So let’s jump right in and talk migraines and the “hottest” migraine remedy out there! And what is the “hottest” migraine remedy out there?
Do you like spicy foods?
Do you love the zing that chili peppers give to your food?
Do you like to put spice into your dishes?
Are you a fan of the heat they impart to a variety of dishes?
If you are not, you might want to rethink your stand on that one when it comes to spice-packed chili peppers. From migraine relief to weight control, researchers are verifying what some cultures have known for centuries: chili pepper and its key constituents, like capsaicin, deliver a host of health benefits.
Here are just some of the ways chili peppers are helping to fight some of the most common health conditions:
Migraine Relief
Of course, this is the benefit you are most interested in, I am sure.
The World Health Organization recognizes migraines as one of the most prevalent and debilitating conditions in the world. More than 36 million Americans live with migraines, and up to a third or more (approximately 12 million) of them are not receiving optimal treatment. Let’s face it, our meds often cause side-effects, let alone the fact that they don’t always work — or they work only partially for some people. Some medications given for migraines also react badly with other medications. Then there’s the fact that they can be expensive and often are not covered by insurance.
For any or all of these reasons, there remains a significant unmet need in the world of migraine relief.
Dr. Maria Alexianu of the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey says, “When you see a patient time and time again and nothing seems to give them relief, or they’re limited on treatments due to drug interactions or notable side effects, it can be a very frustrating and heartbreaking process. It’s vital to offer new options to patients who are still searching for pain relief and are continuously incapacitated in their daily life.”
Even some doctors are advocating the use and helpfulness of chili peppers! Dr. Alexianu’s comment alone might lead you to believe that some of those options are natural and holistic remedies.
In addition, chili peppers have some other nice benefits:
Weight Control
Obesity is also a worldwide issue, making effective weight-control remedies a priority for health advocates around the world. Science Daily reports that University of Wyoming researchers are investigating capsaicin as a weight-control supplement.
Researchers believe the chili pepper constituent (capsaicin) may help boost metabolism by inhibiting cells that store fat and encouraging the type of cells that turn fat into energy.
Natural Nutrition
Chili peppers also deliver some great health benefits beyond medicinal ones. The peppers are highly nutritious, delivering greatly beneficial nutrients that are also associated with better health, including vitamins A, C and B-6, iron, copper and potassium. If you’re a fan of hot foods, the health benefits of chili peppers are icing on the cake, especially when you suffer from migraines. If you’re not a fan of spicy foods, however, don’t give up on the health benefits. Try to find a way to incorporate some of these peppers into your foods. Soon, you could be on your way to finding some added migraine relief plus the benefit of some weight loss if that is something you also need!
It would seem that adding a “little spice to your life” might actually have some medicinal benefits when it comes to your migraines. So let me know if you decide to add some to your recipes and if they help you find a little relief. Leave me a comment below.