Posted in Alternative Treatments, Health, Herbal Remedies, Herbs, Peppermint on March 4th, 2010
Many of us know that peppermint is good for a stomach upset and even freshens the breath — for a while, anyway.
Now scientists in the U.S. are claiming that it also increases alertness by as much as one-third.
More, it reduces tiredness by 15pc, they say.
Peppermint is obviously a herb you should have on your shelf, not to mention a box of mint teabags.
It can also easily be grown in small containers or a few feet of spare garden soil.
Peppermint is delicious in salads, soups and casseroles.
Posted in Cider Vinegar, Diet, Health, High Blood Pressure, Vinegar on March 4th, 2010
Cider vinegar is surprisingly good for you, according to health experts and long-term devotees.
You may shudder at the taste of vinegar — a surprising number of people, especially children, do — but it really is good for you.
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Cider vinegar taken with meals will reduce your blood pressure just as it’s likely to rise.
A shot of the liquid, twice a day, cuts out cravings and helps the body digest food.
Cider vinegar is deemed preferable to other forms, like malt, wine and balsamic, because it is said to have added health benefits, such as antioxidants, as well as tasting sweeter, rendering it more palatable.
It can be bought in good grocery stores, or unfiltered in health food shops.
