Archives – November, 2009
mint leaves
Mint can be ingested in pure form when the leaves of the mint plant are crushed into a fine paste and mixed into various foods. You can also purchase fresh mentha oil from a natural food store to add it to a homemade breath freshener or candles. Here are some of the key health benefits of mint:
Mint improves digestion – mint helps to increase saliva production which releases digestive enzymes into the body. This is why you may need a fresh mint after a big meal; it not only freshens your breath, but also facilitates the digestive process.
Mint reduces sinus pressure – if you’re suffering from asthma or breathing problems, you can ingest fresh mint to relieve pressure in the nasal passage and open up your lungs. Mint can help you think clearly and improve breathing overall.
Mint cleans up infections – mint oil has been used as an antiseptic for hundreds of years, and can be applied directly to the skin to clean up an infection or even treat a skin rash. If you’re suffering from a bad case of acne, mint may also help reduce inflammation and diminish pimples
Mint for cough relief – if you’re suffering from a sore throat or a painful cough, sucking on fresh mints or eating foods with a lot of mint can reduce irritation and soothe the throat. A mint tea can also help to improve your state of health when you have a poor immune system; the heat of the tea can be very soothing and the mint can help relieve that itchy throat.
Mint reduces nausea – if you get car sick often or you feel nauseous after a meal, consider chewing on some fresh mint gum. Crushed fresh mint leaves have been used medicinally for hundreds of years to treat nausea, and you can make the most of mint’s properties whenever you feel a wave of nausea coming on.
November 26, 2009
Health Benefits of Parsley
Parsley has numerous health benefits and has been used as a cure for many ailments. It contains more vitamin C than any other standard culinary vegetable, approximately three times as much as oranges and about the same as blackcurrants. The iron content is exceptional (twice as much as spinach) and the plant is a good source of manganese, calcium and potassium. It also contains flavonoids that act as antioxidants.
Parsley is also rich in vitamin A, well-known for its effects on vision, plus can mitigate risks of atherosclerosis and diabetes.
Raw parsley cleanses the blood, dissolves sticky deposits in veins, maintains elasticity of blood vessels, facilitates removal of moderately sized kidney and gallstones, treats deafness and ear infections, and benefits the sexual system. Chewing parsley prevents bad breath!
Parsley is also good as a topical remedy for bruises. Next time you have a bruise, crush up some parsley leaves and apply straight to the affected area.
Parsley is one of the most important herbs for providing vitamins to the body. It’s like an immune-enhancing multi-vitamin and mineral complex in green plant form. It grows in most climates and is readily available throughout the year.
November 24, 2009
Health benefits of sage
Sage Benefits
Sage is an important condiment in meat and fish preparations.
Sage is also often used as a breath freshener and tooth cleaner.
Sage is used to cure variety of conditions like sore throats, mouth inflammations, coughs, liver disorders, and upset stomach.
Its popularly known for curing rheumatism, menstrual bleeding, improving the memory.
Sage is also known for restoring failing memories in elderly people. The French used the herb and called it “Toute bonne” meaning ‘all is well’.
Sage has a long history of curing gastrointestinal disorders. The bitter component present in the Sage helps promote digestive secretions and bile flow.
Traditionally used to promote menstruation by stimulating the uterine contractions. Pregnant women are advised not to consume Sage due to this property of Sage.
Hot sage gargling relives soar throats and tonsillitis.
Sage is an excellent remedy for mucous congestion in the airways and prevents infections.
November 18, 2009
1. Benefits of garlic to liver: Garlic protects liver form toxins and toxic substances by activating liver cells and also boosts liver functioning by rejuvenating tired liver cells.
2. Benefits of garlic to blood circulation: Garlic is very effective in the treatment of atherosclerosis and thrombosis.
3. Benefits of garlic to stomach: Garlic contain allicin a compound which helps regulates the stomach function by promoting and can be also used with protein in order to reduce excessive stomach activity , also beneficial in constipation as well as in diarrhea.
4. Benefits of garlic in insulin secretion: A combination of allicin with Vitamin B1 is used for activating the functions of pancreas which promotes insulin secretion. Therefore, garlic is beneficial in diabetes treatment, as diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin or by the defective functioning of the pancreas.
5. Garlic is also used for stimulating the brain nerves and controlling functionality of the heart constantly.
November 13, 2009
* The pungent constituents of ginger namely shogaols and gingerols are extremely effective in controlling vomiting and nausea because of their ability to control the movements of the gastrointestinal tract.
* Ginger has enjoyed the status of being the traditional medicine for the treatment of cough, cold and congestion in the fields of ayurveda and naturopathy.
* The extracts of ginger namely the ginger beer and the ginger ale are used as stomach settlers for generations in many countries due to their properties of being good analgesics and sedatives.
* The medical form of ginger, popularly known as ‘Jamaica Ginger’, is used for treating dyspepsia and colic diseases and is especially recommended to people who suffer from gall stones. This is due to the fact that the intake of this herb triggers the release of bile from the gall bladder and thus causes the problem to heal over a period of time.
* Ginger should be taken by people who have diabetes and also by those who suffer from heart problems because it tends to lower the cholesterol content of the blood.
* Ginger can be used by pregnant women to ward off the morning sickness as it is not known to cause any harm to the fetus.
* Since it can be used for treatment of external wounds like snake bites as well as for internal disorders like ovarian and colon cancers, it is considered to be a universal remedy which must be present at home at all times.
* Fresh ginger juice if applied to minor burns as well as skin irritations provides immediate relief where as ginger oil is used extensively in spas and saloons due to its refreshing effect on one’s mind and its ability to reduce arthritic pain.
* Ginger is added as a flavoring agent in a number of food stuffs which vary according to the region in which they are prepared.
* Ginger can also be used for reducing toothache and the discomfort which arises due to the infection in the upper respiratory tract due to its antibacterial and antifungal nature.
November 11, 2009
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