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One Of The Health Benefits Of Sea Moss

7/23/2020

Being a potent source of potassium chloride, Sea Moss dissolves catarrh, phlegm and soothes inflammation of the mucus membranes to prevent congestion, helping to clear out the lungs of any phlegm that builds up with a common cold. Because of these expectorant qualities, Irish Moss, as it is originally referred as,may help to prevent a common cold from turning into pneumonia and can treat other respiratory problems such as bronchitis. Irish Moss also has powerful antiviral properties, helping to prevent or treat a myriad of disorders such as flu, sore throats, chesty coughs and much more.

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What Are The Health Benefits Of Garlic?

6/2/2020

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Garlic (Allium sativum), is used widely as a flavoring in cooking, but it has also been used as a medicine throughout ancient and modern history; it has been taken to prevent and treat a wide range of conditions and diseases.
Garlic belongs to the genus Allium and is closely related to the onion, rakkyo (an onion found in Asia), scallion, chive, leek, and shallot. It has been used by humans for thousands of years and was used in Ancient Egypt for both culinary purposes and its health and therapeutic benefits.
This article will look at the potential health benefits of garlic and cover any research that supports the claims.

Fast facts on garlic

In many countries, garlic has been used medicinally for centuries.
Garlic may have a range of health benefits, both raw and cooked.
It may have significant antibiotic properties

History
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There are many medicinal claims about garlic.Garlic has been used all over the world for thousands of years. Records indicate that garlic was in use when the Giza pyramids were built, about 5,000 years ago.

Richard S. Rivlin wrote in the Journal of Nutrition that the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (circa. 460-370 BC), known today as “the father of Western medicine,” prescribed garlic for a wide range of conditions and illnesses. Hippocrates promoted the use of garlic for treating respiratory problems, parasites, poor digestion, and fatigue.

The original Olympic athletes in Ancient Greece were given garlic – possibly the earliest example of “performance enhancing” agents used in sports.

From Ancient Egypt, garlic spread to the advanced ancient civilizations of the Indus Valley (Pakistan and western India today). From there, it made its way to China.

According to experts at Kew Gardens, England’s royal botanical center of excellence, the people of ancient India valued the therapeutic properties of garlic and also thought it to be an aphrodisiac. The upper classes avoided garlic because they despised its strong odor, while monks, “…widows, adolescents, and those who had taken up a vow or were fasting, could not eat garlic because of its stimulant quality.”

Throughout history in the Middle East, East Asia, and Nepal, garlic has been used to treat bronchitis, hypertension (high blood pressure), TB (tuberculosis), liver disorders, dysentery, flatulence, colic, intestinal worms, rheumatism, diabetes, and fevers.
The French, Spanish, and Portuguese introduced garlic to the New World.

Uses

Currently, garlic is widely used for several conditions linked to the blood system and heart, including atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), high cholesterol, heart attack, coronary heart disease, and hypertension.

Garlic is also used today by some people for the prevention of lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, rectal cancer, and colon cancer.

It is important to add that only some of these uses are backed by research.

A study published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology warned that short-term heating reduces the anti-inflammatory effects of fresh raw garlic extracts. This may be a problem for some people who do not like or cannot tolerate the taste and/or odor of fresh garlic.

Benefits

Below are examples of some scientific studies published in peer-reviewed academic journals about the therapeutic benefits (or not) of garlic.

Lung cancer

People who ate raw garlic at least twice a week during the 7 year study period had a 44 percent lower risk of developing lung cancer, according to a study conducted at the Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention in China.

The researchers, who published their study in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, carried out face-to-face interviews with 1,424 lung cancer patients and 4,543 healthy individuals. They were asked about their diet and lifestyle, including questions on smoking and how often they ate garlic.

The study authors wrote: “Protective association between intake of raw garlic and lung cancer has been observed with a dose-response pattern, suggesting that garlic may potentially serve as a chemo-preventive agent for lung cancer.”

Brain cancer

Organo-sulfur compounds found in garlic have been identified as effective in destroying the cells in glioblastomas, a type of deadly brain tumor.

Scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina reported in the journal Cancer that three pure organo-sulfur compounds from garlic – DAS, DADS, and DATS – “demonstrated efficacy in eradicating brain cancer cells, but DATS proved to be the most effective.”

Co-author, Ray Swapan, Ph.D., said “This research highlights the great promise of plant-originated compounds as natural medicine for controlling the malignant growth of human brain tumor cells. More studies are needed in animal models of brain tumors before application of this therapeutic strategy to brain tumor patients.”

Hip osteoarthritis

Women whose diets were rich in allium vegetables had lower levels of osteoarthritis, a team at King’s College London and the University of East Anglia, both in England, reported in the journal BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. Examples of allium vegetables include garlic, leeks, shallots, onions, and rakkyo.

The study authors said their findings not only highlighted the possible impact of diet on osteoarthritis outcomes but also demonstrated the potential for using compounds that exist in garlic to develop treatments for the condition.

The long-term study, involving more than 1,000 healthy female twins, found that those whose dietary habits included plenty of fruit and vegetables, “particularly alliums such as garlic,” had fewer signs of early osteoarthritis in the hip joint.

Potentially a powerful antibiotic

Diallyl sulfide, a compound in garlic, was 100 times more effective than two popular antibiotics in fighting the Campylobacter bacterium, according to a study published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.

The Campylobacter bacterium is one of the most common causes of intestinal infections.
Senior author, Dr. Xiaonan Lu, from Washington State University, said, “This work is very exciting to me because it shows that this compound has the potential to reduce disease-causing bacteria in the environment and in our food supply.”

Heart protection

Garlic may contain heart-protective chemicals.Diallyl trisulfide, a component of garlic oil, helps protect the heart during cardiac surgery and after a heart attack, researchers at Emory University School of Medicine found. They also believe diallyl trisulfide could be used as a treatment for heart failure.

Hydrogen sulfide gas has been shown to protect the heart from damage.
However, it is a volatile compound and difficult to deliver as therapy.

Because of this, the scientists decided to focus on diallyl trisulfide, a garlic oil component, as a safer way to deliver the benefits of hydrogen sulfide to the heart.
In experiments using laboratory mice, the team found that, after a heart attack, the mice that had received diallyl sulfide had 61 percent less heart damage in the area at risk, compared with the untreated mice.

In another study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists found that garlic oil may help protect diabetes patients from cardiomyopathy.

Cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of death among diabetes patients. It is a chronic disease of the myocardium (heart muscle), which is abnormally thickened, enlarged, and/or stiffened.

The team fed diabetic laboratory rats either garlic oil or corn oil. Those fed garlic oil experienced significantly more changes associated with protection against heart damage, compared with the animals that were fed corn oil.

The study authors wrote, “In conclusion, garlic oil possesses significant potential for protecting hearts from diabetes-induced cardiomyopathy.”
Human studies will need to be performed to confirm the results of this study.

High cholesterol and high blood pressure
Researchers at Ankara University investigated the effects of garlic extract supplementation on the blood lipid (fat) profile of patients with high blood cholesterol. Their study was published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

The study involved 23 volunteers, all with high cholesterol; 13 of them also had high blood pressure. They were divided into two groups:

The high-cholesterol normotensive group (normal blood pressure).
The high-cholesterol hypertensive group (high blood pressure).

They took garlic extract supplements for 4 months and were regularly checked for blood lipid parameters, as well as kidney and liver function.

At the end of the 4 months, the researchers concluded “…garlic extract supplementation improves blood lipid profile, strengthens blood antioxidant potential, and causes significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressures. It also leads to a decrease in the level of oxidation product (MDA) in the blood samples, which demonstrates reduced oxidation reactions in the body.”

In other words, the garlic extract supplements reduced high cholesterol levels, and also blood pressure in the patients with hypertension. The scientists added that theirs was a small study – more work needs to be carried out.

Prostate cancer

Doctors at the Department of Urology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China, carried out a study evaluating the relationship between Allium vegetable consumption and prostate cancer risk.

They gathered and analyzed published studies up to May 2013 and reported their findings in the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention.

The study authors concluded, “Allium vegetables, especially garlic intake, are related to a decreased risk of prostate cancer.”

The team also commented that because there are not many relevant studies, further well-designed prospective studies should be carried out to confirm their findings.

Alcohol-induced liver injury

Alcohol-induced liver injury is caused by the long-term over-consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Scientists at the Institute of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Shandong University, China, wanted to determine whether diallyl disulfide (DADS), a garlic-derived organosulfur compound, might have protective effects against ethanol-induced oxidative stress.

Their study was published in Biochimica et Biophysica Acta.
The researchers concluded that DADS might help protect against ethanol-induced liver injury.

Preterm (premature) delivery

Microbial infections during pregnancy raise a woman’s risk of preterm delivery. Scientists at the Division of Epidemiology, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, studied what impact foods might have on antimicrobial infections and preterm delivery risk.

The study and its findings were published in the Journal of Nutrition.
Ronny Myhre and colleagues concentrated on the effects of Alliums and dried fruits, because a literature search had identified these two foods as showing the greatest promise for reducing preterm delivery risk.

The team investigated the intake of dried fruit and Alliums among 18,888 women in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort, of whom 5 percent (950) underwent spontaneous PTD (preterm delivery).
The study authors concluded, “Intake of food with antimicrobial and prebiotic compounds may be of importance to reduce the risk of spontaneous PTD. In particular, garlic was associated with overall lower risk of spontaneous PTD.”

Garlic and the common cold

A team of researchers from St. Joseph Family Medicine Residency, Indiana, carried out a study titled “Treatment of the Common Cold in Children and Adults,” published in American Family Physician.
They reported that “Prophylactic use of garlic may decrease the frequency of colds in adults, but has no effect on duration of symptoms.” Prophylactic use means using it regularly to prevent disease.
Though there is some research to suggest that raw garlic has the most benefits, other studies have looked at overall allium intake, both raw and cooked, and have found benefits. Therefore, you can enjoy garlic in a variety of ways to reap its advantages.

Reference: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265853

Medically reviewed by Natalie Butler, R.D., L.D. on August 18, 2017 — Written by Tim Newman

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Why It Is Important To "Eat A Rainbow"

4/20/2020

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And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my RAINBOW in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the RAINBOW appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.

Whenever the RAINBOW appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.”

Genesis 9:12-16(NIV)

Eating the RAINBOW is a fundamental healthy eating tip.

(And no, not artificially colored foods like Skittles or M&M's !)

Nature has an ingenious way of highlighting the nutrients in plants, each color signifies different nutrients which are beneficial to our bodies. By eating an array of colorful fruits and vegetables, you can provide your body with everything it needs. But what does it mean?

I. Why is it important to get a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet?

You may be tempted to find a few foods you or your kids or family members like and to focus on eating those. And it can be easy to fall into routines. But the truth is: Our bodies benefit from variety. For optimal health, we need a RAINBOW of nutrients and colors.

In fact, the variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables have enormous healing powers. And many of them bring their own distinctive colors.
Eating a diversity of colorful foods can be an easy way to get a complete range of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to thrive.

The advice to “eat the RAINBOW” is often used with kids.
And while kids especially need a diversity of foods in their diets, so do adults.

II. Why Are Fruits and Vegetables So Many Different Colors?

Each color in fruits and vegetables is caused by specific phytonutrients, which are natural chemicals that help protect plants from germs, bugs, the sun’s harmful rays, and other threats.

And each color indicates an abundance of specific nutrients.

III. Most People Aren’t Getting the Range of Colorful Foods They Need.

According to a 2009 phytonutrients report (based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys), Eight (8) out of ten (10) people in the United States are falling short in virtually every color category of phytonutrients.

Based on the report,

69% of Americans are falling short in green phytonutrients
78% of Americans are falling short in red phytonutrients
86% of Americans are falling short in white phytonutrients
88% of Americans are falling short in purple and blue phytonutrients
79% of Americans are falling short in yellow and orange phytonutrients

Now, let’s take a look at what the color of your food can tell you about its nutrition — and at how you can get more of the colorful range of phytonutrients to help your body function at its best

IV. How to Learn to Love Vegetables and Fruits

If you grew up eating only a few fruits and vegetables, you might not have developed an appreciation for produce. But don’t worry. You can retrain your taste buds to love broccoli, kale, and beets!
Here’s what you can do for yourself and for kids:

A. Avoid processed food with lots of meat, cheese, salt, and sugar. These foods overstimulate your taste buds and put you into the Pleasure Trap, making fresh fruits and vegetables taste boring in comparison.

B. Try new vegetables and fruits over and over again in different ways. It can take up to twelve(12) to eighteen(18) tastes to acquire a taste for a new food. So, if you once hated arugula or mushrooms, that’s okay. Try again in a different recipe. Like me, you might surprise yourself!

Please share this information with someone who may benefit & keep this as a reminder for yourself.

Remember, your health is truly your wealth. Make the investment towards your journey towards better health & wellness.

Blessings,
Keith & Altanya Burgess
OTasteNCee Sea Moss Gel & Fresh Juices

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The Answers To Your Questions About Sea Moss

4/3/2020

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Greetings beloved,

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) regarding Sea Moss and our Sea Moss Gel.

Our 16 Oz. Sea Moss Gels comes in three(3) different flavors:

1. Regular
2. Cinnamon Infused
3 Ginger Infused

If your questions are not seen here, feel free to reach out to us.
As our products increase, so will this FAQ.

Q1. If you place an order with us, how long will it take to receive my order(s)?

A1. We ship out orders on Mondays and Thursdays after your order has been received and processed. We ship via USPS and after your order has been shipped, you will receive your tracking number via email or text message. After your order has been shipped, typically they are received within 2-3 business days.

Q2. What is Sea Moss?
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A2. Sea Moss, also known as Irish moss, is a form of seaweed, a specific type of red algae or Chondrus Crispus, offers us a variety of health benefits. "Irish Moss" is actually not a “moss,” but is a part of the seaweed family. It is a “red seaweed” and it comes from Ireland, hence its name, and is mostly used in soups as a thickening agent to aid the sick and malnourished.

Our Sea Moss is wild-crafted, harvested from several Caribbean Islands. It is a mineral-dense cell-food, enriched with Iron, Vitamins A, D, E & K and has 92 minerals out of the 102 minerals the body requires.

Q3. I’ve received my Sea Moss Gel, how do I store it?

A3. Once you receive your Sea Moss Gel, store it in your refrigerator. You Sea Moss Gel can last up to three(3) to four(4) weeks..

Q4. I’ve ordered more than one (1) Sea Moss Gel, how do I store the other so it doesn't spoil?

A4. Once you receive your Sea Moss Gel, store one of them in the fridge uncovered or with a lid that allows it to breathe. Transfer your other gel to a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer.
When you are running low on your first gel, remove your second gel from the fridge and allow it to thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Use regularly after it has thawed.

Q5. How can I use my Sea Moss Gel?

A5. You can use your Sea Moss Gel both internally and externally. Internally, it can be added to smoothies, shakes, teas, juices, and even made as a tea itself. It is also commonly used while cooking soups, as an oil substitute (to saute vegetables), and as a thickener in baked goods.

Externally, Sea Moss Gel can be used on the face as a mask or on the entire body. Apply the Sea Moss to your skin and leave on for about 20-30 minutes and rinse off. The more you use it, you will naturally discover more ways to enjoy it while receiving optimal cell-food. Externally, Sea Moss is excellent and very beneficial for skin issues including psoriasis, eczema and other skin-related issues.

Q6. What are the benefits of using Sea Moss?

A6. While the list of benefits for Sea Moss exceeds most because they are vast and unlimited, we recommend consuming it for its high mineral content to aide in maintaining a proper mineral balance in the body. Click here to view more information on Sea Moss and its amazing benefits.

Q7. I’m pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Is Sea Moss safe to consume for my baby?

A7. Many expectant and nursing mothers have used Sea Moss Gel while pregnant and/or breastfeeding and they saw no complications while doing so. In fact, many have stated that Sea Moss Gel aided in the successful production of breast milk, giving them clearer skin and reduced stretch marks, eliminated morning sickness and many more benefits. Sea Moss also eliminated many of the ailments that babies obtain after birth including spit up, colic, rash, and more.

Q8.How long does Sea Moss Gel last in the refrigerator?

A8. Your Sea Moss Gel can last for up to three (3) to four (4) weeks in the refrigerator. Once you have a little bit left, you can take the left over Sea Moss Gel & place it in an ice tray.
If you use your Sea Moss Gel daily, spoilage will NEVER be a concern.

Q9. Your Sea Moss is out of stock. How can I be informed when you restock?

A9. Subscribe to our mailing list and become a member of our #OTasteNCee #SeaMossNation

Q10. Can I pre-order and purchase ahead for the Sea Moss?
A10. Yes. If you want to order ahead so that you don’t miss out, contact us.

Your health is truly your wealth. Make the investment towards your journey to better health & wellness.

Blessings,
Keith & Altanya Burgess
OTasteNCee Sea Moss Gel & Juices

"Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river.
Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit,
because the water from the sanctuary flows to them.
Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”

Ezekiel 47:12 (NIV)

Source(s):
https://drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/herbal-plant/irish-moss-benefits
https://www.indigo-herbs.co.uk/natural-health-guide/benefits/irish-moss

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