Try Some Food for Pain

Pain relief can be tough. With so many things on the market these days that can be hazardous to your health, or just plain addictive, getting the relief you need without damaging yourself in other ways can be a tough gig. Well, why not look to Mother Nature?

Fish Oil

Fish oil has been shown to relieve joint pain, back aches, and arthritis. As your body digests the oil, it is naturally broken down into anti-inflammatory chemicals.

Arnica

Arnica, an herb derived from a European flower; has natural anti-inflammatory properties that have been shown to reduce bruising, muscles aches and swelling.

Cherry Pits

That’s right, the pits are perfect pain-soothers, tackling backaches, headaches, shoulder and neck pain, joint pain, even arthritis. Toss the comfy pit pack in the freezer or microwave and chase pain away naturally.

Turmeric

Turmeric, an ingredient in curry, has naturally occurring curcumin, which has been shown to ease rheumatoid arthritis. Eat it for mild overall relief, or get prescription caplets containing turmeric.

Chili Pepper

Chili Pepper has been shown to target and relieve arthritis, muscle stiffness and headaches thanks to capsaicin, its active component that desensitizes pain-producing nerve receptors. You can eat the spicy stuff for general (though mild) pain relief, or choose a topical capsaicin cream for more impact. Most often used for muscle and nerve pain people have also experienced noticeable relief from migraines and cluster headaches..

Corn Kernels

Similar to Comfypacs, Corn Bag Critters are sacks filled with microwave ready and freezable whole corn kernels. After just a minute in the microwave, the sack can hold heat for hours!

Menthol

More than the on-impact pain-relieving cooling and warming sensation from the Menthol, anti-inflammatory herbs like St. Johns Wort, Arnica and Balsam Poplar go to work to quell the swell deep down in the muscle.