Are you familiar with the fact that pineapple juice is 500% more effective at getting rid of the annoying cough than cough syrup? Well, you better believe it because it’s true, and it’s all about the fact that fresh pineapples contain a substance known as Bromelain – a specific type of enzyme that has anti – inflammatory characteristics which can eradicate bacteria and combat infections.
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Bromelain is a powerful anti-inflammatory
Scientists assume that a certain amount of the Bromelain contained in pineapple juice is absorbed by the body directly, and it lessens inflammation helping to relieve conditions like arthritis. In Germany Bromelain is specifically approved for swelling of the nose and treating inflammation, especially in post sinus surgery.
Pineapple juice combats mucus
Taking pineapple juice doesn’t just help to loosen up any annoying mucus, but it also helps to soothe the irritation of nasty coughs. A research was carried out in 2010, in attempt to find treatments to help sufferers of tuberculosis. “Der Pharma Chemica” published the findings of the reports, which included the fact that honey, together with a mixture of natural pineapple juice, and pepper and salt, when taken daily helps to dissolve and get rid of the mucus that piles up in the lungs, causing illnesses such as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
Half of your daily dose of vitamin C
Nearly half the amount of vitamin C that you require daily is contained in one glass of pineapple juice. Vitamin C is essential despite its many other uses, it also enables your body to metabolize certain vital enzymes that manage energy and regulate your metabolism.
A faster acting cough relief
More recent studies have concluded that extract from natural pineapple juice is helping people suffering from accumulations of mucus, to recover 4.8 times faster than those taking conventional medicines and gets rid of mucus five times quicker than other OTC cough medicines on sale in pharmacies.
A great source of manganese
In addition to containing vitamin C and Bromelain, pineapple juice is also a good source of manganese, the mineral that helps your body maximize its absorption of calcium, aids the metabolization of fats and carbohydrates into energy, as well as facilitating healthy nerve function.
Choosing unprocessed natural pineapple juice over processed cough medicines
If you have an annoying cough that is simply brought on by the common cold or is caused through an irritation, you’ll do yourself far more good by reaching for natural pineapple rather than an OTC cough medicine. The juice will be a less expensive option, without the nasty toxic elements and full of appropriate nutrients that will help you get rid of your cold.
Why not juice your own?
Added sugar is included in many of the pineapple juices that are on sale, so if you are managing your weight and watching your diet, it’s best to go for the natural unsweetened juices which you’ll find on sale in most of the big supermarkets. Even better, it is great for any holistic health lifestyle lovers, if you got a juicer in the house, why don’t you make your own juice with some big fresh pineapples?
Quick and easy pineapple juice based, cough remedy
Here’s is the recipe of your own wholly natural pineapple juice cough mixture, that will help you get rid of the cough:
- ½ a teaspoon of hot cayenne pepper
- Some fresh lemon juice – approximately a quarter of a cup
- 1 tablespoon of unprocessed honey
- 1 cup of fresh pineapple juice – preferably home juiced
- About 3 inches long piece of ginger
In your juicer add all the ingredients, and blitz! Your cough and your mucus will be history. Enjoy!