Frontier Fair Trade Spices

• Sage used for stuffing, gravy, bread, soup, and more can also help fight upset stomach, reduce depression and even inhibits the development of different bacteria. Some research shows that sage can even help boost insulin action in those with diabetes.
• Rosemary used for potatoes, veggies, and more fights free radicals, relaxes your stomach, and has even been shown to aid memory issues in Alzheimer’s disease.
• Oregano has 20 times more antioxidant power than other herbs and is an anti-inflammatory that is useful in fighting all sorts of baddies from coughs to food-borne pathogens to cancer and more. Plus it seasons your stuffing, veggies and potato dishes nicely.
• Cinnamon, used for pie, cookies, fruit, cider and more is also a tasty way to help fight heart disease and diabetes. This powerful spice also is great for relieving nausea, can support digestion, and more.

Many other herbs and spices have excellent healing properties as well. Visit The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine to learn more.

Why organic?

Why not organic is the better question. Organic farming and organic food keeps pesticides and other nasty chemicals off your Thanksgiving table, supports your health, and supports the planet’s health.

Where to find organic herbs and spices:

• Frontier
• The bulk section at your local natural grocer
• Starwest Botanicals
• Mountain Rose Herbs
• TSP Spices – don’t love the packaging, but organic
• Grow some organic herbs right in your own kitchen!

NOTE: Before using a herb as a medicinal treatment read Herbal Medicine Cabinet Safety.

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Healthy Organic Holiday Herbs & Spices

• Eyes: Keep your vision sharp with bilberries, which are packed with antioxidants—even more than their blueberry cousins.
• Sinuses: Research shows that oils from dill, bishop’s weed, and cumin work as well as or better than antibiotics against eight types of common bacterial infections.
• Breasts: Flaxseed reduces inflammation and tumor growth.
• Tummy: Get rid of your burping and bloating with digestive-enzyme supplements which are available in capsule form. Mint has also long been considered a tummy soother.
• Feet: To ease the chronic pain of plantar fasciitis (an inflammatory condition), try acupuncture or natural anti-inflammatories such as ginger, turmeric, or boswellia.

There’s more here for just about every part of teh body, but take note, though, that there’s no scientific backing referenced for these claims (if you have leads, I’d be glad to receive them!)!

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