KOMPAS.com – Having busy days at work or exercising too hard can cause body aches and pains.
How to deal with aches in the body can be using balms, patches, or taking pain relievers.
Apart from these methods, some foods may be able to help overcome body aches with anti-inflammatory properties, these foods can relieve pain due to aches.
Check out foods to relieve body aches, quoted from the book “1001 Healthy Foods” (2015) by Tim Naviri published by ELex Media Komputindo.
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1. Ginger
Ginger can help overcome body aches, try brewing ginger and making it a refreshing drink.
Ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties that can fight pain and boost immunity.
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2. Cinnamon
Apart from ginger, cinnamon can also help overcome aches. Research shows that cinnamon can reduce inflammation.
Cinnamon can also fight bacteria and help maintain blood sugar levels.
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3. Garlic
Garlic is a herbal plant that contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, and is able to soothe sore muscles.
Walnuts are safe to consume at night.4. Walnuts
Walnuts are a type of nut that has anti-inflammatory properties and contains omega-3 fats.
Walnuts are able to fight pain and increase the body’s immunity.
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5. Turmeric
Consuming turmeric which contains anti-inflammatory properties when the body is achy can be useful for reducing pain. Especially muscle pain after exercise.
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6. Pineapple
Pineapple contains a mixture of enzymes called bromelain which has anti-inflammatory properties.
One of the benefits of bromelain is that it relieves pain and is rich in antioxidants.
