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Health
Winter is one of the most amazing, coldest, and sickening times of the year. Sounds pretty negative but it’s true. Men, women, and children wrap themselves in hats, scarves, gloves, coats, long johns, leg warmers and use enough tissue to last a lifetime.
Ok! Enough with the dra- matic description. Although each season presents its own pros and cons, I’ve found winter to be one that stands out the most. It is very easy to come in contact with a virus, bacteria, cold or sickness based on human interaction, and contact, which can cause a bit of a defi- ciency in one’s immune system.
And let’s also not forget
COVID-19, which has reached almost 265 million cases world- wide and around 5.25 million deaths.
One of the first thoughts that come to mind when a person gets a cold is to go to the doctor and receive prescribed medica- tion. In some cases, one may buy cough medicine or orally take a physical pill. Although prescription medicine and vita- mins are available to help indi- viduals boost their immune system when a sickness ap- proaches there are far more op- tions and resources. For example, natural resources.
For years, natural resources have cured, healed, and helped people of all backgrounds due to
their natural healing agents. Here are three natural herbs to help get you through the win-
ter!
Ginger
Ginger has always been used in several dishes but it also has other great benefits. Studies have shown ginger to be a great
source to treat inflammation, pain, digestion, muscle pain, heart, menstrual pain, brain function, arthritis and many other issues in the body.
This natural healing agent is proven to maintain tons of an- tioxidants and is beneficial to the body. Ginger improves day- to-day bodily physical activity and is available in many differ- ent forms such as ginger oil, gin- ger root, ginger capsules, ginger chews, and ginger tea.
Garlic
Garlic is another ingredient
that has been
largely spread
in many
dishes all
around the
world (both
raw and
cooked). Its
benefits include Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, sodium, potassium, zinc, manganese, iron, and phospho- rus. More benefits include flush- ing the system of bad toxins, skin and hair improvement, heart disease prevention, cold and flu prevention, and many others. The healing power of garlic starts from the inside out and the results are endless.
Mint
Mint pro- vides a great source of an- tioxidants, Vi- tamin A, fiber, iron, man- ganese, and folate. This
herb also improves digestion, brain function, breastfeeding, colds, bowel syndrome, pain,
asthma and many other physical issues in the body. More bene- fits include dandruff and lice treatment, colic, skincare, weight loss and much more. Mint contains the highest level of antioxidants than any other herb.
How to include natural herbs in your diet
Herbs effects on the body have always helped to improve internal and external functions. Adding these to our daily diet improves and balances our sys- tem. The fragrance of these herbs alone can change our mood.
You can include more natu- ral herbs in your daily diet through the following:
• boiling or cold water • roasting
• chopping
• desserts
It’s amazing natural herbs often are the simplest healing agents available to us every day. So why not take advantage of them this winter season?
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