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Miracle herbs that should be a part of your everyday diet

Turning to natural ingredients to enhance your health and fitness has become a popular practice these days. If you wish to also improve your overall health and wellbeing, all you’ve got to do is introduce the below-listed miracle herbs in your everyday diet. Here’s the list.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric is a spice that is found in many Indian dishes. Since ancient times Asian cultures have proclaimed it is one of the most powerful herbs on the planet for health and healing.

Over the last decade, many scientific studies have been done on the health benefits of turmeric, and it has been adapted into the lifestyle of many western people in their quest for wellness. Due to its capacity to improve the production of antioxidants in the body some feel it can help to deter degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s which as associated with oxidative processes in the body.

Tumeric has grabbed the attention of many in the medical community for one of the most powerful healing aspects of the plant its anti-inflammatory properties. It inhibits some different molecules within the body that play a role in causing inflammation.  It can reduce arthritic pain and muscle pain that occurs after exercise with much less risk or other side effects than traditional pharmaceuticals.

Tulsi

Tusli, often called Holy Basil, is another Indian herb often revered for its miraculous medicinal and healing properties and has been used in indigenous medicine for over 3000 years. Hundreds of publications have been made in the scientific community proving the wide range of therapeutic applications that this herb has. The herb contains many essential oils and phytonutrients as well as anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and antiviral properties which help to protect the body from infections. It has also been noted that consuming the herb can help to treat asthma and prevent lung disorders.

Some studies have been done on rats proving that Tusli is effective in reducing stress. By taking the herb regularly, you will find you have soothed nerves and reduced stress level. In the modern age the busy lives we lead can often cause us a great deal of stress and have a natural remedy with no harmful side effect (that you might get from taking a prescribed stress reduction drug) can do miraculous things for our well-being.

Ajwain

Ajwain, or carom seeds, are thought to have many health benefits when consumed raw or in powdered form. From asthma to liver and kidney problems, everyday consuming ajwain can prevent and treat some ailments in the body. It has in particular been noted that it is an excellent treatment for a number of stomach issues, such as loss of appetite and flatulence.

Mint

Mint is an incredibly common herb many of use in various recipes possibly without even knowing the benefits it is doing to our health.Mint is great for digestion, soothing the stomach and preventing inflammation, which is often a cause of indigestion. In fact, just smelling the herb can help with digestion as it activates the saliva glands in the mouth which produce an enzyme that helps to break down food and aid digestion. It is also known to help with nausea which can be particularly useful if you get motion sickness on long car rides, boat journeys or planes.

 

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