Issue 150

January 2017
  • WILLOW BARK TEA

Rich in salicin, – one of the first ingredients found in aspirin. It can even be used to thump a fever.

  • BELL PEPPERS

While they don’t have quite the capsaicin kick of chili peppers, they do have similar compounds that can heal your hurt.

  • SWISS CHARD

This leafy green contains methylsulfonyl-methane (MSM), which can restore healthy bodily tissue. It’s so effective it can be taken as a standalone supplement.

  • ALFALFA SPROUTS

As well as being rich in antioxidants, this is another source of MSM. It can degrade during cooking so these are perfect for salads.

  • CHILLI PEPPERS

These have capsaicin, which decreases pain by deactivating nerve receptors on the skin and can be really helpful with relief from aches and pains.

  • CURCUMIN

Made from turmeric, which plumps up your defenses against inflammation.

  • MACKEREL

Oily fish such as these are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which your body can’t produce, but needs to function properly.

  • ONIONS

All varieties add a huge quercetin spike to your system that will fight your agony with flavor.

  • GINGER ROOT

This not only settles an upset stomach, but will also act as a grade-A anti-inflammatory agent that will act against pain.

  • BOSWELLIA

OK, so it lacks the glamor of black tea, but this Indian herb can be as powerful as pharmaceutical-grade anti-inflammatories.

  • CAPERS

Not to everyone’s taste, but they’re the highest natural source of anti-inflammatory agent, quercetin.

  • PINEAPPLE

The core is massively alkaline, which can help you heal. Also a source of anti-inflammatory bromelain.

  • OLIVE OIL

You need unsaturated fats to heal injury and these double-team pain by also fighting inflammation.

  • HOPS

You might not want to try and get your dose from beer, but regular hops have isoxygene, which is almost as powerful as ibuprofen.

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