Common Meds Like Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) May Turn Temporary Pain into Chronic Pain
Inflammation can actually protect against the development of chronic pain.
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Cold Water Immersion for Gout Flares
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Benefits and Side Effects of Glucosamine for Osteoarthritis
Billions are spent on glucosamine supplements every year. Do they work? Are they safe?
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The Best Diet for Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Pain Relief
Anti-inflammatory diets can be effective in alleviating chronic pain syndromes.
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Avoid These Foods to Prevent a Leaky Gut
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Modifiable Risk Factors and Comorbidities for Severe COVID-19 Infection
There are things you can do right now to reduce your risk of falling seriously ill and dying from this disease.
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Foods That Help Headache and Migraine Relief
Plant-based diets are put to the test for treating migraine headaches.
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Ground Ginger to Reduce Muscle Pain
There have been at least eight randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of ginger for pain.
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Benefits of Ginger for Menstrual Cramps
An eighth of a teaspoon of ground ginger power is tested head-to-head against the leading drug for the alleviation of painful periods.
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Ginger for Osteoarthritis
A quarter- to a half-teaspoon a day of powdered ginger can be as pain-relieving as ibuprofen, without the risk of damage to the intestinal lining.
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Fennel Seeds for Menstrual Cramps and PMS
Fennel seeds can work as effectively as drugs like ibuprofen for painful periods, and an eighth of a teaspoon of ginger powder three times a day can cut menstrual bleeding in half.
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Caution: Anti-Inflammatory Foods in the Third Trimester
For the same reason that anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen are advised against during late pregnancy, anti-inflammatory foods may increase the risk of premature closure of the ductus arteriosus.
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Watermelon for Sore Muscle Relief
Watermelon found to reduce muscle soreness after an intense workout—without the gut leakiness that occurs within hours of taking anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen.
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Anti-Inflammatory Life Is a Bowl of Cherries
Sweet red Bing cherries may act as a selective COX-2 inhibitor, reducing inflammation without the damage to our stomach and gut lining caused by NSAID drugs like ibuprofen.
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Turmeric Curcumin and Osteoarthritis
The yellow pigment curcumin in the spice turmeric may work as well as, or better than, anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
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Turmeric Curcumin and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Randomized controlled trial comparing the safety and efficacy of drugs versus curcumin, the yellow pigment in the spice turmeric, for the treatment of autoimmune inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis.
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Dietary Treatment for Painful Menstrual Periods
Women suffering with dysmenorrhea who switch to a plant-based diet experience significant relief in menstrual pain intensity and duration.
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Tart Cherries for Insomnia
The melatonin content in certain plant foods such as almonds, raspberries, and goji berries may explain the improvement in sleep quality associated with tart cherry consumption.
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Lavender for Migraine Headaches
A placebo-controlled clinical trial of lavender essential oil aromatherapy shows it to be an effective migraine therapy.
