Herbs have been used since the beginning of time for their healthy and disease curing properties. Herbs often contain different vitamins and are a source of antioxidants. This makes herbs suited for tackling a wide variety of health problems ranging from losing weight to combatting joint ache. In this article, we will discuss some of these herbs and what they can do for you.

Ginger

Ginger has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries for its positive influence on the digestive system. It has also been used for the treatment of flu symptoms and joint ache. Not that strange, because ginger contains different vitamins and a lot of minerals like zinc, natrium, calcium, iron, copper and potassium. These days ginger is becoming increasingly popular for its healthy qualities and taste. For instance, ginger is used with helping you to lose weight. It does so in a few ways. First, it can help to give you a satisfied feeling, bringing down your calorie intake. It also helps the digestive system to function properly and speeds up your metabolism. Especially, the fat burning qualities are relevant for losing weight. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory and pain killing properties that can help with a wide variety of problems like arthritis and asthma.

Rosemary

Rosemary is an herb you can find in every supermarket,that can help you in different ways. To start, it has been used for a long time against fatigue. That is because it helps to improve the blood circulation, improving your energy levels. Also, the oils in rosemary can help to alleviate cold symptoms by clearing the respiratory tract of slime. Rosemary is an ideal medicine against a cold. Additionally, it also contains vitamin A and C, calcium and iron.

Cinnamon

Next to the delicious taste it gives to cookies, desserts and stewed pears, is cinnamon also good for your health. It helps to lower the cholesterol and it also has a positive effect on the blood sugar levels (Khan et al.,2003). Cinnamon helps the blood sugar levels to remain stable by slowing the carbs uptake and, at the same time, helps to raise insulin sensitivity.

Curcuma

Curcuma is made from the turmeric stem and has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years in East-Asia. Curcuma contains an impressive number of vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D, E and K can all be found in Curcuma. together with minerals like calcium, potassium, iron magnesium and zinc. Most important, is that it also contains a powerful antioxidant called curcumin. Just like ginger is curcumin an antiseptic. It also helps to lower the risk of heart- and coronary diseases.

NiceDay: Plan an activity on your Daily Planner to add these herbs to your diet. For example, while you are cooking or by adding it to your drinks.