Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Benefits of Chickpeas
Whether you call it a chickpea or a garbanzo bean, there's no question that chickpeas are a healthy addition to any diet. Chickpeas are naturally low in fat, high in dietary fiber and rich in vitamins and minerals. Eating chickpeas regularly can help you manage your weight, boost intestinal health and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. More....
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Do you eat pumpkin seeds? starting eating from today
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-pumpkin-seeds.html
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Pumpkin seeds are not only delicious but also provide many health benefits. Here are ten:
Prostate Protection
They promote overall prostate health and alleviate the difficult urination associated with an enlarged prostate.
Improved Bladder Function
In some studies, pumpkin seed extracts improved bladder function in animals.
Depression Treatment
They contain L-tryptophan, a compound naturally effective against depression.
Prevention of Osteoporosis
Because they are high in zinc, pumpkin seeds are a natural protector against osteoporosis. Low intake of zinc is linked to higher rates of osteoporosis.
Natural Anti-Inflammatory
Pumpkin seeds effectively reduce inflammation without the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Prevention of Kidney Stones
They prevent calcium oxalate kidney stone formation, according to studies.
Treatment of Parasites They are used in many cultures as a natural treatment for tapeworms and other parasites. Studies also show them to be effective against acute schistosomiasis, a parasite contracted from snails.
Great Source of Magnesium
1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds contains 92% of your daily value of magnesium, a mineral in which most Americans are deficient.
Lower Cholesterol
Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that that have been shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol.
Cancer Prevention
The same phytosterols that lower cholesterol also protect against many cancers.
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Does seed helps you to cure impotent, the answer is NO!
You need to eat high cholesterol food live pig liver and sotong in order for your body to produce testosterone, the lack of it will make you impotent. Trust me, a lot of my friends who are in the 50s -60s after following my dieting plan can satisfy women(can go geylang if wife too ugly) at least 2 times per week!!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
上海“绿化人”催生屋顶菜园
全球花木网6月28日资讯：
中国“十二五”计划，在推广屋顶绿化方面，要做到150万平方米的立体绿化，其中50万平方米是垂直绿化，100万平方米是屋顶绿化，如果积极推广屋顶菜园等绿化工程，不仅是促进绿化与环保，也促进了屋顶经济。
中国食品安全问题频频发生和环境污染，逼使上海消费者更为重视有机农产品，更催生了阳台、屋顶经济，为园林设计，绿化环境的业者，创造了另类商机。
目前上海有9000万平方米可利用、但却空置着的平屋顶。一批从事绿化、景观设计的专业人员，看到了“改变这个城市”的商机，去年7月份正式启动了屋顶菜园项目，并获得了官方的认同。
能够降低碳排放
上海围围农业发展副总经理黄柯说，中国“十二五”计划，在推广屋顶绿化方面，要做到150万平方米的立体绿化，其中50万平方米是垂直绿化，100万平方米是屋顶绿化，如果积极推广屋顶菜园等绿化工程，不仅是促进绿化与环保，也促进了屋顶经济。
她的合作伙伴，东方园林设计集团副总裁朱胜萱还说，上海市政府在世博前为美化上海市容，提升形象而启动的平改坡，不就是觉得屋顶难看，就是觉得能够降低碳排放。
黄柯和另外三位志同道合的同事，成立了上海围围农业发展，英文名称是充分反映绿色生活愿景的V-LIFE，至于合作伙伴朱胜萱是荷兰尼塔设计集团中国总部创始人，目前所属的北京东方园林股份是一家民营上市公司，集团旗下有东方园林设计集团及东联设计集团等。
在上海世博会期间很多展馆的屋顶绿化，以及世博园区内的后滩湿地景观设计，他们这几位专业人士都参与了。
他们又为何会想到在屋顶种菜呢？黄柯说，东联设计旗下有个孵化中心，专门做城市景观创新，也就是中国说的绿化。利用屋顶种蔬菜就是中心的绿色创意之一。而启动这一项目的种子基金，就是团队赢得了英国领事馆文教处举办的青年创意大赛所获得的一笔3万元奖金（人民币，下同，约6000新元）。
Monday, September 24, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
地机穴－治慢性胰腺炎和糖尿病
http://www.621m.cn/search/doc/29240
地机就是大地充满生机的意思。因为脾属土，土属大地，而且人体的后天之本都靠脾胃来供应，所以揉地机穴可以增强整个肠胃的运化功能。地机穴对胰腺很有帮助，象慢性胰腺炎和糖尿病都可以通过揉地机穴来防治。我每次按摩的时候都是贴着大腿骨按，可是看穴位图，地机穴好像是在腿部肌肉上。各位都是咋按摩的？##split##中里老师的视频里说，是紧挨着胫骨的，在内侧的这个方向##split##地机穴 dì jī（sp8）
〖取穴方法〗地机穴位于人体的小腿内侧，当内踝尖与阴陵泉穴的连线上，阴陵泉穴下3寸。
〖解剖〗 在胫骨后缘与比目鱼肌之间；前方有大隐静脉及膝最上动脉的末支，深层有胫后动、静脉；布有小腿内侧皮神经，深层后方有胫神经。
〖主治疾病〗 腹痛，泄泻，小便不利，水肿，月经不调，痛经，遗精。
〖人体穴位配伍〗 配三阴交穴治痛经；配隐白穴治崩漏。
〖刺灸法〗 直刺 1～1.5寸。
〖附注〗 足太阴经郄穴。
地机穴 足太阴郄穴。
〖别名〗脾舍，地箕。
〖穴义〗脾土物质在此随经水运化人体各部。
〖名解〗
1）地机。地，脾土也。机，机巧、巧妙也。该穴名意指本穴的脾土微粒随地部经水运化到人体各部，运化过程十分巧妙。本穴物质为漏谷穴传来的降地之雨，雨降地部后地部的脾土微粒亦随雨水的流行而运化人体各部，脾土物质的运行十分巧妙，故名。
2）脾舍。脾，土也。舍，来原也。脾舍名意指本穴为提供脾土物质的来源之处。本穴物质为漏谷穴传来的降地之雨，脾土物质随雨水的流行而输送人体各部，为人体营养物质的重要来原之处，故名脾舍。
3）地箕。地，脾土也。箕，挑土的工具。地箕名意指脾土物质通过本穴而运化。理同地机名解。
4）足太阴郄穴。郄，孔隙也。本穴为脾土物质的主要运化之处，脾土物质的运化是通过地部水液而运行的，脾土物质的运行量不大，如从细小的孔隙中通过一般，故为足太阴郄穴。
〖气血特征〗气血物质为地部经水及经水中的脾土微粒。
〖运行规律〗经水循脾经流向阴陵泉穴，脾土微粒沉降于穴周。
〖功能作用〗渗散脾土水湿。
〖治法〗寒则补而灸之，热则泻之。##split##〖主治疾病〗 腹痛，泄泻，小便不利，水肿，月经不调，痛经，遗精。
这个容易诱导我们固定自己的思维.##split##是的，教科书是都是这么写的，感觉把作用都局限在一个小的范围里了。##split##按摩地机穴附近发现有一块肿包，好几天了下不去，怎么回事呢？##split##开始按地机穴时很痛，现在不痛了，有时揉地机时，地机已下发麻，不知是好事不是，
我有糖尿病，揉地机以后，血糖略有身高，还应该做什么##split##引用:原帖由 starry_xyz 于 2009-8-3 20:43 发表
按摩地机穴附近发现有一块肿包，好几天了下不去，怎么回事呢？
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地机穴－治慢性胰腺炎和糖尿病
地机就是大地充满生机的意思。因为脾属土，土属大地，而且人体的后天之本都靠脾胃来供应，所以揉地机穴可以增强整个肠胃的运化功能。地机穴对胰腺很有帮助，象慢性胰腺炎和糖尿病都可以通过揉地机穴来防治。##split##我每次按摩的时候都是贴着大腿骨按，可是看穴位图，地机穴好像是在腿部肌肉上。各位都是咋按摩的？##split##中里老师的视频里说，是紧挨着胫骨的，在内侧的这个方向##split##地机穴 d
〖解剖〗 在胫骨后缘与比目鱼肌之间；前方有大隐静脉及膝最上动脉的末支，深层有胫后动、静脉；布有小腿内侧皮神经，深层后方有胫神经。
〖主治疾病〗 腹痛，泄泻，小便不利，水肿，月经不调，痛经，遗精。
〖人体穴位配伍〗 配三阴交穴治痛经；配隐白穴治崩漏。
〖刺灸法〗 直刺 1～1.5寸。
〖附注〗 足太阴经郄穴。
地机穴 足太阴郄穴。
〖别名〗脾舍，地箕。
〖穴义〗脾土物质在此随经水运化人体各部。
〖名解〗
1）地机。地，脾土也。机，机巧、巧妙也。该穴名意指本穴的脾土微粒随地部经水运化到人体各部，运化过程十分巧妙。本穴物质为漏谷穴传来的降地之雨，雨降地部后地部的脾土微粒亦随雨水的流行而运化人体各部，脾土物质的运行十分巧妙，故名。
2）脾舍。脾，土也。舍，来原也。脾舍名意指本穴为提供脾土物质的来源之处。本穴物质为漏谷穴传来的降地之雨，脾土物质随雨水的流行而输送人体各部，为人体营养物质的重要来原之处，故名脾舍。
3）地箕。地，脾土也。箕，挑土的工具。地箕名意指脾土物质通过本穴而运化。理同地机名解。
4）足太阴郄穴。郄，孔隙也。本穴为脾土物质的主要运化之处，脾土物质的运化是通过地部水液而运行的，脾土物质的运行量不大，如从细小的孔隙中通过一般，故为足太阴郄穴。
〖气血特征〗气血物质为地部经水及经水中的脾土微粒。
〖运行规律〗经水循脾经流向阴陵泉穴，脾土微粒沉降于穴周。
〖功能作用〗渗散脾土水湿。
〖治法〗寒则补而灸之，热则泻之。##split##〖主治疾病〗 腹痛，泄泻，小便不利，水肿，月经不调，痛经，遗精。
这个容易诱导我们固定自己的思维.##split##是的，教科书是都是这么写的，感觉把作用都局限在一个小的范围里了。##split##按摩地机穴附近发现有一块肿包，好几天了下不去，怎么回事呢？##split##开始按地机穴时很痛，现在不痛了，有时揉地机时，地机已下发麻，不知是好事不是，
我有糖尿病，揉地机以后，血糖略有身高，还应该做什么##split##引用:原帖由 starry_xyz 于 2009-8-3 20:43 发表
按摩地机穴附近发现有一块肿包，好几天了下不去，怎么回事呢？
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地机穴－治慢性胰腺炎和糖尿病
地机就是大地充满生机的意思。因为脾属土，土属大地，而且人体的后天之本都靠脾胃来供应，所以揉地机穴可以增强整个肠胃的运化功能。地机穴对胰腺很有帮助，象慢性胰腺炎和糖尿病都可以通过揉地机穴来防治。##split##我每次按摩的时候都是贴着大腿骨按，可是看穴位图，地机穴好像是在腿部肌肉上。各位都是咋按摩的？##split##中里老师的视频里说，是紧挨着胫骨的，在内侧的这个方向##split##地机穴 d
Friday, August 24, 2012
Benefits of Lemons
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/16-health-benefits-of-lemons.html
16 Health Benefits of Lemons:
1. Lemons are alkalizing for the body: Lemons are acidic to begin with but they are alkaline-forming on body fluids helping to restore balance to the body’s pH.
2. Lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that work against infections like the flu and colds.
3. Your liver loves lemons: “The lemon is a wonderful stimulant to the liver and is a dissolvent of uric acid and other poisons, liquefies the bile,” says Jethro Kloss in his book Back to Eden. Fresh lemon juice added to a large glass of water in the morning is a great liver detoxifier.
4. Cleans your bowels: Lemons increase peristalsis in the bowels, helping to create a bowel movement thus eliminating waste and helping with regularity. Add the juice of one lemon to warm water and drink first thing in the morning.
5. Scurvy is treated by giving one to two ounces of lemon juice diluted with water every two to four hours. In 1747, a naval surgeon named James Lind cured scurvy with fresh lemons. To this day, the British Navy requires ships to carry enough lemons so that every sailor could have one ounce of juice a day. In the past, lemons were replaced with limes; this is where the English got their nickname “limeys.” Watch this video: “Scurvy Pirates and the Lemon of Love”
6. The citric acid in lemon juice helps to dissolve gallstones, calcium deposits, and kidney stones.
7. Vitamin C in lemons helps to neutralize free radicals linked to aging and most types of disease.
8. The lemon peel contains the potent phytonutrient tangeretin, which has been proven to be effective for brain disorders like Parkinson’s disease.
9. In India, Ayurveda medicine values the lemon as a fruit and for its properties. It is sour, warm, promoter of gastric fire, light, good for vision, pungent and astringent.
10. It destroys intestinal worms.
11. When there is insufficient oxygen and difficulty in breathing (such as when mountain climbing) lemons are very helpful. The first man to reach the top of Mt. Everest, Edmund Hillary, said that his success on Mt. Everest was greatly due to lemons.
12. Lemons have powerful antibacterial properties; experiments have found the juice of lemons destroy the bacteria of malaria, cholera, diphtheria, typhoid and other deadly diseases.
13. Blood vessels are strengthened by the vitamin P (bioflavinoids) in lemon thus prevents internal hemorrhage. Also, making it useful in treating high blood pressure.
14. The symptoms of eye disorders, including diabetic retinopathy have been shown in research to improve due to the rutin, found in lemons.
15. Lemons contain 22 anti-cancer compounds, including naturally occurring limonene; oil which slows or halts the growth of cancer tumors in animals and flavonol glycosides which stop cell division in cancer cells.
16. According to The Reams Biological Ionization Theory (RBTI), the lemon is the ONLY food in the world that is anionic (an ion with a negative charge). All other foods are cationic (the ion has a positive charge.) This makes it extremely useful to health as it is the interaction between anions and cations that ultimately provides all cell energy.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
To stay healthy, eat an onion a day
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/02/07/to-stay-healthy-eat-onion-day/
The onion offers superior benefits for both the prevention and treatment of many common diseases, including various kinds of cancer, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cataracts and more. In addition, onions can act as a powerful antibiotic.
The onion offers superior benefits for both the prevention and treatment of many common diseases, including various kinds of cancer, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cataracts and more. In addition, onions can act as a powerful antibiotic.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Omega 3, 6, 9 Fatty Acids and EPA & DHA
Fatty acids are important for all systems of the body to function normally, including your skin, respiratory system, circulatory system, brain and organs. There are two fatty acids, termed essential fatty acids (EFA) that your body does not produce on its own. EFAs have to be ingested.
The two essential fatty acids that the human body cannot produce are the omega-3 fatty acid and omega-6 fatty acid, which are important for brain development, immune system function and blood pressure regulation.
What is Omega-3 Fatty Acid?
Omega-3 fatty acid (Alpha-linolenic acid) is an essential fatty acid that plays an important role in brain function and may aid in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association recommends a diet in which fatty fish, like salmon, herring, sardines and tuna are consumed at least twice a week.
While these foods are high in omega-3 fatty acid, I personally do not agree with this recommendation as fish is contaminated and may be high in mercury, which can have detrimental health effects. Plus, I believe a raw food diet consisting of little to no meat is better for the human body.
Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Research on the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acid have shown that it may be useful for supporting the following conditions.
Asthma [1]
Diabetes [2]
Arthritis [3]
Osteoporosis [4]
Some Cancers [5]
Skin Disorders [6]
High Cholesterol [7]
High Blood Pressure [8]
Attention Disorders [9]
Depressive Disorders [10]
Macular Degeneration [6]
Digestive Difficulties [11]
Omega-3 fatty acids are found naturally in:
Grains
Spirulina
Brazil Nuts
Hempseed Oil
Mustard Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Chia Seed Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
Green Leafy Vegetables
Raw Walnuts & Walnut Oil
Flaxseeds or Flaxseed Oil
What is Omega-6 Fatty Acid?
Omega-6 fatty acid (Linoleic Acid) combined with omega-3 fatty acid produces many of the health benefits described above, but the trickiest part about playing the fatty acid game is that it is best to eat them in the right amounts.
You should be eating about twice as much omega-6 as omega-3, so that your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is 2:1, but in today’s world of fast food, frozen entrees, and high calorie snacks, it is not uncommon for most people to actually be getting about 15 times more omega-6 than omega-3. Washington DC’s center for Genetics, Nutrition and Health suggest that eating omega-6 and omega-3 in the wrong proportions may actually negate the health benefits.
The best sources of omega-6 are seeds, nuts and grains and green leafy vegetables, like lettuce, broccoli, purslane and kale, and in certain raw vegetable oils. Care should be taken to use raw cold pressed vegetable oils because cooking destroys the benefits of the fatty acids.
Omega-6 fatty acids are also found naturally in:
Olive Oil
Wheatgerm
Grapeseeds
Pistachios
Sesame Oil
Hempseed Oil
Pumpkin Seeds
Chia Seed Oil
Safflower Oil
Sunflower Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Raw Nuts & Seeds
What is Omega-9 Fatty Acid?
Omega-9, or monounsaturated oleic and stearic acid, is a non essential fatty acid produced naturally by the body whenever there is enough of either Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids.
However, if you do not have enough omega 3 and omega 6, then you must get omega 9 from your diet.
This fatty acid plays a role in preventing heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Other benefits of omega 9 are that it reduces hardening of the arteries and improves immune function.
Omega-9 fatty acids are also found naturally in:
Avocados
Pecans
Cashews
Almonds
Hazelnuts
Pistachios
Macadamia Nuts
Chia Seed Oil
Olives & Olive Oil
What is EPA and DHA?
Within the body omega-3 fatty acids are converted to DHA and EPA (docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, respectively). DHA and EPA are highly unsaturated fats that play very important roles in the vision development and brain function of infants.
One study found significantly lower amounts of EPA in the cells of patients who had attempted suicide, suggesting that omega-3 fatty acids may actually play a role in suicide prevention. A lack of DHA has been associated with Alzheimer disease, attention disorders, phenylketonuria, cystic fibrosis and other diseases. Blue green algae is a good source of EPA and DHA.
(Source: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/benefits-of-omega-3-6-9-fatty-acids)
Fish oil has been shown in clinical studies to be very beneficial for the following disorders and health concerns:
The two essential fatty acids that the human body cannot produce are the omega-3 fatty acid and omega-6 fatty acid, which are important for brain development, immune system function and blood pressure regulation.
What is Omega-3 Fatty Acid?
Omega-3 fatty acid (Alpha-linolenic acid) is an essential fatty acid that plays an important role in brain function and may aid in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association recommends a diet in which fatty fish, like salmon, herring, sardines and tuna are consumed at least twice a week.
While these foods are high in omega-3 fatty acid, I personally do not agree with this recommendation as fish is contaminated and may be high in mercury, which can have detrimental health effects. Plus, I believe a raw food diet consisting of little to no meat is better for the human body.
Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Research on the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acid have shown that it may be useful for supporting the following conditions.
Asthma [1]
Diabetes [2]
Arthritis [3]
Osteoporosis [4]
Some Cancers [5]
Skin Disorders [6]
High Cholesterol [7]
High Blood Pressure [8]
Attention Disorders [9]
Depressive Disorders [10]
Macular Degeneration [6]
Digestive Difficulties [11]
Omega-3 fatty acids are found naturally in:
Grains
Spirulina
Brazil Nuts
Hempseed Oil
Mustard Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Chia Seed Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
Green Leafy Vegetables
Raw Walnuts & Walnut Oil
Flaxseeds or Flaxseed Oil
What is Omega-6 Fatty Acid?
Omega-6 fatty acid (Linoleic Acid) combined with omega-3 fatty acid produces many of the health benefits described above, but the trickiest part about playing the fatty acid game is that it is best to eat them in the right amounts.
You should be eating about twice as much omega-6 as omega-3, so that your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is 2:1, but in today’s world of fast food, frozen entrees, and high calorie snacks, it is not uncommon for most people to actually be getting about 15 times more omega-6 than omega-3. Washington DC’s center for Genetics, Nutrition and Health suggest that eating omega-6 and omega-3 in the wrong proportions may actually negate the health benefits.
The best sources of omega-6 are seeds, nuts and grains and green leafy vegetables, like lettuce, broccoli, purslane and kale, and in certain raw vegetable oils. Care should be taken to use raw cold pressed vegetable oils because cooking destroys the benefits of the fatty acids.
Omega-6 fatty acids are also found naturally in:
Olive Oil
Wheatgerm
Grapeseeds
Pistachios
Sesame Oil
Hempseed Oil
Pumpkin Seeds
Chia Seed Oil
Safflower Oil
Sunflower Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Raw Nuts & Seeds
What is Omega-9 Fatty Acid?
Omega-9, or monounsaturated oleic and stearic acid, is a non essential fatty acid produced naturally by the body whenever there is enough of either Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids.
However, if you do not have enough omega 3 and omega 6, then you must get omega 9 from your diet.
This fatty acid plays a role in preventing heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Other benefits of omega 9 are that it reduces hardening of the arteries and improves immune function.
Omega-9 fatty acids are also found naturally in:
Avocados
Pecans
Cashews
Almonds
Hazelnuts
Pistachios
Macadamia Nuts
Chia Seed Oil
Olives & Olive Oil
What is EPA and DHA?
Within the body omega-3 fatty acids are converted to DHA and EPA (docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, respectively). DHA and EPA are highly unsaturated fats that play very important roles in the vision development and brain function of infants.
One study found significantly lower amounts of EPA in the cells of patients who had attempted suicide, suggesting that omega-3 fatty acids may actually play a role in suicide prevention. A lack of DHA has been associated with Alzheimer disease, attention disorders, phenylketonuria, cystic fibrosis and other diseases. Blue green algae is a good source of EPA and DHA.
(Source: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/benefits-of-omega-3-6-9-fatty-acids)
Benefits of Fish Oil:
Fish oil has been shown in clinical studies to be very beneficial for the following disorders and health concerns:
- Heart: Helps reduce the risk of arrhythmias and sudden death by a heart attack.
- Brain: Improves concentration and memory, lessens likelihood of depression, and reduces risk of ADHD in children.
- Cholesterol and Triglycerides: Lowers triglycerides to help balance your cholesterol.
- Joints and Arthritis: Better joint function from reduced inflammation and a reduction in pain.
- Skin and Beauty: Improves the health and appearance of your skin, helps keep your nails strong, and makes your hair healthy and shiny.
- Immune system and Cancer: Proven to be beneficial for the body's immune function, lowering risk of breast and prostate cancer.
- Vision: Improves focus, colour, perception, and clarity of vision.
- Digestive System: Improves intestinal health and reduces inflammation, assisting those with IBS or Crohn's Disease.
- Allergies: Omega-3 fatty acid intake by mothers during pregnancy may protect babies against the development of allergies. It may also help people with existing allergies.
- Diabetes: Fish oil enhances insulin secretion from beta cells in the pancreas, regulating blood sugar levels. DHA plays a protective role in diabetic neuropathy in all forms of diabetes.
- More: Helps to combat ADHD and bipolar disorders, provides women's benefits, and helps reduce gout.
(www.besthealthsecrets.com/xtend-lifefishoil.php?partner=513667&gclid=CNSGnd646LACFUF76wodlVzedA)
Benefits of Asparagus
The benefits of asparagus also include the following vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin B-complex - folate, B1, B2, B3, B6
The benefits of asparagus from its Vitamin B contents and fiber help decrease the risks of heart ailments. Vitamin B also helps regulate blood sugar levels which make the vegetable good for diabetics. Its anti-inflammatory elements promote cardiovascular health, as well.
Vitamin K (anti-inflammatory agent)
Phosphorus
Potassium
Manganese
Copper (anti-oxidants)
Calcium
Magnesium
Dietary fiber
Carbohydrate
Protein
Asparagus's javelin-shaped form could be viewed as symbolic for its age- and disease-fighting abilities. Asparagus is just packed with health benefits:
It's loaded with nutrients: Asparagus is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.
This herbaceous plant-along with avocado, kale and Brussels sprouts-is a particularly rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds like free radicals. This is why eating asparagus may help protect against and fight certain forms of cancer, such as bone, breast, colon, larynx and lung cancers.
Asparagus is packed with antioxidants, ranking among the top fruits and vegetables for its ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. This, according to preliminary research, may help slow the aging process.
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Another anti-aging property of this delicious spring veggie is that it may help our brains fight cognitive decline. Like leafy greens, asparagus delivers folate, which works with vitamin B12-found in fish, poultry, meat and dairy-to help prevent cognitive impairment. In a study from Tufts University, older adults with healthy levels of folate and B12 performed better on a test of response speed and mental flexibility. (If you're 50-plus, be sure you're getting enough B12: your ability to absorb it decreases with age.)
One more benefit of asparagus: It contains high levels of the amino acid asparagine, which serves as a natural diuretic, and increased urination not only releases fluid but helps rid the body of excess salts. This is especially beneficial for people who suffer from edema (an accumulation of fluids in the body's tissues) and those who have high blood pressure or other heart-related diseases.
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Regarding why eating asparagus causes a strong urinary odor: asparagus contains a unique compound that, when metabolized, gives off a distinctive smell in the urine. Young asparagus contains higher concentrations of the compound so the odor is stronger after eating these vernal shoots. There are, however, no harmful effects, either from the sulfuric compounds or the odor! While it is believed that most people produce these odorous compounds after eating asparagus, few people have the ability to detect the smell.
Inflammatory
Asparagus not only tastes delicious, but is also a wonderful source of nutrients for a healthy body and mind. Asparagus contains many anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as asparagus saponins and the flavonoids quercetin, rutin, laempferol and isorhamnetin, which all help to combat arthritis, asthma, and autoimmune diseases.
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Antioxidants
Glutathione, found in asparagus, contains three amino acids (glumatic acid, glycine and cysteine) that combine into one molecule that serves as a powerful oxidation-reduction agent in our bodies.
Along with the antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin A (beta-carotene), zinc, manganese and selenium, the glutathione in asparagus fights against free radicals that cause aging and "cellular rust."
Cancer
It is well-known that chronic inflammation and oxidation of the body's cells can lead to a variety of different cancers. With its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, asparagus is a robust fighter against bladder, breast, colon, lung, prostate, ovarian and other cancers.
Heart Health
Folate, a B complex vitamin, is essential for a healthy cardiovascular system and is found in abundance in asparagus (one cup contains 66% of the RDA of folate). Firstly, it is involved in a biochemical event called the methylation cycle, which allows for the proper transcription of DNA, the transformation of norepinephrine to adrenalin and the transformation of serotonin to melatonin. Secondly, folate regulates the amino acid homocysteine, which in high levels can be a strong risk factor in heart disease. And finally, B vitamins such as choline, biotin, and pantothenic acid manage our blood sugar levels by effectively metabolizing sugars and starches.
Birth Defects
Folate is also essential for proper cellular division. Healthy servings of asparagus can prevent a folate-deficiency, which has been linked to birth defects such as spina bifida (a congenital defect in which the spinal cord is exposed through a gap in the backbone).
Diuretic
The amino acid asparagine, found in asparagus, is an effective diuretic and has been historically used to treat swelling, arthritis, rheumatism, and PMS-related water retention.
Diet and Digestion Inulin, a carbohydrate in asparagus, encourages the growth of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, two bacteria that boost nutrient absorption, lower the risk of allergy and colon cancer, and help prevent unfriendly bacteria from taking hold in our intestinal tract. Furthermore, one cup of asparagus contains over 11% of the RDA of dietary fiber and almost 10% of the RDA of protein. The healthy fiber and protein content of asparagus stabilizes our digestion, curbs overeating, maintains a low blood sugar and prevents constipation. And finally, one cup of asparagus also contains only 43 calories.
Vitamin K
Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K (providing 114% of the RDA in one cup), which is necessary for the synthesis of osteocalcin, a protein that strengthens the composition of our bones. Furthermore, vitamin K prevents calcium build-up in our tissue that can lead to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Vitamin C
As mentioned above, asparagus contains a healthy dose of the strong antioxidant vitamin C (over 30% of the RDA). Other health benefits associated with vitamin C are a lower blood pressure, healthy immune system, and resistance to age-related ocular diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
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