Why should you eat curry - the health benefits

Guest Author, Barry writes that Curry is good for health and can be a cure for common illnesses. It has always been debated that Curry is spicy and not for eveyone. The benefits of curry coupled with its unique taste should put an end to that myth.

He says: “You think eating curry is not healthy… well read this and find out the truth”

* High Blood Pressure

Apparently eating chili peppers increases peripheral circulation and lowers blood pressure. Peppers, high in vitamins A and C and bioflavonoid help strengthen blood vessel walls. This helps the vessel walls to become more elastic and better able to adjust to differences in blood pressure.

* Depression

Chili Peppers increase endorphin production - those mood-elevating substances released when we do aerobic exercise. Think of them like natural opiates.

* Flu or Respiratory Problems

Eating hot peppers can reduce the discomfort of the flu (in part, by promoting sweating). It also opens clogged breathing passages, and functions as an effective expectorant.

* Muscle Pain

Topical creams can be used to reduce muscle pain (such as that caused by over-exertion in sports). Applying a fresh, cut-up pepper to the source of the pain is also an effective treatment.

* Sinusitis, Tension, and Sinus Headaches

Not for the timid! Ground chili peppers can be snorted up the nose to relieve headaches brought on by tension or sinus problems (capsaicin turns off the nerve release fibre that triggers sinus and tension headaches). This treatment has been found to relieve sinusitis and non-allergic rhinitis by desensitizing the nasal nerves. Eating peppers has also been found to help one get rid of a headache and might be a less extreme way to try it!

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About the Author: Barry is an ex-IT professional who now writes articles related to computers, gaming and many of his other interests.

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