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• Bathroom and Bedroom Aids
• Daily Living Aids • Hi-Lo Beds
• Lift & Recline Chairs
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Scooters • Rollators • Wheelchairs
• Bathroom and Bedroom Aids
• Daily Living Aids • Hi-Lo Beds
• Lift & Recline Chairs
SALE • SERVICE • HIRE
We are a caring, family owned business committed to your care and
stock a large range of mob lity and co fort products.
COASTAL MOBILITY
12 Green Point Shopping Village, Link Road, Green Point 2251
Covering the entire CENTRAL COAST region from Patonga to Lake Munmorah
Opening Hours:
8:30am to 5:00pm
Monday to Friday
Closed Public Holidays
4367 4200
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Certain herbs and spices have been valued
for centuries for their culinary and medicinal
properties. As always, you will want to
discuss with your physician if these herbs and
spices are appropriate for you; some of these can
interact with medications in unexpected ways.
1.Curry helps with joint pain? Try sprinkling
some curry on your veggie omelette. Curry,
a staple spice combo in Southeast Asian cuisine,
contains turmeric, the yellow spice that gives
curry its distinctive colour. If you are a fan of curry,
you will be happy to know that this substance is
associated with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
and anti-tumour properties. The active component
in turmeric that is thought to help with pain
management is called curcumin. In one randomised
control study 107 patients with knee osteoarthritis
received either 800mg per day ibuprofen or 2 grams
per day Curcuma domestica extract. Both groups
showed improvement in pain on level walking and
climbing stairs.
2.Clove curbs stomach cramps.
A delicious addition to cooked fruit, roasts,
sweet vegetable dishes and teas, clove has been
used since ancient times in India to improve
digestive function. You may include some in your
cooking to alleviate toothaches, sore throats and
stomach cramps.
3. Ginger alleviates aches and pains.
Ginger helps relieve nausea, arthritis,
headaches, menstrual cramps and muscle
soreness; and can help with your circulation, too!
A perfect compliment to vegetables, marinades
and sweets, ginger is also delicious in tea. To make
fresh ginger tea, you can cut up the root, boil it for
10 minutes, then strain the water and sip as tea. In
a pinch, you can use ginger tea bags. You can also
find relief from pain by applying a ginger compress
to a painful area.
4.Valerian root relaxes pain.
Valerianmay not be a regular herb in your spice
rack, but maybe it should be! Often called nature’s
tranquilliser, valerian has been used for centuries to
regulate the nervous system and relieve insomnia,
tension, irritability, stress and anxiety. Valerian is
also a natural pain reliever that reduces sensitivity
of the nerves. The most practical way to benefit
from this herb is to drink a cup of valerian tea the
next time you’re in need of pain relief.
Herbs and Spices to
tame your pain