France
Six Senses Spa Courchevel
Spain
Six Senses Spa Marbella
Switzerland
Six Senses Spa Gstaad
Dominican Republic
Six Senses Spa Punta Cana
Bhutan
Six Senses Bhutan
Cambodia
Six Senses Krabey Island
Fiji
Six Senses Fiji
India
Six Senses Fort Barwara
Indonesia
Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali
Maldives
Six Senses Laamu
Thailand
Six Senses Samui
Thailand
Six Senses Yao Noi
Vietnam
Six Senses Con Dao
Vietnam
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
Portugal
Six Senses Douro Valley
Spain
Six Senses Ibiza
Switzerland
Six Senses Crans-Montana
Turkey
Six Senses Kaplankaya
Israel
Six Senses Shaharut
Oman
Six Senses Zighy Bay
Seychelles
Six Senses Zil Pasyon
Brazil
Six Senses Botanique
France
Six Senses Spa Courchevel
Greece
Six Senses Spa Elounda
Greece
Six Senses Spa Mykonos
Spain
Six Senses Spa Marbella
Switzerland
Six Senses Spa Gstaad
Dominican Republic
Six Senses Spa Punta Cana
Indigenous cultures have used herbs not only in their cooking, but also as a form of herbal medicine for thousands of years, from Ayurvedic practices and Native American rituals to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
But how about using them today? Sprinkling some of these anti-inflammatory superfoods into your diet can help protect your organs, boost your energy and eliminate free radicals that age you and leave your defense system open to disease.
Here are some simple tips for incorporating five palate-pleasing herbs and spices into your daily diet. Fresh is best to gain maximum health benefits. Because herbs and spices may interact with medications, or are contraindicated in certain health conditions, always consult with your health care provider.
Inhaling the pine-like aromatic smell of rosemary is an effective way to “wake-up” on those tired mornings when you wish you could hit the snooze button! Rosemary acts as a muscle relaxant and enhances blood flow. The increased circulation to our brain helps to improve mental clarity and memory.
Recipe ideas:
The oldest living tree species of the world, gingko is native to China and widely cultivated. Gingko leaf extract is revered for its memory boosting and concentration abilities as it improves our brain’s metabolism (use) of glucose and oxygen. It contains anti-oxidants and a range of phytochemicals, which are the secret agents your body needs to fight disease. Gingko has also been studied as a treatment for Alzheimer’s and depression.
Note: Ginkgo is a blood thinner and should not be used in conjunction with NSAIDs, ibuprofen, aspirin, warfarin or any other blood-thinning medications.
Recipe ideas:
Known in Ayurvedic medicine as a revitalizing herb, Sri Lankans note that elephants (who are known for their longevity) munch on gotu kola leaves! This amazing herb also strengthens the nervous system. As a brain tonic, it’s believed to aid in intelligence and boost memory, and it can also get to work on varicose veins, psoriasis and skin lesions.
Recipe ideas:
A member of the mint family, fragrant sage is used to clear out negative energy in a room and is also a savory herb that can be added to your brain-boosting regime. Sage essential oil is said to enhance memory and cognitive function.
Recipe ideas:
As one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory foods in the plant-based world, turmeric root contains a compound called curcumin, which fights inflammation and plaque buildup in the brain that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
Add black pepper to boost the health benefits of turmeric, as this aids the absorption of curcumin.
Recipe ideas: