Did you know that one of the most effective ways to fight low-grade inflammation is by choosing the right food menu? Here’s a list of top ten foods that help fight inflammation: Cherries and Berries: While majority of us may turn to pain relievers as the first course of action when we experience pain, Dr. [...]
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Several herbs and spices contain chemical compounds that reduce chances of cell damage and other such issues associated with serious health conditions and diseases. This is largely due to the presence of disease-fighting antioxidants in spices, which is in fact, more than that present in fruits and veggies. According to researchers at the University of [...]
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Curcumin, an ingredient found in turmeric, reduces heart enlargement, lowering risk of heart failure, reveals researchers in Canada. The Researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Center, Toronto General Hospital, tested the effects of curcumin in mice with ‘Hypertrophy’ (enlarged hearts). They found that curcumin could prevent and reverse the condition and restore heart function, apart [...]
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Despite being the commonest of spices, used regularly to flavor our daily foods, we are hardly aware about the high-medicinal value of cumin, which always scores high on the popularity chart of spices. Cumin is the dried fruit of a small aromatic astringent herb, native to Egypt, but also cultivated in India, Middle East, China [...]
Caraway is another member belonging to the family of aromatic herbs, characterized by carminative properties, just as cumin, anise, fennel and dill. However, the medicinal and health benefit of Caraway is mostly ignored, and it is considered only as a flavouring agent in cookery, liqueurs, and confectionery. Medicinal and Health benefits: The seeds and oil [...]
Researchers in Italy have found that people who eat plenty of garlic, onions and other alliums are at reduced risk of developing various cancers, in comparison to those who avoid these pungent herbs. The research data compared the connection between garlic/onion consumption and cancer at various body parts such as the colon, esophagus, larynx, mouth, [...]
As the average life occupancy of individuals today is on the higher side, diseases associated with old age, such as Alzheimer’s is also on the increase. With no definite mode of treatment and medication, Alzheimer’s is tough to be handled. Studies carried out at University of California revealed that the main reason behind the fact [...]
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Pepper, one of the oldest known spices, is native to tropical Asia. India is one of the largest producers of pepper in the world. Pepper, rich in essential oil, is an aromatic herb, that helps prevent intestinal flatulence, promotes sweating and urination. Pepper signals the stomach to produce hydrochloric acid which is required to digest [...]
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