The Role Of Herbs And Spices In Diet Pt 1

Part One

When we think of healing foods sometimes we do not consider the little extras that we often put on our food to give it more seasoning and to make it tastier for everyone at the table.

Put the saltshaker away when it comes time to season a casserole or a pot of soup as too much salt in the diet can spell disaster for your circulatory system and your kidneys. Instead reach for healthy herbs and seasonings to jazz up your next meal and help make you healthier to boot! Herbs and spices have been used for centuries to treat a variety of health and medical conditions. Examples of these include inflammatory conditions, infections, autoimmune disorders, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and nausea.

There is no doubt that when it comes to herbs and spices there are plenty of healing properties worth getting familiar with. Garlic has long been used as a folk remedy for many ailments and research into the benefits of garlic has shown that it is a strong preventative force against stroke and heart disease.

Garlic is also instrumental in lowering high blood pressure. Further studies cited as test tub studies have shown that garlic is very close to a natural form of an antibiotic. Garlic is full of substances that help to detoxify the body and are able to disperse carcinogens that are building in the system. Many tests have shown that a diet rich in garlic helps to lower the total cholesterol rate of an individual, including the bad cholesterol or LDL while at the same time it raises the good HDL cholesterol in the bloodstream.

Garlic also fights a great number of bacteria and viruses and therefore helps to prevent infections. Garlic is associated with a decreased risk of stomach cancer and this fact is well documented in both Italy and China. It is important to make it known that garlic is best eaten in its raw state and its medicinal properties are at their height when garlic is cut up, sliced up or chopped.

Quick Reflexology Fact

Where conventional medicine has failed, natural medicine can make a real difference. To this I say, why not consider starting a reflexology business that provides house calls to families dealing with children diagnosed with such illnesses hand reflexology? The market is absolutely huge. Furthermore, you can have the opportunity to touch the next generation in a positive way.

Garlic is a member of what is called the allium family as it contains a substance called allicin. Other members of this family include onions and scallions. Ginger is a very odd looking substance found in the produce department of grocery stores but it is very good for the body. Ginger works well to calm an upset stomach and can be purchased in capsule from.

Ginger is particularly good to take before embarking on a road trip if you are prone to motion sickness. Ginger snaps and ginger bread are also effective at calming an upset stomach. Pregnant women are often encouraged to consume ginger when they are suffering from morning sickness.

Ginger is a miracle herb. It is great for infections as well as helping you with energy and clarity

Ginger is also believed to be helpful in the fight to lose weight as it works as a natural dietary aid. The reason it works is that ginger helps to boost the rate in which the body burns calories. This has been borne out in studies conducted by researchers in Australia. When coupled with other spices including rosemary, thyme, oregano and pepper, ginger is excellent in regards to its antioxidant properties and therefore is proficient at fighting cancer.

New Food Cures

08/28/2008
Patient Power (Forbes)
If you are told you have an incurable disease, you might be motivated to help find a cure.

Patient Power (Forbes)

08/27/2008
Tories back voluntary obesity cures (Epolitix via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
The shadow health secretary has said there can be "no excuse" for being fat. Andrew Lansley delivered a speech to the Reform think-tank on Wednesday in which he argued that environmental factors are not to blame. The Conservative spokesman suggested that personal responsibility was the best cure for obesity and tapped into the new trend of thinking around social norms. ...

Tories back voluntary obesity cures (Epolitix via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

08/27/2008
Cell-switching research breaks through (Contra Costa Times)
n Medical advance could lead to many cures without political, ethical hassels

Cell-switching research breaks through (Contra Costa Times)

08/28/2008
Toxic metals found in Indian herbal meds (Detroit News)
Ayurvedic medicines -- herbal mixtures dating back thousands of years in India and increasingly popular in the West -- are frequently contaminated with lead, mercury or arsenic, according to a study published Wednesday.

Toxic metals found in Indian herbal meds (Detroit News)

08/28/2008
Cell conversion may hold cures (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
Using a cocktail of proteins inserted directly into the bodies of diabetic mice, researchers have converted normal pancreas cells into insulin-producing cells, using a procedure that could pave the way for treating intractable diseases and injuries using the patient's own abundant store of healthy tissue.

Cell conversion may hold cures (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

08/28/2008
Scientists transform cells' identity inside living organisms (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
WASHINGTON — Scientists have transformed one type of fully developed adult cell directly into another inside a living animal, a startling advance that could lead to cures for a plethora of illnesses. Through a series of painstaking experiments involving mice, the Harvard biologists pinpointed three crucial molecular switches that, when flipped, completely convert a common cell in the pancreas ...

Scientists transform cells' identity inside living organisms (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

08/27/2008
Summer's ending but still much to do (The Herald News)
-- Last time I checked, summer is not officially over until Sept. 22. So, if you're moaning about not doing anything all summer, there's still plenty of time and plenty of cures for the summertime blues. Take a break from those back-to-school sales and check out some of these activities, which are practically in your backyard.

Summer's ending but still much to do (The Herald News)

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◦ Food Cures You Should Be Aware Of Pt 2
◦ Food Cures You Should Be Aware Of Pt 3
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◦ Foods For Healthy And Clear Skin
◦ Foods To Combat High Blood Pressure
◦ Foods To Control Your Acne
◦ Controling Sugar For Those With Diabetes
◦ Constipation Relief
◦ Foods You Need When You Need to Lose Weight
◦ FAQs About Food Cures Pt 1
◦ FAQs About Food Cures Pt 2
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◦ A Summer Diet For A Healthy Heart
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◦ The Role Of Herbs And Spices In Diet Pt 1
◦ The Role Of Herbs And Spices In Diet Pt 2
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◦ The Use Of Seeds Nuts Fish and Oils For Healing
◦ How To Get More Omega 3 Fatty Acids Into Your Diet
◦ Healing Fruits And Vegetables Pt 1
◦ Healing Fruits And Vegetables Pt 2
◦ Healing Fruits And Vegetables Pt 3
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◦ How To Make Healthy Food Choices
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◦ Add Some Shellfish To Your Diet
◦ What Foods Are Considered To Be The Super Foods
◦ Treat Yourself With Healthy Foods
◦ Healthy Fruits For Healthy Living Pt 1
◦ Healthy Fruits For Healthy Living Pt 2
◦ Healthy Vegatables For Healthy Living Pt 1
◦ Healthy Vegatables For Healthy Living Pt 2
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◦ Are You At Risk For Gallstones
◦ What We Eat Affects The Diseases We Deal With
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◦ The Health Benefits Of Garlic And Onions
◦ The Five Healthiest Foods Pt 1
◦ The Five Healthiest Foods Pt 2
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