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Make muscle pain a memory with ginger

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 gingers potent

compounds called gingerols, which prevent the production of pain-triggering hormones. The study-

recommended dose: Add at least 1 teaspoon of dried ginger or 2 teaspoons of chopped ginger to meals

daily.

Cure a toothache with cloves

Got a toothache and cant 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 teaspoon of ground cloves 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.

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Heal heartburn with cider vinegar

Sip 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 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. Cider 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, explains Joseph

Brasco, M.D., a gastroenterologist at the Center for Colon and Digestive Diseases in Huntsville, AL.

Erase earaches with garlic

Painful ear infections drive millions of Americans to doctors 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 garlics 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

Peoples Pharmacy. For an optimal experience, warm this mix slightly before using so the liquid will feel

soothing in your ear canal.

Chase away joint and headache painwith cherries

Latest studies show that at least one in four women is struggling with arthritis, gout or chronic headaches.

If youre one o f them, a daily bowl of cherries could ease your ache, without the stomach upset so often

triggered by todays painkillers, say researchers at East Lansing s 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. Anthocyanins help shut down the powerful

enzymes that kick-start tissue inflammation, so they can prevent, as well as treat, many different kinds of

pain, explains Muraleedharan Nair, Ph.D., professor of food science at Michigan State University . His

advice: Enjoy 20 cherries (fresh, frozen or dried) daily, then continue until your pain d isappears.
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Fight tummy troubles with fish

Indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel d iseasesif 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. EPA and

DHA are powerful, natural, side effect-free anti-inflammatories, that can dramatically improve the function

of the entire gastrointestinal tract, 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.

Prevent PMS with yogurt

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 s Columbia University . Yogurt is rich in

calcium, a mineral that naturally calms the nervous system, preventing painful symptoms even when

hormones are in flux, explains Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a professor of gynecology at Yale University .

Tame chronic pain with turmericStudies show turmeric, a popular East Indian spice, is actually three times more effective at easing p ain

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. Thats b ecause turmerics

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,


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Reversing Diabetes. The study-recommended dose: Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of this spice daily onto any rice,

poultry, meat or vegetable dish.

End endometrial pain with oats

The ticket to soothing endometriosis pain could be a daily bowl of oatmeal. 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. Thats

because oats dont contain gluten, a trouble-making protein that triggers inflammation in many women,

making endometriosis difficult to bear, explains Peter Green, M.D., professor of medicine at Colombia

University .

Soothe foot pain with salt

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 s Stanford University . The salt in the mix naturally nixes inflammation, plus its anti-bacterial, so

it quickly destroys the germs that cause swelling and pain. Just mix 1 teaspoon of salt 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.

Prevent digestive upsets withpineapple

Got gas? One cup of fresh pineapple daily can cut painful bloating within 72 hours, say researchers at


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California s Stanford University . Thats because p ineapple 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.

Relax painful muscles with peppermint

Suffering from tight, sore muscles? Stubborn knots can hang around for months if they arent properly

treated, says naturopath Mark Stengler, N.D., author of the book, The Natural Physicians Healing

Therapies. His advice: Three times each week, soak in a warm tub scented with 10 drops of peppermint oil.

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 S tengler.

Give your back some TLC with grapes

Got an achy b ack? 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 bloo d vessels, significantly improving blood

flow to damaged back tissues (and often within three hours of enjoying the first bowl). Thats great news

because your backs 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.

Wash away pain injuries with waterWhether its your feet, your knees or your shoulders that are throbbing, experts at New York s Manhattan

College , say you could kick-start your recovery in one week just by drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water

daily. Why? Experts say water dilutes, and then helps flush out, histamine, a pain-triggering compound

produced by injured tissues. Plus water is a key building block of the cartilage that cushions the ends of


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your bones, your joints lubricating fluid, and the soft discs in your spine, adds Susan M. Kleiner, Ph.D.,

author of the book, The Good Mood Diet. And when these tissues are well-hydrated, they can move and

glide over each other without causing pain. One caveat: Be sure to measure your drinking glasses to find

out how large they really are before you start sipping, she says. Todays juice glasses often ho ld more than

12 ounces, which means five servings could be enough to meet your daily goal.

Heal sinus problems with horseradish

Latest studies show sinusitis is the nations number one chronic health problem. And this condition

doesnt 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 teaspo on twice

daily (either on its own, or used as a sandwich or meat topping) until symptoms clear.

Beat bladder infections with blueberries

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 Jerseys Rutgers

University. Thats because blueberries are loaded with tannins, plant compounds that wrap around

problem-causing bacteria in the bladder, so they cant get a toehold and create an infection, explains Amy

Howell, Ph.D. a scientist at Rutgers University .

Heal mouth sores with honey

Dab painful canker and cold sores with unpasteurized honey four times daily until these skin woesdisappear, and theyll 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 honeys natural enzymes zap

inflammation, destroy invading viruses and speed the healing of damaged tissues, say the study authors.


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Fight breast pain with flax

In one recent study, adding 3 tablespoons of ground flax to their daily diet eased breast soreness for one

in three women within 12 weeks. Scientists credit flaxs phytoestrogens, natural plant compounds that

prevent the estrogen spikes that can trigger breast pain. More good news: You dont have to be a master

baker to sneak this healthy seed into your diet. Just sprinkle ground flax on oatmeal, yogurt, applesauce or

add it to smoothies and veggie dips.

Cure migraines with coffee

Prone to migraines? Try muscling-up your painkiller with a coffee chaser. Whatever over-the-counter pain

med you prefer, researchers at the National Headache Foundation say washing it down with a strong 12-

ounce cup of coffee will boost the effectiveness of your medication by 40 percent or more. Experts say

caffeine stimulates the stomach lining to absorb painkillers more quickly and more effectively.

Tame leg cramps with tomato juice

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 youll not only speed your recovery,

youll reduce your risk of painful cramp flare-ups in as little as 10 days, say UCLA researchers.


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