The truth is that we all treat our headaches, backaches and other body pains by using medications, based on ibuprofen (Motrin, Nurofen, Advil & Nuprin).
Ibuprofen reduces any sort of pain instantly, but, on the other hand, there are many harmful effects of the long- term use. Some of the side effects are: hypertension (high blood pressure), erectile dysfunction, diarrhea/nausea, gastrointestinal bleeding, increased risk of heart attack, potential kidney cancer formation and others.
Fortunately, the nature has provided a natural remedy. That remedy is turmeric.
Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs, work by inhibiting an enzyme, Cyclooxygenase 2 or also known as COX – 2, that may lead to further inflammation.Turmeric is high in a very powerful compound, called curcumin. It acts like a true miracle for your health. In a case you are breast feeding or pregnant, you should not drink turmeric tea.
Turmeric tea recipe
In order to boost the effects, you can add other ingredients, such as ginger.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh turmeric root, or 1 heaped teaspoon ground turmeric
- Fresh lemon/honey to taste
Method of preparation:
Firstly, you should boil some water on the stove.When it starts bubbling throw in the turmeric.Boil for another 15 – 20 minutes, if you are using fresh grated turmeric. At the end, strain the tea properly, add the lemon and spice it up with honey to your taste.
SOURCE:
MEDICALNEWSTODAY
MINDBODYGREEN