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Chillies and Your HealthChillies have been used for medicinal purposes for over 6,000 years by the Indians of the areas in and around Central America. Click on the History button on the left side of the screen for more detail on the History of Chillies. Following their discovery by Columbus in 1492 and the subsequent distribution around the world, they were soon used as a natural medicine by the cultures that adopted them. Why, because 500 hundred years ago the only medicines were those that could be sourced from the local environment, or traded from another environment. There was very little distinction between food and medicine. This is something we are now starting to understand more and as a result we are seeing a reversion to natural medicines and therapies. Modern medicine and science is now starting to validate many of the anecdotal health properties assigned to chillies and discover a number of potential new uses as well. These range from treatments for arthritis and circulatory disorders through to potential cures for heart disease and cancer. In the next few pages we'll review historical and current knowledge on a number of issues and how chillies may be used as a cure or preventative. While we are not medical practitioners of any type, and do not pretend to have that level of knowledge, Nigel holds an Bachelor Of Science degree with Honours (Flinders University, 1991). We can at least this way sort out the facts from the hype and present you with solid information for you to discuss with your medical advisor.
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DISCLAIMER: This site is not compiled by a medical professional and information contained within should in no way should be interpreted as medical advice. Nor is it meant to encourage self diagnosis and treatment by lay-people. Please consult with your doctor if you are considering implementing any cures/preventions mentioned in this site.
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