There are many health problems that we may face in life. Some of them are avoidable and others aren’t but when it comes to the issues associated with smoking, they are absolutely avoidable. In fact, smoking is responsible for many deaths worldwide yet people continue to smoke, even though they know the dangers.
The culprit behind our addiction is nicotine, and it is a substance that makes people crave more and more. In fact, as they continue to smoke, they often smoke more cigarettes in order to overcome that desire. If they avoid taking nicotine, it results in a lot of discomfort that is known as withdrawal. The physical symptoms may go away within a week but the cravings take a long time to go away permanently.
According to a recent German study, however, Stevia may just help people to overcome a problem with both cigarettes and alcohol. As a member of the chrysanthemum family, it is negative to Paraguay and is often used as a sweetener. Stevia is able to inhibit cravings and can even affect your brain cycles.
If you are struggling to give up smoking, consuming a few drops of Stevia daily may just be your ticket to break free of the habit.
When you are in the middle of a strong craving, drop some Stevia directly on the tongue and it will help to fight the cravings immediately. You can either use the liquid or powder form and it can be purchased from health food stores and grocery stores.
Stevia is also beneficial for those with diabetes, hypertension and for those who are obese. It helps to tighten the skin and nourish it along with treating dermatitis and acne.
Here Is How to Grow Stevia at Home:
Stevia is not able to survive in freezing conditions because it likes the hot weather and the sun. You can grow it outside in zones 9 and warmer and it will survive to grow again in the spring. It may even be able to be grown in zone 8, although it needs to be protected carefully.
Stevia should be planted in 12 inch containers with very high quality soil. Place the plants in direct sunlight and water them when the soil is dry.
The plants should be spaced 18 inches apart in loose, well drained and loamy soil. It could reach a height of up to 3 feet. Plant it after the last frost and use quality compost.
Use mulch in the summer time to prevent drying. Be cautious about keeping the soil too soggy and ensure that it has proper drainage. If the plant is wilting, the roots are rotten or it is being attacked by insects.
The fall flowers should be trimmed to stimulate growth of new leaves. Clip off the white blooms close to the plant. You may also want to use the leaves in the autumn before it starts blooming, because that is when they are sweetest.
Dry the leaves after plucking them to continue to use them for a longer amount of time. Lay out the leaves and tender stems on some nonmetallic surface and allow them to dry in the sun.
It takes approximately a day for them to dry and you can then collect them and put them in a container. The leaves can be crushed to make a powder.
You can use the powder to sweetened drinks and foods.
H/T: Healthy Food House
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