Hot Peppers 3

Go "Hot"

     Back in the 12th century the word hot was a Lithuanian word, used in a descriptive manner. Since then dictionaries have over 55 illustrations using the word hot. Food, condiments, sauces, and peppers have also attached the word hot to their contents. An erupting subject (Capsaicin) has evolved the word hot into the mild and up to the supernatural in the vernacular of pepper lovers.

    Florida is an excellent source for home grown hot peppers such as Scotch bonnet peppers, Caribbean red hot peppers, Charleston hot peppers, and the Datil hot peppers. Hot sauces, spice mixtures, fruits, vegetables, and salad mixtures make up more hot and tangy specialties. All have a written or secret Capsaicin rating (Scoville units)—plus beneficial opportunities.

Capsaicin creates pain with a counteraction of reducing or alleviating pain for arthritis and other pains.

    Chiles are obtainable from all over the world where they are used for endorphins (giving a pleasant sense of well-being) and desensitizing the pain factor. When eating hot peppers and spices the feeling will last for many hours. After desensitizing pain sensors, move into new culinary arts and enjoy those hot products. As those who choose to be chile-heads wait for their nervous system to produce endorphin, time solves their need for a pleasant sense of well-being.  

What's -New- in the field of pain remedies?

    Capsaicin has a health-promoting substance capable of healing in many ways. But burning and irritation can be two side effects. If consuming peppers or culinary products, start slowly and build up a tolerance for larger quantities.

    Cayenne, the dried powder of red chile peppers, has been a folk treatment for centuries to relieve pain in fingers, knees, and other body parts. They called it pain; we call it arthritis and rheumatism.

    According to researchers Capsaicin has helped reduce chronic neck pain, headaches, peptic ulcers, and heart problems. Several hundred patients with psoriasis were given an application of cream containing a low percentage (0.025%)of Capsaicin, it significantly reduced the systems of scaling, itching, and redness, as compared with patients using a plain cream application.

    New studies show Capsaicin promotes circulation and relieves cold systems by clearing the sinuses.

    Studies were made in several countries where there is high pepper consumption to disprove the myth that spices and pepper cause stomach ulcers. It's just a myth and not true.

    Peppers sprays with Capsaicin are also used as a rodent repellent, for crime fighting by police, and prevention of dog fights.

    "Go hot"- is the phrase of the day; have fun and try some of the new seasonings. Don't hurry to graduate from mild to hot. New hot sensations are here to stay.

Enjoy and live longer!