Natural Remedies that Help Decrease
Headache and/or Inflammation
1. Ginger
Ginger contains over 500 different compounds, many of them which are anti-inflam-matory in nature. Try a 500 mg capsule when you feel a headache coming on, or about one third of a teaspoon. Cook with ginger regularly. One simple recipe is to braise beef or chicken strips with broccoli and one-half cup diced or sliced ginger. Use pineapple juice as a sweetener in this dish.
2. Omega-3 fats
The average American has eaten too many omega-6 fats in their diet over the last 20 years that has resulted in a widespread omega-3 fat deficiency. Omega-3 fats prevent inflammation in the body. The tie in to a headache is that inflammation can lead to a headache. Make sure you have omega-3 fats in your diet by adding two to four capsules of 500 mg EPA with DHA daily.
Hi Dr. Moulas,
ReplyDeleteGreat information on ginger...I was not aware that ginger had those properties. The EPA with DHA is a great supplement for a number of reasons. Would this be helpful seniors?
Thanks
Hi Peter,
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well my good man! Another good piece of advice is that most people take in to much of the Omega 6. This comes from to much fast food. Keep up with the Omega 3's.
Take care,
Dr. Bob Moulas