Did you know that changing how you eat can improve chronic pain symptoms? The link between nutrition and pain relief is nothing new, but many people don’t realize that their diet could worsen their aches and pains.
Many doctors believe that the secret to optimal pain relief can be found in your diet. The results aren’t instant, though, so that’s where Kailo comes in. You can use Kailo to manage your chronic pain while you work on changing your diet and improving your overall health.
Keep reading to find out how.
The Link Between Nutrition and Pain
“A lot of chronic pain is the result of chronic inflammation, and the evidence is quite strong that your diet can contribute to increased systemic inflammation,” explained Dr. Tabung. “But your diet is also one of the best ways to reduce it.”
About Inflammation
Normally, after an injury, inflammation subsides because it has served its purpose. But in some cases, your immune system remains activated and fails to realize that there’s no crisis anymore. When this happens, inflammation continues and can cause constant pain in your joints, muscles, and surrounding tissues.
Eating to Reduce Inflammation and Pain
“A poor diet can alter your immune system, so it acts abnormally, and can contribute to persistent low-grade inflammation,” said Dr. Tabung.
A poor diet can hinder the immune system and even cause it to activate, creating inflammation. While scientists have yet to understand why diet strongly impacts the immune system fully, evidence suggests that it could be due to nutrition or a lack thereof.
On the other hand, eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to reduce inflammation and chronic pain. The same applies to those eating foods high in antioxidants – specifically, polyphenols.
Mediterranean Diet
The staples of a Mediterranean diet include lots of the following foods:
- Vegetables (especially dark leafy greens)
- Fruits (especially berries)
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Legumes
- Whole grains
- Potatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Herbs
- Spices
- Fish
The Mediterranean diet also includes moderate amounts of the following foods:
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Poultry
- Red meat
- Sugar (includes added sugars in foods and beverages)
- Processed meats
- Refined grains
- Refined oils
- Highly processed foods
Focus On Variety
Here’s a simple way to balance your diet:
- Fill half of your plate with fresh vegetables and fruit
- Fill the other half of your plate with whole grains and healthy proteins
- Use extra virgin olive oil instead of butter, vegetable oil, and canola oil
We recommend consulting your doctor when you make this change and asking them to help you track the improvements in your health, inflammation, and chronic pain condition. While this might involve bi-monthly checkups for the first several months, it’s well worth it!
Where Kailo Comes In
You can wear the Kailo Pain Patch anywhere, anytime, at all hours of the day to support your body and reduce or eliminate pain. Kailo is designed to offer pain relief in seconds without the help of oral medication – scientists theorize that it does this by interfering with your body’s electrical system.
In a recent clinical study, 97% of users were extremely satisfied with Kailo over oral medication. The study also showed that 96% of patients preferred Kailo over other pain-relieving treatments, and a majority of patients stopped using medication when using Kailo for pain relief. You can’t beat those results!
Disclaimer: Kailo should not be used if you have a pacemaker or are pregnant. Always consult your doctor or health care professional before using Kailo.
