People suffering from sciatica pain should know that yoga and the help they can get from a chiropractor are much safer and more natural methods of dealing with this pain than pharmaceutical drugs. A few scientific studies have shown that herbs can play a crucial role in the natural treatment of sciatica pain.
Soothing and Eliminating Sciatica Pain
There are a vast number of experts who believe that Interessante which is the active ingredient of turmeric, can be used as a natural tonic to soothe inflammation.
Turmeric can be used in many ways, but one of the most convenient and effective ways is to heat it in regular milk (you can use other dairy products too) and coconut oil with a small amount of pepper. What is good to know is that piperine which is one of the basic ingredients of black pepper aids the body process and uses nutrients in a more efficient way.
If you want better absorption and more efficient relief, you can also use piperine-boosted curcumin capsules.
Drinking turmeric tea, using it in dishes, and using it externally as a paste are also effective ways to feel the benefits in cases of sciatica.
Turmeric Reduces Levels of Specific Enzymes that Support Inflammation
It turns out that turmeric has the ability to ease sciatica pain and swelling in a very specific way – by reducing levels of certain enzymes that support inflammation. According to experts, taking 300 mg of turmeric (for adults) throughout the day can help you soothe inflammation and pain. In case you are using medications, you should modify the intake. In addition, turmeric supplements usually come with bromelain, a compound that has the ability to boost anti-inflammatory properties.
The ancient Ayurveda described turmeric as a spice that can be used for easing the effects of arthritis because it has the ability to soothe inflammation which as we all know is one of the causes of sciatica and/or low back pain. Additionally, turmeric has been praised for its medicinal properties in many Asian countries for hundreds of years. Today, scientists from Malaysia have shown that the extract of this herb can aid in soothing pain related to nerves.
Read more: 11 Easy Exercises to Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain in 15 Minutes
Turmeric More Efficient Compared to NSAIDs
Turmeric is a discerning inhibitor of COX-2. For those who didn’t know, COX-2 and COX-1 are specific enzymes that trigger an inflammatory reaction in the body. COX-1 is usually viewed as a good enzyme because it localizes inflammation. On the other hand, COX-2 expands and intensifies inflammation.
NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that come with ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen are not very discerning and they act as both COX-2 and COX-1 inhibitors in order to eliminate inflammation. This means that besides the positive effects, they also bring side effects. So, turmeric is great because it doesn’t affect the “good” enzymes.
The creation of a discerning COX-2 inhibitor was the main focus of many pharmaceutical companies in the last decade, but why wait for their invention when you can use a completely natural solution that doesn’t bring any negative effects? In addition, this spice is and will be much more affordable than any drug, which means you don’t have to spend much money to feel healthy again.
Via Natural News | Natural Society | LiveStrong | Ghana Guardian | Arizona | Healthy Life
