Local resident Cal Orey is releasing her new book, “The Healing Powers of Herbs & Spices: A Complete Guide to Nature’s Timeless Treasures” on Dec. 29. Orey, a Tribune columnist, is known for her ...

Q: Is there any health benefit to spices, or are they just good for flavoring? I like to add cinnamon to my oatmeal and someone told me that it helped lower cholesterol. Is that true? A: The list of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There is power in the ...

While sprinkling cinnamon on oatmeal one morning, I told my boys that people once believed that cinnamon grew in deep caves infested with poisonous snakes and that winged monsters guarded other spices ...

Zak, author of the best-selling 20,000 Secrets of Tea, here provides a guide to adding herbs to cooking, focusing first on the types and qualities of herbs, and ending with a lengthy selection of ...

In her new book, 'Power Spicing,” nutrition expert Rachel Beller builds a convincing case that spices, herbs and blends can decrease your risk of illnesses such as heart disease and cancer. A ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Herbs in the garden can provide bright pops of color, delightful fragrances and add spice and nuances to cooking. But their healing properties are perhaps less well-known. We caught ...

Thanksgiving coincides with the cold and flu season, and the rich food of the holiday doesn’t always support your body’s ability to fight back. Fortunately, some of the best healing herbs that have ...

“Spice Spice Baby: 100 Recipes with Healing Spices for Your Family Table” by Kanchan Koya, Spice Spice Baby LLC, 192 pages, paperback, $35 Kanchan Koya became interested in the health-boosting ...

Rooted in Lanna wisdom, Wara Cheewa Spa blends ancient Thai healing rituals with the therapeutic power of local herbs and spices Steeped in the rich culture and wellbeing wisdom of the Lanna people, ...