Wow! I just tried something that worked better than I expected, and have to share! I was reading a link (can't remember where now) about the spice turmeric being used for pain management and other issues. My hip has been killing me the past week, feels like it was hit with a sledgehammer. 
I absolutely HATE taking Ibuprofen, but it's the only thing that has worked. Until now!! I made some "tea" about an hour ago, and after about 20 minutes I started noticing how much better I was feeling!
What I did was bring 2 cups of water to a boil, added 1/4 t. of turmeric, about 3 turns of fresh ground pepper, and simmered for 7 minutes. Took it off the heat, stirred in about 1/8 t. of coconut oil (you can use any fat, like olive oil etc) and let it sit to cool a bit. Strained it through a paper coffee filter and drank it.
Here's a link 10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin This will give you some idea of what it does. If you are on blood thinners or are diabetic, you need to be careful with using it.
I absolutely HATE taking Ibuprofen, but it's the only thing that has worked. Until now!! I made some "tea" about an hour ago, and after about 20 minutes I started noticing how much better I was feeling! What I did was bring 2 cups of water to a boil, added 1/4 t. of turmeric, about 3 turns of fresh ground pepper, and simmered for 7 minutes. Took it off the heat, stirred in about 1/8 t. of coconut oil (you can use any fat, like olive oil etc) and let it sit to cool a bit. Strained it through a paper coffee filter and drank it.
Here's a link 10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin This will give you some idea of what it does. If you are on blood thinners or are diabetic, you need to be careful with using it.
