Saturday, November 10, 2018 by: Tracey Watson Tags: antioxidants, cancer, cholesterol, curcumin, depression, digestion, free radical damage, goodhealth, heart disease, lung conditions, natural cures, natural remedies, prevention, recipes, superfood, turmeric, turmeric tea (Natural News) Turmeric, a flowering plant from the ginger family, has been recognized for its medicinal value for thousands of years and is a staple part of both ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. In more recent years, scientific studies have established its place in modern western medicine, too. The secret to turmeric’s amazing health benefits is a phenolic compound known as curcumin. This compound – which is also responsible for turmeric’s bright yellow color – has amazing anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antioxidant properties. Studies have found that it relieves pain, reduces blood clots and detoxifies the body. Its ability to regulate enzymes and cytokines that cause … [Read more...] about Turmeric tea can improve your health in at least six ways
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Best Tea for Sleep: 5 Herbal Teas to Take before Bed
iStock: halfbottle For centuries, herbalists have used medicinal herbal teas for helping many people calm down and get to sleep at the end of the day. So, what herbal tea should you drink before bed? In this article, we will detail the best tea for sleep, which includes chamomile tea, valerian tea, lavender tea, lemon balm tea, and passionflower tea. These bedtime teas benefits may also include fighting stress, insomnia, depression, and anxiety, as well as promoting relaxation, regulating blood sugar, and controlling cholesterol and blood pressure. We will also look at potential side effects or cons of tea before bed. Let’s get started… Does Drinking Herbal Tea before Bed Really Help? Other than water, tea is the most popular beverage in the world. In the U.S., 80% of people drink tea, and 50% drink it each day. Caffeinated teas, such as black tea, green tea, white tea, or oolong tea, will keep you up at night. As such, many will drink a herbal tea for sleep instead, … [Read more...] about Best Tea for Sleep: 5 Herbal Teas to Take before Bed
Make room for cardamom, the next turmeric
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 by: Frances Bloomfield Tags: alternative medicine, cardamom, food and nutrition, food as medicine, food cures, goodfood, goodhealth, goodmedicine, natural cures, natural remedies, Natural Treatments, super spice, superfood, superfoods (Natural News) If you’re considering expanding your spice rack, you may want to reserve a slot for cardamom. This ancient spice grows wild in the forests of southern India, where it’s been used in a variety of ways throughout the centuries. Amateur and professional cooks have used cardamom to add sweetness and spiciness to their dishes, while medical practitioners have praised it for its wide array of health benefits. Some have even placed it in the same league as turmeric — and when a spice has been positively compared to the super spice of the now, you know it’s worth paying attention to. Though there many types of cardamom, the more known varieties are green cardamom and black or brown cardamom. … [Read more...] about Make room for cardamom, the next turmeric
Make time for a cuppa… of a health-boosting herbal tea
0 Comments Make time for a cuppa... of a health-boosting herbal tea BelfastTelegraph.co.uk People in Northern Ireland have long been known for their love of a good cup of tea, and the trend doesn't seem to be waning anytime soon - according to the Tea and Infusions Organisation, across the UK we currently drink around 60 billion cups per year. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/health/make-time-for-a-cuppa-of-a-healthboosting-herbal-tea-37023882.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/article37023875.ece/5003b/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-06-19_lif_41841561_I2.JPG Email People in Northern Ireland have long been known for their love of a good cup of tea, and the trend doesn't seem to be waning anytime soon - according to the Tea and Infusions Organisation, across the UK we currently drink around 60 billion cups per year. Builders brew firmly remains our favourite tipple, but herbal teas have been enjoying something of a revival in recent years, thanks to a growing … [Read more...] about Make time for a cuppa… of a health-boosting herbal tea
The Bergamot fruit, more used for perfumes and Earl Grey tea, found to be a natural anti-cholesterol remedy
Saturday, June 16, 2018 by: Michelle Simmons Tags: alternative medicine, anti-cancer, Bergamot, bergamot extracts, cancer stem cells, cholesterol, food as medicine, food cures, food science, goodfood, healing foods, natural cures, natural remedy, superfoods (Natural News) A study published in the Science Direct journal Bioenergetics found that the bergamot fruit, which is commonly used for perfumes and Earl Grey tea, can be a natural anti-cholesterol remedy. In conducting the study, a team of chemists at the University of Calabria in Italy collaborated with biologists at the University of Salford in the U.K. who specialize in identifying non-toxic methods of killing cancer stem cells, or the cells that stimulate the formation of tumors. In a study published in 2009, the Calabria team initially observed that bergamot displayed statin-like properties. Statins are the most widely prescribed drug in the world for lowering cholesterol and the incidence of heart attacks. … [Read more...] about The Bergamot fruit, more used for perfumes and Earl Grey tea, found to be a natural anti-cholesterol remedy