HERBS ARE THE-ESSENCE OF LIFE

Published: April 23, 2015, 1 a.m.

People have long known that spices are much more than simply strong flavorings. They are also strong medicine.\n\nWilliam Shakespeare recognized this fact when he wrote in Hamlet: \u201cThere\u2019s rosemary, that\u2019s for remembrance; pray, love, remember.\u201d More than 400 years later, scientific studies have confirmed that rosemary may indeed help preserve cognitive function.\n\nAn increasing body of evidence suggests that frequent use of spices may help prevent or treat many chronic diseases such as allergies, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Tune in Wednesday at 7:PM \xa0April 22, for the rest of the story on Aging Younger Radio.