Every day, 2 out of 5 people use medications like ibuprofen & sports creams for pain & inflammation.
Instead of reaching for these pills & potions, consider this first: Ginger.
A study on 74 people in The Journal of Pain found that eating 2g of ginger daily moderately-to-greatly reduced muscle pain. Next time you hit the gym a little too hard or feel stiff from sitting at a computer… get your ginger on! My favorite way to enjoy it: Candied ginger either straight or melted in a cup of hot water. [Note: 2 grams of ginger is about the size of your finger tip.]
Bonus: Research also shows that cayenne pepper applied topically can also help decrease inflammation. To make your own pain relief cream, mix 1/8 teaspoon cayenne w/ 1 teaspoon of your favorite lotion or coconut oil and rub on your sore spot. Just be careful to wash your hands right away & keep it away from your eyes!
“Oh my aching ____!”
