Nr 268 Food that cleans the blood vessels

Food that cleans the blood vessels Mat som rensar blodkärlen Motion är ett naturligt sätt att hålla blodkärlen rena från plack. Men även maten är viktig för att dina blodkärl ska hålla sig friska och elastiska. Här får du tips på mat som rensar dina blodkärl och därmed minskar risken för hjärt- och kärlsjukdom.   Blodkärlens uppgift är bland annat att transportera syre och näring till kroppens organ. För att det ska fungera optimalt bör blodkärlen vara rörliga, starka och rena från plack.   Plack kan leda till åderförkalkning, högt blodtryck, blodpropp och i förlängningen till stroke eller hjärtinfarkt. Plack gör att blodet flyter trögare och att syretillförseln successivt minskar. Placket består av fett, kolesterol och kalcium.   Genom att äta bra mat och motionera kan du minska risken för att dina blodkärl täpps igen. Här får du tips på bra mat att äta regelbundet.   Avokado -Avocado I en mexikansk studie såg man att avokado kunde sänka kolesterolhalten med i snitt 17 procent. Man såg också att det goda kolesterolet ökade och det dåliga sjönk. Testpersonerna behövde bara äta avokado varje dag under en vecka för att uppnå dessa resultat.   Gurkmeja - Curcuma Gurkmeja har en anti-inflammatorisk effekt, vilket betyder att den sänker inflammation i kroppen som annars kan leda till åderförkalkning. En studie från 2009 visar att man kan minska fettavlagringarna i blodkärlen med 26 procent genom att regelbundet använda gurkmeja i maten. Man tror att det är ämnet curcumin i gurkmeja som har den positiva effekten på hälsan.   Havrekli-Oat bran En svensk studie på möss visar att havrekli kan sänka kolesterol i blodet och inflammation i blod och kärlväggar. De möss som åt en fettrik kost och fick tillägg av havrekli hade 40 procent mindre kolesterol i blodet.   Broccoli Broccoli innehåller bland annat K-vitamin som hjälper till att rensa bort överflödigt kalcium från blodkärlen. Dessutom innehåller broccoli mycket fibrer som i studier visat sig kunna sänka blodtryck och kolesterolnivån av LDL, det onda kolesterolet.   Olivolja- Oliv oil En studie från 2011 visar att äldre personer som använde olivolja regelbundet löper 41 procent lägre risk för att få stroke jämfört med dom som aldrig använder olivolja i kosten.   Sparris-Asparagus Sparris har en naturlig blodtryckssänkande effekt. Sparris innehåller bland annat folsyra som har en läkande effekt på blodkärlen. Dessutom innehåller sparris glutation som i studier visat sig kunna skydda mot hjärtsjukdomar genom att minskar risken för inflammation.   Rödbetor-Beetroot Rödbetor anses vara blodrenande. De innehåller ämnet metionin som kan sänka kolesterolvärdet och rensa ut slaggprodukter ur kroppen.   Nötter-Nuts Studier har visat att de som äter nötter varje dag löper mindre risk att drabbas av hjärt- och kärlsjukdomar. Troligen beror det på att nötter innehåller bra enkelomättat fett, fibrer och E-vitamin. Valnötter innehåller dessutom det viktiga omega 3-fettet. Välj naturella, osötade och osaltade nötter.   Växtsteroler-plant sterols Växtsteroler finns naturligt i alla livsmedel från växtriket. Växtsteroler har i studier visat sig kunna minska risken för hjärtinfarkt. I en svensk studie såg man att risken för män att insjukna i hjärtinfarkt var 24 procent lägre om de åt mycket växtbaserad mat. Exempel på mat med växtsteroler är rotfrukter, grönsaker, bär, rapsolja, olivolja, frön, nötter, bönor, linser, ärter och rågbröd.   Granatäpple-Pomegranate Granatäpple innehåller fytokemikalier som skyddar blodkärlens slemhinna från skador. Studier med granatäpplejuice har visat att juicen stimulerar kroppens produktion av kväveoxid. Kväveoxidet hjälper till att göra blodkärlen elastiska och rörliga. Andra studier har visat att granatäpple kan stoppa skador från för högt kolesterol, sänka blodtrycket och till och med få åderförkalkning att gå tillbaka.   Apelsinjuice-Orange juice En studie från 2011 visar att två glas 100 procentig apelsinjuice kan sänka blodtrycket och förbättra blodkärlsfunktionen. Apelsiner innehåller ämnet hesperidrin som i studier visat sig kunna sänka blodtryck och stabilisera blodsockret samt minska nivån av inflammationer. Ät gärna apelsinerna hela för att även få i dig lite av den vita hinnan runt apelsinerna. De innehåller pektin som hjälper till att reglera kolesterolet.   Spirulina En studie har visat att ett dagligt tillägg på 4,500 mg spirulina, en sorts blågrön alg, kan hjälpa kroppen att normalisera blodtrycket, få blodkärlen att slappna av och sänka halten av det dåliga kolesterolet med 10 procent och höja det goda kolesterolet med 15 procent.   Kanel-Cinnamon En tesked kanel om dagen kan minska på fettet i blodet, förhindra att plack byggs upp i artärerna och sänka kolesterolvärdet med upp till 26 procent.   Tranbär-Cranberry Tranbär är rika på kalium och har i forskning visat sig kunna sänka det onda kolesterolet och höja det goda kolesterolet. En regelbunden konsumtion kan minska risken för hjärtsjukdom med upp till 40 procent.   Kaffe-Coffee Enligt holländska forskare minskar risken för hjärtsjukdom med 20 procent om man håller sig till 2-4 koppar kaffe per dag.   Vattenmelon-Watermelon En amerikansk studie har visat att vattenmelon innehåller aminosyran L-citrullin som kan sänka blodtrycket på sex veckor. Aminosyran hjälper blodkärlen att slappna av vilket gör att dom vidgas och kan släppa igenom blodet lättare.   Spenat-Spinach Spenat innehåller folat och kalium som är bra för hjärtat och kan reglera blodtrycket. Ät en portion spenat eller andra mörkgröna bladgrönsaker om dagen. Fakta:what Destroys your blood vessels: Så förstörs dina blodkärl: Här är dom största riskfaktorerna för dina blodkärl.   - Rökning - smoking - Hög nivå av LDL-kolesterol i blodet-High levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood - Högt blodtryck-high boodpressure - Ingen motion-no exercise - Övervikt -overweight

Nr 267 Pineapple – A Fruit 5 Times More Effective than Cough Syrup

Pineapple – A Fruit 5 Times More Effective than Cough Syrup

Cough in adults and children can be very persistent and annoying. On top of that, it can last for a

very long time. When this unpleasant condition occurs, people are usually buying cough syrups based on herbs.

But, even when these cough syrups are advertised as completely natural there is always at least one ingredient that we don’t know what it really means and how it can affect our health.

 The best remedy for coughing is the one made by our own hands – from natural components.

Pineapples are rich in bromelain – an enzyme and well-known antioxidant. Bromelain has already been studied by many scientists and they have confirmed that this enzyme can help patients suffering from arthritis and joint pain. It can also reduce inflammation and stop tumor growth. So, it is no surprise why Bromelain is part of many popular supplements. In addition, numerous studies have proven that bromelain can stop and eliminate infections and kill bacteria.

Vitamin C is another ingredient found in abundance in pineapples. For example, only one cup of fresh pineapple juice contains half of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C. Vitamin C plays vital role in the process of securing the proper functioning of the muscles, bones and blood vessels.

Of course, vitamin C and bromelain enzyme are not the only nutrients found in pineapples, this exotic fruit also contains: vitamin A and B-6, folate, riboflavin, manganese, potassium and magnesium (very important minerals) and pantothenic acid. All these ingredients make pineapples an excellent source of vital minerals and vitamins.

What many people don’t know is the fact that pineapple can be very helpful in cases of cold and persistent cough. The juice of this tasty fruit can ease the throat pain and encourage the body to eliminate the mucus found there.

One recent study have proven that pineapple extract is 500% more effective than a regular OCT cough syrup. The tests on several patients have confirmed that they have eliminated cough problems 5 times faster than those who used regular cough syrup. Furthermore,4 years ago a group of respected scientists from India have managed to show the positive effects of pineapple in patients suffering from tuberculosis.

Pineapple juice recipe

Ingredients:
– One cup of fresh pineapple juice
– One cup of fresh lemon juice
– A small amount of fresh ginger
– A Tablespoon of honey (try to find raw organic honey)
– A Small amount of turmeric
– 1⁄2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Simply mix all these ingredients and drink them twice or three times every day until you eliminate the symptoms.

Nr 266 Soy: Eating This "Healthy" Food? It Could Be Slowly and Silently Killing You

Soy Dangers Summarized

• High levels of phytic acid in soy reduce assimilation of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Phytic acid in soy is not neutralized by ordinary preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting, and long, slow cooking, but only with long fermentation. High-phytate diets have caused growth problems in children.
• Trypsin inhibitors in soy interfere with protein digestion and may cause pancreatic disorders. In test animals, soy containing trypsin inhibitors caused stunted growth.
• Soy phytoestrogens disrupt endocrine function and have the potential to cause infertility and to promote breast cancer in adult women.
• Soy phytoestrogens are potent anti-thyroid agents that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer. In infants, consumption of soy formula has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease.
• Vitamin B12 analogs in soy are not absorbed and actually increase the body's requirement for B12.
• Soy foods increase the body's requirement for Vitamin D. Toxic synthetic Vitamin D2 is added to soy milk.

• Fragile proteins are over-denatured during high temperature processing to make soy protein isolate and textured vegetable protein.
• Processing of soy protein results in the formation of toxic lysinoalanine and highly carcinogenic nitrosamines.
• Free glutamic acid or MSG, a potent neurotoxin, is formed during soy food processing and additional amounts are added to many soy foods to mask soy's unpleasant taste.
• Soy foods contain high levels of aluminum, which is toxic to the nervous system and the kidneys.

Myths and Truths About Soy

Here we dispel the myths of the "Diet Dictocrats" and reveal the scientific validity behind our wise ancestors' nutrient-dense diets.

Myth: Use of soy as a food dates back many thousands of years.

Truth: Soy was first used as a food during the late Chou dynasty (1134-246 BC), only after the Chinese learned to ferment soybeans to make foods like tempeh, natto, and tamari.

Myth: Asians consume large amounts of soy foods.

Truth: Average consumption of soy foods in Japan and China is 10 grams(about 2 teaspoons) per day. Asians consume soy foods in small amounts as a condiment, and not as a replacement for animal foods.

Myth: Modern soy foods confer the same health benefits as traditionally fermented soy foods.

Truth: Most modern soy foods are not fermented to neutralize toxins in soybeans, and are processed in a way that denatures proteins and increases levels of carcinogens.

Myth: Soy foods provide complete protein.

Truth: Like all legumes, soybeans are deficient in sulfur-containing amino acids methionine and cystine. In addition, modern processing denatures fragile lysine.

Myth: Fermented soy foods can provide vitamin B12 in vegetarian diets.

Truth: The compound that resembles vitamin B12 in soy cannot be used by the human body. In fact, soy foods cause the body to require more B12.

Myth: Soy formula is safe for infants.

Truth: Soy foods contain trypsin inhibitors that inhibit protein digestion and affect pancreatic function. In test animals, diets high in trypsin inhibitors led to stunted growth and pancreatic disorders. Soy foods increase the body's requirement for vitamin D, needed for strong bones and normal growth.

Phytic acid in soy foods results in reduced bioavailabilty of iron and zinc, which are required for the health and development of the brain and nervous system. Soy also lacks cholesterol, likewise essential for the development of the brain and nervous system.

Megadoses of phytoestrogens in soy formula have been implicated in the current trend toward increasingly premature sexual development in girls and delayed or retarded sexual development in boys.

Myth: Soy foods can prevent osteoporosis.

Truth: Soy foods can cause deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D, both needed for healthy bones. Calcium from bone broths and vitamin D from seafood, lard and organ meats prevent osteoporosis in Asian countries—not soy foods.

Myth: Modern soy foods protect against many types of cancer.

Truth: A British government report concluded that there is little evidence that soy foods protect against breast cancer or any other forms of cancer. In fact, soy foods may result in an increased risk of cancer.

Myth: Soy foods protect against heart disease.

Truth: In some people, consumption of soy foods will lower cholesterol, butthere is no evidence that lowering cholesterol with soy protein improves one's risk of having heart disease.

Myth: Soy estrogens (isoflavones) are good for you.

Truth: Soy isoflavones are phyto-endocrine disrupters. At dietary levels, they can prevent ovulation and stimulate the growth of cancer cells. Eating as little as 30 grams (about 4 tablespoons) of soy per day can result in hypothyroidism with symptoms of lethargy, constipation, weight gain and fatigue.

Myth: Soy foods are safe and beneficial for women to use in their postmenopausal years.

Truth: Soy foods can stimulate the growth of estrogen-dependent tumors and cause thyroid problems. Low thyroid function is associated with difficulties in menopause.

Myth: Phytoestrogens in soy foods can enhance mental ability.

Truth: A recent study found that women with the highest levels of estrogen in their blood had the lowest levels of cognitive function; In Japanese–Americans, tofu consumption in mid-life is associated with the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease in later life.

Myth: Soy isoflavones and soy protein isolate have GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.

Truth: Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) recently withdrew its application to the FDA for GRAS status for soy isoflavones following an outpouring of protest from the scientific community. The FDA never approved GRAS status for soy protein isolate because of concern regarding the presence of toxins and carcinogens in processed soy.

Myth: Soy foods are good for your sex life.

Truth: Numerous animal studies show that soy foods cause infertility in animals. Soy consumption enhances hair growth in middle-aged men, indicating lowered testosterone levels.  

Myth: Soybeans are good for the environment.

Truth: Most soybeans grown in the US are genetically engineered to allow farmers to use large amounts of herbicides.

Myth: Soybeans are good for developing nations.

Truth: In third-world countries, soybeans replace traditional crops and transfer the value-added of processing from the local population to multinational corporations.

Soy Infant Formula: Birth Control Pills for Babies

Babies fed soy-based formula have 13,000 to 22,000 times more estrogen compounds in their blood than babies fed milk-based formula. Infants exclusively fed soy formula receive the estrogenic equivalent of at least four birth control pills per day.

Male infants undergo a testosterone surge during the first few months of life, when Testosterone levels may be as high as those of an adult male. During this period, baby boys are programmed to express male characteristics after puberty, not only in the development of their sexual organs and other masculinity traits, but also in setting patterns in the brain characteristic of male behavior.

In animals, studies indicate that phytoestrogens in soy are powerful endocrine disrupters. Soy infant feeding -- which floods the bloodstream with female hormones that inhibit testosterone -- cannot be ignored as a possible cause of disrupted development patterns in boys, including learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder.

Male children exposed to DES, a synthetic estrogen, had testes smaller than normal on maturation and infant marmoset monkeys fed soy isoflavones had a reduction in testosterone levels up to 70 percent compared to milk-fed controls.

 Almost 15 percent of white girls and 50 percent of African-Americans girls s
how signs of puberty, such as breast development and pubic hair, before the age of eight. Some girls are showing sexual development before the age of three. Premature development of girls has been linked to the use of soy formula and exposure to environmental estrogen-mimickers such as PCBs and DDE. Intake of phytoestrogens even at moderate levels during pregnancy can have adverse affects on the developing fetus and the timing of puberty later in life

Health Dangers of Soy

 If you have symptoms of any of the following diseases,  take a closer look at your diet and eliminate unfermented soy:

• Breast cancer
• Brain damage
• Infant abnormalities
• Thyroid disorders
• Kidney stones
• Immune system impairment
• Severe, potentially fatal food allergies
• Impaired fertility
• Danger during pregnancy and nursing

What Soy Products Are Good for You?

The only soy with health benefits is organic soy that has been properly fermented.

After a long fermentation process, the phytate and "anti-nutrient" levels of soybeans are reduced, and their beneficial properties become available to your digestive system.

The primary fermented soy products  are:

• Tempeh, a fermented soybean cake with a firm texture and nutty, mushroom-like flavor.
• Miso, a fermented soybean paste with a salty, buttery texture (commonly used in miso soup).
• Natto, fermented soybeans with a sticky texture and strong, cheese-like flavor.
• Soy sauce, which is traditionally made by fermenting soybeans, salt and enzymes; be wary because many varieties on the market today are made artificially using a chemical process.

Please note that TOFU is NOT on this list. Tofu is not fermented, and is therefore not among the soy foods as recommended

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Nr 265 How To Remove Uric Acid From Your Joints

Cucumber juice has the power to decrease body temperature. It creates alkaline environment in the body, and studies have confirmed its efficacy when it comes to eliminating uric acid crystals from joins.

The combination of ingredients works well in eliminating toxins. Celery and ginger relieve inflammation.

This juice causes a mild pain, which is actually a sign that it does its job!

Remove uric acid crystals from your joints

To make this juice you need:

• 1 medium-sized cucumber
• 2 celery stalks,
• 1 lemon slice
• 1 young ginger (an inch-sized piece)

Preparation:

First, you need to clean the ingredients well. Cut your cucumber and celery into slices. Slice half of the lemon, and keep the rest in your fridge. Shred the ginger root.

Combine the ingredients into a delicious juice and drink it once or twice a day until you see some improvement.

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Nr 264 TEN BENEFITS OF BEETS and smoothie

Drinking raw beets is the closest thing to a cocktail without the alcohol. It’s powerful, and no wonder. It’s not just an anti-oxidant; it’s a SUPER ANTI-OXIDANT.

1. Beets are a super food, a super anti-oxidant that fights cancer and reduces inflammation.
2. Beets are good for working out.  They improve blood flow, which increases endurance during a workout.
3. Beets purifies the blood and cleanse the liver.
4. Beets have been proven to lower blood pressure and reverse hypertension.
5. Beets help to deliver oxygen to the parts of your body that need it, even the brain.
6. Beets may have an aphrodisiac effect as they contain high amounts of boron, related to the production of sex hormones.
7. Beets are high in fiber, high in vitamin C and folic acid, and contain sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron and phosperous!
8. Beets contain folic acid aids in physical healing, and is good for pregnant women.
9. Beets are good for your mental health, as they contain betain, which aids in depression.
10. Beets are the sweetest vegetable, high in good carbs, low in calories and give you the right kind of energy.

If you’re thinking that you don’t like beets, you might just love this. The raw beets are earthy and sweet and the other fruits harmonize with and balance the beet taste.

I got out the kale, apple, orange and a handful of strawberries to see if it would taste good. This drink was astoundingly popular because it tastes so good.

Nr 263 CURE JOINT AND KNEE PAIN EASY – THIS SUPERFOOD IS THE KEY

HOW TO CURE JOINT AND KNEE PAIN WITH ONLY ONE SUPERFOOD?

There are lot of pains which are bothering people around the world and they are connected with different injuries or diseases.

One of the most problematic is the joint and knee pain.

It is usually appeared at older people as a consequence of arthritis, but it can be caused by different injuries or other health problems to every other generation of human population.

There are different kinds of arthritis as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis etc.

Also osteoporosis and other joint health problems could be classified at this group of painful diseases.

All of them are causing very strong pains at joints and knees and one of the first steps of the medical treatment is to stop these pains.

CURE JOINT AND KNEE PAIN USING GELATIN TREATMENT

Except different commercial medicaments it is widely known that consummation of gelatin is very helpful for reducing or stopping these serious symptoms.

It is also known that gelatin is good for healthy fingernails, joint, hair, bones etc.

Except it is good to cure joint and knee pain, this superfood is improving your general health at all. This animal protein is the main ingredient at all medicaments used for treatment of bone and joint health problems. Gelatin is rich in collagen which is responsible for the structure of the bones and cartilage. At the beginning of this century many medical studies were performed in USA to define the role of gelatin at treatment of joint and bone diseases. It is proved that the patients who were treated with combination of gelatin, vitamin C and calcium had significant improvement after the certain number of treatments.

Stunning Health Benefits of Gelatin

• Gelatin is rich in amino acids which are preventing the process of cartilage destruction and at the same time it reduces the inflammations and pains at your joints and knees.
• This natural protein is responsible for the good shape of your stomach lining by restoring them and keeping them healthy and strong. That way the gelatin is improving your resistance to food allergies which are usually caused by improper lining at your digestive tract.
• For excellent skin elasticity – consume gelatin! Its collagen will help you to get your smooth and shine skin again. At the same time it will support your body and cells to produce your own collagen.
• Cure joint and knee pain with gelatin’s collagen, but do not forget that this natural product is excellent for your hair, teeth and nails at the same time.Keratin is a protein which could be found at high percentage at gelatin. This protein is a basic structure of your teeth, hair and nails.
• Daily consumption of gelatin will improve your protein status not only by input of gelatin’s proteins, but also by stimulating your body to utilize all rest proteins of other sources much better and more efficient.
• Detoxification of your body is always among the top 3 of your health priorities. Glycine which is one of the gelatin’s ingredients is detox booster and it will help you to get rid of toxins sooner and easier.
• Your digestion problems could be solved by using gelatin at your daily menu or by gelatin consumption by supplements. Gelatin has its natural property to bind the water easily and that way it will help the food to travel easier through your digestive tract.

So, many people that used gelatin to cure joint and knee pain, found  that is really helpful.

Now it is your turn to say goodbye to this painful condition.

Nr 262 Recipe with Apple Cider Vinegar to Treat Arthritis and Joint Pain Naturally

Joint pain is a quite common condition and its intensity can vary from mild to severe. Although, the pain usually disappears gradually after a day’s rest, it can sometimes last for days and be quite debilitating. This is especially true of people suffering from arthritis, which is an inflammation of the joints. Arthritis can appear in many different forms and can affect any area of your body starting from your neck to your feet.

Unfortunately, traditional medicine offers very little when it comes to joint pain. When addressing this issue, the best thing to do to relieve joint pain as well as the symptoms of arthritis is to make some lifestyle changes including your dietary regime.

In case you are fed up with over-the-counter medicines against arthritic pain, which are often inefficient, don’t worry as there’s a more effective method of curing aching joints which is completely natural and safe. Its primary ingredient is apple cider vinegar.

METHOD:

1. For one thing, joint pain is best relieved by using apple cider vinegar to make a foot bath. Simply mix some apple cider vinegar with six cups of warm water. Then, soak your hands or feet in this. In case you suffer from neck pain, soak a piece of cotton cloth in the mixture and put it on your neck or other affected area of your body.
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3. You can also treat joint pain topically by mixing apple cider vinegar with olive or coconut oil. Use 2 tbs. apple cider vinegar per 1 tbs. oil. Mix the ingredients well before applying the mixture to the affected areas. It’s highly recommended to rub it in and leave it on so as to experience better results. Doing this on a regular basis will significantly reduce the joint pain you have.
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5. You can also drink apple cider vinegar in order to prevent arthritis. Simply mix 1-3 tbsps. apple cider vinegar with 8 ounces of water or with any fruit juice. Cherry juice is a good choice because it offers even more health benefits. Drink this three times a day, preferably before each meal.
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7. Apple cider vinegar is an excellent tool against joint pain. However, it has many other uses as well – it is a strong antioxidant that can help flush the body of toxins. Apple cider vinegar is abundant in health benefits and should become an inseparable part of your daily diet.