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Traditional Chinese Medicine treats sickness by restoring an individual’s life force energy
Friday, June 09, 2023 by: Lance D Johnson
Tags: adaptation, alternative medicine, chrysanthemum, Colds, equilibrium, garlic, ginger root, Green tea, heat, integrative medicine, life force energy, longjing tea, mucus, onions, temperature, traditional Chinese medicine, weather, wind
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(Natural News) At the turn of the seasons, when the weather changes suddenly, some people get sick with what is commonly referred to as a cold. Many people live a sedentary life and work indoors, with little exposure to the outside elements. This lifestyle hinders the body’s ability to adapt to changes in temperature, barometric pressure, wind, humidity, etc. In today’s air-conditioned chambers and perfectly-heated indoor environments, the lungs and the breath become mal-adapted to the environment outside.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uses six external pathogenic influences — wind, cold, heat, dryness, dampness, and summer heat to determine and support health. By understanding these environmental influences, TCM practitioners can determine what is hindering an individual’s qi, or life force energy. This allows the practitioner to make an intuitive diagnosis and come up with a holistic treatment plan that considers temperature for establishing equilibrium in the body. A treatment plan can be adapted using various foods, herbs, teas, roots, etc. to create an individualized protocol that addresses these external pathogenic influences.
TCM treats wind-cold and wind-heat differently
In TCM, there are two types of cold; they are referred to as wind-cold and wind-heat.
A wind-cold is characterized by these symptoms: chills, headache, sneezing, itchy throat, and a cough that presents clear or white mucus. If the body is experiencing these symptoms, the person is typically in the first stage of a cold, which can last a couple hours or a few days, depending on how the symptoms are treated. One TCM treatment recommends the following if the body is in the initial wind-cold stage:
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- Add 10 grams of scallion, 6 grams of fermented soybean, and 3-4 slices of ginger to 2 cups of boiling water.
- Allow the ingredients to boil for ten minutes.
- Use this recipe three times per day.
A wind-heat is characterized by fever and chills, a sore throat, and a cough with yellow mucus. At this stage, the illness has progressed and will need a different treatment protocol. One TCM treatment recommends the following for the more progressive wind-heat type of cold:
- Obtain 3 grams chrysanthemum.
- Prepare 6 grams of longjing tea (Dragon Well). This tea is a variety of pan-roasted green tea leaves harvested from the Longjing Village in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
- The longjing tea and chrysanthemum is poured over two cups of boiling water and consumed three times per day.
Common mistakes that people make when treating colds, according to TCM
When a person catches a cold, there a few common mistakes that can cause the body’s protective qi to drop rapidly, making the cold symptoms worse. Zhang Zhongjing, a famous doctor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, told patients who catch a cold to avoid foods that are cold, spicy, or hard to digest.
In TCM, ginger is used early and often to warm up the body and restore equilibrium in the gut. However, when it is used in the later stages of an illness, ginger warms up the body further, while the body is already in a feverish state. Ginger is a powerful remedy in the beginning, when chills and headache are the symptoms to treat, but it isn’t useful when a cough needs to subside, when the body needs to cool down.
Likewise, cold fruits are often viewed as a great source of nutrition to treat any illness. However, if they are used in the early stages of a wind-cold type of illness, they may not provide the warming elements that the body needs. In this early stage, it’s best to eat warm nutritious soups that can bring the body’s temperature up. These soups may contain garlic, onions, and leeks. Cold fruits and raw juices may be more beneficial in the late stages of the illness, when the cough and mucus are present. The later stage is when the nutrients are most effective at thinning the mucus and relieving the cough. Pineapple juice breaks up the mucus and is a great remedy for treating cold symptoms in their later stage, when the body needs to cool down.
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Yes, APPLES do keep the doctor away: Here are some benefits of this wonder fruit
Friday, June 09, 2023 by: Olivia Cook
Tags: aging secrets, alternative medicine, anti-aging, apples, food cures, food is medicine, frailty, fruits, goodfood, goodhealth, heart health, longevity, natural cures, natural health, natural medicine, organics, phytonutrients, prevent diabetes, prevention, superfoods
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(Natural News) “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” so says the maxim. Despite doubts about whether this saying is true or not, a study has shown that eating this wonder fruit helps reduce the need to visit a physician frequently.
Older people often need to visit doctors given their more delicate health. However, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) pointed out that frequent consumption of apples lowers the risk of becoming weaker in advanced age. In particular, frailty affects 10 percent of adults over the age of 65.
The researchers looked at the diets and frailty status of 1,701 participants for a period of 12 years. They noticed that 13.2 percent of participants about 224 people – became frail over the study period.
However, further analysis revealed that those who consumed an extra 10 milligrams (mg) of active compounds in fruit daily had a 20 percent lower chance of becoming frail and weak. These compounds, called flavonols, are linked to a variety of health benefits. The extra 10 mg of flavonols can be found in a medium-sized apple, the researchers noted.
The study authors zoomed in on one particular flavonol called quercetin, which they said had the strongest link with frailty prevention. Quercetin is found in a range of fruits and vegetables such as apples, dark berries, citrus fruits, onions, parsley and sage.
“Higher quercetin intake was the flavonoid that had the strongest association with frailty prevention,” noted study co-author Dr. Shivani Sahni. “This data suggests that there may be particular sub-classes of flavonoids that have the most potential as a dietary strategy for frailty prevention.”
https://www.naturalnews.com/images/B...hLiveShows.jpgApples are among the most consumed fruits in the Western world. Over 7,000 cultivated varieties exist, with American farmers growing more than 2,000 for them. Some can be eaten as they are, and some can be mixed into other dishes.
Varieties like Red Delicious and Fuji are excellent options for a quick and fresh snack, but they might not be the best choices for cooking or baking. On the other hand, cultivars like Honeycrisp and Pink Lady are ideal options for pies and cakes.
Apples also help fight diseases that cause more damage in old age
Aside from keeping people strong in advanced age, apples also help fight diseases that cause more damage in elderly people – with several studies to back it up.
A study published in Nutrients mentioned that certain compounds in apples that the body easily absorbs are responsible for the fruit’s benefits. It also indicated that soluble fiber and compounds from the apple that reach the gut serve as food for beneficial microorganisms there, helping prevent heart disease in the process.
“Readily-absorbed polyphenols … may be responsible for some of the health effects [of apples],” the study authors wrote. “Larger polyphenol molecules … together with pectin, the main soluble fiber in apples, reach the colon and undergo extensive bioconversion by colonic microbiota.”
A random clinical trial, the results of which were published October 2017 in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, noted how plant compounds in apples reduce inflammation and protect heart health. According to that paper, the flavonoids in apples target the circulatory system through the blood vessels.
The researchers noted that apple consumption “improves endothelial function, blood pressure and arterial stiffness in individuals at risk for cardiovascular diseases.” However, they emphasized that apples should be consumed with the skins on for maximum benefit.
Meanwhile, a meta-analysis published July 2013 in the British Medical Journal looked at the connection between fruit consumption and Type 2 diabetes (T2D). It examined almost 180,000 study participants from three separate papers who were free of major chronic diseases at baseline.
The authors noted that eating fruits – particularly blueberries, grapes, and apples – is significantly associated with a lower T2D risk. In contrast, they found that greater consumption of fruit juice is linked to a higher risk for the condition.
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12 Medicinal herbs and spices that can boost the immune system
Thursday, June 08, 2023 by: Evangelyn Rodriguez
Tags: aging secrets, alternative medicine, food cures, food is medicine, food science, goodfood, goodhealth, health science, herbal medicine, Herbs, immune system, natural cures, natural health, natural medicine, Spices, superfoods, supplements
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(Natural News) Many edible herbs and spices contain high amounts of bioactive compounds that possess antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. All these properties are important not only for maintaining overall health, but also for supporting healthy immune defenses. In addition to these phytonutrients, medicinal herbs and spices can provide a variety of essential nutrients that are crucial for optimal health.
As you age, your immune system naturally weakens: Production of B and T cells in your bone marrow and thymus greatly decreases, and mature white blood cells (lymphocytes) in secondary lymphoid tissues gradually diminish in function. B cells are the immune cells responsible for producing antibodies, while T cells are important for antigen recognition and immunological memory. Both these cells play a huge role in keeping you safe from infectious diseases.
Because of this natural decline in immune function, older adults are not as resilient as younger ones against infection. Fortunately, they can turn to foods and supplements for the immune support they desperately need.
Here are 12 herbs and spices that have been found in multiple studies to help boost the immune system:
Astragalus
The flowering plant Astragalus membranaceus is an important immunomodulatory herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Studies show that astragalus can promote the proliferation of B cells and enhance the activity of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL). CTL responses are a crucial component of the immune system’s response to viral infections. (Related: Astragalus alleviates inflammation and side effects of chemotherapeutic agents.)
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The seeds of the Nigella sativa plant are widely used as seasoning in India, the Middle East and parts of North Africa. They are also known for their oil, which boasts antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, analgesic and immunomodulatory properties.
Studies show that black cumin seeds contain compounds that can stimulate the proliferation of human peripheral blood monocytes. These immune cells are mobilized from the blood marrow to affected tissues during an infection to help bolster host defenses. When used as a supplement, black cumin seeds can also strengthen the immune system.
Black pepper
The fruits of the flowering vine Piper nigrum are used to make one of the most widely used seasonings in the world: pepper. Black pepper pungency comes from its principal component, piperine, which possesses many health-supporting properties, including immunomodulatory activities.
According to a study published in Applied Sciences, piperine can help restore immunocompetence, or the ability to mount a normal immune response, following exposure to immunosuppressive drugs. Piperine has also exhibited anti-allergic activities and has been found to relieve allergic symptoms like sneezing, rubbing and redness.
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla, or German chamomile, has a long history of use in traditional medicine. Known for its calming effects, chamomile tea is used to this day as a natural remedy for anxiety as well as a natural sleep aid.
According to an animal study, chamomile extracts can increase total white blood cell count. The herb can also reverse immune suppression caused by certain medications, thanks to its immunomodulatory activities.
Cinnamon
Two species of cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum (true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon) and C. cassia (Chinese cinnamon), are often used in various TCM preparations. Both species have also been extensively studied for their beneficial properties.
In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that the essential oil derived from true cinnamon has immune-stimulating properties that can help stop tumor growth. Meanwhile, a separate study found that cinnamaldehyde, the active component of Chinese cinnamon, can protect immune cells from oxidative stress and prevent chronic inflammation.
Cloves
The aromatic flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree are a popular spice often used in soups, stews, sauces and rice dishes. Eugenol, an active compound in cloves, is known for its remarkable anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties.
According to a study, eugenol can support healthy immune function by stimulating peripheral blood mononuclear cells, which include T cells, B cells and other immune cells, to produce the proper response in the face of threatening entities, such as cancer cells.
Elderberry
The flowering plants from the genus Sambucus have long been used in folk medicine as a remedy for colds and flu. Their medicinal use has a scientific basis as recent studies have shown that elderberry is rich in compounds with antiviral properties. Elderberry compounds work against cold and flu viruses by blocking their entry into human cells, which effectively prevents them from replicating.
Other studies have also found that, depending on which part of the herb was used, elderberry can either induce or inhibit inflammation. The polyphenols in elderberry have been shown to boost immunity by increasing lymphocyte production in animal studies.
Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the best examples of an immune-boosting superfood. According to studies, garlic can enhance immune function by stimulating various immune cells, such as macrophages, lymphocytes, natural killer cells, dendritic cells and eosinophils. Garlic can also provide immune support by helping regulate critical immune cell functions, such as the production of immunoglobulin, the secretion of cell-signaling molecules and the ingestion of foreign particles (phagocytosis). (Related: Clementine, ginger and garlic: Boost your immune system with powerful food cures.)
Ginger
Another pungent spice with a lot of immune benefits to offer is ginger. The root of the Zingiber officinale plant also has a long history of use in folk medicine, mainly as a remedy for colds, migraines, nausea, arthritis and high blood pressure.
According to a study by German researchers, ginger contains a compound called 6-gingerol, which can stimulate immune cells via a specific receptor. Because 6-gingerol is able to do so at very low concentrations, the researchers believe that drinking ginger tea regularly is a great way to boost your immunity.
Licorice root
The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a flowering plant from the legume family, is traditionally used to treat respiratory and digestive issues. But recent studies suggest that licorice root can also be used to support healthy immune function.
According to a review published in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, licorice root contains two triterpenes that can inhibit viral gene expression and replication. The herb also contains flavonoids that can inhibit the growth of bacteria and their production of toxins. But most importantly, licorice root is home to compounds that can enhance the activity of immune cells and promote the proliferation of T lymphocytes.
Purple coneflower
Echinacea purpurea is a flowering plant that belongs to the daisy family. For centuries, Native Americans have relied on this herb to give them relief from various ailments. Today, purple coneflower still finds use as a natural remedy for the common cold, flu, inflammation, migraine and other minor health issues.
Purple coneflower’s immune-supporting properties are well-documented. Multiple studies have found that it is effective against bacteria that cause respiratory infections. The herb has also exhibited antifungal activity against two opportunistic fungal pathogens, namely, Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
In terms of immunomodulatory activity, research shows that purple coneflower can promote the activity of neutrophils, macrophages and natural killer cells, which are all involved in your body’s innate (non-specific) immune response.
Turmeric
One of the most popular medicinal herbs on the planet, the root of the Curcuma longa plant is widely studied for its many health benefits. Among these benefits is the ability to strengthen the immune system and suppress inflammation when necessary.
According to a study by Italian researchers, the immunomodulatory properties of turmeric come mainly from curcumin, its most active component. Curcumin has been found to “cooperate” with various immune cells in order to bolster immune response against threats.
And in cases where it’s needed, curcumin has shown that it can also help suppress inflammation through different mechanisms. These activities make turmeric one of the best herbs for supporting optimal immune function.
Just like the rest of your body, your immune system needs and deserves every bit of support you can give, regardless of whether you are healthy, young or in your golden years. Medicinal herbs and spices offer an easy, natural means of providing much-needed assistance to your immune system as they can simply be added to your meals or taken in supplement form.
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Want to improve your brain health naturally? Eat more fermented, cultured foods
Friday, June 16, 2023 by: Ethan Huff
Tags: aging secrets, alternative medicine, brain function, brain health, digestion, fermented foods, food cures, food is medicine, food science, goodfood, goodhealth, goodmedicine, goodscience, health science, natural cures, natural health, natural medicine, nutrients, research, superfoods
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(Natural News) New research out of Ireland has confirmed that fermented and cultured foods are good both for gut and brain.
Eating foods that are alive and thriving due to beneficial bacteria – a few common examples include yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and kimchi – can greatly improve one’s mental health, concludes the review, which was published in the journal Preventive Nutrition and Food Science.
Because of the way they help modulate the release of neurotransmitters like brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), glutamate, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and serotonin, fermented and cultured foods demonstrated effectiveness in improving both learning and memory.
Sauerkraut, a type of fermented cabbage, contains an amino acid called choline that is vital for the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle control, circadian rhythm and memory. Acetylcholine has also been identified as having a powerfully protective effect against Alzheimer’s disease.
Tryptophan is another amino acid found in fermented foods that the body requires to produce the hormone melatonin, which regulates the body’s sleep-wake cycles. Tryptophan is found in milk – raw milk is preferable as it is a living food filled with beneficial bacteria – tuna and meat.
Tryptophan is also an important precursor for serotonin, a brain neurotransmitter that regulates mood and other functions. Consuming fermented foods that are rich in it was shown to boost brain health both in the short and long term, helping to improve mood while reducing stress.
https://www.naturalnews.com/images/B...hLiveShows.jpg(Related: One warming fermented beverage that is really good for you that you may want to look into is miso, a nutritional powerhouse of traditional Japanese cuisine.)
Sugar is the key to proper fermentation and culturing, despite being demonized
For their paper, researchers from APC Microbiome at University College Cork, as well as from Teagasc, Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority, sought to identify which fermented and cultured foods are best for obtaining these benefits.
To do this, they compared data on more than 200 different fermented and cultured foods consumed all around the world. All of them vary substantially in the makeup of their metabolites, which are known to have a beneficial effect on brain health.
The study is still ongoing, just to be clear, but there have been some important findings already that are worth mentioning, mainly that all fermented and cultured foods help support gut and brain health in powerful ways.
“I expected only a few fermented foods would show up, but out of 200 fermented foods [tested], almost all of them showed the ability to exert some sort of potential to improve gut and brain health,” said Ramya Balasubramanian, one of the study’s authors.
“Fermented sugar-based products and fermented vegetable-based products are like winning the lottery when it comes to gut and brain health.”
Amazingly, or perhaps not, Balasubramanian and the team discovered that sugar-based products are critical for the production of the healthiest and most beneficial metabolites, despite the fact that sugar is largely demonized as a “junk” food.
“For all that we see on sugar-based products being demonized, fermented sugar takes the raw sugar substrate, and it converts it into a plethora of metabolites that can have a beneficial effect on the host,” Balasubramanian explained.
“So even though it has the name ‘sugar’ in it, if you do a final metabolomic screen, the sugar gets used by the microbial community that’s present in the food, and they get converted into these beautiful metabolites that are ready to be cherry-picked by us for further studies.”
Such sugar-based fermented foods include kombucha, which is typically made using black tea and sugar – sugar being the key to what ferments the tea and makes it healthier for both gut and brain.
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Protect your skin from the inside out by eating nutritious superfoods
Friday, June 16, 2023 by: Zoey Sky
Tags: aging secrets, alternative medicine, anti-aging, antioxidants, Cosmetics, food cures, food is medicine, food science, functional food, goodfood, goodhealth, health science, natural cures, natural health, natural medicine, nutrients, phytonutrients, skin care, skin health, sun damage, superfoods
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(Natural News) Spending some time under the sun is good for you, but there may be people who avoid sunbathing or walking to the park on a sunny day due to fears of increasing their skin cancer risk.
If you’re one of those worried about overexposure or skin cancer, you can eat superfoods that can help support healthy skin, such as berries and nuts. In addition to using natural and organic sunscreen, these dietary choices can help boost your natural defense against harmful sun exposure.
Consuming the right foods will also help protect your skin against the sun’s ultraviolet rays, in a way protecting your body from the inside out. Studies have shed light on the protective role of antioxidants, including vitamins and various nutrients, in the battle against harmful free radicals, which are often linked to skin cancer.
Because of these recent findings, many dermatologists are encouraging their patients to incorporate nutrient-rich foods into their diet to promote better skin health. The foods listed below are a natural source of essential antioxidants and offer a synergistic blend of nutrients that work together to maximize their effectiveness.
Avocados
Avocados are chock-full of healthy fats. These “good” fats have a role in many bodily functions, including the health of your skin.
Getting enough of these healthy fats can help your skin be flexible and moisturized.
In one study involving over 700 women, scientists reported that a high intake of total fat — specifically the types of healthy fats found in avocados — was linked to more supple, springy skin.
https://www.naturalnews.com/images/B...hLiveShows.jpgPreliminary evidence also suggests that avocados contain compounds that may help protect skin from sun damage. UV damage to your skin can cause wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Avocados are also rich in vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant that helps protect skin from oxidative damage. However, most Americans don’t get enough vitamin E in their diet.
Research has revealed that vitamin E seems to be more effective when combined with vitamin C.
Vitamin C is also essential for healthy skin. Your skin needs vitamin C to create collagen, the main structural protein that keeps skin strong and healthy. Vitamin C deficiency is rare in modern times, but common symptoms may include dry, rough and scaly skin that tends to bruise easily.
Vitamin C also functions as an antioxidant that helps protect your skin from oxidative damage caused by the sun and the environment, which can cause signs of aging.
A 100-gram serving (about 1/2 of an avocado) provides 14 percent of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin E and 11 percent of the DV for vitamin C.
Berries
Berries, which are full of ellagic acid, are a tasty and nutritious way to naturally boost sun protection.
Ellagic acid, derived from ellagitannin, is a compound found in different red fruits. Out of these fruits, raspberries have been identified as particularly potent in the fight against skin cancer, making them a great addition to your sun protection diet.
Carotenoids
Carotenoids are the pigments that make fruits and vegetables yellow, red and orange, and they help protect your skin against damage from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.
Some fruits and vegetables with carotenoids include cantaloupe, carrots, kale, spinach and tomatoes.
Curcumin
Curcumin is the plant pigment that makes turmeric yellow and it is known for its ability to destroy dangerous melanoma skin cancer cells.
Curcumin also fights the formation and spread of cancer by acting as a potent antioxidant that prevents the formation of aflatoxin and nitrosamine processes that increase cancer risk. (Related: Boost your skin health with astaxanthin, a potent natural antioxidant.)
Use turmeric while cooking to add a flavorful twist to carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, rice and other vegetables.
Fatty fish
Not all fats are bad for you and fatty fish, like herring, mackerel and salmon, are foods you should eat more of if you want healthy skin.
Fish like salmon are full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for maintaining skin health.
Omega-3s help keep the skin thick, supple and moisturized. You need omega-3s because an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency can cause dry skin.
The omega-3 fats in fish help reduce inflammation, which can cause redness and acne. Omega-3s also help make skin less sensitive to the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Research suggests that taking fish oil supplements may help fight inflammatory and autoimmune conditions affecting the skin, such as lupus and psoriasis.
Fatty fish also contains vitamin E, one of the most important antioxidants for healthy skin. Getting enough vitamin E can help protect your skin against damage from free radicals and inflammation.
Seafood like fatty fish is a source of high-quality protein, which you need to maintain the strength and integrity of your skin.
Additionally, fatty fish contains zinc, a mineral that helps regulate inflammation, overall skin health and the production of new skin cells.
Zinc deficiency can cause lesions, skin inflammation and delayed wound healing.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a great source of beta-glucans that also contain compounds that can help actively fight the development of melanoma.
Beta-glucans from mushrooms can attract immune cells to the cancerous area, aiding in the destruction of malignant cells and potentially acting as a valuable defense against melanoma.
Nuts
Crunchy and savory nuts like pecans and walnuts contain ellagitannin, which detoxifies harmful liver enzymes and stops carcinogens from clinging to DNA. This acid also makes cancer cells destruct and gets rid of harmful free radicals that cause skin cancer.
Selenium
Eating selenium-rich foods like Brazil nuts, cod, halibut and mushrooms can boost your body’s antioxidant defense system, which gives you an additional layer of protection against the damaging effects of sun exposure.
By adding these selenium-rich superfoods into your diet, you can fortify your body’s natural defense mechanisms, bolstering its ability to protect you from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays.
Vitamin E
Eating a combination of nutritious carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables and foods containing vitamin E can help counteract and mitigate the effects of the sun’s ultraviolet light on your skin.
This powerful combination of superfoods works synergistically to provide enhanced protection and nourishment, helping to maintain the health and vitality of your skin even with sun exposure.
What to avoid for better skin health
Here are also some of the things you to avoid for healthy skin:
Beware of aflatoxin
Studies have found that chlorophyll in plants and plant-based foods can effectively reduce the risk of aflatoxin contamination.
Aflatoxins are harmful substances that can damage DNA, consequently increasing your risk of developing skin cancer.
Note that peanuts are particularly susceptible to aflatoxin contamination. Follow a nutritious diet full of chlorophyll-containing foods to help minimize your exposure to aflatoxins.
Reduce your alcohol intake
Regular alcohol intake has been linked to an increased risk of malignant melanoma. Experts think this could be linked to the conversion of alcohol into acetaldehyde within the body.
This process can result in DNA damage, increasing the likelihood of developing skin cancer.
Avoid nitrate-laden meat
Nitrates, which are compounds present in soil, water and air, are commonly used as additives in cured meat products for their visual appeal.
However, mounting scientific data suggests that there may be an alarming link between nitrates and cancer risk.
Make healthy choices in your diet and lifestyle. Eat sun-protective foods, avoid drinking too much alcohol and reduce your intake of nitrates in cured meats to boost your skin health and reduce the risk of skin cancer.
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Want to improve your brain health naturally? Eat more fermented, cultured foods
Friday, June 16, 2023 by: Ethan Huff
Tags: aging secrets, alternative medicine, brain function, brain health, digestion, fermented foods, food cures, food is medicine, food science, goodfood, goodhealth, goodmedicine, goodscience, health science, natural cures, natural health, natural medicine, nutrients, research, superfoods
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(Natural News) New research out of Ireland has confirmed that fermented and cultured foods are good both for gut and brain.
Eating foods that are alive and thriving due to beneficial bacteria – a few common examples include yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and kimchi – can greatly improve one’s mental health, concludes the review, which was published in the journal Preventive Nutrition and Food Science.
Because of the way they help modulate the release of neurotransmitters like brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), glutamate, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and serotonin, fermented and cultured foods demonstrated effectiveness in improving both learning and memory.
Sauerkraut, a type of fermented cabbage, contains an amino acid called choline that is vital for the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle control, circadian rhythm and memory. Acetylcholine has also been identified as having a powerfully protective effect against Alzheimer’s disease.
Tryptophan is another amino acid found in fermented foods that the body requires to produce the hormone melatonin, which regulates the body’s sleep-wake cycles. Tryptophan is found in milk – raw milk is preferable as it is a living food filled with beneficial bacteria – tuna and meat.
Tryptophan is also an important precursor for serotonin, a brain neurotransmitter that regulates mood and other functions. Consuming fermented foods that are rich in it was shown to boost brain health both in the short and long term, helping to improve mood while reducing stress.
https://www.naturalnews.com/images/B...hLiveShows.jpg(Related: One warming fermented beverage that is really good for you that you may want to look into is miso, a nutritional powerhouse of traditional Japanese cuisine.)
Sugar is the key to proper fermentation and culturing, despite being demonized
For their paper, researchers from APC Microbiome at University College Cork, as well as from Teagasc, Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority, sought to identify which fermented and cultured foods are best for obtaining these benefits.
To do this, they compared data on more than 200 different fermented and cultured foods consumed all around the world. All of them vary substantially in the makeup of their metabolites, which are known to have a beneficial effect on brain health.
The study is still ongoing, just to be clear, but there have been some important findings already that are worth mentioning, mainly that all fermented and cultured foods help support gut and brain health in powerful ways.
“I expected only a few fermented foods would show up, but out of 200 fermented foods [tested], almost all of them showed the ability to exert some sort of potential to improve gut and brain health,” said Ramya Balasubramanian, one of the study’s authors.
“Fermented sugar-based products and fermented vegetable-based products are like winning the lottery when it comes to gut and brain health.”
Amazingly, or perhaps not, Balasubramanian and the team discovered that sugar-based products are critical for the production of the healthiest and most beneficial metabolites, despite the fact that sugar is largely demonized as a “junk” food.
“For all that we see on sugar-based products being demonized, fermented sugar takes the raw sugar substrate, and it converts it into a plethora of metabolites that can have a beneficial effect on the host,” Balasubramanian explained.
“So even though it has the name ‘sugar’ in it, if you do a final metabolomic screen, the sugar gets used by the microbial community that’s present in the food, and they get converted into these beautiful metabolites that are ready to be cherry-picked by us for further studies.”
Such sugar-based fermented foods include kombucha, which is typically made using black tea and sugar – sugar being the key to what ferments the tea and makes it healthier for both gut and brain.
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Theanine tea and mushroom compound calms brain, boosts heart health
Monday, June 19, 2023 by: Ethan Huff
Tags: #nutrition, alternative medicine, Brain, brain health, Censored Science, Cures, food science, goodhealth, Green tea, health, Heart, heart health, Mushrooms, natural remedies, supplement, tea, theanine
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(Natural News) Could a simple nutrient compound found in green tea and some mushrooms be the key to easing your post-covid anxiety woes? A plethora of research suggests so.
That nutrient is known as theanine, and science says its consumption can help to improve brain and heart health, as well increase longevity. People with autism may also benefit from theanine consumption, according to a 2015 paper published in the journal Current Opinion in Psychiatry.
Motivational speaker and health advocate Terri Hirning says she has been successfully using theanine as a treatment for her autistic son for more than a decade.
“Some also find theanine helpful for night wakeups where your mind just won’t shut off,” Hirning stated.
Quelling anxiety is just one of the many things that theanine does, though. The amino acid, which is similar in structure to glutamic acid and glutamine, plays a vital role in many different bodily functions, including protein synthesis and neurotransmission.
It comes in two forms: L-theanine and D-theanine. Both forms are identical in composition, containing the same number of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen atoms, but different in the placement of the OH group.
The L form is most commonly found in nature and is also the most bioavailable, making it a better choice when consumed as a dietary supplement.
(Related: Did you know that green tea is one of many natural remedies for covid (along with zinc and hydroxychloroquine)?)
Theanine is both neuroprotective and neuro-regenerative: it helps build new brain cells
Despite its relationship to glutamic acid and glutamine, theanine is not the same thing as an excitatory glutamate such as in the form of monosodium glutamate. In fact, theanine helps protect the body against excitatory glutamate, delaying neuron death following a stroke and even helping to promote the growth of new brain cells, a process known as neurogenesis.
https://www.naturalnews.com/images/B...hLiveShows.jpgResearch out of the Netherlands also found that theanine helps to level out brain function, particularly in people who suffer from depression. It does this by increasing alpha wave activity in the brain, which is indicative of a relaxed state.
Children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism suffer from GABA signaling issues and reduced executive function, both of which can be addressed through the use of theanine. Theanine helps to normalize dopamine, serotonin, and GABA signaling disturbances in the brain, improving cognition.
One thing to keep in mind is that in nature, theanine tends to come with caffeine such as in the case of green and black tea. Shade-grown green tea and matcha powder are especially rich in theanine, which is a good pairing since studies suggest that theanine works best when consumed alongside caffeine.
Two big reasons why theanine works so well to improve cognition has to do with the compound’s excitatory resemblance to glutamine – it activates the brain without causing the damage that monosodium glutamate causes. Theanine also passes through the blood-brain barrier, allowing the brain to easily access its benefits.
A 2021 study out of Japan found that aging adults who consumed theanine demonstrated better attention, working memory, and executive function after just a single dose of 100 milligrams, which is about four times the amount found in a cup of green tea.
“A single dose of L-theanine reduced reaction time in the attention task and increased correct answers and decreased the number of omission errors in the working memory task, which suggests L-theanine may improve working memory and executive function,” researchers concluded.
As for its heart benefits, theanine was found in another study, also out of Japan, to lower stress and blood pressure levels.
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Beware of WEF- and Bill Gates-funded Apeel “Organipeel” food coating chemical on ORGANIC produce
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 by: Ethan Huff
Tags: Apeel, badfood, badhealth, badscience, big government, bill gates, Chemical, clean food watch, coating, conspiracy, Dangerous, deception, food, food supply, grocery, Heavy metals, organic food, Organipeel, produce, stop eating poison, toxic chemicals, toxic ingredients, toxins, USDA, wef, world economic forum
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(Natural News) The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) has dropped a bombshell this week about a chemical substance called “Organipeel,” produced by a company called Apeel, that is hiding in plain sight as a protective coating on organic produce.
The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) reportedly gave Apeel’s Organipeel the green light “presumably based on citric acid being the active ingredient.” However, Organipeel only contains 0.66 percent citric acid; the other 99.44 percent of the substance remains a mystery.
Perhaps not surprisingly, both the World Economic Forum (WEF) and billionaire eugenicist Bill Gates of Microsoft fame are behind Organipeel. The WEF and Gates were instrumental in convincing the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to approve it for use on organic produce, even though it appears to be anything but organic.
The OCA reported that citric acids is allowed in organic foods, despite technically being non-organic, just so long as it is not synthetically derived – yes, there are different forms of citric acid. However, it is unclear what the rest of the Organipeel formula contains.
(Related: Did you know that organic farming could feed the entire world, if only the government would stop subsidizing GMOs, crop chemicals, and industrial agriculture.)
Organipeel, also known as Edipeel, contains ingredients derived using toxic solvents that may leave behind residues of mercury, cadmium and other poisons on food
A 45-page document submitted by Apeel Sciences to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) submission to the federal agency on Oct. 9, 2019, offers a few clues about Organipeel, which in this document is referred to as Edipeel – Apeel has multiple names for the substance depending on how it is applied to organic food.
https://www.naturalnews.com/images/B...hLiveShows.jpgThe main ingredient, based on this document, is monoacylglycerides extracted from grape seed, which might sound natural until you realize that Apeel’s extraction methods involve the use of multiple toxic solvents. These solvents can leave behind toxic residues of mercury, cadmium, lead, arsenic, palladium, heptane, and ethyl acetate in the final product.
On Nov. 8, 2021, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) conducted a review of monoacylglycerides, which in Europe is labeled on food as E 471. That review concluded that “the potential exposure to toxic elements resulting from the consumption of E 471 could be substantial.”
In 2017, the EFSA conducted another review that concluded the potential presence of glycidol, a carcinogen, in monoacylglycerides. And long before that in 2000, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glycidol as being “probably carcinogenic to humans.”
Despite all this, the WEF, Gates, and other globalist entities are insistent that monoacylglycerides, the main ingredient in Organipeel and Edipeel, are safe to consume even though they are linked to a cancer-causing carcinogen called glycidol, not to mention all those toxic metals aforementioned that linger on food as well.
It turns out that monoacylglycerides are also linked to diabetes. These environmental compounds, according to evidence provided in the 2012 issue of Diabetes Care, are linked to the “prevalent and chronic” problem of insulin resistance and associated diabetes, which has become a type of plague in modern society.
In 2021, Apeel was valued at $2 billion, thanks to the government’s approval of its questionably toxic Organipeel and Edipeel food preservative coating, which could be hiding in your organic fruits and vegetables. And you have the WEF and Gates to thank for this hidden poison.
Apeel CEO James Rogers, by the way, remarked back in 2018 that his company would soon be using “synbio” to make Organipeel and Edipeel, rather than continue to extract its active ingredient from agricultural byproducts such as leftover grape seeds from winemaking.
More related news can be found at CleanFoodWatch.com.
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