According to MSN Health, certain foods can help alleviate specific types of pain.Bloating and Belly-Ache: Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as tuna and salmon. Omega-3 acids contain hormones that help regulate metabolism and aid digestion.
Headaches and Migraines: Healthy fats, such as olive oil and avocado. These foods reduce inflammation.
Sunburn: Dark chocolate. The favonols in dark chocolate help smooth the skin and provide UV resistance.
In an article for Care2, entitled "13 Foods that Fight Pain," James Duke, Ph.D., author of The Green Pharmacy, points to foods such as:
Celery and Celery Seeds: which contain 20+ anti-inflammatory compounds.
Muraleedharan Nair, PhD, and professor at Michigan State University calls upon:
Cherries: the extract of which is 10x more effective than aspirin at relieving inflammation.
