Wednesday, March 28, 2007

The World's 7 Most Potent Disease-Fighting Spices

The World's 7 Most Potent Disease-Fighting Spices


Ginger

Ginger

The active ingredient in ginger is gingerol, a compound that's thought to relax blood vessels, stimulate blood flow and relieve pain. It's commonly used as a digestive aid

anti-inflammatory

fighting heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and arthritis.

Oregano

  • 42 times more antioxidant activity than apples

  • 30 times more than potatoes

  • 12 times more than oranges

  • 4 times more than blueberri


  • Cinnamon

    stop the growth of bacteria, fungi and yeas

    anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties

    diabetes

    control blood sugar

    Turmeric

    Turmeric

    anti-inflammatory

    ighting

    Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, cancer and Alzheimer's disease

    Sage

    Sage

    better brain function

    anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

    Red Chili Peppers

    Red Chili Peppers

    Boost immunity

    Prevent stomach ulcers by killing bacteria

    weight loss

    Reduce blood cholesterol,

    Prevent cancers,

    Parsley

    Parsley

    ability to fight cancer.

    heart-protective nutrients

    great breath freshener at the end of a meal.

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