Spicy foods are hot and pungent. They support and nourish our lungs and colon. Hot peppers, mustard, horseradish etc help in blood circulation by supplying oxygen and removing the toxins and other wastes from the cells and tissues. It is a long-standing myth that spicy food exacerbates ulcers and other stomach ailments.

But research shows hot chili peppers actually protect the stomach lining and may prevent the gastric damage associated with the various anti-inflammatory painkillers. They are high in nutrients such as vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and there is some evidence that hot chilies can reduce the risks of cardiovascular diseases, help prevent diabetes and boost our metabolism.

Hot chili peppers may also have some ability to prevent cancer. Capsaicin, an ingredient of jalapeno peppers, triggers cancer cell death by attacking mitochondria of the affected cells. The research raises the possibility of other cancer drugs being developed to target mitochondria.

According to the World Health Organization, countries where diets are traditionally high in capsaicin have significantly lower cancer death rates for men and women than in countries where little spicy food is consumed.

Chillies are anti inflammatory, so they prevent and relieve arthritis. They lower Blood Pressure Naturally. They lift the good mood and the feeling of general well being. They keep away depression and relieve stress. Chillies cure Headaches and Migraines when applied on the temples

Chillies protect us from common winter conditions by reducing flu symptoms, sinusitis, and respiratory problems. They open everything up, make us sweat, and boosts the immune system.

A natural muscle relaxant and pain reliever. There are also a number of creams that have capsicum in them to sooth painful muscles. Chillies can block bladder contractions that cause unpredictable loss of urine. Spicy foods can heal psoriasis and other skin conditions.

Studies have shown that ulcers respond well to chillies. Hot peppers inhibit the growth of the bacteria that causes certain kinds of ulcers. Capsicum is good for the skin because it is anti inflammatory and improves circulation. Spicy foods improve libido and sex drive.