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Relieve Sciatica Pain Naturally: The Benefits of Parijat (Harisringaar) Leaves | Bite And Diet

 



We all experience some kind of pain in our day to day life. Although pharmacotherapy is the easiest way to get relief from pain, long term use of medicines have unwanted side effects like gastric discomfort, weight gain & addiction..


Researchers have found that inflammation and oxidative stress is one of the main reasons of pain. Some of the herbs, nutritional supplements, salt and antioxidant rich diet may help to alleviate pain through its anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxing properties. 


Parijat leaves – Researchers have found that parijat leaves poses anti- inflammatory properties and may help to reduce sciatica and arthritis pain. You can make its tea by boiling parijat leaves and flowers in water and drink it twice a day. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6482481/

Omega 3 fatty acid - These days our diets tend to be higher in omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acid due to higher intake of refined oil and junk food. Omega 3 helps to reduce inflammation and is found in fish oil, walnuts and flaxseeds oil. Researchers have found that people who regularly take omega 3 supplements need fewer pain relieve medicines than those who don’t include omega 3 in their diet.

Ginger – Ginger has strong anti-inflammatory property that has been studied extensively for relieving pain and inflammation. If you are non- diabetic you can make ladoo with methi, turmeric, ginger and jaggery and take it once a day at bed time. All these food items has been found to reduce pain and stiffness.

Vitamin D – These days Vitamin D deficiency is more common due to insufficient exposure to sunlight and use of SPF. It has been found that people with low level of Vitamin D found reduction in pain through Vitamin D supplementation. Vitamin D is found in cod liver oil, cold water fish like salmon and mushrooms. Mushrooms are the only vegetarian source of Vitamin D.

Epsom salt bath – Magnesium is known for its muscle relaxing properties and reducing stiffness. You can simply dissolve Epsom salt also known as magnesium sulphate in hot water tub and splash the water on painful area at least thrice a week.

Apart from this a healthy diet which includes whole cereals, pulses, legums, nuts & seeds with reduced intake of refined food, ultra processed food, red meat, sugar, sweetened beverages is necessary for reducing inflammation.


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