It is often said that prevention is better than cure. One of the most common and accessible ways to prevent human health issues is perhaps spices and herbs present in every one’s kitchen. Yes these, flavorful food items can not only spice up your food but also provide you with numerous health benefits.  Many of these spices are rich in chemicals such as antioxidants that can prevent human body from cell damage caused by oxidative stress (waste from oxygen use in the body that can even cause cancer).

1. Cinnamon

Everyone has had a cup of cinnamon pumpkin latte. This spice comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree and is used in variety of dishes. It is great for people who suffer from high blood sugar levels. Studies show that it can even decrease blood sugar levels in people suffering from type 2 diabetes. The spice is sweet and can be used in variety of food items instead of sugar.

Raised cholesterol and triglycerides can directly increase risk of heart disease in humans. The spice can also reduce high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels which can in turn reduce the risk of heart disease.

2. Turmeric

Turmeric has also widespread use especially in Asian cuisines and has been associated with many benefits. This spice is especially good for reducing inflammation in the body which can cause discomfort and disease. One its components called curcumin has also been linked to reduction in brain inflammation in people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and depression. Turmeric has also many anti-cancer properties.

3. Ginger

Ginger is especially good for upset stomach, nausea, and even diarrhea. Traditionally it has been used in Asian cultures to treat many of these ailments. It can even also decrease pregnancy-related nausea, motion sickness and chemotherapy induced nausea. But people who are on chemotherapy should always consult their doctor before including ginger in their diet as it can interact with many of those drugs.

4. Garlic

Garlic can help reduce chances of heart disease by decreasing the changes that happen in the heart. With age, human arteries begun to harden. Garlic has been linked with flexible blood vessels especially in women. This spice can also decrease cholesterol and triglycerides level in the body.

5. Cayenne

This spice is a type of chili pepper. Cayenne is commonly used in Asia, and Mexican cuisines. It contains a chemical called capsaicin which gives it it’s spicy properties and also provide pain relief to people who consume it. This chemical reduces the pain signals sent to your brain which means a person registers lesser pain. It can help relieve pain caused by diabetes-related nerve damage and arthritis. This is such a stronh spice that if applied directly on joints and muscles, it can relieve the pain.

Other spices and herbs also have tremendous health benefits like sage that can improve brain function in people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and fenugreek which increases libido and improve the function of insulin.

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