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  • The Precious Pineapple

    The Precious Pineapple

    That pineapple you buy at the store has a fascinating life story

    It is a member of the bromeliad family.

    pineapple_Scot NelsonIt is extremely rare that bromeliads produce edible fruit.
    The pineapple is the only available edible bromeliad.

    It is a multiple fruit. One pineapple is actually made up of dozens of individual flowerets that grow together to form the entire fruit. Each scale on a pineapple is evidence of a separate flower.

    Pineapples stop ripening the minute they are picked. No special way of storing them will help ripen them further.
    Colour is relatively unimportant in determining ripeness. Choose your pineapple by smell. If it smells fresh, tropical and sweet, it will be a good fruit.
    The more scales on the pineapple, the sweeter and juicier the taste.

    After you cut off the top, you can plant it and it should grow much like a sweet potato will.

    This delicious fruit is not only sweet and tropical; it also offers many benefits to our health.

    Pineapple is a remarkable fruit.

    We find it enjoyable because of its lush, sweet and exotic flavor, but it may also be one of the most healthful foods available today.

    If we take a more detailed look at it, we will find that pineapple is valuable for easing indigestion, arthritis or sinusitis.

    The juice has an anthelmintic effect; it helps get rid of intestinal worms.

    Let’s look at how pineapple affects other conditions.

    Pineapple is high in manganese, a mineral that is critical to development of strong bones and connective tissue. A cup of fresh pineapple will give you nearly 75% of the recommended daily amount.

    It is particularly helpful to older adults, whose bones tend to become brittle with age.

    Bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme, is the key to pineapple’s value.
    Proteolytic means “breaks down protein”, which is why pineapple is known to be a digestive aid. It helps the body digest proteins more efficiently.
    Bromelain is also considered an effective anti-inflammatory.
    In Germany, bromelain is approved as a post-injury medication because it is thought to reduce inflammation and swelling.

    Regular ingestion of at least one half cup of fresh pineapple daily is purported to relieve painful joints common to osteoarthritis.
    It also produces mild pain relief.

    Orange juice is a popular liquid for those suffering from a cold because it is high in Vitamin C.
    Fresh pineapple is not only high in this vitamin, but because of the Bromelain, it has the ability to reduce mucous in the throat. If you have a cold with a productive cough, add pineapple to your diet. It is commonly used in Europe as a post-operative measure to cut mucous after certain sinus and throat operations.

    Those individuals who eat fresh pineapple daily report fewer sinus problems related to allergies. In and of itself, pineapple has a very low risk for allergies.

    Pineapple is also known to discourage blood clot development. This makes it a valuable dietary addition for frequent fliers and others who may be at risk for blood clots.

    An old folk remedy for morning sickness is fresh pineapple juice. It really works!
    Fresh juice and some nuts first thing in the morning often make a difference.

    It’s also good for a healthier mouth. The fresh juice discourages plaque growth.

    So, remember a pineapple a day keeps much trouble at bay.

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  • Coffee Is Good For Blood Pressure???

    Coffee is exactly what you need for healthy blood pressure… 

     

    Yes, it’s the same coffee you drink every day but with ONE critical difference. It’s green and it has less caffeine than a cup of decaffeinated coffee!

    The most significant blood pressure breakthrough in 25 years

    The coffee I’m talking about is extracted from the unroasted, green coffee beans. And it’s a potent tonic for healthy blood pressure like nothing I have ever seen before. As I write this report, I can’t recall a single nutritional discovery more significant than green coffee.

    In a recent clinical study published in a major medical journal, a team of Japanese scientists reported that green coffee may be the golden key that unlocks a lifetime of healthy blood pressure.

    The study subjects were all worried about keeping their blood pressure healthy (just like you). Half were given a placebo and the other half tried green coffee extracts. What happened next was utterly astounding to all the researchers and scientists involved…

    Results from recent green coffee study published in a major medical journal:
    Test subjects blood pressure numbers shocked the researchers
    After only weeks, the green coffee numbers were simply astounding.

    Don’t worry about caffeine! Green coffee has less caffeine than a cup of DE-caffeinated coffee!

    Hidden in these beans is a nutrient that may hold the key to protecting your body’s nitric oxide—the essential compound your blood vessels need to “relax” and open up—so healthy blood pressure and blood flow is optimal.

    When Japanese researchers recently tested the blood pressure effects of green coffee extracts, the results were shocking.

    Here are the actual 12 week results from the clinical study…

    • Systolic blood pressure (the TOP number) — HEALTHY.
    • Diastolic blood pressure (the BOTTOM number) — NORMAL.

    How relieved would YOU feel with results like these? How surprised would your doctor be at your next checkup?

    Even better, the green coffee test subjects enjoyed these results naturally.

    What about side effects? None. In fact, the Japanese researchers reported that “… there were NO apparent side effects.”1

    A second human study confirmed the remarkable results… and took it one step further…

    In a separate study of 117 patients, researchers reported similar results for blood pressure.

    They also reported that the more green coffee extracts the test subjects took, the healthier their blood pressure. Again, the results were reported in one of the world’s most respected medical journals.2

    Look what’s going on inside your arteries and blood vessels…

    As you age, your heart and blood vessels aren’t as flexible as they once were, which may mean it’s harder to maintain healthy blood pressure.

    The nutrients discussed in this report help protect your body’s precious supply of nitric oxide—which relaxes and OPENS your arteries for healthier blood flow. They help keep your blood vessels smooth and flexible.

    How does green coffee work? It’s nitric oxide.

    The secret lies deep inside your arteries, blood vessels and even your heart. If you could shrink yourself down to the size of a molecule and travel through an artery, the first thing you’d notice is what scientists call the endothelium.

    The endothelium is the smooth, supple lining inside every blood vessel in your body—from the largest arteries to the teeny tiny blood vessels in the far reaches of your body. When you were young, and your nitric oxide levels were high, your endothelium probably looked smooth as silk and just as supple.

    But as you age, your nitric oxide levels start falling and your endothelial cells begin to age, too.

    Over time, your arteries would begin to become less flexible. The result? It may be harder to maintain healthy blood pressure.

    But it doesn’t have to be that way for you—thanks to the ground-breaking research of three Nobel prize winners, and recent research into the health benefits of green coffee.

    Green coffee helps rejuvenate the cells lining your arteries

    The secret to green coffee’s power is connected to the availability of nitric oxide to your endothelial cells.

    It’s really quite simple. In 1998, three Nobel Prize-winning scientists: Robert F. Furchgott, Louis J. Ignarro and Ferid Murad discovered that nitric oxide, a natural substance in your body, actually signals your endothelial cells to “relax” and open up your blood vessels.

    The result? Healthy blood flow and normal blood pressure. But how can you make more nitric oxide available to your arteries and blood vessels?

    That’s where green coffee comes in. In one study, researchers observed that people with healthy blood pressure have more nitric oxide available to nourish their endothelial cells—and help maintain healthy blood pressure.

    Arteries OPEN WIDE and say AHHH!

    The solution? Green coffee extracts. Inside your body, this remarkable substance helps protect your body’s natural supply of nitric oxide so your blood vessels can “open wide” and keep your blood pressure right where your doctor (and you) want it.

    So it’s no surprise that test subjects saw BIG improvements in blood pressure in a matter of weeks…

    • Systolic blood pressure—HEALTHY.
    • Diastolic blood pressure—NORMAL.

    The science is in, and it’s indisputable. Green coffee is the kind of all-natural breakthrough you see maybe once or twice in a generation.

    That’s why I now recommend green coffee to anyone who wants to maintain healthy blood pressure for life.

    Meet Michael Cutler M.D.

     

    Dr. Cutler is a Board-Certified Family Physician specializing in chronic degenerative diseases, with over 20 years of clinical practice.

    • He LOVES bringing the latest nutritional healing discoveries to his vast audience of readers and health-conscious Americans.
    • He’s a graduate of Brigham Young University (BYU), Tulane Medical School and Natividad Medical Center Family Practice Residency, in Salinas, California.
    • He’s the editor and founder of the popular online newsletter, Easy Health Options—one of America’s most trusted sources for new healing breakthroughs.
    • He’s the pioneering formulator of Ultimate BP™, the world’s first synergistic health supplement—where all the ingredients work together and deliver results most patients have never experienced before.

     

    P.S. from Martin

    I pick the red berries straight from our Coffee tree and chew them raw – bean and all.

    Tastes great and the sweet red skin compliments the subtle coffee flavour of the seeds (beans)

    Then I go ZOOOOOM!  ZOOOOOM!  all over the place, but in a healthy way.

    Try it and see for yourself.

    All you need is a coffee tree.

    Come on now, everything good takes a little effort and planting one will also help your blood pressure.

  • Amazing Frozen Lemon

    Many professionals in restaurants and eateries are using or consuming entire lemons and nothing is wasted.
    How can you use the whole lemon without waste?

    Simple.. place the washed lemon in the freezer section of your refrigerator. Once the lemon is frozen, get your grater, and shred the whole lemon (no need to peel it) and sprinkle it on top of your foods.

    Sprinkle it to your vegetable salad, ice cream, soup, cereals, noodles, spaghetti sauce, rice, sushi, fish dishes, whisky, wine…. the list is endless.

    All of the foods will unexpectedly have a wonderful taste, something that you may have never tasted before.
    Most likely, you only think of lemon juice and vitamin C.

    Not anymore.

    Now that you’ve learned this lemon secret, you can use lemon even in instant cup noodles.

    What’s the major advantage of using the whole lemon other than preventing waste and adding new taste to your dishes?

    Well, you see lemon peels contain as much as 5 to 10 times more vitamins than the lemon juice itself.
    And yes, that’s what you’ve been wasting.

    But from now on, by following this simple procedure of freezing the whole lemon, then grating it on top
    of your dishes, you can consume all of those nutrients and get even healthier.

    It’s also good that lemon peels are health rejuvenators in eradicating toxic elements in the body.

    So place your washed lemon in your freezer, and then grate it on your meal every day. It is a key to make your foods tastier and you get to live healthier and longer! That’s the lemon secret! Better late than never, right? The surprising benefits of lemon!
    Lemon (Citrus) is a miraculous product to kill cancer cells. It is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy.

    Why do we not know about that? Because there are laboratories interested in making a synthetic version that will bring them huge profits.

    You can now help a friend in need by letting him/her know that lemon juice is beneficial in preventing the disease. Its taste is pleasant and it does not produce the horrific effects of chemotherapy.

    How many people will die while this closely guarded secret is kept, so as not to jeopardize the beneficial multimillionaires large corporations?

    As you know, the lemon tree is known for its varieties of lemons and limes.

    You can eat the fruit in different ways: you can eat the pulp, juice press, prepare drinks, sorbets, pastries, etc… It is credited with many virtues, but the most interesting is the effect it produces on cysts and tumors.

    This plant is a proven remedy against cancers of all types. Some say it is very useful in all variants of cancer. It is considered also as an anti microbial spectrum against bacterial infections and fungi, effective against internal parasites and worms, it regulates blood pressure which is too high and an antidepressant, combats stress and nervous disorders.
    The source of this information is fascinating: it comes from one of the largest drug manufacturers in the world, says that after more than 20 laboratory tests since 1970, the extracts revealed that It destroys the malignant cells in 12 cancers, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreas…
    The compounds of this tree showed 10,000 times better than the product Adriamycin, a drug normally used chemotherapeutic in the world, slowing the growth of cancer cells.

    And what is even more astonishing: this type of therapy with lemon extract only destroys malignant cancer cells and it does not affect healthy cells.
    So, give those lemons a good wash, freeze them and grate them. Your whole body will love you for it!!!!! 

     

  • Cinnamon And Honey Cures

    From personal experience I can attest that it stabilises blood pressure.

    So, I guess the other cures are at least worth a try.

    Not so sure about curing hearing.

     

    CINNAMON AND HONEY

    Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot.   It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey..
    However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I   rather call “crystallizing”. When this happens I loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, turn off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was. Never   boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey.    		 CINNAMON AND HONEY 

    Bet the drug companies won’t like this one getting around.  Facts on Honey and Cinnamon:
    It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also   accept honey as a ‘Ram Ban’ (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of   diseases.
    Today’s science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:
    HEART DISEASES

    Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular
    Use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada,  various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins.    		 ARTHRITIS

    Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the   Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half  teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain. Within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of   arthritis started walking without pain.
    BLADDER INFECTIONS

    Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it.. It destroys the germs in the bladder.    		 CHOLESTEROL

    Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the   level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic   cholesterol is cured.. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.
    COLDS

    Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm   honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will   cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses

    		 UPSET STOMACH 

    Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.
    GAS

    According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

    		 IMMUNE SYSTEM

    Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune   system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have   found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.
    INDIGESTION

    Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

    		 INFLUENZA

    A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ‘ Ingredient’ which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu..
    LONGEVITY

    Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder,   and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

    		 PIMPLES

    Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.
    SKIN INFECTIONS
                       
    Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.    		 WEIGHT LOSS
                        
    Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water.. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
    CANCER

    Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these   kinds of cancer should daily  take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.

    		 FATIGUE

    Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.
    BAD BREATH
                        
    People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh
    throughout the day.    		 HEARING LOSS

    Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.
    Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!

  • Tick Removal

    Safe Tick Removal

    A nurse discovered a safe, easy way to remove ticks where they  automatically withdraw themselves when you follow her simple instructions.

    This could save you some major problems.

    Tick Removal:

    Here is a good way to get them off you, your children, or your pets.

    Give it a try.

    Great because it works in those places where it’s sometimes difficult to get to with tweezers:  between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.”

    Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20); the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away

    This technique works and it’s much less traumatic for the patient. 

    Also, if you pull a tick off, their heads sometimes break off and are left under the skin so this is much safer.

    Be aware also that a tick  can cause Tick Fever so check yourself and your family well.

    Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can’t see that this would be damaging in any way.

     

     

     

  • The Amazing Cucumber

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    1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every
    day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5,
    Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus,
    Potassium and Zinc.

    2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated
    soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and
    Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours..

    3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a
    cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a
    soothing, spa-like fragrance.

    4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a
    small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The
    chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent
    undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the
    area.

    5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to
    the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a
    few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin
    to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of
    cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

    6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices
    before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain
    enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the
    body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

    7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers
    have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and
    explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

    8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don’t
    have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the
    shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks
    great but also repels water.

    9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub
    it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

    10. Stressed out and don’t have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa?
    Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals
    and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be
    released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown
    the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

    11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don’t have gum or mints? Take
    a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for
    30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria
    in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

    12.. Looking for a ‘green’ way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel?
    Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only
    will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won’t leave
    streaks and won’t harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

    13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly
    use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that
    the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

  • Secrets of Bicarbonate of Soda

    The Health Benefits of Bicarbonate of Soda

     

    Keep The SecretFrom foot odor to flatulence, this magical compound can take care of it all.

    Most of the medicinal benefits of bicarbonate of soda come from its natural antacid properties.

    Let us now discuss the immense health benefits of bicarbonate of soda and why you should always have it handy.

     

    For age spots: A paste of bicarbonate of soda mixed with hydrogen peroxide in equal proportions can lighten age spots when used as a pack on affected areas.

    For itching, hives, bites and stings: Apply a paste of sodium bicarbonate mixed with water to ease pain and itching.

    For foot and body odor: Bicarbonate of soda can neutralize bacteria that cause foot and body odor. A paste of the compound with water can help clear athlete’s foot.

    For foot pain and splinters: A foot soak made of 150gms of bicarbonate of soda with equal quantities of Epsom salts can reduce soreness and minimize nerve pain.

    For oral problems: Oral bacteria produce acids that can corrode the teeth enamel. A bicarb rinse several times a day or before going to bed can protect the teeth from untimely decay.

    For heartburn: Heartburn is caused when digestive acids make their way up to the tract. A tablet or teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate along with the few drops of lemon juice acts as an antacid and provides instant relief. The same works for dispelling painful wind in case of indigestion and flatulence.

    For household cleaning: 4 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate in a liter of water makes a eco-friendly and non-toxic multipurpose cleaner for the house.

    For nappy rash: Bicarbonate of soda added to a baby’s bathwater soothes the irritated skin and promotes faster healing.

    For sore throats and mouth ulcers: Acid producing bacteria can cause lot of pain and agony. Add a teaspoonful of sodium bicarbonate in a glass of water and gargle every four hours to neutralize the acids.

    For sunburn and heat rash: Bicarb can ‘soften’ bath water which makes for a comforting soak for agitated skin.

    For UTIs: Drinking a solution of bicarb can ease the burning sensation while urinating by balancing the acids in the bladder.

    Article by  Shuchi Kalra 

    Bicarbonate of Soda -Best of Health to You

  • Not Food For Thought

    Below is a science fair project presented by a girl. In it she took filtered water and divided it into two parts. The first part she heated to boiling in a pan on the stove, and the second part she heated to boiling in a microwave. Then after cooling she used the water to water two identical plants to see if there would be any difference in the growth between the normal boiled water and the water boiled in a microwave. She was thinking that the structure or energy of the water may be compromised by microwave. As it turned out, even she was amazed at the difference..’)

     
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    day 9I have known for years that the problem with microwaved anything is not the radiation people used to worry about, It’s how it corrupts the DNA in the food so the body can not recognize it. So the body wraps it in fat cells to protect itself from the dead food or it eliminates it fast. Think of all the Mothers heating up milk in these ‘Safe’ appliances. What about the nurse in Canada that warmed up blood for a transfusion patient and accidentally killed them when the blood went in dead. But the makers say it’s safe. But proof is in the pictures of living plants dying.

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    Ten Reasons to Throw out your Microwave Oven 
    From the conclusions of the Swiss, Russian and German scientific clinical studies, we can no longer ignore the microwave oven sitting in our kitchens. Based on this research, we will conclude this article with the following: 

    1). Continually eating food processed from a microwave oven causes long term – permanent – brain damage by ‘shorting out’ electrical impulses in the brain [de-polarizing or de-magnetizing the brain tissue]. 

    2). The human body cannot metabolize [break down] the unknown by-products created in microwaved food. 

    3).. Male and female hormone production is shut down and/or altered by continually eating microwaved foods. 

    4). The effects of microwaved food by-products are residual [long term, permanent] within the human body. 

    5). Minerals, vitamins, and nutrients of all microwaved food is reduced or altered so that the human body gets little or no benefit, or the human body absorbs altered compounds that cannot be broken down. 

    6). The minerals in vegetables are altered into cancerous free radicals when cooked in microwave ovens. 

    7). Microwaved foods cause stomach and intestinal cancerous growths [tumors]. This may explain the rapidly increased rate of colon cancer in America . 

    8). The prolonged eating of microwaved foods causes cancerous cells to increase in human blood. 

    9). Continual ingestion of microwaved food causes immune system deficiencies through lymph gland and blood serum alterations. 

    10). Eating microwaved food causes loss of memory, concentration, emotional instability, and a decrease of intelligence. 

    Have you tossed out your microwave oven yet? After you throw out your microwave, you can use a toaster oven as a replacement. It works well for most and is nearly as quick. The use of artificial microwave transmissions for subliminal psychological control, a.k.a. ‘brainwashing’, has also been proven. We’re attempting to obtain copies of the 1970’s Russian research documents and results written by Drs. Luria and Perov specifying their clinical experiments in this area.

  • A Choc A Day Keeps Stress Away

    A small bar of dark chocolate a day can keep stress at bay, according to a small study by international researchers.

    German and Swiss researchers have found that eating about 40g of dark chocolate a day for two weeks reduced the levels of stress hormones in highly stressed people.

    Dark chocolate, which is rich in a variety of bioactive compounds, also partially corrected other imbalances in the body related to stress, making it a natural way to ease stress.

    “The study provides strong evidence that a daily consumption of 40g during a period of two weeks is sufficient to modify the metabolism of healthy human volunteers,” wrote the researchers led by Sunil Kochhar, from the Nestle Research Centre in Lausanne, Switzerland.

    The study, published online in ASC’s Journal of Proteome Research, comes amid growing scientific evidence that antioxidants and other beneficial substances in dark chocolate may reduce risk factors for heart disease and other illnesses.

    The trial was performed on 30 people who were classified as having low or high anxiety. Researchers measured levels of stress hormones in blood and urine samples collected several times a day from the participants in the trial to measure metabolic changes.

    The participants snacked on 20g of dark chocolate mid-morning and again as an afternoon snack.

    The researchers said people with high anxiety traits had a distinct metabolic profile, and changes that occurred from eating dark chocolate showed up clearly after two weeks with reduced stress hormones and other stress-related biochemical markers.

    But they said the study was small and further research was necessary – while nutrition experts were quick to add that chocolate is high in fat and too much can lead to weight issues.

    – Reuters

  • Natural Depression Medication

    Natural Depression Medication Could be Right for You

    The most well-known natural depression medication is probably St John’s wort, although supplement sales of SAM-e are on the rise, as well. Either one is a good alternative to conventional anti-depressant drugs. Research indicates that they are just as effective, but are rarely accompanied by unwanted side effects.

    A less well-known natural remedy is 5 HTP. The body converts the amino acid into serotonin. The goal of most anti-depressant medications is to increase the activity of serotonin, one of the body’s “feel good” chemicals. 5 HTP stimulates the production of serotonin, which is why it is effective.

    A number of clinical studies indicate that omega-3 supplementation is beneficial for post-partum depression, bipolar disorder and similar problems. Omega-3s are good fats. They make up a great deal of the weight of the brain and are necessary for replenishing brain cells and neurons.

    D-Phenylalanine is an amino acid like 5 HTP, but the body uses it to make dopamine, another feel good chemical. It is sometimes recommended as a natural antidepressant and pain reliever, although the evidence is not as strong as it is for some of the other natural remedies.

    If you are interested in trying an natural depression medication, the best choice is to start with a good multi-vitamin supplement. Some of them contain SAM-e, 5 HTP and D-Phenylalanine.

    Omega-3 supplements must be taken separately. But, because of all of the health benefits associated with supplementation, it is a good investment. Just be sure that the label lists the content of DHA, the omega-3 that is particularly important to the brain.

    St John’s wort may be accompanied by side effects and should not be combined with prescription, over-the-counter drugs and some nutritional supplements. Interactions have been seen when taken with:

    –Cough syrup containing dextromethorphan

    –Tryptophan, a nutritional supplement

    –5 HTP, mentioned above

    –Prescription antidepressants

    Otherwise St John’s wort is an excellent natural depression medication and probably has more supporting clinical research evidence than any other herb or nutrient. I personally have had good results with St John’s wort, as well as with the herbs passionflower, lemon balm and lavender. Of course, everyone is different and the only way to know if these herbs will work for you is to try them. They are safe and usually without side effects.

    Another herbal depression treatment is valerian. It is particularly beneficial when insomnia or anxiety accompany the depressed feelings, as they often do. The drug interactions that have been noted with St John’s wort are not seen with valerian. In fact, there are few, if any adverse effects, but it should not be taken in large doses or before driving, as it can cause drowsiness.

    The herbs and nutrients mentioned here can also be combined with other things like increasing your level of physical activity. Most people feel that exercise has a natural anti-depressant effect. If your symptoms are more severe, some type of counseling therapy may be helpful.

    About the Author

    Max Wardlow is an independent natural health researcher who writes from experience about anxiety and depression. He also helps manage a website about natural remedies.

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  • Aloe Vera Juice

    Out of the 400 species of the Aloe family, Aloe Vera (meaning True Aloe) has been used for thousands of years and is still present in varieties of medicines today. It is used predominantly as an herbal remedy for the skin, digestion, the reproductive system and detox. A gel or pulp can be extracted from the plants for many benefits, both externally and internally.

    It is most commonly used to treat skin conditions by soothing the skin and easing pain and inflammation. It can even speed up the healing process of burns, eczema and other conditions. The plant’s gel can be rubbed to reduce redness after a couple of days. Rubbing the leaf over cuts in the skin can prevent infection and speed up the healing process by acting like a bandage. Because of its healing and moisturising benefits to the skin, it has been adopted by cosmetic companies and added in many products.

    The juice of Aloe Vera can be extracted by cutting the leaf, collecting the juice and then evaporating it. The juice has many benefits when drunk. This is partially due to the fact that it contains twelve vitamins (including A, B1, B6, B12, C and E), nineteen amino acids and over 20 minerals, which most of these are essential to the body. In Ayurveda, the Indian health practice, Aloe Vera is known as Kumari (‘the princess’) because of its positive effect on the menstrual cycle and female reproductive system. It is also known for its ability to clean the liver and protect the digestive system by reducing intestinal inflammation.

    Overall, Aloe Vera can be used for cosmetics and healing the skin, or when consumed, as a potent cleansing and rejuvenating tonic that is very nutrient rich and beneficial to the body. You can buy Aloe Vera juice at most health stores.

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  • Age-Old Remedy for the Newest Flu

    Every year the seasonal flu kills about 36,000 people and sends 200,000 to the hospital, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    Every year during “flu season” (typically starting around Thanksgiving and peaking around Christmas) there’s a rush to get flu shots; especially among the elderly, the ill, and the very young, the concern is well-grounded.

    For most sufferers — between 5 and 20 percent of the population every year — the flu brings fever, headaches, fatigue, aches and pains, stomach distress and other symptoms that make life miserable for days.

    Rumor of a pandemic flu outbreak has brought increased concern. It’s important to understand exactly what this means, rather than just being fearful of something arriving at the nearest airport to which you have no defense.

    Viruses are the invading organisms responsible for most epidemic illnesses. Virus-caused illnesses range from the common cold to cold sores, warts, measles and chicken pox, hepatitis, West Nile virus, the “ordinary” flu, and AIDS. Most recently, it’s the Avian flu that has people on edge.

    We can help prevent the passage of viruses from person to person by avoiding large indoor gatherings of people (right…during the holiday season…) and exercising good sanitary practices – washing hands often, using tissues, ventilation of rooms, etc.

    Viruses are known to be resistant to pharmaceutical antibiotics. Many public health experts have pinned their hopes on the antiviral drug Tamiflu to fight the avian flu, for example, only to find that resistent cases are emerging. A flu virus mutates frequently and sometimes a new strain emerges that humans have not been exposed to. If the strain spreads easily between humans, it can cause widespread death and overwhelm global health resources. (It’s important to realize that the avian flu is NOT passed easily between humans; it seems to mostly be passed from poultry to humans.) A flu virus from half a world away is one to which you will most likely have no immunity, unlike the local ones you contact, and the mutations can leave us even more defenseless.

    Enter the powerful healing properties of the oil of the tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree oil has various uses in medical treatments because of its triple antibiotic features: it’s an antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal agent. Just because a substance is naturally-occuring with no known side effects, does not mean it can’t be effective. Tea tree was an important medicinal for native Australians. They drank tea made of the leaves and applied tea tree poultices to treat wounds, cuts, and various skin disorders. In 1920, Dr. A. Penfold tested the oil’s properties for the first time. He discovered that tea tree oil was 12 times more potent than the accepted antiseptic at the time, carbolic acid. Dr. Penfold’s research prompted further testing in the following decades, contributing to its increasing use by the public.

    Tea tree oil is a valuable alternative to pharmaceuticals. Its complex chemical composition makes it extremely difficult for germs to develop resistance. Traditional antibiotics possess more simple chemical structures to which germs can easily develop immunity. Tea tree oil is readily absorbed and it continues to block germ growth at the site for several days after the initial application. The oil is a proven immuno-stimulant and anti-viral agent; it is even currently being tested in the treatment of AIDS.

    You should apply a small test amount to the skin before using it for the first time, as with any product, there is always the chance of sensitivity in any particular individual. Adding a couple drops to a vaporizer and inhaling the steam helps to freshen and disinfect the air, killing germs that infect the sinuses and lungs, and opening clogged respiratory passages. The oil can be rubbed into the skin at full strength, or mixed with a carrier oil or lotion. The oil can also be added to a hot bath and is then assimilated both through the skin and the nasal passages.

    Personal use of tea tree oil is not to be substituted for advice from your family doctor. It is, however, useful in prevention and as a first aid treatment. And there is anecdotal and scientific evidence of truly amazing results using this phenomenal substance.

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    Keep Flu At Bay