Tag: Nutmeg

Nutmeg is great for your heart as it lowers cholesterol and reduces plaque in arteries. It is commonly used to combat gastrointestinal infections and flatulence. This spice improves insulin sensitivity, prevents cavities, and boosts memory and learning capacity. It can also help with depression, work as a sleep aid and aphrodisiac, and fight inflammation. A nutmeg oil massage can relieve aching muscles and joints.

Not only does honey help lock moisture in your skin, it also contains antioxidants that fight skin cancer. Lemon juice provides you skin with vitamin C that restores damaged tissue with scar tissue, cinnamon serves to trigger the production of collagen which is essential for wrinkle-free skin, and nutmeg's anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties fight acne. Together, these ingredients help protect your skin against the harmful signs of aging.

When you were a teenager, you may have desperately hoped to grow out of your acne-riddled skin, but as you grew older, you may...

When you were a teenager, you may have desperately hoped to grow out of your acne-riddled skin, but as you grew older, you may...

Diarrhea can be treated with natural approaches. Yogurt can improve gut health and soothe diarrhea symptoms. Apple and blackberry juices are an effective remedy for children with diarrhea. Carrots and brown rice can add bulk to the stools. Nutmeg in milk may be good for those who are not allergic to milk. Other effective remedies include wild geranium, chamomile tea, and black tea.

Boils can be very painful and also, very irritating. Boils are caused when the staph bacteria infects the hair follicles or the sweat glands...

Obesity is a growing problem, especially in the US. Many people are literally losing sleep over it. Being overweight affects your sleep quality and causes many sleep disorders. Obesity and sleep disorders are interrelated and are almost inseparable. Hence, it is important to treat both problems simultaneously, as curing one problem is ineffective. Some bedtime drinks can help promote sleep and burn fat.

Scabies is an itchy, irritating skin condition caused by mites. As mites don't go away on their own, treatment is a must. Aside from prescription medicine, you can use essential oils like tea tree, clove, neem, and nutmeg. These oils will destroy mites and their eggs. Make a bath soak, moisturizer, or body spray. Don’t forget to wash everything you own in hot water. Mites can live 48 to 72 hours without human contact, so act quick.

Adding herbs and spices to your desserts makes up for any lacking flavor. Try adding nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, mace, and allspice to your pies and cakes to make them tastier. If you want your desserts to have a mild licorice-like taste, try anise or fennel seeds. Mint gives desserts like ice cream and fruit salads a refreshing taste.

Consuming ginger, hot water, spiceballs (digestive aid spices), nutmeg with steamed milk and Triphala can help keep your doshas balanced. Practice Am and Pm rituals, it lets your body cope better with a new time zone. Include a bit of Brahmari Pranayam and Jaal Neti into your daily routine and make sure you take sufficient breaks between destinations.

Nutmeg promote brain health and regulate gastrointestinal tract. Nutmeg’s essential oil is used to treat inflammation, abdominal pain, aching joints, muscle pain, arthritis, and sores. It also strengthen immune system, treat dental issues, and prevent cancers. Nutmeg's paste can soothe skin problem like eczema and can be also used as a scrub to remove blackheads.