Herb gardeners never have a shortage of flowers. Smelling those posies is good for you. Flowers can improve people's outlook and trigger feelings of happiness.
As we go about our garden chores we don't dwell on the good things gardening has to offer. Gardening builds strong bones. This can help women avoid osteoporosis. A study found gardening was more effective than regular exercise.
Performing garden activities gives us a chance to work off extra calories. Raking leaves consumes as much energy as walking briskly at three miles per hour. Experts say that the cost of obesity in the U.S. is over $117 billion a year. Gardening can minimize that expense.
The exercise we get from gardening is helpful in other ways. A study found that moderate activity several hours a week helped to minimize gallbladder disease. Women were able to reduce their risk of gallstones by a third.
A year or so ago the Center for Disease Control came out with an interesting suggestion. They recommended people garden for health reasons. Those who garden frequently can reduce their risk of heart attack by more than 60%.
Want to lower your medical bills? Gardening is the answer. Those who gardened on a regular basis spent nearly 20% less than non-gardeners.
Many herbs are grown for culinary or medicinal purposes. These plants have health-preserving qualities.
A Cornell scientist discovered spicy flavorings could reduce the possibility of food poisoning. The ones exhibiting the strongest antibacterial qualities were onions, ginger, hot peppers, coriander, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and bay leaf. Mint, anise, and mustard were also helpful.
Lemon grass is much more than a mere flavoring. It is very high in Vitamin D. It inhibits the development of pre-cancerous colon conditions. The essential oil has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic qualities.
Hot peppers are the belles of the ball when it comes to health foods. They can help kill the bacteria associated with ulcers. Experts say they combat breathing problems, colds, and flu by breaking up mucus that is clogging the airways.
One study found that eating lots of peppers reduces the risk of stomach cancer. Spicy foods can lead to weight loss. They rev up the metabolism, help to burn calories, and suppress the appetite. On the nutrition front, hot peppers contain 80% of the daily Vitamin A requirement and 170% of the recommended amount of Vitamin C.
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