People who consume fresh food are likely to be happy. So, if we want to be healthy, we should make sure that we have fresher food. Unfortunately, many food in our society is already pre-packaged and heavily processed. Unfortunately, these foods can be quite little in terms of nutritional value. Fresh food is always the best option for our body. It could ensure better energy levels, normal weight, resistance to diseases and improved energy level. In fact, processed foods can contribute to diabetes, cancer, heart diseases and other dangerous illnesses.
Healthy foods are often derived from plant sources. Herbs can provide a plethora of advantages and we will be able to ensure better health. Herbs can have different effects in our body and they are often cheap remedies to help us achieve proper health. We could prepare a tiny plot of land in the backyard to plant any herb that we can use often. Because herbs are small, they are easy to grow and require little maintenance. Herbs are also dense in nutrients and active compounds. As an example, Chinese medicine may allow us to stay healthy.
Echinacea is known for its purple coneflower and it could grow about 2 feet tall around our house. It has been used by many cultures to reduce many types of viral infections. It means that echinacea is useful if we have flu, cold and other infectious diseases. We could make an echinacea tea if we feel that a cold is about to arrive. The plant contains phenols and they are very strong antioxidants. They could also help to regulate enzymes in our body. Echinacea also contains alkylamides, which can affect our immune system positively when experience an infection.
Basil is a popular annual herb and they are often planted in container gardens. We would only need to harvest the stems and leaves of the plant. Basil can also be used in many different kinds of dishes, such as pesto sauce. As an example, we can make a pesto sauce made from fresh garlic and basil. It is important to know that the youngest leaves contain the most benefits. Chamomile is also an important herb and it looks like a white daisy. It could help us to treat anxiety, inflammations, skin irritations, indigestion and colic.
Feverfew also appears like white daisy and could actually become a decoration plant. Its flowers and leaves can be chewed or brewed as tea. It could provide relieve against skin conditions, pain, arthritis and headaches. Feverfew could also be used as salve and we may apply it directly to our affected skin. Lavender is known for its wonderful purple flowers. They can be used for aromatherapy and essential oils. Lavender can provide calming and relaxing aroma. It is also a wonderful pain reliever and we can directly apply it to cuts and bruises. Herbs could provide us with bountiful health benefits and we should choose the one that can give us the best benefits.
