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Often times we think of our spices as merely tools in our cooking to bring out certain flavors in foods. For thousands of years spices have been used as medicine in many families and particularly in Ayurveda. Spicing our foods becomes our first line of defense, and savvy spicing with intent becomes medicine, as we learn how to balance our imbalances at the root – the digestion. Spices that were used as folk remedies are also part of the Materia Medica of ancient medical texts of India, China and Tibet. Profound scientific data has emerged and shown the effectiveness of common household spices which have the ability to help treat a range of health problems ranging from heart disease, arthritis, IBS, psoriasis, Alzheimer’s, and various cancers.
Consider exploring the realm of spices in your own cooking and begin to consider which spices are the best for your constitution (Prakrati), and any symptoms or imbalance you may be working with (Vikruti), as medicine directly prescribed for you. Spices can help balance foods that are otherwise not recommended for certain doshas as well as treat post-meal upset and even early signs of colds, flues and allergies.
Enjoying in abundance the vast array of spices are by far the easiest, fastest and most natural way of returning to balance. Spices are the scent of health and healing.
Happy Spicing!
Happy Spicing!
Peacefully,
~ Lance Roehrig AHP, CYT
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