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Tuesday, 5 November 2019

CELERY JUICE: MIRACLE JUICE

ALL ABOUT CELERY JUICE



Teeming with powerful anti-inflammatory properties...

Celery juice is teeming with powerful anti-inflammatory properties. This means it’s highly beneficial for people who suffer from chronic and mystery illnesses, including conditions labeled “autoimmune.”  Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Lyme disease, migraines, vertigo, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, psoriasis, eczema, acne, lupus, Guillain-Barré syndrome, sarcoidosis, Raynaud’s syndrome, Ménière’s disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gout, bursitis, bloating, intestinal cramping, distention, acid reflux, vertigo, constipation, restless leg syndrome, tingles, numbness—all of these symptoms and illnesses are mysteries to medical communities, even though they have names. Their true causes are not yet known by medical research and science.
Celery is perfect for reversing inflammation, because it starves the pathogens, including unproductive bacteria and viruses such as Epstein-Barr (EBV), that create it.  
As I reveal in my book, Thyroid Healing: The Truth behind Hashimoto’s, Graves’, Insomnia, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodules & Epstein-Barr, EBV is the actual cause of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and many other diseases that medical communities call autoimmune. 
THE WONDERS OF CELERY’S MINERAL SALTS
Celery is able to starve pathogens, plus it contains a multitude of undiscovered mineral salts that act together as an antiseptic. When these powerful mineral salts make contact with viruses such as Epstein-Barr, HHV-6, and shingles; bacteria such as Streptococcus; and other pathogens—troublemakers responsible for chronic illness—the salts begin to break down the pathogens’ cell membranes, eventually killing and destroying them.

If you’re worried that the sodium in celery is a problem because you’ve heard that “salt is salt,” know that the sodium in celery is not just salt or the basic mineral sodium. Medical research and science have not yet discovered the different varieties of sodium in celery, nor how beneficial they are. Celery’s naturally occurring sodium actually helps stabilize blood pressure, bringing it down when it’s too high and up when it’s too low. Further, it won’t dehydrate your organs—instead, it clings to toxic, dangerous salts from poor-quality foods and helps draw them out of your body while replacing them with undiscovered cluster salts.

These subgroups of sodium bond together as one and are infused with celery’s other critical chemical compounds and information that’s highly active in healing the body. Science has not yet deconstructed or studied these cluster salts. 

Eventually, research will reveal that these cluster salts work symbiotically and systematically to flush out toxins, dead pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, and pathogenic neurotoxins and debris from every crevice of the body.

Neurotoxins, by the way, are created by viruses such as EBV feeding on toxic heavy metals, including mercury and aluminum. Medical science and research are not yet aware that viruses feed on certain fuel, let alone that they produce neurotoxins as waste. 

Neurotoxins create neurological symptoms, including burning skin, twitches, tremors, spasms, cold hands and feet, balance issues, vertigo, erratic heartbeat, insomnia, and body jerks, that confound doctors.

Now that you know that pathogens like EBV are responsible for chronic illness, you can understand just how critical the antiseptic function of celery’s cluster salts truly is. 

Your white blood cells use these cluster salts as both shield and weapon to go after viruses and unproductive bacteria—and that translates to relief from the numerous symptoms and conditions they cause.

Your body is loyal to you. It’s doing it’s very best to help you be whole and healed.


MORE ON CELERY’S MAGNIFICENT MINERAL SALTS
Mineral salts are critical for our bodies to function optimally. They keep your kidneys and adrenals functioning and raise your gut’s hydrochloric acid so your body can break down and assimilate what you eat—while they balance your pH as well as cleanse and repair your stomach, the rest of your digestive tract, and, most importantly, your liver. They also allow information to travel throughout your body so it can keep itself in balance no matter what’s occurring.

The mineral salts specifically in celery are instrumental in the electricity that governs the body—they’re building blocks for neurotransmitter chemicals, they ignite electrical impulse activity, and they support neuron function. A brain with weak electrical impulses and weak neurotransmitters shuts down and goes into “low battery” mode—which makes celery juice, a battery charger for the brain, an answer to stop this from happening. Mineral salts keep the heart pumping and create the neurotransmitters needed to take information from point A to point B, that is, from neuron to neuron. (Picture a thought as a boat and mineral salts as the ocean: if the ocean dries up, the boat can’t go anywhere.)

That celery’s mineral salts are such an important support for the central nervous system means they are extremely healing for people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, brain fog, confusion, bipolar disorder, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as people who have difficulty with focus and concentration.

Celery can really enhance the ability of supplemental GABA, glycine, and magnesium L-threonate to be absorbed by the brain and aid in neurotransmitter performance for sleep support. Celery also improves methylation, that is, the proper absorption and utilization of hundreds of nutrients, including B12 and zinc. 

The electrolytes in celery hydrate on a deep cellular level, lessening your chances of suffering from migraines, anxiety, panic attacks, and more. Celery also stabilizes and supports the adrenal glands, offers stress assistance, and repairs damaged cells inside the liver.

And since celery’s mineral salts are antibacterial, they kill bacteria such as strep, and that encourages a healthy environment for “good” bacteria. Low-grade strep infections are often the actual cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs), chronic sinus infections, acne, IBS, and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), though at this time medical communities aren’t aware that strep infections are involved in these conditions. Now you know that celery juice and its antibacterial properties can help heal all of these conditions, too.

If you suffer from a thyroid condition, take note: celery has the ability to cleanse the thyroid of toxins and bolster production of the thyroid hormone T3. For more on the unknown true cause of thyroid problems like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, thyroid nodules, cysts and tumors, enlarged thyroid, parathyroid disease, and much more, refer to Thyroid Healing.



CELERY JUICE AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
Celery’s ability to break down and flush out viruses is life-changing news for anybody who has been told they have an autoimmune disease. Pathogens such as viruses, including EBV and shingles, are the true cause of the inflammation that’s mistakenly considered an autoimmune condition. Medical communities just aren’t aware of the real cause yet.

The prevailing autoimmune theory is that the immune system is mistaking a part of the body for an invader and has begun attacking it, causing inflammation. This belief developed because by the 1950s, the medical world had become frustrated with not having an explanation for why conditions such as Hashimoto’s, Graves’, lupus, RA, Crohn’s disease, celiac, ulcerative colitis, and multiple sclerosis (MS) were leaving people ailing or even crippled. Close observation of some patients’ blood work revealed the presence of antibodies. A theory took off that the body had become confused and created antibodies to attack itself. It’s vital to remember that this was just one out of dozens of theories—it was never a definitive answer. The whole premise was an unproven hypothesis that the medical establishment came up with because they didn’t have the real answers for people’s suffering. So they pointed the blame at people’s bodies, which took the blame off of medical research and science, and unfortunately, the theory has stuck and become law.

The autoimmune theory is not true. It’s critical to know what’s really happening with autoimmune issues: antibodies are present because your body is fighting a pathogen that scientific testing can’t detect yet. For example, in the case of Hashimoto’s, if antibodies are present, it’s because your body is going after the Epstein-Barr virus. It’s not that your body created antibodies that are attacking your thyroid gland. You can learn more about this in Thyroid Healing.

Again, contrary to current thinking, the body does not attack itself or turn against you. Your body only goes after pathogens, and only two factors cause inflammation: injury and invasion. Pathogens cause both. They’re invaders—foreign bodies in your body—and can also be injurers, sometimes damaging tissue in their travels through your system. (It doesn’t always take both factors to cause inflammation; for example, if you break your leg and it swells up, that’s solely an injury. It does always take at least one of these two causes.)

Sadly, the popular, incorrect autoimmune theory holds people responsible for their sickness. It leads people to believe that their body has betrayed them, turned against them, let them down. When you’re leaving the doctor’s office after being told that your body is attacking itself or attacking a specific organ, it can be emotionally damaging, and that belief itself hinders your immune system. 

Your body is loyal to you. It’s doing it’s very best to help you be whole and healed. It loves you unconditionally. Your own immune system will never harm you, it only works for you. Knowing this truth can kick-start the healing process for someone who previously believed their body was against them.

The autoimmune confusion is one of the greatest mistakes in modern medicine. It’s a prime example of why more than 250 million people in the U.S. alone are living with or suffering from mystery symptoms and conditions with no real relief.

Which brings us back to why celery juice is such a big deal. As celery ushers pathogens out, your body will be much better able to handle whatever life throws your way.



CELERY JUICE AND BALANCING YOUR BODY’S PH
Why is it so beneficial that celery juice strengthens hydrochloric acid in your gut? Because hydrochloric acid is critical to digestion and to keeping your digestive system alkaline.

Although we can hear the word “acid” and think “bad,” gastric acids, including hydrochloric acid, are critical, helpful acids, not to be confused with having an acidic digestive system, which is detrimental to health.

When you eat, food quickly travels down to your stomach to be digested with the help of hydrochloric acid. Although science hasn’t discovered this yet, hydrochloric acid isn’t just one acid—it’s actually a complex blend of seven acids. If hydrochloric acid levels are out of balance or low, your food won’t be sufficiently digested in your stomach. That means the food won’t break down enough for your cells to access the nutrients, and instead the food will just sit there and rot, causing bad acids to develop.



PREVENTING AMMONIA PERMEABILITY, A MAJOR UNKNOWN CAUSE OF ILL HEALTH
This gut rot, or putrefaction, creates ammonia gas, which has the ability to float, ghost-like, out of your digestive tract and directly into your bloodstream. It can also cross into organs such as your liver and brain. This is what I call ammonia permeability.

Millions of people walk around with digestive health problems, and one of the contributing factors is ammonia permeability, along with underlying sluggish liver issues. (The truth about ammonia permeability hasn’t yet been discovered. Similar though mistaken concepts are often referred to as “leaky gut syndrome” or “intestinal permeability.”)

Another condition that worsens low hydrochloric acid and creates ammonia permeability is a sluggish, stagnant, fatty liver. Underlying liver conditions are extremely common. Medical communities don’t yet know how prevalent they really are or what’s behind these issues in the first place. A sluggish, stagnant, fatty liver causes lower bile production, which means the body can’t break down and disperse fats easily, and that also contributes to gut rot, causing even more ammonia permeability. It is vital to understand how to support your liver as almost everyone today has a sluggish liver which is at the core of countless symptoms, illnesses and premature aging and death. Thankfully, there are simple ways to support your liver’s health. I share these in detail in my book, Liver Rescue.

Here’s where our heroic celery juice comes in: It effectively rebuilds the stomach’s complex balance and supply of hydrochloric acid. It also strengthens the digestive system by helping to heal the liver, which leads to an increase in bile production, easing constipation and bloat. Plus by lowering levels of pathogens such as bacteria and viruses and invaders such as fungus and mold, it leads to strengthened intestinal linings. Celery juice is one of the most profound ways, if not the most profound way, to restore digestive health. It is that powerful.




CELERY JUICE FOR BODY AND EMOTIONS
We tend to hold a lot of fear in our guts. Nervousness causes those sensations we know as tummy flips or butterflies in the stomach, and anxiety can run deep through the nervous system, putting our guts in knots. By restoring the entire digestive system, celery juice puts our minds and hearts at ease, too. Use it for its calming effects when you are feeling frightened, panicky, shocked, fretful, nervous, threatened, unsure, afraid, or defensive.

I could go on and on about the benefits of celery juice for all manner of ills—mental, physical, spiritual, emotional. Celery juice is alkalizing, enzyme-rich, electrolyte-enhancing, liver-repairing, blood-sugar-balancing, antiseptic, and more.

Don’t let the simplicity of humble celery mask it’s strength—it’s often the simplest of measures in life that gracefully work wonders in the most complex situations. Celery juice truly is a miracle juice. It’s one of the greatest healing tonics of all time.

https://www.celeryjuice.com/celery-juice-101


Benefits of Celery Juice

Amazing benefits of Celery Juice...

  • Critical for healing chronic acid reflux
  • Fights autoimmune disease, including Hashimoto’s, Lyme disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and every other autoimmune condition
  • Incredible for constipation and all digestive issues
  • Helps restore the adrenals
  • Contains mineral salts that are critical for the central nervous system
  • Helpful for depression, anxiety, brain fog, confusion, bipolar disorder, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), poor focus and concentration
  • Important for skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis
  • Flushes toxins and pathogenic byproduct from the body
  • Helps stabilize blood pressure
  • Helps eradicate strep bacteria
  • Fights Epstein-Barr and Shingles viruses
  • Brings down toxic liver heat
  • The ultimate gallbladder rehabilitator
  • Eliminates mucus
  • Restores bile production and potency
  • Celery’s natural sodium draws toxic salts out of the body
  • Powerful weapon against SIBO
  • Inhibits viruses, bacteria, and fungus
  • Enhances the immune system
  • Helps repair damaged ligaments & bones
  • Highly anti-inflammatory
  • Powerful way to alkalize the gut
  • Celery juice raises hydrochloric acid 
  • Supports and calms the central nervous system
  • Helps the liver produce bile 
  • Has mineral salts are instrumental in the electricity that governs the body
  • Contains the building blocks for neurotransmitter chemicals
  • Helps heal and prevent gut rot 
  • Helps repair damaged cells inside the liver
  • Cleanses the thyroid of viral byproduct
  • Bolsters production of thyroid hormone T3
  • Helps improve kidney function
  • Helpful for healing allergies
  • Powerful tool for brain health
  • Helps heal Crohn’s, Colitis and IBS
  • Offers stress assistance
  • Strengthens digestion
  • Celery juice blended with papaya is an amazing gut tonic
  • Helps heal addictions
  • Improves methylation
  • Helps prevent gum recession
  • Provides essential mineral salts
  • Helps restless leg syndrome
  • Counteracts acidosis
  • Helps heal POTS
  • Hydrates on a cellular level
  • Helpful healing tool for every symptom and condition
  • Celery juice’s undiscovered mineral salts break down pathogens’ cell membranes, killing and destroying them
  • The cluster salts in celery are used by your white blood cells as both shield and weapon to go after viruses and unproductive bacteria
  • Helps to heal the liver
  • Enhances electrolytes
  • Has undiscovered mineral salts that act together as an antiseptic in the body
https://www.celeryjuice.com/celery-juice-benefits-medical-medium

Wednesday, 10 July 2019

Mobile app 'finds anti-cancer molecules in food'

An app that harnesses the unused processing power of idling mobile phones has been used to identify anti-cancer molecules in a range of foods.

A person putting mobile beside the bedImage copyrightGETTY IMAGES
Image captionThe app works while people sleep
The research identified carrots, celery and oranges as having the highest number of cancer-fighting molecules.
The DreamLab app, which has now been downloaded 83,000 times, works while users sleep and has so far performed more than 10 million calculations.
One expert said there was a "long road ahead" to develop treatments.
The app uses an algorithm to measure the properties of more than 8,000 everyday foods against a comprehensive database, looking for molecules that have successfully tackled cancer in lab tests of cell cultures or animals.
Grapes, dill and cabbage also had high numbers of these anti-cancer molecules.
OrangesImage copyrightGETTY IMAGES
Image captionOranges are not the only fruit offering anti-cancer molecules, according to the study
The research also suggests existing anti-diabetic and anti-microbial drugs could play a role in anti-cancer therapy.
Lead researcher Dr Kirill Veselkov, from Imperial College London's department of surgery and cancer, said: "This is a groundbreaking moment for us.
"The next step is to use AI technologies to explore the impact that different combinations of drugs and food-based molecules could have on individuals."
Weilin Wu, Cancer Research UK's health information officer, said: "This intriguing study suggests we might be able to find leads for new cancer therapies among the naturally occurring chemicals that make up our food and drink.
"But even if this approach bears fruit, there's a long road ahead to develop them into cancer treatments and test whether they're effective in treating the disease.
"Your overall diet is much more important for reducing cancer risk than eating a particular type of food.
"There's good evidence that you can reduce your cancer risk by eating more foods high in fibre, like fruit and veg, and cutting down on processed and red meat, and high calorie foods and drink."
The app is a partnership between Imperial College London and the Vodafone Foundation. The findings have been published in Nature.

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-48923407

Monday, 29 April 2019

Curious Cook: Pesticides and other thoughts - MUST READ

Part of the research into glyphosate for the last article provided additional free insight into the use of pesticides and treatments for fresh vegetables and fruits. The interesting aspect was not only the surprising amount of residues but also the frequent use of multiple chemicals on single crops.
Curious Cook: Pesticides and other thoughts

Strawberries
As an example, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has identified strawberries as probably the most contaminated fruit in terms of pesticides and fruit treatment compounds. A quick search through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Pesticides Data Program (PDP) database revealed that strawberries for human consumption in the USA can be treated with combinations of over 70 different active compounds, with varying degrees of toxicity.
However in the amounts detected, the USDA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have indicated there are no severe threats to human health provided the residue levels are kept below recommended limits. Note there may be more chemicals used but the PDP database did not indicate every possible compound used on commercial strawberries; for example, glyphosate was not included.

Strawberries are one of the most contaminated fruits. Photo: Ted Rabbitts/Flickr
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is probably more thorough in its monitoring of crop residues. It had also reviewed and published the Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) for over 485 chemicals which may be found on strawberries, though not all of them are regulated or actually permitted to be used – these MRLs are limits used by producers and test laboratories to analyse for food safety issues.
There were 109 chemicals originally approved for use on strawberries, including neonicotinoids (or neonics), often called “bee killers”. Since April 2018, three major neonics (clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam) are banned from use in open fields though it seems thiamethoxam may still be applied in enclosed industrial greenhouses. The same detailed levels of EFSA documentation and processes apply for all other kinds of food crops.
Again, the EFSA suggests that permitted chemical residues in strawberries and other crops are safe for human consumption if they do not exceed their MRLs.
The dirty list
To be honest, the following list of fruits and vegetables was originally drawn up by the EWG, an organisation probably more known as an environmental lobbyist group than a proper scientific research outfit.
However, after struggling with the PDP and the EFSA pesticides databases, it became clear that there is no such thing as easy access to information regarding toxicity, dosage, frequency of application and consumer removal of many crop treatments without reading through the documentation of every formulation containing these chemicals and the diluents/surfactants used with such chemicals.
So after checking various items on the list as best as I could (and finding no significant discrepancies), I am assuming the EWG had done its homework properly when compiling the following list.
So, based on the analysis from the EWG, crops with the most treatment residues are: strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarine, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery, potatoes and hot peppers.
Potatoes are one of the crops with the highest pesticide residue. Photo: Sethoscope/Flick
The EWG also states that nearly 70% of all produce sold in the United States is contaminated with pesticide residues, though it does not warn that all such produce is necessarily bad for health, provided all such residues are below the recommended MRLs. It merely suggests that long-term ingestion or over-ingestion of such residues may have a detrimental effect on health, which is likely to be true for sections of the population.
The above list are vegetables and fruits which are commonly targeted by insects, fungi, bacteria and other pests, and are therefore often sprayed with various compounds to prevent loss of production. Regarding potatoes, major treatments are also applied after harvest to prolong the crop storage life. In Britain in 2004, 2,677,280 tonnes of potatoes were treated with various compounds such as imazalil, thiabendazole and/or stored using ethylene, a gas which inhibits the sprouting of tubers. The main treatment was fumigation with chlorpropham, which was applied to 2,257,603 tonnes, or over 84% of the potato crop for that year.
The clean list
Of all commercial fruit and food crops, the following were found by the EWG to contain the lowest amount of pesticide residues: avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, sweet peas (frozen), onion, papayas, eggplants, asparagus, kiwis, cabbage, cauliflower, cantaloupes, broccoli, mushrooms and honeydew melons.
Cauliflower is on the clean list. Photo: Liz West/Flickr
Most of the above either have thick, inedible skins which need to be removed before eating or have hydrophobic surfaces which repel water.
In summary, if it is not possible/feasible to consume organic produce, it might be worthwhile to focus on picking more of your greens and fruits from the clean list above.
A likely carcinogen
As a comment, imazalil (also known as enilconazole or chloramizole) is one of the most common pesticides found on fruits. A huge proportion of oranges and other citrus fruits as well as potatoes are routinely treated with imazalil, even though both the EPA and the World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorise imazalil as “likely to be carcinogenic to humans”.

Oranges are treated with a chemical that is reputed to be carcinogenic. Photo: Frederique Voisin Demery/Flick
The concentration of this compound is mostly on the fruits’ skin and therefore exposure should be minimal if the skin of the fruit is discarded. This may not be so easy if fruits such as grapes are treated with the chemical (which is the case in many countries).
To remove residues, the best suggestion is to soak and wash produce in a 1% baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) water solution for 12-15 minutes, as the alkalinity apparently destabilises and loosens pesticide molecules.
Honey and babies
We had a new granddaughter arrive recently, and automatically my wife offered the standard French advice to refrain from giving her any honey-based drinks for at least a year. Then it occurred to me that I do not know the reason for this common warning, so it was worth investigating.
It turns out it involves the most toxic poison known to humans, Botulinum Type H (BTX-H), which needs a dose of only two nanograms or less per kilo of body weight to be lethal – this is known as the Lethal Dose (LD). By contrast, the very lethal poison batrachotoxin, commonly known as curare, has a LD of two micrograms, 1,000 times less powerful by volume than botulinum H toxin.

Honey can be dangerous to babies under one. Photo: Harsha K R/Flickr
And the reason why babies should not be given honey is because spores of clostridium botulinum bacteria are not infrequently found in honey. The digestive systems of very young babies are not able to kill such bacteria in their stomachs until they are over a year old. Left to breed, clostridium botulinum will produce enough botulinum toxin (BTX) to provoke health issues quickly.
Note that BTX is the cause of botulism, not the bacteria. The bacteria are widespread in the environment and many food products – it is impossible to avoid over a normal lifetime.
However, people normally do not get infected because the bacteria cannot survive exposure to oxygen or highly acidic conditions (pH 4.6) – regular stomach acid (pH between 1.5-3.5) will destroy any ingested bacteria. But BTX is unaffected by stomach acid and needs heat treatment at temperatures of 85°C or more for five minutes to deactivate the toxin. The bacteria can also enter the bloodstream via wounds, and then propagate.
There are several varieties of BTX which are classified as Types A through H, though most are not as lethal as Type H. The cosmetic treatment botox, for example, is based on BTX A or B.
All types of BTX profoundly affect the function of an important neurotransmitter called acetylcholine – this disrupts normal nerve signalling and causes muscle paralysis. Therefore botox treatments work by relaxing muscles on the face and reducing the effect of wrinkly skin.
The good news is antidotes exist for most types of BTX poisoning, provided treatment is received in time (although they can have side-effects) – however, this does not apply for BTX-H because it is highly unlikely to be survivable.
Summary
In summary, when ingesting food stored in a low-acid, low oxygen environment (such as packaged foods or old tins), make sure to heat it to 85°C for at least five minutes – this should also be done for re-sealed food stored at inadequate cold temperatures (above 3°C). And never ever give honey to young babies.

https://www.star2.com/food/2019/04/15/curious-cook-pesticides-and-other-thoughts/


Sunday, 6 September 2015

Foods for male libido

top 10 most powerful foods for supporting male libido

One of the most important aspects of our health is our sexual health. When men, in particular, start exhibiting problems with their libido, they can then suffer not just from sexual dysfunction, but also from self-esteem issues and possibly a low sense of self-worth. Fortunately, there are natural foods that can help support and activate the male libido. Compiled below are the top 10 most powerful foods that do just that.
Sexual health should not be ignored. This aspect of one’s life is important and should be tended to when problems arise. Sexual healing can be achieved through natural foods such as the ones compiled in the list below.

PUMPKIN SEEDS

Pumpkin seeds, which can be eaten fresh from a pumpkin or purchased on their own, contain high levels of zinc. This is very important to produce more testosterone. Deficiency of this important hormone can lead to intimacy issues. Pumpkin seeds are also rich with omega-3 fatty acids. This component is essential for your overall sexual health. The tasty pumpkin seed also contains other libido vitamins, such as vitamins B, C, D, E and K, as well as other minerals like potassium, calcium, niacin and phosphorous. Do not overlook the power of this potent seed because this can help boost your arousal.(1)

WATERMELON

If you are searching for a sweet libido stimulator, then all you need is a slice of watermelon. Yes, it’s 92% water. However, this fruit is filled with essential nutrients that can boost the sexual performance of both men and women. Watermelon has “Viagra-like effects” that boost libido. It also has rich levels of a phytonutrient known as citrulline, which is converted by the body to arginine. Arginine is an amino acid that increases the nitric oxide levels in the body. This, together with its lycopene content, relaxes the blood vessels the way Viagra does. It amazingly supercharges your stamina and allows you to feel every ecstatic sensation better.(2)

GINSENG

Ginseng can also greatly improve sexual performance. A clinical study by the University of Hawaii supports this claim. Ginsenoside extracts trigger sexual health. There are many products and supplements which claim they contain real ginseng content. However, be careful because not all ginseng products can be trusted. Choose high quality ginseng supplements or just eat fresh ginseng. You can also simply drink ginseng tea. Some energy drinks may brag about their product’s ginseng power, but most of these products are just full of sugar which can do more harm than good. Again, choose your brand wisely to avoid fraudulent ginseng products which may only further damage your health. Pick the right product and see for yourself how ginseng helps you to maximize your libido.(3)

MACA

Maca is among the group of newly discovered superfoods which can effectively alleviate impotency. Maca has the power to boost sperm count as well as increase the testosterone production for men. It is also known as Peru’s organic Viagra. This natural root increases energy, stamina, strength, libido and fertility. This powerful combination intensifies sexual urge and helps couples enjoy their improved intimacy. Maca is now available in local food stores, so you should start checking out this effective aphrodisiac.(1)

BANANAS

Bananas have an enzyme called bromelain that is vital to enhance a man’s sexual performance. This enzyme is also in pineapple. Pineapples, by the way, are also a great source of vitamin B which can increase the energy levels of the body as well as increase the production of sex hormones. Bananas do not contain cholesterol, so it does not harm the blood flow that can indirectly impact erectile function. This gives men the libido boost they need to enjoy a lovely night.(1)

CELERY

Celery is another sexual stimulator that can give rise to a potent substance called androsterone, which is a relatively odorless aphrodisiac in male’s perspiration. It boosts the pheromone levels in men’s sweat which can make them more attractive to the women. Buy organic celery to get rid of toxic chemicals that might mess with your libido boost. Eat organic celery and get ready to raise your virility and masculinity. With organic celery, you are sure to give a boost to your sexual stimulation.(1)

AVOCADO

Avocado helps both men and women improve their libido. Avocados are full of folic acid which can drive the body’s sexual energy up. Avocados metabolize protein production effectively. Avocados are rich in vitamin B6, a known hormone regulator. These green fruits contain fatty acids, potassium, and vitamin E and B6 which can boost the hormone production in males. Your sexual responses will improve once these sexual stimulators are ingested.(2, 4)

OYSTERS

Oysters have long been considered a love drug. Oysters can boost the dopamine levels which can drive the libido up for men and women alike. Oysters are also very rich in zinc that activates the testosterone production and increases sperm count. Ideally, you should eat oysters raw; however, you should be aware of health risks from Vibrio vulnificusbacteria.(2)

ASPARAGUS

Asparagus has high levels of vitamin E which is a potent nutrient to fuel a good sex life. It is a legendary aphrodisiac that also is rich in folate and vitamin B6. Its folic acid content has the potential to stir up lust in both men and women. It also stimulates the production of histamine. If you lack histamine in your body, you are unlikely to reach an orgasmic state. Thus, histamine-rich asparagus is of utmost importance. It has the potential to more effectively boost orgasm and trigger sexual arousal. Even if you are not really fond of this food, now is the perfect time to become an avid fan.(2, 4)

BROCCOLI

Whether eaten raw or cooked, broccoli is a powerful vegetable that can help you whenever you want to supercharge your sexual fuel. Broccoli contains vitamin C which helps the body’s blood circulation flow toward vital organs. It also has indole-3-carbinol which decreases the estrogen levels in men. Broccoli surprisingly can do wonders to power up your sexual energy and stamina.(3)
A man’s libido can slow down if one is not getting the right nutrition that the body requires. Deficiencies in the necessary vitamins and minerals can lead to feelings of depression, fatigue and low energy levels that can block the way of passionate intimacy among couples. When sexual performance problems come up, it can put a real damper on a couple’s relationship. In some cases, sexual performance issues can even hurt the couple’s romantic relationship. If you want to keep your sexual energy high and if you want your bedroom to continually be put to use, you should take some time to consider perfecting your diet in a way that is geared towards an overall boost in your libido and in your sex life. The foods in our top 10 list are just some of the many libido-boosting items that can help you get rid of your erection problems. It would be ideal if you pair this up with maintaining a regular exercise, so you can see considerable difference in your overall sexual drive. For other libido-enhancing foods click here.(5)
Sources:
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Tuesday, 30 September 2014

Guide to Preventing and Lowering High Blood Pressure—Naturally

October 30, 2014

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5188.jpgWhile it's true that antihypertensive drugs do lower blood pressure and reduce your risk for stroke, they don't work for everyone. Worse, the drugs' side effects, such as leg cramps, fatigue, depression and erectile problems, can be daunting to say the least—especially if you have to stay on them the rest of your life. If you're feeling like your choices are a lifetime of drug-induced misery versus an incapacitating medical condition, take heart! There are much better ways to get your blood pressure down and keep it there—and you won't have to take a single drug.
In the Bottom Line Guide to Healthy Blood Pressure—Naturally, we'll tell you about dozens of ways to control your blood pressure that are proven, effective, simple—and even enjoyable—but are entirely drug-free. You'll learn about a hand exercise that lowers your blood pressure 15 points…the lunchbox snack you ate as a kid that lowers systolic pressure (the top number) 7 mmHg…how to lower systolic pressure 17 points and diastolic pressure 10 points by doing this with your toes…what's red, round, delicious (butisn't an apple!) that can reduce your blood pressure 10 points in 24 hours…what a particular kind of singing or walking barefoot can each do for you…and much, much more.
Important: Don't stop taking a blood pressure drug without discussing it with your doctor first—and you might want to show him or her these articles. Read below how to have healthy blood pressure naturally…

Eat Your Way to Healthy Blood Pressure


Help from Herbs, Vitamins and Supplements


Exercise: Better Than Drugs


Toe Tapping, Chanting and Other Offbeat Cures


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