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Yogamint articles relating to Herbs & Spices
19-Aug-2012
Celebrate Cilantro
Super-Healing Herb
This tasty green herb puts pizzazz in your salsa and has the power to heal and cleanse your body.
05-Aug-2012
Wet Your Whistle
Rose of Jamaica Tea
“Agua de flor de Jamaica” or hibiscus tea—with its lovely tart flavor and deep red color—is a universal herbal...
08-Jul-2012
Peppercorn Power
The King of Spices
You may think of black pepper as the companion to salt, but it is so much more! Peppercorns have been...
24-Jun-2012
Dressing Up
Boost Your Salad IQ
Whether you enjoy a simple side plate of lettuce at dinner or a robust “all-in” kind of salad as a main dish...
27-May-2012
Pods of Delight
Vanilla's Wondrous Ways
A gift from Mexico—the vanilla orchid—yields the aromatic pods that have given the world the...
29-Apr-2012
Heal with Goldenseal
Gift of Nature's Pharmacy
Goldenseal—a bitter root known as a healing plant and material dye for centuries by Native Americans...
15-Apr-2012
Open to Sesame
The Seed with Spirit
Sesame seeds are steeped in mystic lore, believed to be worthy as an offering to the gods. Sesame oil was prescribed...
04-Mar-2012
A Grain of Salt
Season with Sense
Salt is one of humanity’s most precious commodities — in times past a person’s value was measured by...
08-Jan-2012
Go Wild with Oregano
Herbal Essential Oil
You know the feeling—tightness in your chest, achy muscles and a tickle in your throat. It’s a cold or...
18-Dec-2011
Naturally Nutmeg
Spice for all Seasons
Go natural with nutmeg. This once costly, rare and much fought-over spice is now a staple in most kitchens...
20-Nov-2011
Some Nerve
Foods That Calm
Nerves frayed? Feeling anxious? You could take mega-doses of vitamins or get your doctor’s advice.
25-Oct-2011
A Royal Cuppa Tea
India's Queen of Herbs - A Dedicated Email
Tulsi (Holy Basil) is one of the most cherished herbs of India. Known as the Queen of Herbs, Tulsi...
31-Jul-2011
Please in a Pod
The Wonders of Cardamom
This fragrant, mysterious spice from the East comes as tiny black seeds wrapped in their own protective pod.
12-Jul-2011
Tame Your Tummy
Nature's Digestive Aids - A Dedicated Email
Stress, travel, overeating… modern life can take a toll on your digestion. So what’s your tummy to do?
09-Jun-2011
O-Mazing Omegas
Enjoy the Good Fats
Oh, those o-mazing Omegas. These “good fats” contain EFAs (essential fatty acids), key to nervous system and brain health.
29-May-2011
Spice Up Your Life
Groove with Ginger Root
Pungent, fragrant and medicinally-gifted, ginger root has such character, from its gnarled look to its taste-bud popping flavor.
24-Feb-2011
Turn to Turmeric
Golden Milk for Achy Joints
When your joints are stiff and sore, it’s time to turn to turmeric—the Indian goddess of health and beauty—
01-Aug-2010
Your Inner Air Conditioner
Iced Peppermint Tea
One of the most refreshing drinks of all time is iced peppermint tea. Keep this favorite in your fridge all summer long!
07-Jul-2010
Working for the World
Connect to the Source of Your Food - A Dedicated Email
Over the last 40 years, the Fair Trade movement has blossomed from a few tiny “worldshops” selling . . .
28-Feb-2010
Pepper Doctor
Holy Jalapeno!
Ay Chihuahua! For some, jalapenos are just too hot, even though they’re considered low on the scales of spicy.
03-Jan-2010
Beat the Bug
Super Flu Tea Recipe
Swine Flu, Avian Flu, Human Flu—Oh My! What to do when the flu arrives? The most important thing is to build...
05-Oct-2009
Lean and Clean
Optimize Your Body's Potential - A Dedicated Email
You tune up your car, your computer, even your vacuum cleaner, but how about your body?
04-Oct-2009
The Ultimate Cough Drop
A Sweet and Spicy Immune Booster
If it’s not already chilly where you live, it will be soon!
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