simple treatment can fight an ear infection faster than prescription drugs, according to experts from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
Scientists say the active ingredients in garlic (germanium, selenium, and sulfur compounds) naturally kill dozens of varieties of disease-causing bacteria. To make your own garlic oil, gently simmer three cloves of minced garlic in half a cup of olive oil for two minutes, strain, then refrigerate and use within two weeks. Just before using garlic oil should be warmed up a little.
Get rid of a headache with cherries
Recent studies show that at least one in four women struggles with arthritis, gout, or chronic headaches. If you’re one of them, a daily bowl of cherries can help ease your pain without the need for pain medication, say Michigan State University scientists. Their study shows that anthocyanins, the compounds that give cherries their bright red color, are an anti-inflammatory that is 10 times more potent than ibuprofen and aspirin. Enjoy twenty cherries (fresh, frozen or dried) daily and your pain will disappear.
Tame Chronic Pain with Turmeric
Research shows that turmeric, a popular Indian spice, is actually three times more effective in relieving pain than aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, stops pain at the hormonal level. It is recommended to sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of this spice on any rice or vegetable dish.
Pain in endometriosis relieves oats
A bowl of oatmeal can relieve the pain caused by endometriosis. Choosing a diet rich in oats can help reduce pain in up to 60 percent of women. This is because oats are free of gluten, a protein that causes inflammation in many women, explains Peter Green, MD, professor of medicine at Columbia University.
Relieve foot pain with salt
Experts say that at least six million Americans suffer from painful ingrown toenails every year. But regularly soaking ingrown toenails in warm seawater baths can eliminate the problem within four days, scientists at Stanford University in California say.
Salt dissolved in water will relieve inflammation, quickly neutralize microbes that cause swelling and pain. Simply add 1 teaspoon of salt to a glass of hot water, then soak the affected area of the skin of the legs in it for 20 minutes, repeat the procedure twice a day until the inflammation subsides.
Prevent Digestive Disorders with Pineapple
Are you suffering from gas? One cup of fresh pineapple a day can eliminate painful bloating within 72 hours, according to researchers at Stanford University in California. Pineapple is rich in digestive proteolytic enzymes that help accelerate the breakdown of pain-causing substances in the stomach and small intestine.
Relax your muscles with mint
Are you suffering from muscle pain? Muscle pain can last for months if not properly treated, says naturopath Mark Stengler. His advice: soak in a warm bath with 10 drops of peppermint oil three times a week. Warm water will relax your muscles, while peppermint oil will naturally calm your nerves.
Healing damaged tissue with grapes
Are you injured? Grapes can contribute to a speedy recovery. According to a recent Ohio State University study, a cup of grapes a day can soften stiff blood vessels, greatly improving blood flow to damaged tissues, often within three hours of the first serving. This is great news because your back’s vertebrae and shock-absorbing discs are completely dependent on nearby blood vessels to bring them the nutrients and oxygen they need, so improving blood flow goes a long way in healing damaged tissue.
Joint pain treated with water
If you’re suffering from joint pain in your legs or arms, New York College experts suggest giving your body a one-week recovery boost by simply drinking eight glasses of water daily. Why? Experts say water dilutes and then helps flush out histamine. “Plus, water is the key building block of cartilage, bones, joint lubricants, and the soft discs of your spine,” adds Susan M. Kleiner, Ph.D. “And when these tissues are well hydrated, they can move and slide over each other without causing pain.”
Treatment of sinusitis with horseradish
Recent studies show that sinusitis is the number one chronic problem. Hell help! According to German researchers, this spice naturally increases blood flow to the airways, helping to open sinuses and heal faster than drugstore sprays. Recommended dosage: One teaspoon twice a day until symptoms disappear.
Fight Bladder Infection with Blueberries
Eating 1 cup of blueberries a day, fresh, frozen, or juiced, can cut the risk of a urinary tract infection by 60 percent, according to University of New Jersey researchers. This is because blueberries are rich in tannins, compounds that coat disease-causing bacteria so they can’t find a foothold and cause inflammation in the bladder, explains scientist Amy Howell.
Relieve breast pain with flax
A recent study found that adding three tablespoons of flax seeds to your daily diet alleviates breast pain. The phytoestrogens contained in the seeds are natural plant substances that prevent pain. More good news: You don’t have to be a master baker to add seeds to your diet. Simply sprinkle them over oatmeal, yogurt, applesauce, or add them to smoothies and vegetable stews.
Migraine treatment with coffee
Are you prone to migraines? Try taking a pain reliever with a cup of coffee. Researchers at the National Headache Foundation say that no matter what pain medication you take, a cup of coffee will increase the effectiveness of your pain management by 40 percent or more. Experts say that caffeine stimulates the lining of the stomach and promotes faster and more efficient absorption of the pain reliever.
Preventing Leg Cramps with Tomato Juice At least one in five people regularly experience leg cramps. What is the reason? Potassium deficiency. This occurs when this mineral is flushed out by diuretics, caffeinated drinks, or during profuse sweating during exercise. But drinking a liter of potassium-rich tomato juice daily can reduce your risk of painful cramps, say Los Angeles researchers.