Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Magazine Summer 2016

C ertain 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

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