TOP 5 SPICES FOR YOUR HEALTH

August 2010 Articles

By Dr. Helen Lee, D.C.
www.ChicagoHealers.com

August 25, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) -- Not only are spices wonderful for adding flavor and jazzing up a delicious meal, they can also enhance your health and act as herbal remedies. Who knew such powerful natural healers were hiding in your spice cabinet?

1. Cinnamon
• Reduces blood glucose level in Type 2 diabetics
• Lowers triglycerides and “bad” LDL cholesterol
• Great anti-inflammatory helping to reduce pain and discomfort, soreness, and muscle aches

2. Oregano
• Powerful anti-oxidant and cancer-fighting herb
• Phytochemcals in oregano act as anti-bacterial/viral/fungal/parasite chemicals which also aid in optimal digestive health

3. Ginger
• Powerful antioxidant properties which help to reduce damage from free radicals that causes aging and degeneration
• Helps heartburn, morning sickness and nausea/motion sickness

4. Tumeric/Curcumin
• Decreases inflammation of arthritis
• Increases immune function, healthy liver
• Research is also finding it may prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

5. Garlic
• Helps to improve immune system, improve blood sugar, improve skin conditions such as acne & warts
• Reduces triglycerides and reduce arterial plaque between 5-18%

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