For conditions like sciatica and herniated discs, the goal is to reduce the swelling around the nerve so it can “breathe” again.
Turmeric & Black Pepper: Turmeric is the master of cooling internal fire. When paired with a crack of black pepper, its ability to soothe the nerves is unlocked.
Ginger: As we know from our Winter Brew, ginger stimulates circulation. By increasing blood flow to the spine, it helps carry away the acidic buildup that irritates the discs.
Celery: This is the “secret” ingredient. Celery is rich in organic sodium and luteolin, which helps “wash” the nervous system and calm the electrical “stings” of sciatica.
Magnesium (The Relaxer): By adding a pinch of Celtic Salt, you provide the minerals necessary to stop the muscle spasms that often accompany disc issues.
How to Prepare the Daily “Nerve Relief” Glass
This is a fresh, living tonic. Drink this once a day, preferably in the afternoon when nerve tension often peaks.
The Ingredients
2 Stalks of Celery (Juiced or finely blended and strained)
1 inch of Fresh Ginger
1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric powder (or fresh root)
A tiny pinch of Black Pepper
The juice of half a Lemon
1 teaspoon of Raw Honey
The Ritual
Extract: Juice the celery and ginger.
Activate: Stir in the turmeric, pepper, and lemon.
Soothe: Add the honey and stir until dissolved.
Sip: Drink this slowly, allowing the cooling properties of the celery and the heating properties of the ginger to balance your system.
Supporting Your Spine Externally
While the drink works on the inside, you can pair it with the external “drawing” methods we have mastered to speed up your recovery:
The Cabbage Wrap: For sciatica, apply a bruised Cabbage Leaf (warmed slightly) to the lower back or the area of the disc. The cabbage helps “draw” out the inflammation that is pressing on the nerve.
Grounding: Spend 15 minutes barefoot on the earth. This allows the body to discharge the “static” energy that can make nerve pain feel sharper and more intense.
The Olive Oil Rub: Gently massage the affected area with warm Olive Oil mixed with a pinch of Cayenne to bring heat and blood flow to the deep tissue.
Your Daily “Nerve Support” Rhythm
Morning: 3 Activated Almonds (for the magnesium and B-vitamins your nerves crave).
Afternoon: One glass of the Celery-Turmeric Tonic.
Evening: A warm Cabbage Poultice on the lower back or neck.
Bedtime: A Spoon of Olive Oil to support nerve sheath repair overnight.
This approach treats the body as a whole, addressing the pain through nutrition, mineral balance, and external drawing.
