People sometimes feel pain in his body that can interfere with daily activities. You can overcome some of the pain by eating some certain foods that can reduce pain.
Here are 11 types of body condition can be treated with food, as quoted from iVillage, Monday (09/04/2012), among others:
1. Shortness of breath, eat chili !
Shortness of breath that is triggered by cold, sinus infections, allergies or your co-workers perfume that is too oppressive to be overcome by eating chili.
"Chillies contain capsaicin, the plant compounds that can dilate blood vessels in the nose, helping relieve sinus inflammation and infection of the way it works even faster than decongestant nasal sprays," said Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., coauthor of the book The People's Pharmacy Quick and Handy Home Remedies
Research shows that two teaspoons of chili a day can reduce the pain due to shortness of breath. You can add the peppers into the food, if you have difficulty to swallow immediately.
2. Toothache, chew cloves !
"If you suffer from pain due to dental pain is temporary and does not need to get medical treatment, you can chew a clove or two cloves of gently to relieve toothaches and sore gums for two hours," said UCLA researcher.
Clove oil contains a chemical compound called eugenol that can reduce pain. The content of eugenol in cloves is almost five times more than other crops, "said researchers at the University of Georgia in Athens.
3. Abdominal pain because hungry, eat an apple !
"Five grams of fiber in apples may reduce cravings and help you eat smaller portions than usual," said the researchers from Pennsylvania State University.
apple, instead of replacing it with applesauce or apple juice because the fiber is not owned as many apples intact.
4. Abdominal pain due to menstruation, eat a bowl of vegetable beans, wheat bread and a glass of low fat milk !
"A week before menstruation, you should eat foods high in fiber and rich in protein which will help stabilize your blood sugar. That's important because it affects the menstrual blood sugar," said Diana Taylor, RN, Ph.D., and author of Taking Back the month.
5. Migraine, eat a bowl of oatmeal with almonds and a cup of green tea !
Oatmeal and almonds are both rich in magnesium. People who suffer from migraine and tension in the head has a low mineral levels and requires magnesium, "says Dave Grotto, a dietitian.
Green tea is rich in antioxidants which have anti-inflammatory effects, which can reduce pain in the head because of migraine. You can also sip a cup of green tea in the middle of a migraine, because caffeine acts as a natural migraine medicine.
6. Abdominal bloating, eat ginger !
"Ginger is one of the most effective digestive amplifier," say researchers at India's Central Food Technological Research Institute. Two pieces of candied ginger or a cup of herbal tea to relieve flatulence and intestinal disorders.
Enriched with ginger gingerol and curcumin that can break down protein and fat fast so you can help dissolve the gas bubbles, preventing painful muscle spasms in the intestinal wall.
7. Sore throat, drink honey !
Research at the Univercity of Amsterdam shows that, one tablespoon twice daily to eradicate germs that cause sore throat within 48 hours.
Mix natural honey in tea, coffee and other drinks, or you can also enjoy it straight from the spoon. Honey is also rich in natural plant enzymes, which reduce inflammation and accelerate tissue healing.
8. Stomach pains, eat a banana !
"Eat a banana when the stomach pains to soothe the pain within 30 minutes. Bananas can prevent excess acid production and reduce the amount of stomach acid that contaminates the esophagus," said Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., author of The People's Pharmacy Quick and Handy Home Remedies .
9. Constipation, eat whole wheat bread !
"Eat whole wheat bread can reduce the constipation is more effective than laxatives. Wheat contains arabinoxylan, a polysaccharide that enhances the ability of the stomach to facilitate digestion," said the researchers at Finland's University of Helsinki.
10. Diarrhea, eat yoghurt !
Studies at Finland's University of Tampere shows that up to 75 percent of patients due to not having enough probiotic bacteria that live in the intestines.
"You need good bacteria to help digest food and absorb liquids well," said Jeanne Drisko, MD, a professor of medicine University of Kansas Medical Center.
"High doses of sugar found in yogurt sold in the market may worsen the problem by triggering the growth of intestinal gut fungi. Choose a pure yogurt and add fruit to enrich the flavor," said researchers at California's Stanford University.
11. Dizziness, eat eggs !
"Eggs are packed with N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), a type of amino acid can help relieve headaches, nausea and fatigue," said the researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago.
Their research showed that NAC slows the absorption of alcohol through the lining of the stomach and small intestine, plus it helps speed up the breakdown of alcohol in the liver.
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