Migraines are a severe form of headache which can turn chronic too. It can also have other side effects like nausea, vomiting and usually affects one side of the head, making it very different from a normal headache. When you suffer from debilitating pain caused by migraines, the first thing you usually think of doing is pop in a painkiller but medicines take their own time to work in getting rid of the pain. In the lack of this, we tell you about an easy home remedy which is an inexpensive solution and does not take long to show results too . Want to know the secret ? It is black peppercorns!
Lifestyle and wellness coach Luke Coutinho recently shared an easy home remedy made out of black peppercorns to beat migraines . Talking about migraines, he suggested including peppercorns in your diet to cure any nagging headache and getting rid of migraine pain.
Sharing this post, he wrote,
Constipation, acidity, lack of sleep, vitamin deficiency, eye problems, anxiety and chronic stress, lack of water can all cause headaches and migraines …try this simple remedy coupled with a good lifestyle #migraines #headaches #thenewreligionlifestyle #holistichealing #holistichealth
He also wrote that this easy drink can also solve any digestive issue which is troubling you and aids bowel movements in the body. Having this drink can also help you sleep better! This goes on to prove that peppercorns are surely a superfood you need to add to your plate. There are a lot many benefits it has to offer!
Why are peppercorns so helpful?
Black peppercorns do not just add to the taste of a dish but it is also a rich source of so many minerals and nutrients. As Luke Coutinho points out, just some pods of it can get rid of a migraine as well.
Ayurveda too has been supportive of the many health benefits of black peppercorns. Heating it in ghee or soaking it in water overnight or even adding it to your foods can be a good remedy for treating a headache which refuses to go. Peppercorns contain an enzyme known as ‘piperine’ which is anti-inflammatory, which cuts down on the swelling and also gets rid of the pain in the affected area. Hence, it is thought of as a natural painkiller.
Black peppercorns are also rich in a lot of vitamins and minerals, far more than any ingredient. It is a powerhouse of Vitamin A, C and K, along with other nutrients and minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, riboflavin and thiamin, all excellent nourishers for the body.
It also contains essential antioxidants which aid in the absorption of other nutrients from your diet. This ultimately makes it a natural superfood , great for the heart as well.
How to make the concoction:
-Take some pods of black peppercorns and dissolve it in water.
-Let it soak overnight in it.
-Drink this concoction the next morning for relief.
-You can crush it or have it whole, depending on your preference.
