Plants for Pain Relief
With the recent Tylenol, etc recalls, maybe it’s time to start rethinking plants and herbs for pain relief. Before you hit the medicine cabinet next time, give one of these remedies a try.
Ginger
Ginger has been used for centuries for various ailments. There’s no reason to stop using it now. Ginger is great for Ovarian and Colon Cancer treatment, motion and morning sickness, pain and inflammation, heartburn, migraines,
cold and flu, even menstrual cramping. How many times have you had Ginger Ale when you weren’t feeling well?!
You can add ginger when you’re cooking or make a tea. Steep a bit of ginger in hot water, add honey and lemon to taste. My son was miserable one night from seasonal allergies. He was in the midst of a panic attack because he just could not breathe well enough. We made ginger tea for him and it worked almost instantly.
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