HAPPINESS IS...

A close look at society today shows that all is not well. The world is in turmoil, everywhere men’s heart are failing them for fear.  All may receive fullness of joy if we but seek to know the will of God and do them. Is there a solution for all these problems?  I certainly know there is. What about you, do you think there is a solution to all these problems?

MIND CURE

The body and the mind are so closely attached that when one is affected, it also affect the  other. It is therefore important that we take care of the mind as it affects the health to a far greater degree than we realize.

Medical proof has shown that the risks of many of the diseases from which we suffer are the result of mental depression. Grief, anxiety, discontent, remorse, guilt, distrust, all tend to break down the quality of life.

LOVE AND MARIAGE

Love and marriage are two of the most wonderful things still present in our miserable world. Many have tried love without marriage and some have even tried marriage without love, however between these two extremes there can be a happy medium. Love and marriage; though the former have worked we need both the love and the marriage ingredient to bring that happy factor into the union.

SEVEN ACTIONS TO AVOID

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There are many things in life that are not only unpleasant to others but can become a barrier when seeking to make friendship with others. Everyone who desires a good friend, admire some basic qualities such as modesty and sincerity in others. It is the intention of most if not all to strive to make life a beautiful song, however not many have succeeded. It is important to cultivate good habits if we intend to make this a reality in our lives.

DIGESTION: BENEFITS OF HERBS

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The overall process of converting food into chemical substances that can be absorbed and assimilated into the blood stream is called digestion. This process begins in the mouth, as the food is chewed, it is mixed with the saliva, which moistens it, and supplies it with enzymes that breakes it down.

Many suffer from digestive disorders, which could vary from the onset of symptoms which reflect a normal response to an unusual meal, or some factors of their lifestyle, an improper diet or just dealing with the daily stresses of life. Whatever forms these disorders may take these symptoms can reflect a number of serious disorders.

This is where herbs become very important in our diet as it has the ability to bring healing; hence it is always a good thing to use herbs when cooking. Herbs are edible plant added to food to enhance its flavours. Many well known herbs are a good source of antioxidants, because of their Phenolic contents. The Oreganos were found with the highest antioxidant activities.

Benefits to be had from some of these herbs: 

Oreganos

Useful in cooking, also aid in the digestive process, widely used in pizzas, it also helps to relieve the symptoms of cold and flu when used as an infusion.

Ginger

Ginger helps troubled digestion; it is known to ease nausea. It also helps to improve the absorption as well as the assimilation of the essential nutrients of the body. It is also used in gastrointestinal problems.

Mint

Mint soothes the digestive tracts, a good blood purifier, also useful to combat bad breath. This can be brewed as well as eaten raw. The leaves of which are also used in savoury dishes, also in desserts

Dill

Food odours can be avoided by chewing a few dill seeds after a meal. Dill also aid digestion. This is also widely used in soups.

Parsley

The parsley is one of the most widely used herbs, also one of the most nutritious garnishes, this herb contains Vitamin C as well as iron.

Sage

Also useful in digestion, a popular stuffing, the sage is also recommended as a tea as it is very effective in the relieve of sore throat when used as a gargle, as well as for excessive sweating.

Other herbs such as Rosemary, thyme, Chervil, Borage, Bay, Basil and chives. The Chervil   the Chives and the Bay good herbs for stimulating the digestion, the Basil a natural tranquillizer and the Borage when used as tea helps respiratory infections   

The use of herbs helps to protect our health. Therefore herbs are beneficial not only to aid us in the digestion process; but also enhances the flavour of our food without the addition of extra fat or salt.
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