Simple pain relief can be found in the garden

Cherries contain disease-fighting chemicals and antioxidants to help fight inflammation and relieve pain. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM
Cherries contain disease-fighting chemicals and antioxidants to help fight inflammation and relieve pain. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Look to the garden, farmer’s market or refrigerator next time you are battling sore muscles, indigestion and headaches. These five foods fresh from the garden contain powerful pain-relieving and antiinflammatory properties.

MINT

Infuse mint into your tea or ice water to refresh and rejuvenate. It also helps relieve headaches and general aches and pain.

Grow this vigorous perennial herb in a container…