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What You Should Know About The Flu Shot + (Natural Flu Shot Juice Recipe)

Last updated on September 25, 2018 By Astrid Leave a Comment

Don’t you feel that there is too much information and misinformation on whether the flu shot works or not?

I know that It can be daunting and frustrating to sort out through the real evidence vs unfounded facts. That’s why I decided to do my own research and condensed all of this information within one article so that you can finally have a clear understanding of this controversial topic.

As a bonus, I am going to show you exactly how I protect my family from getting the flu– so you too can learn how to protect yours.

Let’s start by learning a little bit about the flu vaccine:

What’s In The Flu Shot and Is it Effective?

In case you are not aware the flu shot contains a cocktail of chemicals that you definitely do not need. Dr. Julian Whitaker further warns: thimerosal is 50% ethyl mercury the most toxic biological poison on earth.

Ethyl mercury is so toxic that the EPA requires full protective gear and self-contained air, for workers cleaning up wastewater containing 200 parts per billion.

A flu shot contains close to 25,000 ppb’s. That is astronomically high and way beyond what the FDA’s “recommended safe levels.” With a 75% no success rate, most people end up getting the flu anyway. Now let’s take a look at the cocktail of chemicals…

The Ingredients:

flu-vaccine-ingredients-table — Original image source from the CDC.gov website

I don’t know about you, but I do not want formaldehyde or Thimerosal (mercury) in my body. We get enough toxins from the environment as it is. Egg protein? I am sure it is not from free range, pasture or organic eggs– enough said!

The effectiveness of the flu shot depends on how well the flu vaccine is matched to the current season’s viruses strand as stated by the CDC below.

Remember that the “flu” isn’t always caused by the flu virus –7% of ILI (influenza-like illness) is the influenza virus, and since no one is really looking to test for the influenza virus association to pneumonia (the biggest part of the killer statistic) it is just an assumption. So how can the flu vaccine help prevent the lion’s share of the deaths when the association is more with ILI?

According to Cochrane Reviews when they went to find how well vaccination helped people prevent pneumonia or death – they couldn’t find any. (Read the full article here)

Here is what the authority in Diseases (CDC) has to say about the Flu Vaccine:

[note note_color=”#eef5e3″ text_color=”#432723″ radius=”9″]During years when the flu vaccine is not well matched to circulating viruses, it’s possible that no benefit from flu vaccination may be observed.
During years when there is a good match between the flu vaccine and circulating viruses, it’s possible to measure substantial benefits from vaccination in terms of preventing flu illness. However, even during years when the vaccine match is very good, the benefits of vaccination will vary across the population, depending on characteristics of the person being vaccinated and even, potentially, which vaccine was used.[/note]

Who Should Not Get a Flu Shot

The CDC warns that if you have suspicions that you or anyone in your family has an egg allergy you should absolutely not get a flu shot.

Children younger than 6 months are too young to get a flu shot. People with severe, life-threatening allergies to the flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine. This might include gelatin, antibiotics, or other ingredients.

Additionally, people who have the following medical conditions:

Asthma
Neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions [including disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and muscle such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy (seizure disorders), stroke, intellectual disability (mental retardation), moderate to severe developmental delay, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury].
Chronic lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] and cystic fibrosis)
Heart disease (such as congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease)
Blood disorders (such as sickle cell disease)
Endocrine disorders (such as diabetes mellitus)
Kidney disorders
Liver disorders
Metabolic disorders (such as inherited metabolic disorders and mitochondrial disorders)
Weakened immune system due to disease or medication (such as people with HIV or AIDS, or cancer, or those on chronic steroids)
People younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy
People who are morbidly obese (Body Mass Index, or BMI, of 40 or greater)

Note: There are certain flu shots that have different age indications. For example, people younger than 65 years of age should not get the high-dose flu shot and people who are younger than 18 years old or older than 64 years old should not get the intradermal flu shot.

Further evidence- In 2014 CDC Issues a Public Apology

For the first time we can remember, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are going on the record, saying the flu vaccine won’t work this year. The warning comes just before the busiest part of flu season, in January and February. Unfortunately, there won’t be any refund for any of the patients or insurance companies who spent money on flu shots earlier this fall. (source)

What Can You Do To Prevent The Flu Virus?

Remember, Your best weapon of mass prevention against any type of virus is– a strong immune system.

If you’ve been nourishing your body all year long you are a step ahead of the game. However, if you have been slacking in the healthy foods department—here is what I do:

Start supplementing with the best type of Vitamin D3 (I prefer and use this liquid Vitamin D , Vitamin C, (We use this at home) or use Coromega (which my son loves). It’s a great combination of vitamin D3 and Omega 3’s (try Coreomega here)– and of course your own elderberry syrup. I like wellness mama’s homemade elderberry syrup, or you can purchase a good quality one in a natural store or online.
Adequate sleep~ meaning 7-8 solid hours of sleep at night (the earlier hours of sleep is when the body heals between 10-2 am)
A diet rich in wholesome foods and stress management techniques is essential in getting your immune system tuned up.
Juicing ~ is an excellent way to boost your immune system, get your vitamins, minerals, and prebiotics in one serving.

In an excerpt from an article from Roman Bistryanki he talks about the importance of supplementing with Vitamin D3:

In this randomized clinical trial, daily supplementation with 1200 IU vitamin D3 in school children between December and March showed a significant preventive effect against influenza A, although no significant difference was observed for influenza B… daily dietary probiotic supplementation was a safe effective way to reduce fever and other symptoms in small children. Moreover, a significant preventive effect of a product containing echinacea, propolis, and vitamin C on the incidence of respiratory tract infections was observed in children. [21]

Robert further adds: We could use vitamin D – you produce this if you get a good amount of sunshine – probiotics, vitamin C, and other natural options. We can also be careful to wash our hands properly and even use a face mask when appropriate.

PIN it for later…

Read the full article here

And finally, here is My Flu Shot Juice #1 recipe. (I will be posting a series of flu shot variations in the coming weeks)

Natural Flu Shot Juice #1

Ingredients

4 carrots
3 cucumbers
1 thumb size ginger
2 leaves of fennel
1 radish
1 small tomato
1 inch of lemongrass (anti-viral)
1 inch fresh turmeric root (nuff said)
1 orange pepper ( up to 250 mgs of vitamin C)
1 small orange
1 bunch of dandelion greens
1 whole lime juice

Instructions

Juice with your juicer of preference.
Some people often ask me what type of juicer do I use?
It really is a matter of preference.
I personally love this masticating juicer because I get the most from my veggies. However, I also adore my first conventional juicer.
There is another awesome choice which is the Nutribullet. It is great as it pulverizes all of the veggies so nothing goes to waste.
The most important part is that you drink your veggies 🙂

Notes

Featured Healing Ingredient: Lemongrass

Anti-microbial Activity

Sloan-Kettering also indicates that extracts of lemongrass have anti-microbial properties, helping prevent or slow the growth of bacteria and fungi. A study published in the January 2012 issue of "Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice" found that an oil extract from lemongrass inhibited growth of streptococcus bacteria in the laboratory, while research in the March 2009 issue of "Phytomedicine" studied the effectiveness of a lemongrass infusion in human subjects with human immunodeficiency virus who had an oral fungal infection called thrush.

Researchers found that an oral rinse administered three times daily was more effective than gentian violet, an anti-fungal medication. Larger studies are needed to confirm this benefit, however. source: livestrong

https://www.healyounaturally.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-flu-vaccine/

If you are going to use this recipe on your blog or website, kindly put a link back to this page. Thanks!

Now I have a question for you: Do you feel the flu shot is effective? Would you still get a flu shot after reading this article? I’d love to hear your experiences in the comments below

References
https://www.vaccinationcouncil.org/2013/10/15/the-flu-vaccine-something-to-sneeze-at-by-roman-bystrianyk/

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm

Absolutely Shocking Data About CT Scans (Plus Ways to Protect Yourself)

Last updated on July 16, 2018 By Astrid 2 Comments

Plus a Juice Recipe To Detox and Protect Your DNA– before, during and after one.

Did you know that you are constantly exposed to DNA cell damage without even realizing it?

Yes, unfortunately, we are exposed to environmental toxins, foods, and radiation on a daily basis. That being said, there are ways to slash your chances of further damage by reducing the exposure to the major offenders.

Let’s take a look at some of the culprits…

How Are You Exposed to Radiation Daily?

There are many ways that we are exposed to radiation constantly. Here are some of the most common ways:

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Medical Imaging ~ Chest X-rays and dental X-rays deliver about 10 mrem, while mammograms deliver about 138 per image. CT scans can have as many as 1,000 mrem per scan. X-rays of any type (This study talks about the linked between dental X-rays and brain tumors)
Airport security check points~ The new full-body X-ray scanners are another source of radiation. Exposure is negligible—0.01 mrem per 3-sec screening.
Travel~ 2–3 mrem for a transcontinental flight [2]
CT Scans, PET scans (Ask for a low dose radiation machine or call ahead for an office that offers them)
Tobacco~ Smokers inhale small amounts of radioactive material—from both natural sources and the fertilizer used on the tobacco plant
Wireless devises, Smoke detectors etc..
Environmental toxins
Radionuclides from soil
Radon is a radioactive gas that you can’t see or smell. It is caused by the natural decay of uranium in the ground [2]
Water that is near nuclear power plants is susceptible to contamination with radioactive wastewater

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For example: exposing yourself to wireless devices such as (your cell phone, laptops, tablets) for extended periods of time without anything to protect your from the damaging effects of EMF’s. Even worse, allowing your children to play with them increases their exposure of to EMF’s 10 fold as children’s brains are much more sensitive.

According to Martin Blank, PHD, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons; Researcher in Bioelectromagnetics; Author of the BioInitiative Report’s section on Stress Proteins.

[quote]“Cells in the body react to EMFs as potentially harmful, just like to other environmental toxins, including heavy metals and toxic chemicals. The DNA in living cells recognizes electromagnetic fields at very low levels of exposure; and produces a biochemical stress response. The scientific evidence tells us that our safety standards are inadequate, and that we must protect ourselves from exposure to EMF due to power lines, cell phones and the like, or risk the known consequences. The science is very strong and we should sit up and pay attention.”[/quote]

There are several ways to protect your family from radiation overexposure, by limiting the use of Wi-fi devices or by using devices such as a corded cell phone hands-free. You can also get a Natural Air Purifying Himalayan Salt Lamp.

Check out this video where Dr. Michael Greger a physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues on the Cancer Risk From CT Scan Radiation

Salt crystal lamps are extremely beneficial for us, because they are natural negative ionizers. When the gentle heat from the lamp (or candle burner) warms the crystal, they emit a negative electrical charge, thus ionizing our atmosphere and interacting with our own bioenergetic field, and helping to neutralize harmful EMF radiation.

The Dangers of CT Scans You Didn’t Know About

Radiation Overload

Compared to regular medical X-rays, CT scans yield much higher-resolution images. Unfortunately, CT scans also expose the patient to hundreds and sometimes thousands of times more radiation.

The routine use of CT scans and other dangerous X-ray imaging procedures has skyrocketed over the past three decades. In 1980, there were 3 million CT scans done. By the year 2007, the number increased to about 70 million.5,6

We at Life Extension® long ago warned members to avoid CT scans and any kind of X-ray unless absolutely necessary. Up against us was an armada of for-profit companies who promoted CT scans to healthy people to measure coronary artery calcification, virtual colonoscopy in place of the more effective standard colonoscopy (flexible tube procedures), and even whole-body CT scans to identify abnormalities anywhere in one’s anatomy.

The irony is that health-conscious people, who often paid for whole-body CT scans out of their own pockets, unwittingly exposed their whole body to huge levels of DNA gene-mutating radiation!

Absolutely Shocking Data

The uninformed public is in for a shocker. A study released at the end of last year reveals that CT scans deliver up to four times more radiation than what was previously believed, which was already dangerously high.7

At the same time, another study led by the National Cancer Institute showed that CT scans administered in the year 2007 alone may contribute to 29,000 new cancer cases and nearly15,000 cancer deaths.8

The problem is that the explosion in unnecessary CT scans has been going on every year. If we carry this back just ten years, this means that 150,000 Americans are facing horrific deaths from CT scan-induced cancers.

Adding to this impending cancer epidemic are other medical procedures that deliver cancer-causing radiation into the body.

If the only benefit you ever obtain from Life Extension® membership is the knowledge to avoid unnecessary CT scans and medical X-rays, this alone is well worth the annual membership fee[2]

Read this fantastic article full of in-depth information on The dangers of CT Scans from its original source Life Extension here.

Drink This Juice To Reduce Exposure

How Does This Juice Can Help Protect Your DNA Composition?

This particular juice combination of vegetables will help protect your cells — before and after– being exposed to radiation and therefore protect your DNA. How? The powerful antioxidants and array of nutrients in each of these vegetables are key. Whether you dip ’em or eat ’em straight up, a few crunchy carrot sticks each day may help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Specifically, breast cancer. Carrots are high in carotene (Vitamin E and C) which are natural protectors against radiation-induced carcinogenesis.

Radishes have a similar effect just like milk thistle or you can take the milk thistle or dandelion tincture alone. (Find Milk Thistle here and dandelion tincture Alcohol-free dandelion tincture, organic roasted dandelion Tea or raw organic root here)

, In a recent study of African American women, the participants who munched on the crunchy little root vegetables at least three times a week enjoyed a 17 percent lower risk of breast cancer.

Femme-Friendly Foods

Researchers tracked the health and eating habits of the women for 12 years and found that eating vegetables in general was a boon to health, reducing the odds of a specific type of breast cancer (estrogen receptor negative/progesterone receptor negative) by a whopping 43 percent in women who ate two servings per day instead of four or fewer per week. But carrots were great for reducing the risk of all breast cancer types with just three servings per week.

More Breast Benefits

What about carrots makes them so extra special for breast health? Could be their rich array of carotenoid antioxidants. These compounds help protect against oxidative DNA damage, a key event in the cancer process. Not a carrot lover? Filling up on cruciferous vegetables also seemed to be particularly good for lowering breast cancer risk in the women. We’re talking foods like broccoli, collard greens, cabbage, and mustard greens.

Combining Carrots and Celery

The combined efforts of celery and carrots offer a magnified approach to bone health. The “Natural Medicine Journal” says that insufficient amounts of vitamin K have been shown to increase the risk of hip fractures in elderly men and women. Similar research conducted by the Nurses’ Health Study and published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” found that women aged 38 to 63 could reduce their risk of hip fractures by 45 percent through the increased dietary intake of vitamin K.

Disease Preventive

Coronary heart disease, stroke, and cancer have all been associated with deficiencies of vitamin C found in apples, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. This is due to the ability of vitamin C to protect proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates from the damaging effects of environmental toxins and pollutants. The vitamin C found in apples ultimately protects genetic information of DNA and RNA, the transportation system of genetic material in cells. The high volume of antioxidants in vitamin C gives momentum to the regeneration of disease-fighting capabilities of other antioxidants, including vitamin E. Learn about more foods that are even higher in vitamin C than apples. On the hand, it is ideal to supplement with a superior vitamin c product if you don’t think you are fulfilling your vitamin c intake via the diet. I highly recommend Optimal Liposomal Vitamin C which I have used and I like– especially because it comes as a powder.

Liver Cleanse and Milk Thistle

I add a few drops of milk thistle (I like this one) to help my liver detox, but that is optional. You may use this especially if you suffer from Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) or any liver-related disease. A few drops will do especially if my tummy isn’t feeling so great after going out to eat the night before.

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for 2,000 years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver, kidney, and gallbladder problems. Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, including certain drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it may help the liver repair itself by growing new cells.

Precautions

The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, can trigger side effects and can interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs with care, under the supervision of your integrative medicine physician.

Milk thistle is generally regarded as safe. Side effects are usually mild and may involve stomach upset and diarrhea. Some people may get a rash from touching milk thistle plants.

Milk thistle should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Important: people with a history of hormone-related cancers, including breast, uterine, and prostate cancer, should not take milk thistle.

Do not take milk thistle if you are allergic to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, chamomile, yarrow, or daisies.

How Do You Protect Your Organs From Radiation Damage?

Opt for MRI’s, ultrasounds, thermography or if you must get X-rays ask for a low radiation dose. Find a thermography center near you at the Longevity Centers of America or Breast Thermography. However, while some medical X-rays are unavoidable, you should inquire as to whether an ultrasound, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), or MRA (magnetic resonance angiography) might provide alternative imaging. You might also question whether a particular X-ray is necessary, as doctors often prescribe them merely to protect themselves from liability. This may be good for doctors as it confirms their diagnosis, but bad for you as your DNA can sustain irreversible damage. [2]
Supplement with a high dose of Vitamin D (This is what I use)
Eat a clean healthy diet that includes plenty of foods high in antioxidants
Supplement with premium and safe Non-GMO Chlorella- Spirulina mix and other foods full of antioxidants that protect cell structure.

Did I miss something? What else would you add to this list that you use to protect yourself from radiation and cell damage? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.

References

https://www.lef.org/magazine/2010/8/Lethal-Danger-of-CT-Scans/Page-01 [2]https://nutritionfacts.org/video/cancer-risk-from-ct-scan-radiation/

https://electromagnetichealth.org/quotes-from-experts/

https://www.sharecare.com/health/breast-cancer/article/reduce-breast-cancer-risk-health-benefits-of-carrots

https://www.livestrong.com/article/267199-the-benefits-of-apple-carrot-celery-juice/#ixzz2meqD0OSZSource: Milk thistle | University of Maryland Medical Center https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/milk-thistle#ixzz2mf0L4JIi

https://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20478712_7,00.html

Vitamin C- Immunity Boost Juice for Cold and Flu

Last updated on January 18, 2018 By Astrid 2 Comments

(Date: November 2011) Cold and Flu season has finally arrived. Most people I know are sick with some type of cold or sinus infection– of course, I wasn’t the exception and came down with a mild case of the flu. I am now feeling better thanks to my teas, home remedies, wholesome foods and much-needed rest.

There is nothing to fear though, these bugs have nothing on you because this delicious and nutritious Vitamin C- Immunity Boost Juice , will keep them away.

Vitamin C in a purple juice? Yep. Did you know that a head of red cabbage has about 797% DV’s of Vitamin C? That was news for me a couple of years ago and that is when I started juicing it more often.

So, by drinking this juice you will be roughly boosting 198% of this amazing healing Vitamin into your body. Neat, isn’t it?

How about 2,038 mg of Potassium or 58% of the recommended Daily value. As we all know tangerine, and lemons provide another boost of Vitamin C. Then the ginger and pomegranate provide Antioxidants to take this healing drink to the next level.

Enjoy this drink during anytime you feel like you need a little help with immunity or simply drink it for prevention. However, keep in mind that you should not consume raw cruciferous if you have thyroid disease and under the care of your Integrative Endocrinologist. Read my article here where I talk in-depth about the reasons why some people should and shouldn’t eat raw cruciferous.

Question: What is your favorite juice combination to give your body that boost of energy and vitamins? I’d love to hear your favorite juices or remedies in the comments below.

This Juice is for YOU Women: Uterine Tonic, Cleanser and Hormone Balancing

Last updated on January 15, 2018 By Astrid Leave a Comment

Featured Ingredient Parsley

Juicing is one of my favorite ways to nourish my body, not to mention the easiest way to get my daily dose of vegetables and fruits. We women need all the help we can get from the hormones department. If you are looking for a hormone balancing, uterine tonic and cleanser this juice is it.

I remember growing up, that my mom and grandma would occasionally drink a similar version of this juice or would simply boil water and then add lots of parsley. Eeek!

I used to think they had lost their marbles and since I wasn’t “of age’ I was able to watch. Yaaaas… Not so fast sisters, all of that changed once the monthly friend started visiting my sister and truly yours. Grandma’s theory was that parsley served as a uterine tonic, and helped the uterus do its job in getting rid of dead tissue aka the monthly period (among other complex jobs). Right grandma, stay away with your smelly weed I used to think… 🤢.

Fast forward 20 years… Guess what? Abuela was right all along. The smelly weed was indeed a fantastic herb for us women.

I have to admit, I couldn’t stand the smell and flavor then– today is no different. I despise the herb. We just have a love-hate relationship, but as you may know me by now my motto is: If it is good for your body and heals it– eat it or drink it!

Yes, even if it requires some serious breath holding…!

In retrospect sister and I never suffered from severe cramps, painful or delayed period. I am now fully convinced it was that parsley tonic my grandma and mom conspired to feed us every few months. By the way, we also ate healthily, had good sleeping patterns- for the most part, and stayed active.

Now let’s get to the important stuff– parsley and why it is beneficial:

Here’s some data on the nutritional value of Parsley.

According to Worldhealthiestfoods.com This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Parsley provides for each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent source according to our Food Rating System. Additional information about the amount of these nutrients provided by Parsley can be found in the Food Rating System Chart. A link that takes you to the In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Parsley, featuring information over 80 nutrients, can be found under the Food Rating System Chart.

Back to the great benefits in parsley…
While doing some research for my UTI article, I found that parsley is in fact, a pretty healthy herb especially for us women because is loaded in vitamins A, and B, and folic acid which is a very important nutrient that insures proper cell division.

Antioxidant ~ The flavonoids in parsley—especially luteolin—have been shown to function as antioxidants that combine with highly reactive oxygen-containing molecules (called oxygen radicals) and help prevent oxygen-based damage to cells. In addition, extracts from parsley have been used in animal studies to help increase the antioxidant capacity of the blood. (source)

Now, this juice was delicately crafted for us women as a uterine tonic, Urinatry Tract cleanser and of course a hormone balancing aid. Here’s how:

Uterine Tonic & Cleanser

Parsely as a uterine tonic, assists with irregular and very painful menstruation. It is a mild emmenagogue — in other words it will definitely stimulate menstruation (understand that it is predicted to work whenever your period is late and definitely not at the time you’re pregnant). Ingestion of parsley should be avoided by pregnant women.

Parsley tea has been recommended for generations to help in monthly periods and used for mothers after delivery to promote uterine contractions after delivery. This process been considered due to the presence of apiol in parsley. Apiol is naturally a element in the female sex hormone estrogen.

Hormone Balancing

Dandelion root is not only nutritious, it is particularly helpful in stimulating the liver, which helps the body clear out built up toxins, wastes, and bacteria which could be throwing your hormones out of balance. {Dandelion isn’t safe around here so I buy organic most times}

Parsley is yet another herb that that can be used as part of a daily vitamin regimen, overall wellness, and balance your hormone levels. Parsley is the highest source of iron in any leafy green, and contains three times equally as much Ascorbic acid (vitamin c)} as citrus. This herb is also in Vitamins A and B, plus it’s wonderful for regulating a woman’s menstrual cycle.

Kelp (not in this juice) but you can add it to it. I usually add these kelp flakes to this juice or will add them to my tuna salad, on top of my eggs as a salt sub or any food I see fit. Kelp is often used for female hormonal issues as well, because it provides a wide variety of nutrients. Kelp also helps stimulate the different glands in our body. Kelp is particularly helpful in regulating the thyroid, it is also a natural source of iron, iodine and calcium.
[box title=”Important:” style=”noise” box_color=”#efe3f0″ title_color=”#060705″ radius=”12″] If you are trying to get pregnant or already pregnant you must be cautious in juicing or drinking lots of parsley at once. Parsley is know to be a menstrual stimulating herbal and it’ll induce contractions.

According to this study the use of herbal infusions used for induced abortion, certain herbs such as parsley, ruda (Ruta chalepensis/graveolens), cola de quirquincho (Lycopodium saururus), parsley (Petroselinum hortense), and an over-the-counter herbal product named Carachipita. The components of Carachipita are pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), yerba de la perdiz (Margiricarpus pinnatus), oregano (Origanum vulgare), and guaycuri (Statice brasiliensis). Abortion occurred in 23 cases after the ingestion of parsley, ruda, Carachipita, celery, Cedron, francisco alvarez, floripon, espina colorada. So please be cautious when juicing parsley or any of the herbs mentioned above. [/box]

Women's Juice: Uterine Tonic, Cleanser and Hormone Balancing

Ingredients

3 stalks celery
1 bunch of parsley
2-3 dandelion roots
3- 5 large carrots
1 Lime juice
3 strawberries
1/4 mango
1/2 tomato (Lycopene)
2 small green apples

Instructions

Use a masticating juicer, nutribullet or your favorite juicer.
Serve
Drink within 6 hours

https://www.healyounaturally.com/hormone-balancing-uterine-tonic-juice/

If you are going to use this recipe on your blog or website, kindly put a link back to this page. Thanks!

Question: Have you ever used a Uterine Tonic? Was it a juice or any other herb or plant remedy? Share your recipes or experiences in the comments below.

Digestion Aid Smoothie

Last updated on November 8, 2017 By Astrid Leave a Comment

You know at this point that smoothies and juices are the way to go to pack as many vegetables and fruits at once.

I like to think that whatever we put in our bodies — good or bad- determines how we feel.

That’s why I love to make smoothies with my new Nutri Ninja because it pulverizes vegetables and fruits. Therefore, you get all of the prebiotics and fiber from the fruits and vegetables. my or juices in order to nourish my body as often as possible. Here’s a great smoothie recipe to get you started or to add to your repertoire of smoothies.

If you prefer juice that’s ok, those are some of the best ways to nourish you your body as often as possible. Here’s a great smoothie recipe to get you started or to add to your repertoire of smoothies.

What’s your favorite smoothie?

The Secret Behind Beet Juice To Lower Blood Pressure

Last updated on November 1, 2017 By Astrid Leave a Comment

High Blood pressure is a very serious condition that has to be monitored regularly. If you have high blood pressure or there is a history in your family of heart disease, stroke and other diseases associated with it, you may want asses your risk early on.

Blood pressure is measured by two numbers: the top number is the systolic pressure (when the heart is pumping blood) and the bottom number is the diastolic pressure (when the heart is at rest). A normal blood pressure number is below 120/80.
Prehypertension is diagnosed between 120/80 – 139/89.
Stage 1 hypertension is between 140/90 – 159/99.
Stage 2 hypertension is blood pressure above 160/100. (Source)

Juicing beets combined with a diet low in grains, sprinting, weight training or walking along with strict monitoring will make a difference–even within weeks. However, you need to work along with your doctor in order to prevent complications.
Do not neglect blood pressure–that is one condition you do not want to play around with. As you may know at this point, untreated blood pressure can lead to Stroke, heart attack and even death.

Beets are high in the minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium- thus making them an essential food for those trying to prevent or manage hypertension naturally. You can also try a good source of mineral supplement along with your new lifestyle changes.

Some of the ways to lower blood pressure naturally include:

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Reducing STRESS: By practicing yoga, meditation, reiki, leisure walks, or simply enjoying your favorite hobby.
Maintaining a low heart rate especially during stressful times.
Practicing your favorite form of exercise (dancing counts)
Earthing at the beach, even in the backyard will do.
Removing alcohol completely
Removing grains and even gluten from your diet. Check out my gluten/grain free recipes.
Removing all sugars.

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Additionally, A daily dose of 250ml of beetroot juice or 1 to 2 cooked beetroot (approx. 100g) can help dramatically reduce blood pressure and its associated risks. (Source)

Benefits of Beet Juice to lower blood pressure

Beets are high in nitrates, which, may reduce blood pressure by improving vasodilation. Other foods high in nitrates include celeriac, Chinese cabbage, endive, fennel, kohlrabi, leek, parsley, celery, cress, chervil, lettuce, spinach, and rocket. (Ironically, bacon is another source of dietary nitrate…)

Beet juice, in particular, has been shown to lower blood pressure in multiple studies. (51, 52) So if you have a juicer, try making some fresh beet juice to drink on a regular basis.

Reduces blood pressure and the risk of heart attacks and strokes

Research has shown that beetroot can help reduce blood pressure as well as its associated risks such as heart attacks and strokes. This is because the high content of nitrates in beetroot produces a gas called nitric oxide in the blood which widens blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. A daily dose of 250ml of beetroot juice or 1 to 2 cooked beetroot (approx. 100g) can help dramatically reduce blood pressure and its associated risks. For more information on heart health, help, facts and lifestyle advice, visit the British Heart Foundation.

Powerful antioxidant properties

Betacyanin, the pigment that gives beetroot its color, is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants are believed to help reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, in turn protecting artery walls and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Folic acid

Beetroot contains folic acid which is essential for normal tissue growth. Folic acid is crucial to the development of a baby’s spinal cord during the first three months of pregnancy and can help prevent spinal cord defects such as spina bifida.

Beetroot also contains iron so is a fabulous pick-me-up for moms-to-be suffering from fatigue during pregnancy. Expectant moms must remember though that cooked beetroot has lower levels of folic acid than raw beetroot. For more information on the importance of folic acid during pregnancy, visit the NHS website. For more information on foods containing folic acid see Bounty’s Folic Acid Factfile.

Reduces risk of osteoporosis

Beetroot contains the mineral silica. This helps the body to utilize calcium, which is important for musculoskeletal health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

Part of this article was originally found from www.lovebeetroot.com.uk where you can find more information on the amazing benefits of beets.

Ok, now that we got the beets mystery out of the way it’s your turn: What is your favorite way to eat beetroot. Juiced, in salads, steamed or roasted? Did you learn something new today? I hope so!

If you enjoyed this post, please share with friends and family who can benefit from preventing or managing blood pressure naturally. Especially if there is a family history or your job has high levels of stress. Remember deep breathing for 10 minutes a day is a great way to relax the arteries and lower stress.

To your best health,

References

https://chriskresser.com/6-ways-to-lower-blood-pressure-by-changing-your-diet

https://www.lovebeetroot.co.uk/healthy_info/beetroot-benefits.asp#.VDCrY9XF_cO

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18 Healthy Reasons to Sip Kombucha

Last updated on November 15, 2016 By Astrid Leave a Comment

Posted on: Thursday, August 14th 2014 at 12:15 pm
Written By:Margie King, Health Coach

18 Healthy Reasons to Sip Kombucha Kombucha – or “the booch” to its fans – is made from green, black or white tea. It’s fermented for at least a week with sugar and a fungal culture consisting of a mixture of bacteria and yeast. The starter is called a “SCOBY,” which is an acronym for “symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast.”
Fermented tea known as kombucha has been rapidly growing in popularity among health food lovers. But it’s actually been around for thousands of years. It originated in China in the third century B.C. Then it made its way to Russia, India, and Japan where it became a staple among Samurai warriors. Today it is also popular in Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Indonesia and many other cultures.

The culture, also sometimes referred to as the “mother,” resembles a light brown, tough, gelatinous disk, which is a living, growing organism. With each batch of the tea, the organism can regenerate and create a new culture called the “baby,” which can be shared with a friend much like the sharing of a sour dough starter.

Sometimes called “mushroom tea,” kombucha has been associated with a long list of health benefits. It’s a probiotic drink with helpful bacteria that support digestion and the immune system. It also contains enzymes, amino acids, antioxidants and polyphenols.

But relatively little scientific evidence has confirmed the health claims of traditional cultures drinking the tea. Recently, researchers from the University of Latvia gathered 75 studies attesting to the proven health properties of kombucha.[1]

Here are 18 healthy reasons they suggest to raise a glass of kombucha.

1. Detoxification

Kombucha contains substantial amounts of glucuronic acid (GA). GA is well known as a detoxicant. In the body it combines with toxins like pharmaceuticals and environmental pollutants. It then converts them into compounds that are soluble and the body can excrete. Drinking kombucha may also help prevent tissues from absorbing industrial toxins in the environment.

2. Antioxidants

Kombucha contains abundant antioxidants including vitamins E, C, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids. Like black tea, kombucha also contains polyphenols and other compounds with antioxidant powers. But because it is fermented, kombucha is much more powerful than plain tea. Its antioxidant activity has been found to be 100 times higher than vitamin C and 25 times higher than vitamin E.[2] For that reason drinking traditional kombucha may help cure chronic illnesses caused by oxidative stress.

3. Energy

Kombucha sets iron free from black tea. That helps increase levels of blood hemoglobin, and improves oxygen flow to tissues. It also improves the body’s absorption of other non-heme (plant-derived) iron.

4. Immunity

Oxidative stress suppresses the immune system but kombucha’s high levels of vitamin C support immunity. Its antioxidant power also protects against cell damage, inflammatory diseases, suppressed immunity, and tumors.

5. Gastric Illnesses

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are toxic to the gut. They can lead to gastric ulcers. Indomethacin, a popular NSAID, can disrupt blood circulation to the stomach’s mucous membrane. Kombucha has been shown to effectively heal gastric ulceration. The researchers believe the fermented tea protects the mucin content of the stomach. Its antioxidant activity also protects the lining of the gut. Kombucha also reduces gastric acid secretion that can damage the mucous membrane. In fact, kombucha has been found as effective in healing ulcers as prescription omeprazole (brand name Prilosec).[3]

6. Obesity

Kombucha helps balance the metabolism. Animal studies show the tea may cause weight loss by encouraging calorie restriction.

7. Diabetes

Research dating back to 1929 found kombucha can decrease blood sugar levels. More recent animal studies report that kombucha significantly reduces blood sugar levels in diabetic rats.[4] Another study suggested kombucha may be considered a candidate for the treatment and prevention of diabetes.[5]

8. Kidney Toxicity

Kombucha may help eliminate kidney damage caused by environmental pollutants and may be beneficial to patients suffering from renal impairment.[6] Kombucha has also been used to prevent calcification in the kidney and may prevent the formation of kidney stones.[7]

9. Endothelial Function

Oxidative stress can damage the lining of blood vessels. That damage is a precursor to atherosclerosis, and a threat to heart health. Antioxidants in kombucha help promote regeneration of cellular walls in blood vessels.[8]

10. Atherosclerosis

In clinical trials involving 52 atherosclerotic patients with high cholesterol, kombucha helped lower levels to normal. In studies involving ducks, kombucha significantly reduced levels of LDL cholesterol and simultaneously raised HDL levels after just 10 days. Other animal studies show kombucha may decrease total cholesterol as much as 45–52%. It may also significantly decrease triglyceride and LDL levels while increasing HDL.[9]

11. Hypertension

Kombucha has been used to prevent headaches and dizziness caused by hypertension. It’s been recommended for treating high blood pressure.

12. Anemia

Organic acids found in kombucha convert trivalent iron compounds from plant sources to divalent iron ions. This makes iron from plant sources more available to the body. And vitamin C in kombucha enhances iron absorption. Researchers suggest kombucha is particularly recommended for elderly people and vegetarians because it enhances the absorption of iron and helps prevent iron deficiency.

13. Liver Function

Kombucha protects against liver toxicity in animals from overdoses of acetaminophen (Tylenol).[10] Researchers suggest it might provide a useful therapy for humans as well.[11]

14. Nervous System

Kombucha contains several amino acids, methylxanthine alkaloids (caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and B vitamins (including folic acid-B9), necessary for normal metabolism in the nervous system. It can help with headaches, nervousness, and epilepsy prevention. It may also prevent depression in the elderly.

15. Asthma

Daily kombucha may help asthma patients. It contains significant amounts of theophyline, a bronchodilator.[12] The treatment dose of theophyline is 0.18–1.0 g daily. Just one cup of kombucha contains about 1.44 mg.

16. Joint Problems

Glucuronic acid in kombucha can be converted by the body into glucosamine, chondroitin-sulphate, and other polysaccharides and glucoproteins associated with cartilage, collagen, and the fluid that lubricates joints.[13] It may also help relieve arthritis, rheumatism, and gout.

17. Cancers

Consumption of kombucha has been associated with lower cancer rates. Researchers believe it increases the immune system’s anticancer defenses. It may prevent cancer proliferation at early stages of tumor growth due to its glucuronic, lactic, and acetic acid content, as well as its antibiotic compounds. It may have anticarcinogenic effects especially for hormone-dependent tumors.

Cell studies suggest it may be useful for prostate cancer treatment and prevention.[14] It’s also been studied as an anticancer agent against human lung, osteosarcoma, and renal cancer cell lines.

18. Antibiotic Resistant Infections

Kombucha contains strong antibacterials to combat infectious diseases such as diptheria, scarlet fever, influenza, typhoid, paratyphoid fever, and dysentery.[15] Its high total acidity makes it effective against Helicobacter pylori, Salmonella typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus cereus. It’s been suggested that kombucha may be an effective alternative to synthetic antimicrobials that are becoming increasingly ineffective.[16]

How to Enjoy Kombucha at Home

Kombucha is widely available in health food stores. When you buy a bottle you’ll notice a thin layer of the SCOBY at the bottom. The instructions may caution against shaking the contents. That’s because it should be a little effervescent.

Because it’s a fermented food, kombucha can develop an alcohol content that approaches the FDA’s upper limit for a non-alcoholic beverage of 0.5% by volume. Some people report getting a buzz from the drink but others don’t notice any effect at all.

The Latvian researchers note that a series of microbiological and biochemical tests on kombucha have repeatedly found it safe for human consumption. Sally Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats, quotes an FDA official as saying that when reasonable care is taken, “you’re more likely to find contamination in a cup of coffee than in a cup of properly prepared kombucha.”

But there have been isolated reports of sickness after drinking kombucha. Alternative health guru Dr. Andrew Weil does not recommend drinking the homemade version for fear of contamination with aspergillus, a toxin-producing yeast which he believes would be risky for those with already compromised immune systems, like AIDS patients and cancer patients, as well as for pregnant and nursing mothers.

What to do? If you are healthy, try the commercial brands for yourself. For beginners, a good brand to try is GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha. The founder claims he began making kombucha in 1995 after his mother successfully used the drink in her battle against breast cancer.

It’s best to use kombucha in moderation to begin (four to eight ounces a day), even though the bottle may recommend a full 16 ounces per day. And at almost four dollars a bottle, many people may want to keep their intake moderate.

Another reason to start slowly is that kombucha has a detoxifying effect. If the liver is not functioning properly, it can be overwhelmed by the toxins being released. This may be why some people report an allergic reaction to the tea. For that reason, some experts recommend drinking plenty of water while taking kombucha to help flush toxins from the body.

If you are tempted to make your own kombucha, educate yourself first and follow instructions carefully, including using clean equipment, correct temperatures and glass containers.

Kombucha is not a drug but a traditional drink with many health-promoting properties. As with all foods, moderation is key. It’s important to listen to your own body to determine whether it is a good choice for you.

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