Spicy Super Heroes

It's officially that time of year again. The holiday season has always been about bringing families together, but it also brings another not-so-pleasant surprise... viruses! Even as I write this, I too have fallen victim to the clutches of the flu. Go figure.

Since I've been busy plodding away with finals, I unfortunately have no one to blame but myself! That said, it's never too late to reverse the flu and put up a fight. What better spices to help than cayenne and cinnamon? These two spices are definitely the best reinforcements if you want to get better quick!

I find it best to add cayenne and cinnamon to my morning tea. This may sound odd, even disgusting, but the spicy hot of the cayenne and the subtle comfort of the cinnamon really helps clear up a stuffy chest or sore throat. Along with clearing up congestion and fighting bacteria within your body cayenne and cinnamon are pretty much the super heroes of the spice family. To name a few, here are some of their magical powers:

Cinnamon:
1. Lowers bad cholesterol
2. Helps regulate blood sugars and helps regulate weight
3. Has an anti clotting effect on blood
4. Simply smelling cinnamon improves memory
5. Natural remedy for headaches and migraines

 Cayenne:
1. Eases an upset stomach and remedies diarrhea
2. Natural anti-allergen
3. Detoxes your body
4. Remedies a toothache
5. Improves heart-health

Like I said... super heroes! You don't have to limit yourself when adding these spices just to your tea. Sprinkle cinnamon on top of you morning cereal or grill up some chicken rubbed down in cayenne. Be creative!

Don't forget, it's really important to buy fresh spices from your local natural foods store or herbalist. Fresh spices make all the difference. When powdered spices like cinnamon have been sitting out on the shelf for too long, they loose their curing properties and potency.

Also, cayenne is very hot! A little goes a long way. Just adding a pinch to my morning tea really gives it a kick.

Hope this was helpful and I hope y'all are staying healthy this season. Feel free to share any comments or recipes with Indigo and me. We love feedback! Blessings and enjoy the Yule season!

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