Turmeric, balanced diet can help ease vaccine side-effects, advises doctor

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021
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Consuming turmeric, ginger, leafy vegetables and grains can help ease the side-effects of Covid-19 vaccines, the Department of Health suggested on Thursday.

Dr Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai, the department’s director-general, said the most common side effects include soreness at the vaccination site, headache, fever, body ache or fatigue.

Turmeric, balanced diet can help ease vaccine side-effects, advises doctor Turmeric, balanced diet can help ease vaccine side-effects, advises doctor

He said the symptoms can last for up to three days and suggested that consumption of the following herbs and plants can help ease symptoms. They are:

  • Turmeric: Contains anti-inflammatory properties and can help ease the pain.
  • Ginger: Helps reduce inflammation.
  • Leafy vegetables and fruit: Contain vitamins that can boost immunity, dietary fibre to help flush toxins and high water content, which helps refresh the body.
  • Grains: Help nourish the body.

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