Mint and its amazing healing powers

How refreshing

So, besides making your breath fresher, what else does mint do?

Digestive:  Indegestion, cramps, and morning sickness are all treatable with fresh mint juice.  It can also be used to treat irritable bowl syndrome.  Mint is also effective at treating diarrhea when the oils from the plant are used.

Skin:  Mint oil can be applied to pimples, skin rashes, sunburn, and bug bites.  The oils from mint leaves can also relieve hemorrhoid pain.

Respiratory:  Fresh mint clears out the sinuses and even helps with asthma and bronchitis.  Mint is an ingredient in many cough drops and cough medicines because it helps relieve a soar throat.

Women's Health:  Mint extract can be taken prior to and leading up to menstruation to lessen painful cramps.

Joints:  Mint oil can be applied topically to relieve the symptoms of arthritis.

Mint oil is an effective antiseptic!

Mint is native to temperate Europe.  The ancient Romans and Greeks knew of the medicinal qualities of mint.    Ancient Greek physician Saufarsats included it in the use of several carminative medicines.  Even ancient Chinese and Japanese physicians were familiar with this spice!

Although the health benefits of mint are every bit as astounding as the freshness it leaves behind, mint also has an impressive nutrient profile.  Mint is rich in minerals, contains vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B3.  About 50% of the composition of the plant's oils is menthol.

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Cinnamon, For Your Health?

Here is some good news for all you Cinnamon lovers out there!

There is more to this seasoning then just the wonderful taste...

• Skin: Cinnamon can be taken internally and or applied topically to the skin, often combined with raw honey, to make an effective and natural acne fighting mask.
• Natural Preservative: When added to your meals, cinnamon helps prevent bacterial growth and prolongs the life of your leftovers.
• Feminine: Cinnamon has been shown to reduce the discomfort associated with menstrual cramps.
• Mind: Easing nervous tension and reducing memory loss are added benefits, boosting brain activity while tasting amazing!
• Nutrition:Packed with manganese, fiber, calcium and iron.
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antifungal
• Antiparasitic 
• Antibacterial

I would like a taste of this medicine :)

For hundreds of years, cinnamon has been used to treat ailments and discomfort.  Have you ever taken cinnamon for a cold?  If you add cinnamon and raw honey to your hot tea or even spread it over your toast it could provide some natural help for illness.  Many people suffer from indigestion due to the quality, or lack of quality, of our daily diets.  So, add some cinnamon into the mix to relieve your indigestion.  It is even said that circulation and overall vitality improve when this wonder-spice is added to the mix.