Refreshing Peppermint: An Old Remedy with a New Twist

Peppermint isn't new. Its popularity is yet to fade. Not only is it a favorite among mint & gum lovers its exuberated in oils, potpourri, candles and scented air fresheners, but underneath this hidden gem is the power of healing properties.

People who constantly suck on a peppermint candy or chew peppermint gum have an advantage over stress. Peppermint is calming, soothing, and a great tension reliever. Those who live in a stressful environment at home, work or both know what can happen when stress is involved. It can make you sick. Stress can develop into migraines, tension, cluster or common headaches. Tummy aches, ulcers, indigestion, and nausea can knot up the insides. Constipation, cramps, and diarrhea can make life rotten. Fortunately peppermint is an inexpensive pocket cure. Stick some in your pocket and you are ready to handle the day or night.

When you feel a headache coming on pop a peppermint in your mouth and it will stop it completely or keep the headache from becoming as bad. If you have a bellyache a peppermint will help to coat the stomach sort of like "Pepto Bismal" and soon you will find relief as the churning stomach begins to settle down.

If you want a stronger peppermint then what is sold, try growing your own. Mint plants are wonderful herbs and they are an attractive addition to any garden or as a centerpiece in a window. It has a beautiful green color and a cool crisp minty smell, which makes it an excellent natural room air freshener. The leaves are edible. Anytime you want a refreshing treat pull a leaf and chew on it. Unlike gum or candy, the flavor in a mint leaf will last the duration of a chew or until you spit it out or swallow it.

When you whip together a salad or if you choose to buy a pre-made salad from a store or restaurant, be sure to toss in some mint leafs. If you know you will be dining out and are going to order a salad put some mint leafs in a baggy and carry them with you. They will leave a good taste in your mouth and help to eliminate bad breath plus they will help to fill you up. Dieters can chew on a mint leaf before a meal. It will help tame an appetite. Really, any mint chewed or sucked on before a meal will work. Mints change the way thing's taste. If you drink a soda right after dissolving a mint in your mouth it will taste quite nasty unless you enjoy drinking a mint soda. The same goes for food. French fries will taste minty and minty ketchup is just yuk. The mint diet is simple and effective. I wonder could it be the next big dieting sensation to sweep the country? Probably not, cause its too simple. Complicated things just work better especially if the price tag is inflated.