Posts Tagged ‘super foods’

Pomegranate protection means that your diet matters. The power of pomegranate is in what it does, preventing or reversing atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.  Human and animal studies show that pomegranate juice reduces oxidative stress, low-density lipoproterin (LDL) aggregation and oxidation, and reduces the platelet clumping that is associated with arteriosclerosis. By slowing the clumping it stops clots from forming, it  works like aspirin, without the side effects. It also lowers the systolic blood pressure reading.

Pomegranate Power

Part of the power of pomegranate juice is its antioxidant properties. The antioxidant level is 3X more than found in green tea, red wine, blueberries, cranberries and oranges. Antioxidants help guard the body against premature aging, heart disease, alzheimer’s, and cancer. Pomegranate is good for inflammatory conditions. It is used in other parts of the world to keep the look of youth with clear and glowing skin. Pomegranate also supplies you with vitamin C, fiber, and Potassium.

Pomegranate juice seems to destroy cancer cells, while protecting healthy cells. It seems to work on breast cancer cells, and prostrate cancer. There is research that shows consumption of pomegranate juice may protect the neonatal brain from damage due to injury. It improves the amount of oxygen to the heart muscle of people suffering from coronary heart disease. Research has found that eight ounces daily of pomegranate juice improved the amount of oxygen getting to the heart muscle of patients with coronary heart disease (American Journal of the college of Cardiology, (Sept. 2005).  There is some research that long-term consumption of pomegranate juice may help combat erectile dysfunction (Journal of Urology, July 2005). This should not be a surprise because erectile dysfunction is often due to atherosclerosis, and/or blood pressure medication

Research

Research shows that there is a possibility that pomegranate compounds might prevent prostrate cancer or slow its growth. The same holds true for breast cancer, it causes breast cancer cells to self-destruct. Scientists have found inflammation is reduced, and this may help in arthritis. Now we really do not need more studies, what we need is more people using these super foods.

The unique properties are; antioxidant polyphenols, ascorbic, citric, fumaic, and malic acids, essential amino acids, vitamins B and C. One pomegranate has about 40 percent of the recommended daily vitamin C. It also has some vitamin A and E. The power of pomegranate comes from the power of nature. All the laboratories in the world are not going to come up with more beneficial forms of the substances found in fruits and vegetables.

Is There a Swine Flu Pandemic?

Yes and no is the answer, the confusion is real.

On the yes side

It is out there

On the no side  

Most viral threats do not materialize, and sometimes they are not going to become the next plague.

The Prudent Course of Action

Start taking care of your health. Get enough rest, and eat well. Your immune system is your first line of defense. As we see it, the issue is all about boosting your health.

Heightening Immune Surveillance is the Key.

The best defense is an offense. Start with a plan of action. One of the best weapons is to see that you get enough vitamins from whole foods. Vitamin D provides one of the best supports for your immune system.

Vitamin C is in the forefront when it comes to helping bodies stay well.

There is a botanical pharmacy at your supermarket

Garlic and more garlic may keep your neighbors away, and will cut down on social contacts. The truth is less socializing is a plus in flu season. Better than ruining your social life it keeps germs away.

Supper foods are at the farmers market. Beet Root, ginger root, kale, spinach, oranges, lemons, and many more super nutritional plants are for sale at these places. These are concentrated sources of phytochemicals. Eat hot peppers they stimulate circulation and help cleanse your body of toxins.

One important preventative measure that is making front page news is keeping your hands clean.  However, that may be true, but they tell you the wrong way to do that. Is keeping your hands clean the panacea? The constant use of antibacterial agents dries your skin. It can cause  small cracks on the skins surface that let bacteria in.

Natural moisturizer is your first line of defense, which means foods that feed the collagen, and enough good liquids.

Manuka Honey from New Zealand has been proven to eradicate MRSA Staph infections that are antibiotic resistant, and is antiviral.  It has been used to treat cold and flu symptoms. Internally and externally it offers protection.  It can be used on your hands.

Avoid Poor Nutrition

Avoid processed food, sugar, and alcohol. These rob you of nutrients. What is real is that you have choices beyond washing your hands every minute, and wearing a face mask that is not going to protect you.

The choices take a little more work than the ones the mainstream media has listed. However, these change your life for the better.