Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate is reducing the pain of arthritis, gout and headaches all over the country। The red pigments in cherries contain anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are found in aspirins and prescription drugs used to reduce inflammation in joints. People have said that within two weeks they have noticed a significant difference. It may not be a cure but it does help to relieve the pain. Cherry juice is said to relieve the pain of arthritis or gout and it has been suggested that cherry juice is good for kidney stones, gallbladder ailments and even tooth decay.
If you or a loved one suffers from the excruciating pain of gout, here’s the most effective folk remedy we know…It dates back to the 1950s, to a Texan named Ludwig W। Blau, Ph.D., who was so crippled by a gouty big toe; he was forced to use a wheelchair. Dr. Blau reported in a Texas medical journal that a diet including six cherries a day soon had him up and walking. He added that his physician tried the cherry diet on 12 patients and had equally spectacular results. Scientists still aren’t sure why the 6 cherry cure works so well, but work it does! Black cherry juice reportedly has the same effect says Dr. Steve Schumacher. “Of all the remedies I have ever used for people with various health problems, this has been a hit with everyone”.
The evidence is cascading in from the finest medical schools, research labs, and health centres in America and around the world। Cancer, the most terrifying scourge of our age can be prevented, halted and even reversed by the powerful natural medicines Mother Nature has put in our foods.Take cherries, for example. If preventing cancer anywhere in your body is your goal, life really is a bowl of cherries. They’re bursting with a compound doctors are hailing as perhaps the most exciting breakthrough medical science has yet found for curing cancer. Cherries are rich in perillyl alcohol, which belongs to a family of compounds shown in studies to block the formation of a variety of cancers, including those of the breasts, lungs, stomach, liver, and skin.Cherries also contain a compound called quercetin. According to one leading doctor, “quercetin is one of the most potent anti-cancer agents ever discovered.” Eating it is like unleashing an entire army of James Bond-type agents who are adept at neutralizing cancer-causing agents on sight. Quercetin is so strong against cancer, it also acts like a bodyguard in shielding your DNA against cancerous attack and even cuts off supplies of enzymes that tumors need to grow.Best of all, this life-saving compound is just one of scores of cancer-fighting agents so effective in preventing, halting, and even reversing cancer, they could be called “Mother Natures all-natural chemotherapy agents” and unlike man-made cancer fighting agents, these compounds are abundant in many of your favorite foods, in just the right amounts you need, and are 100% good for you with 0% side effects.
Eat just 20 cherries, and laboratory studies show you’ll be getting 6g of cholesterol-controlling fiber, plus a whopping 524mg. of potassium a mineral that doctors say can prevent and even treat high blood pressure.
“20 cherries also provide 25mg. of anthocyanins, powerful chemicals that protect artery walls from the damage that leads to plaque buildup and heart disease.” Says food science and human nutrition researcher Muraleedharan Nair Ph.D. “In fact the latest research shows that eating 20 cherries daily could cut your risk of heart attack by 30%.”
Anthocyanins are more than just heart protectors. Recent studies show they’re also anti-inflammatory pain relievers 10 times stronger than ibprofen. If you’re plagued with chronic pain of arthritis, headaches, or even gout the pros say a bowl of cherries could ease your pain without all the side effects. “They help shut down the enzymes that cause tissue inflammation in the first place.” says Nair. Recent studies at the University of Texas have shown that tart cherries also contain Melatonin, a compound produced by the pineal gland that induces sleepiness at night and alertness during the day.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
TOP TEN LIFE EXTENDING FOODS
Tomatoes. Tomatoes contain large amounts of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Lycopene helps reduce the chances of several cancers—most notably prostate cancer—and is also associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. It may even help prevent skin aging. One of the quirky things about tomatoes is that the amount of lycopene they have actually increases when you cook and crush them, so tomato paste and sauce are more powerful than fresh tomatoes.
Olive oil. Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat, which can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. It also has high antioxidant levels, a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels, and an anti-inflammatory effect. No wonder the Mediterranean diet is so healthy! Choose cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil for maximum benefit—but don't go overboard. Remember, one tablespoon has 120 calories (13 grams of fat!).
Red grapes. Like tomatoes and olive oil, grapes, grape juice, and red wine also contain antioxidants. Drinking a moderate amount of red wine—one or two drinks a day—has been shown to increase longevity. Resveratrol, a substance in the skin of red grapes that's been shown to help slow the growth of cancer. Be careful, however, because drinking too much can shorten your life instead!
Nuts. Nuts have fat, but like olive oil it's the "good" fat—monounsaturated. Eating 5 ounces a week has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. They're also a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.
Whole grains. Whole grains, especially sprouted whole grains, contain a lot of fiber, as well as antioxidants. They help protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and contribute to maintaining a healthy weight. So skip the Wonder Bread, and cut a slice of a multigrain loaf instead.
Salmon and other fatty fish. There can't be enough said about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and salmon is rich in them. They help prevent cancer, reduce inflammation, coronary heart disease, and other health problems. In most cases wild-caught fish are healthier than farm-raised fish.
Blueberries. Blueberries have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants. They help prevent urinary tract infections, lower cholesterol, and help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. All the other berries are great too, plus they taste practically like candy!
Garlic. Garlic has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, used for everything from treating the common cold to serving as an antiseptic. It can help regulate blood sugar and has anti-cancer properties.
Spinach. Loads of antioxidants make spinach a strong weapon against aging. It also has high levels of folic acid, which helps fight cancer, heart disease, and mental disorders.
Tea. Used medicinally for thousands of years, tea contains a large amount of antioxidants. It may boost your metabolism, help prevent diabetes, lift your immune system and mental alertness, and lower stress hormone levels.
Article Complements of Beach Body Inc.
Olive oil. Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat, which can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. It also has high antioxidant levels, a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels, and an anti-inflammatory effect. No wonder the Mediterranean diet is so healthy! Choose cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil for maximum benefit—but don't go overboard. Remember, one tablespoon has 120 calories (13 grams of fat!).
Red grapes. Like tomatoes and olive oil, grapes, grape juice, and red wine also contain antioxidants. Drinking a moderate amount of red wine—one or two drinks a day—has been shown to increase longevity. Resveratrol, a substance in the skin of red grapes that's been shown to help slow the growth of cancer. Be careful, however, because drinking too much can shorten your life instead!
Nuts. Nuts have fat, but like olive oil it's the "good" fat—monounsaturated. Eating 5 ounces a week has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. They're also a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.
Whole grains. Whole grains, especially sprouted whole grains, contain a lot of fiber, as well as antioxidants. They help protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and contribute to maintaining a healthy weight. So skip the Wonder Bread, and cut a slice of a multigrain loaf instead.
Salmon and other fatty fish. There can't be enough said about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and salmon is rich in them. They help prevent cancer, reduce inflammation, coronary heart disease, and other health problems. In most cases wild-caught fish are healthier than farm-raised fish.
Blueberries. Blueberries have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants. They help prevent urinary tract infections, lower cholesterol, and help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. All the other berries are great too, plus they taste practically like candy!
Garlic. Garlic has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, used for everything from treating the common cold to serving as an antiseptic. It can help regulate blood sugar and has anti-cancer properties.
Spinach. Loads of antioxidants make spinach a strong weapon against aging. It also has high levels of folic acid, which helps fight cancer, heart disease, and mental disorders.
Tea. Used medicinally for thousands of years, tea contains a large amount of antioxidants. It may boost your metabolism, help prevent diabetes, lift your immune system and mental alertness, and lower stress hormone levels.
Article Complements of Beach Body Inc.
Monday, February 4, 2008
The Amazing Whole Food "SALBA"
Salba® is the only evidence based, registered variety of ancient plant species belonging to the mint family known as Salvia Hispanica. Its botanical name is Salvia hispanica L.The brilliant Aztecs used these powerful seeds to sustain them on long and arduous hunting and trading expeditions and in battle. Runners would relay messages throughout their immense kingdom relying on it for their only source of nourishment.Salba® is a cultivar of Salvia hispanica L. that has been used in the diets of humans for hundreds of years. The remarkably advanced Aztec nation cultivated Salvia hispanica L. which they called chian, as one of their nutritional foundations. They referred to this as “Running Food” because it provided extraordinary energy and power. Chian was to the Aztecs what Ginseng is to the Orient: the nutritional secret for restoring vigor and prolonging life.Today, Salba®, Nature’s Perfect Whole Food, is recognized as a super-food with many clinically proven health benefits. Salba® provides essential nutrients, including essential fatty acids (omega-3) and an abundance of both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. In addition, it is an exceptionally rich source of vitamins, minerals and high quality vegetable protein.
When the Conquistadors under the command of Hernando Cortez arrived in Mexico on November 8, 1519, they sought to establish their own rule by subjugating and plundering the legendary nation of the Aztecs. Cortez quickly realized that the grain chian was at the very core of the Aztec nutritional foundation. It was an integral part of the rich and mysterious ceremonial pageants that were vital to their religious and spiritual culture. In essence, it became a symbol of life itself. The Aztecs believed it gave them mystical, almost supernatural energy and power. During the Conquistadors relentless campaign of terror and oppression, Cortez was convinced that if he could destroy this unique plant, he would win the empire and become master of all he surveyed. Acre upon acre was then set ablaze and a brutal battle of wills had begun, a battle that would eventually bring the Aztecs to their knees, leaving the magnificent “Kingdom of Gold” in ruins.After the Spanish conquest of Mexico, Salvia seeds were probably introduced to Spain around 1521. It was famed botanist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) who gave chian the botanical name Salvia hispanica L. By this time these seeds were growing wild in Spain and were mistakenly classified as a species native to that country. The Latin word for Spain is hispanica.Now, after almost 500 years, Salvia Hispanica has emerged once again – reborn as Salba®.
Salba® has been investigated at the Risk Factor Modification Center, St.Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, by * Dr. Vladimir Vuksan, Associate Professor of Endocrinology and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, in randomized, acute and long-term studies. In the acute study, Salba® reduced after-meal blood glucose and plasma insulin levels, compared to control. In a long term trial (12 weeks), Salba® reduced blood pressure, the major cardiovascular risk factor in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. In the same study, Salba® proved to be effective with respect to reduction in inflammation and coagulation factors. These unexpected clinical results indicate the great health potential of Salba® as a functional food, to be used as a novel agent in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
When the Conquistadors under the command of Hernando Cortez arrived in Mexico on November 8, 1519, they sought to establish their own rule by subjugating and plundering the legendary nation of the Aztecs. Cortez quickly realized that the grain chian was at the very core of the Aztec nutritional foundation. It was an integral part of the rich and mysterious ceremonial pageants that were vital to their religious and spiritual culture. In essence, it became a symbol of life itself. The Aztecs believed it gave them mystical, almost supernatural energy and power. During the Conquistadors relentless campaign of terror and oppression, Cortez was convinced that if he could destroy this unique plant, he would win the empire and become master of all he surveyed. Acre upon acre was then set ablaze and a brutal battle of wills had begun, a battle that would eventually bring the Aztecs to their knees, leaving the magnificent “Kingdom of Gold” in ruins.After the Spanish conquest of Mexico, Salvia seeds were probably introduced to Spain around 1521. It was famed botanist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) who gave chian the botanical name Salvia hispanica L. By this time these seeds were growing wild in Spain and were mistakenly classified as a species native to that country. The Latin word for Spain is hispanica.Now, after almost 500 years, Salvia Hispanica has emerged once again – reborn as Salba®.
Salba® has been investigated at the Risk Factor Modification Center, St.Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, by * Dr. Vladimir Vuksan, Associate Professor of Endocrinology and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, in randomized, acute and long-term studies. In the acute study, Salba® reduced after-meal blood glucose and plasma insulin levels, compared to control. In a long term trial (12 weeks), Salba® reduced blood pressure, the major cardiovascular risk factor in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. In the same study, Salba® proved to be effective with respect to reduction in inflammation and coagulation factors. These unexpected clinical results indicate the great health potential of Salba® as a functional food, to be used as a novel agent in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
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