My hacking cough was keeping me up all night long and I complained to my best friend, who is from India. She told me to buy some ginger root and turmeric and boil them into a tea.

She said if I added honey to that, it would help even more.

At night, before bedtime, she advised, I should take my smallest pot and heat it on the burner. Then removing it, I should put about a teaspoon of turmeric in it and gently roast it. Then mix that turmeric with honey and eat by the spoonful to prevent a night of coughing.

She said that this remedy is also popular with her kids, who like the taste.

I did it the other night and it worked like a charm.

Now I’ve added it to my repertoire of natural ways to treat a cold.

I have a few little tricks up my sleeve that seem to work when I get sick.

For instance, if I feel a sore throat coming on, even if it is just the tiniest bit of scratchiness, I will finely mince some garlic and down it in one swig with a glass of water. This, done at night before bed, usually stops a sore throat dead in its tracks.

I also make a mixture of minced garlic, honey, and cayenne and eat teaspoons of that throughout the day.

It is amazing what herbs and spices can actually ward off bacteria.

A recent addition of VITAJOURNAL lists some of the more popular ones.

TriVita, the company that makes Nopalea Juice, produces the journal. This juice, made from the Prickly Pear Cactus, is said to help with all sorts of ailments. The Prickly Pear Cactus is known as a natural antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory agent.

Here are the spices that the VITAJOURNAL recommends people keep on hand and why:

Cinnamon. This yummy smelling and tasting spice is a wonder spice. It is believed to help prevent urinary tract infections. It is said it can help with diabetes, Type 2 that is, by eating one-half teaspoon of the spice each day. Real cinnamon is actually called Ceylon. You can tell it is real if it comes in sticks that have several layers. Cinnamon we purchase in the store is usually cassia. Both cinnamons are considered anti-coagulants.

Basil, Parsley, Sage, and Thyme. These four herbs are not only popular in many kitchen dishes, but can be easily grown in pots. Basil can help with an upset stomach and can help with a headache, anxiety, and high fever.

Parsley leaves can help with itching. Eaten, it is a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It can help with an upset stomach. Sage leaves can help with acne and ingested as a tea can help mental health such as anxiety and depression. Thyme helps with stomach upsets, such as diarrhea. It also helps with hangovers and cold symptoms.

Cayenne as I mentioned also helps with menstrual cramps and boosts metabolism.

Cloves are anti-fungal and help keep your digestive tract healthy. As oil, it can help with a toothache.

Turmeric is great for pain, antioxidants, and relieving inflammation.

Frank Yocanis has been researching and writing about Antioxidant Supplements for the past decade. He has even traveled to the Sonoran desert half a dozen times to study how Nopalea contains amazing properties that help with all kinds of joint pain, including Leg Swelling. He is excited to share how this antioxidant-rich drink can change your life.

Frank Yaconis has been studying the health benefits of Nopalea Juice for the past decade. He has even traveled to the Sonoran desert, home of the Nopal or Prickly Pear Cactus to learn more. Find out more at: http://www.nopalea.com.

Author Bio: Frank Yocanis has been researching and writing about Antioxidant Supplements for the past decade. He has even traveled to the Sonoran desert half a dozen times to study how Nopalea contains amazing properties that help with all kinds of joint pain, including Leg Swelling. He is excited to share how this antioxidant-rich drink can change your life.

Category: Wellness, Fitness and Diet
Keywords: natural antioxidants, leg swelling, joint inflammation, nopalea, leg pain, TriVita