A person who suffers from chronic pain lives a daily life that is not easy. Also, when she feels this pain, her first act is to consume a painkiller to be relieved. However, pharmaceutical drugs, which are not without side effects, are not always 100% effective. Yet, many unsuspected natural remedies are found in our kitchens, including herbs.
Dizziness, lupus, fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic fatigue or thyroid problems are diseases that affect the vast majority of people and often cause pain that becomes chronic.
What is a chronic disease?
According to the report of the World Health Organization (WHO), a chronic disease is a constant and long-lasting condition, evolving over time. In today's world, these diseases are becoming more prevalent, which is not surprising given the unhealthy lifestyle and polluted environment we live in. This state of affairs is not without gravity for health; moreover, in France, 20% of the population suffers from a chronic disease.
Thus, these conditions cause pain that, therefore, become regular and daily, even destroying the lives of those who suffer from it personally, professionally or even psychologically.
Natural alternative
In order to reduce symptoms and prevent certain diseases, there is no better alternative to using natural ingredients that are within the reach of everyone and can be effective without side effects.
For this our main ingredient for treating chronic pain is Thyme.
Benefits of thyme
This aromatic herb is not only old, existing for millennia to flavor all our culinary dishes but it also has outstanding medicinal virtues; it was even used by the Romans to treat symptoms of poisoning or as an antibiotic to cure certain diseases. It is an aromatic that can be found in many recipes of French cuisine and is one of the ingredients of the famous bouquet garni, used in many of its dishes.
Thyme contains thymol which is an active ingredient and acts as a powerful antifungal and antibacterial agent rich in flavonoids and antioxidants fighting against free radicals that can contribute to the occurrence of several diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diseases associated with aging or some cancers.
In addition, thyme contains several vitamins including vitamin A, C, B6, K as well as iron, proteins, magnesium, potassium, copper, calcium, manganese and fiber.
In addition, thyme brings many benefits to the body, namely:
- Regulate blood pressure and hormones
- Prevent cardiovascular disease
- Improve sore throat
- Relieving bronchitis
- Reduce inflammation and pain
- Soothe asthma
- Fight against vertigo
- Support the formation of red blood cells
- Relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus and thyroiditis of Hashimoto
- Thyme remedy for pain
Ingredients:
- A handful of dried or fresh thyme, organic
- A cup of hot water
- A teaspoon of honey, organic, for taste
Preparation:
- Wash the thyme first and place it in a bowl. Add hot water and let infuse a few minutes and filter the preparation. You can add honey for the taste, in this case wait until this infusion cool a little to enjoy all the benefits of honey.
- It is advisable to drink this preparation daily. You will see your pain diminish. You can also add thyme to your cooked dishes regularly for more efficiency.
Warnings :
It is important to know that thyme contains a significant amount of vitamin K, essential for blood clotting. Therefore, it is recommended that people who are taking anticoagulant treatment to limit their consumption of thyme.
If your pain persists, it is advisable to consult a doctor who will prescribe the appropriate treatment.
