These Six Herbs Can Help You Fight Inflammation And Boost Brain Health

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Ginger to fight inflammation
According to some studies made, the ginger can relieve morning sickness and neutralize the side-effects of chemotherapy. They have also found that ginger extract works far better than Dramamine in cases of motion sickness. In order to  treat this unpleasant problem, add ¼-1 teaspoon of ginger extract in a pot of water and drink the tea with some honey. You can as well take 500 mg. of the extract in the form of pills before travelling or 4 hours before the trip’s end. But, you will need to be wary of ginger in cases of pregnancy. Do not use more than 2 gr. per day to treat problems such as morning sickness, but never anything more than that.

Sage
This one has been used to boost brain health for centuries and is also a great antiseptic agent which works well against sore throat. It can also assist in the treatment of Alzheimer’s diseases as it blocks the same enzymes targeted by memory loss drugs. In case you’re using the herb against Alzheimer’s and memory loss, take 30 drops of sage extract a few times a day. If you have sore throat, gargle a bit of sage tea 2-3 times during the day. Even though sage is pretty much safe for use, high amounts of it have been known to cause seizures.

Garlic
This one  has many antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties and according to studies it can also fight inflammation in the cardiovascular system. Garlic extract has been found to prevent atherosclerosis by lowering the levels of LDL cholesterol bit by bit. In case you want to promote better arterial health, you need 200-300 mg. of garlic supplements per day. However it is, do not take it if you’re on aspirin or warfarin as garlic extract has been known to thin the blood and cause blood loss.

Oregano
As we have already stated, the oregano is a powerful antibacterial agent which can fight off infections and reduce inflammation in the body. Some of the experts say that oregano oil can also treat giardiasis and diarrhea, although its mainly used against upper respiratory tract problems. It might  be used against the flu and colds, but if used in excess it can as well burn your mouth. The best way you can  use oregano is to get oregano oil and consume 20-30 drops diluted in 4 oz. of water 4 times a day.

Turmeric
This isyet another great anti-inflammatory agent that can relieve pain caused by arthritis, osteoarthritis and other inflammatory conditions. In accordance to experts, you only need a pinch of turmeric powder per meal in order to reduce inflammation. Ifn case you use it in the form of supplement, take 4 gr. of turmeric per day.

Peppermint
The peppermint is one of the best stomach-soothing herbs you can use. It can treat a variety of digestive problems, and the peppermint coated capsules are ideal for treating the symptoms of IBS. This kind of capsules go directly in the intestines where they provide a soothing, antispasmodic effect, which relieves symptoms such as constipation or diarrhea. Consume  a few cups of peppermint tea a day in cases of IBS, or take 1-3 peppermint coated capsules for the same purpose.

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