The Bible makes several references to it. The ancient Egyptians
used it to preserve their mummies. The ancient Greeks and
Romans used it to help them digest their feasts of lamb and wine.
And medieval physicians used it successfully to treat arthritis,
coughing, hoarseness and sore throats.
In fact, this substance was once so valuable that wars were fought
over it. And now we are discovering that it also fights Parkinson's disease.
What is it? It's a commonly used spice that you probably already
have in your cupboard! How much of it do you need if your aim is
to prevent or treat Parkinson's disease? Read on to find out what research is telling us...
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