🌿 Can a pizza topping help you lose weight?

How many times have you delicately perched parsley atop soups, pastas, and steaks? How many times have you mindlessly emptied oregano sachets onto your pizza? These herbs have more to offer than meets the eye. We tell you what in today’s newsletter. We also cover the warning signs of a stroke and a home remedy for sore throats. [Web Version]( [Curejoy] Follow us: [instagram]( [twitter]( [facebook]( Tuesday, October 24, 2017 [alt_text]( Don’t binge eat when you binge watch. How many times have you delicately perched parsley atop your soup, pasta, or steak? How many times have you mindlessly emptied oregano sachets onto your pizza? These herbs have more to offer than meets the eye. We tell you what in today’s newsletter. We also cover the warning signs of a stroke and a home remedy for sore throats. Handpicked For You Use Pantry Herbs To Shed Some Pounds Parsley reduces water retention. Rosemary ensures your metabolism is on track. Oregano, a popular pizza topping, is particularly useful for diabetics as it controls sugar and keeps the “diabetes weight” off. The very smell of peppermint suppresses appetite. Spearmint is a fat trimmer in women as it stabilizes their hormones. Sage, like oregano, reduces stress-eating. [VIEW ARTICLE]( Memorize The Early Warning Signs Of A Stroke A sudden bout of unfamiliar sensations can be quite unnerving. Knowing the signs of a stroke beforehand can help you be better prepared. Remember “FAST”: facial drooping, arm weakness (maybe even paralysis on one side of the body), speech difficulty (both speaking and understanding), and time to call 911. Adding to these signs are blurred vision and a sudden loss of balance. [VIEW ARTICLE]( Gargle With Warm Salt Water To Ease A Sore Throat A warm salt water gargle helps because of its ingredients: salt and warm water. The salt works because of osmosis. Salt water, having a higher concentration than mucus, draws out fluids from the mucus and leaves infection-causing microbes dehydrated. So, you feel less discomfort. The warm water then washes out the bacteria-laden mucus. You may also add a pinch of turmeric to the water. [VIEW ARTICLE]( So, This Happened Imagine this. You don’t need to regulate your calorie intake; it can remain the same. But every third day, you fast. You do this for about 4 months and...you lose weight! On and off fasting has been tried and tested in mice and it seems to work like a charm. They lose weight as fat is mostly stored as brown fat instead of white fat (brown fat is easier to burn). Intermittent fasting may, thus, help humans in their fight against obesity. [Read More]( Asthma symptoms worsen with age for some individuals. Researchers say that breastfeeding can reduce the likelihood of a progressively deteriorating asthma condition by 45%. So, those of you who have children suffering from asthma, choose breast milk over formula milk, if feasible. It’s also a good idea for expectant moms to avoid smoking while pregnant and prioritize their mental health as well. [Read More]( Expressive writing may be your personal therapist. Expressive writing is penning down every thought you have – with no filter or regard for the rules of writing or grammar. You write your anxieties away. Anything you do after this exercise will have your complete undivided attention, improving your performance. Science measures brain waves and proves this. It is no wonder that personal diaries are such stress busters! [Read More]( Healthy Made Easy [alt_text]( Chicken Burrito Bowls The best part about meal preps is that they’re insanely convenient for those pressed for time. At the start of your week, get started on these chicken burrito bowls. Stash them away in the fridge, and dig into one every day. They’re both healthy and delicious! Trending Articles Today [brainfoodsistock-825x496.jpg] [Want To Sleep Better? Split Up Your Sleep Routine]( [twenty20_b9a25c66-2d5b-48a2-8112-91cc4571e9d5-825x496.jpg] [Health Benefits Of Cantaloupe]( [brainfoodsistock-825x496.jpg] [5 Foods That Cause Inflammation And Make Your Joints Hurt]( [twenty20_b9a25c66-2d5b-48a2-8112-91cc4571e9d5-825x496.jpg] [How Suppressing Negative Emotion Increases Cancer Risk]( " Be the best version of you. " Don't let your friends lose out. Share today's newsletter! [invite]( 650 2nd Street, Unit 402, San Francisco, CA 94107 We're all ears - news@curejoy.com Want to get rid of us? [Unsubscribe]( :( Copyright - 2017 CureJoy