Rosemary
If you’ve noticed yourself sneezing or your joints beginning to stiffen, you may want to consider adding rosemary to your meals. It contains rosmarinic acid, an antioxidant that works with your immune system to block allergy triggers; it also helps to prevent arthritis. Combine rosemary leaves and essential oils with jojoba oil and oatmeal powder for a body balm to ease aches and pains.
Rosemary can help to eliminate bloating. Drinking 3 cups of rosemary iced tea daily helps to break up gas in the gut. Steep 1 tablespoon of dried herb in 3 cups of boiling water. Strain, add agave and cool.
You can also help to prevent cancer by using rosemary as you cook your meals. When you grill meat, chicken or seafood, carcinogenic compounds can form. These compounds are linked to stomach and colon cancer. The antioxidants in rosemary dramatically reduce the formation of cancer-causing compounds. Next time you're grilling, make a bed of rosemary and place the food on top.
This power herb can also help your memory. Rosemary arouses neurons that communicate with the hippocampus, allowing you to recall information more easily. In ancient Greece, medical students would wear rosemary garlands around their necks during exams.
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