5 Simple ways to make it HOT, HOT, HOT!

By Gabriela Rosa - Natural Fertility Specialist & Naturopath | EFT, Natural Fertility, Men & Women’s Health

It’s common in winter for people to complain of chilblains and/or very cold extremities–most frequently cold hands and feet. This is an indication of poor peripheral circulation and can be easily improved by some common home remedies you can add to your cooking. The best thing about the powerful herbs below, besides the wonderful flavors they will add to your creations is that they will benefit your health in more ways than one! Enjoy!

Chilli–Capsicum spp.

Chilli is a gastrointestinal antiseptic, carminative and digestive tonic. It is also a decongestant, diaphoretic and metabolic stimulant which greatly assists in increasing peripheral circulation.

Therapeutically chilli has been used in the treatment of the following conditions:

Arthritis, circulation, peripheral, impaired, diabetic foot pain, digestive weakness, hypochlorhydria, intermittent claudication, myalgia, neuralgia (topically), weight loss, to assist.

Ginger–Zingiber officinale

Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet herb with metabolic stimulant and digestive properties. This herb is also an effective expectorant and diaphoretic (causes sweating).

Therapeutically ginger has been used in the treatment of the following conditions:

Anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, carminative, demulcent, diaphoretic, expectorant (general), metabolic stimulant

Rosemary– Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary is an effective nerve and circulatory stimulant–great for improved memory! In addition to possessing antimicrobial and antioxidant properties this herbs is also a potent carminative, which improves digestion.

Therapeutically rosemary has been used in the treatment of the following conditions:

Anxiety, cardiovascular weakness, debility, depression, dyspepsia, flatulent, headache, myalgia (topically), neuralgia (topically).

Sage–Salvia officinalis

Sage reduces coagulation and platelet aggregation, it protects the heart and liver, helps to reduce blood pressure, it tones the kidney, increases thyroid function, and it helps to dilate capillaries.

Therapeutically sage has been used in the treatment of the following conditions:

Acne, angina pectoris, autoimmune disease, Buerger’s disease, circulation, cerebrovascular, impaired, circulation, peripheral, impaired, diabetic neuropathy, hypertension, injuries, intermittent claudication, liver disease, lymphoma treatment, as an adjunct to, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischaemia, nerve damage, palpitations, pulmonary fibrosis, scleroderma, skin disorders.

Garlic– Allium sativum

Garlic is a potent antiparasitic, antiviral and antiseptic–in addition, it possesses anticancer properties as well as fantastic circulatory stimulation capability. It effectively decreases excessive platelet aggregation and increases capillary vasodilatation.

Therapeutically garlic has been used in the treatment of the following conditions:

Atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolaemia, hyperlipidaemia, infection, respiratory tract.

All content is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the professional advice of your own health care professional. Always consult your own qualified and competent health care professional if you are in any way concerned about your health.

Leading Sydney-based clinical naturopath and natural fertility specialist Gabriela Rosa publishes the two celebrated ‘Natural Health Booster’ and ‘Natural Fertility Booster’ ezines with 1,000+ subscribers. If you’re ready to optimise your health, wellbeing and fertility, get your FREE tips now at www.boostyourhealthnow.com or www.boostyourfertilitynow.com.

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