mardi 12 juillet 2016

Expert Opinion On The Benefits Swedish Bitters Offer To The Body

By Melissa Ross


The word bitter is loosely translated to mean resentment, anger, pain, disagreement and reactivity, among other nasty words. It is strange to imagine that a food item with such attributes can offer any benefits. However, the benefits Swedish Bitters offer ensure that the body functions normally and guarantee long term health of body and mind.

The main ingredients used in manufacture of bitter are natural herbs including roots, barks and other parts of angelica, myrrh and aloe vera. It is their proportions and combination that results in different brands and flavors. The widest accepted benefit of using bitter is relieving discomfort after excessive eating. It clears the bloat by facilitating production of acids and enzymes to aid in quick digestion.

Bitter is applied on the skin or surfaces after bites by insects. This application is either direct or using compresses where a little pressure is used. It helps to eliminate irritation and protects the wound from infection. To produce the best results, bitter should be applied immediately you experience the bite. It produces excellent results on a freshly bitten surface.

Bitters are also used as gargle to sooth or relief throat infection. It helps to minimize hoarseness enabling you to perform ordinary functions related to speech. About three tablespoons are added into a glass of water and used to gargle. When not gargling, half a teaspoon is added to a cup of tea and taken either thirty minutes before or after meals. You might need to take as many as six cups of tea for full recovery.

When used as a mouth wash, bitter soothes tooth ache and blisters. The concoction is prepared by adding a single tea spoon of bitter into a glass of water or tea. The mixture is taken three times a day to provide relief against tooth ache. A cotton wad may be soaked in bitter and placed directly on the affected tooth. The taste is bitter but it comes with immediate relief.

The benefits of using bitters extend to include relieving heart burns. It has been proven to ensure balance in body sugar levels as well as curb craving for sugar. It helps the body to effectively absorb fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K. Besides normalizing bowel movement, bitter eases constipation and ensures that your appetite is balanced at all times.

The instructions provided by the manufacturer must be adhered to. This shields you from harmful side effects. They include a laxative effect which prohibits one from using them in case you are experiencing or recovering from diarrhea. For persons with stomach or liver conditions, consult your health specialist before purchasing any brand of bitter. Limit the uptake of bitter to a short period. Some ingredients used may wear out your stomach wall causing intestine complications.

Some people are prohibited from using bitter for health reasons. They include expectant women who face the risk of uterine bleeding and eventual miscarriage. For nursing mothers, there are secondary side effects that could affect the child. Individually, the herbs provide such benefits are relieving allergies, chicken pox and eye strain. Anyone who intends to use bitter should consult his or her primary health care provider to avoid complications.




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