Tag: Spices

The warming, anti-inflammatory effect of ginger along with the absorption-boosting properties of Epsom salt helps your body sweat out the toxins while it simultaneously soaks up essential minerals and nutrients for smooth and efficient functioning. Baking soda and apple cider vinegar help restore your body's pH levels to keep it infection-free, while enhancing oxygen supply to the cells and boosting your immune levels to help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

Antioxidant-rich cinnamon is much more than just a delicious flavor enhancer. It can regulate blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce your risk of heart problems. Its inflammation-fighting properties also make it a handy natural remedy for acne and fungal, yeast, and bacterial infections. Add some to water for a herbal tea, make a topical remedy with honey, include it in meals, or just let the vapors of its essential oil drift through your home.

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric may help you fight high blood pressure. Curcumin in it inhibits the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) which increases blood pressure. Aside from reducing high blood pressure, turmeric can also mitigate the damage caused by it. It can prevent damage to your arteries and any changes in your blood platelets caused by high blood pressure.

The process of detoxification is easier than it sounds. With a few simple ingredients, you can make your detox drink that can improve your digestion, aid weight loss, improve skin health and energy levels, boost your immune system, and reduce inflammation. If the toxins are not removed from the body, it can lead to several health problems, including cancer. Exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also necessary to avoid the negative effects of these toxins.

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Bloating simply means that your digestive system is full of gas. To reduce symptoms of tightness, cramps, and flatulence take peppermint. Ginger, fennel, turmeric, and dill will also control stomach spasms and improve digestion. Is it close to bedtime? Take lavender or chamomile to relax both the mind and the digestive system. To enjoy these anti-bloating plants, brew a cup of tea and let the hot water soothe your stomach.

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Cardamom is not just a flavorful spice, but it has myriad health benefits as well. It improves digestion, reduces stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting, and stimulates appetite. Its antioxidants protect the heart, liver, and the kidney and even prevent skin and colon cancer. Drink a cup of cardamom tea to treat cough and cold and chew a pod to fight bad breath.

Hair oil can be easily prepared at home using readily available herbs. These highly nutritious herbal liquids nourish your hair far more than a range of cosmetic products stacked up at the nearest retail outlets. Hibiscus, amla, basil, and bhringraj are a few herbs commonly used for the preparation of hair oils. Liquids infused with these herbs are instrumental in fighting several hair problems.

Your favorite foods won’t taste the same without the main ingredient – spices. While spices do add some much-needed pep to any meal, they also come with multiple health benefits like helping you fight an infection, reducing inflammation, and even preventing cancer. So, include spices like ginger, garlic, and cinnamon in your diet if you wish to spice up your life and improve your health.

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Americans don't eat enough vegetables on a daily basis. This can lead to various types of deficiency diseases. There are interesting ways to ensure that your diet is filled with lots of veggies. These include adding them to garnishes, dips, pestos, guacamole and baked goodies like pies and tarts, Grain-free noodles can also be made from vegetables which are perfect for people with gluten intolerance.

The Japanese, on an average, have a life expectancy of 83, which is the highest in the world. And their lifespan is linked to their food habits. To live a long, healthy life, eat foods that make up a major portion of the Japanese diet. Include lots of fermented and pickled foods as well as seafood in your diet. You can also cook your food in olive oil and drink matcha tea.