Wanna spice up your life and possibly get rid of carpal tunnel symptoms at the same time?
Ginger and pineapple both have anti-inflammatory properties. They both help reduce inflammation (swelling) in your tissues.
"Bev" asked me whether there is enough ginger in ginger ale to be helpful. I truly believe, in my heart, that ginger ale and ginger cookies are tremendously therapeutic on many levels...but the reality is that ginger ale has either artificial sweeteners (which I don't believe are healthy) or HFCS (which is also not good for us.) And ginger cookies, well, "calories" is their middle name.
Ginger tea is an option. You can get tea bags with only ginger or with a blend of spices. You can also make your own ginger tea. Get a chunk of fresh ginger from the produce department at the supermarket. Cut a slice and boil it for several minutes, then let it steep a bit. Dilute it to your taste, and save the leftover tea and fresh ginger in your fridge.
Ginger comes in capsules at the health food store. That's a convenient way to take it and you could start with one capsule a day and go from there. Read the bottle for directions.
Pineapple enzyme is called bromelain. You can use it fresh by eating it and you can rub it on and around your area of inflammed muscles. If you have certain medical conditions, like asthma or angina, it has helped with those symptoms, as well as others.
Some people may be allergic, since it is a plant. It is not recommended for people with active gastric or duodenal ulcers. If you take anticoagulant drugs, check with your doctor before taking bromelain.
Many doctors recommend up to 3,000 MCU (a measurement) 3 times a day for several days, and then decreasing the dose to 2,000 MCU 3 times a day. You will find capsules at the health food store.
Most spices have health benefits. If you can fit them into your diet, you will benefit from their healing properties.
So, spice up your life.
"Because You Deserve To Feel Better!"
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