Maqui Berry.... A super berry

Maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis) is an intensely purple berry that grows wild throughout parts of southern Chile. Along roads and highways, maqui berry bushes are easy to spot.

Maqui berries are very rich in anthocyanins, which are purple pigments with very high antioxidant activity. Specifically, maqui berries contain high levels of anthocyanins called delphinidins, which is also found in violas, delphiniums, and Concord grapes. But in maqui berry, these compounds are found in unusually high amounts. The delphinidins demonstrate potent anti-inflammatory activity, so they help to reduce the risk of a variety of degenerative diseases that involve inflammation. These pigments also inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells.

Inflammation is part of virtually every degenerative disease, from cardiovascular disease to diabetes to arthritis. Any illness that ends with “itis” is an inflammatory disease. The anthocyanins exhibit powerful anti-inflammatory activity, and do it as well as drugs for the same purposes, without negative effects.

The antioxidant compounds in maqui berry help to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the blood. Oxidation of cholesterol is a factor in the development of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke and hardening of the arteries. Regular daily intake of maqui berries or the berry juice is a smart investment in better cardiovascular health.

Interestingly, intake of maqui berries or their juice causes a significant increase of insulin in the body. In fact, maqui appears to do this better than any other known plant. What does this mean? Consuming maqui berries or their juice with or after meals can help to suppress blood glucose, thereby evening out energy and preventing the formation of new fat cells. As a result, maqui may prove to be a beneficial aid in weight control.

Maqui also demonstrates antibacterial activity, which suggests that it may aid in preventing illness due to foodborne germs.

The Mapuche native people have been eating maqui berries and drinking their juice for centuries. And other non-native people in Chile have done the same for a very long time as well. Even in an environment in which the market is literally flooded with so-called super fruits, maqui stands head and shoulders above most of them in terms of benefits.



Source : medicinehunter.com

What does Trevo do?

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Here is what Trévo does in summary. EVERYONE ALIVE NEEDS TRÉVO!

Trévo Supports: 

• Vibrant good health
• Increased energy
• Enhanced mental focus
• Weight management
• Cardiovascular system health
• Immune system health
• Healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels
• Digestive system health
• Anti-aging
• Proper pH levels
• Sports and overexertion recovery
• A wonderful sense of well-being

Things to know about Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica)

Gotu Kola is a rejuvenative nervine recommended for nervous disorders, epilepsy, senility and premature aging. As a brain tonic, it is said to aid intelligence and memory. It strengthens the adrenal glands and cleanses the blood to treat skin impurities. It is said to combat stress and depression, increase libido and improve reflexes. It has also been indicated for chronic venous insufficiency, minor burns, scars, scleroderma, skin ulcers, varicose veins, wound healing, rheumatism, blood diseases, congestive heart failure, urinary tract infections, venereal diseases, hepatitis and high blood pressure.

In India, Gotu kola is regarded as perhaps the most spiritual of all herbs.
Sri Lankans noticed that elephants, renowned for their longevity, munched on the leaves of the plant. Thus the leaves became known as a promoter of long life. It is said to fortify the immune system, both cleansing and feeding it and to strengthen the adrenals. It has been used as a pure blood tonic and for skin health. It has also been used to promote restful sleep.
Gotu kola is often confused with kola nut. Due to this confusion, some people assume the rejuvenating properties of gotu kola are due to the stimulating effects of caffeine contained in kola nut. In fact, gotu kola is not related to kola nut and contains no caffeine.

Gotu Kola can relieve high blood pressure and helps the body defend against various toxins. It is used to treat rheumatism, blood diseases, congestive heart failure, urinary tract infections, venereal diseases, hepatitis and high blood pressure. It is a mild diuretic that can help shrink swollen membranes and aid in the elimination of excess fluids. It hastens the healing of wounds.Gotu Kola is a rejuvenative nervine recommended for nervous disorders, including epilepsy, senility and premature aging. As a brain tonic, it is said to aid intelligence and memory. It strengthens the adrenal glands while cleansing the blood to treat skin impurities. It is said to combat stress and depression, energize flagging mental powers, increase libido, ward off a nervous breakdown and improve reflexes. It energizes the central nervous system and rebuilds energy reserves.

Gotu kola has a positive effect on the circulatory system. It improves the flow of blood while strengthening the veins and capillaries. It has been used successfully to treat phlebitis, leg cramps, and abnormal tingling of the extremities. It soothes and minimizes varicose veins and helps to minimize scarring.

It reduces scarring when applied during inflammatory period of the wound. It was found effective when applied on patients with third degree burns, when the treatment commenced immediately after the accident. Daily local application to the affected area along with intramuscular injections, limited the shrinking of the skin as it healed. It is known to prevent infection and inhibit scar formation. It is also useful in repairing skin and connective tissues and smoothing out cellulite.

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Source : Herbwisdom.com

Health benefits of Camu Camu fruit (Camu Berry)

Camu Camu is a purple/red berry from a bush usually grown in rainforests. It is a very rich source of antioxidants and quite powerful phytochemicals. It is a powerful botanical source of Vitamin C, recognized to be 30-60 times stronger than an orange in equivalent form. Research shows it to assist, support and enhance health, particularly immune system and mental health. It also contains beneficial phytochemicals such as leucine, serine and valine, as well as boosting levels of beta carotene, calcium, iron, potassium, niacin, phosphorus, riboflavin and thiamine. All of these offer great therapeutic benefits.

The camu berry is best known for its unusually high vitamin C content. Vitamin C, as you may know, has many uses for preventing chronic disease. Natural (not synthetic) vitamin C is an antioxidant that prevents free radical damage to the DNA of the cells throughout your body, which helps in the prevention of cancer and heart disease (among other health problems). Vitamin C also prevents colds and even the flu. It is a huge immune system booster and an all-around power-packed vitamin -- but only in its full-spectrum natural form.

There's no food on the planet with a higher concentration of vitamin C than the camu berry. How high a concentration? Consider this: oranges are generally known for their high vitamin C content. However, oranges often only have around 1,000 ppm of vitamin C. Sometimes they can have as high as 3,000 or 4,000, but that's unusual, especially given the way they are commercially grown today. The camu berry can have concentrations as high as 50,000 ppm or about 2 g of vitamin C per 100 g of fruit. That means that the camu berry provides 50 times more vitamin C than an orange (on an ounce-for-ounce basis).

Dr James Duke Ph.D. a retired Botanist who is the author of a number of books including “The Green Pharmacy” makes mention that Camu Camu is one of the most outstanding natural mood support nutrients and is highly commended as a No1 Natural remedy for traditional ailments.

Recognized Benefits of Camu Camu:

1. May assist in strengthening tendons and ligaments.
2. Can assist soreness within the body.
3. Helps organs such as eyes, brain, heart, skin and liver to keep in good condition.
4. Maintains healthy skin, hair and nails.
5. Support respiratory function to keep our lungs healthy.


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Source: Naturalnews.com

NOTE TO SELF

With my hand beside my cheek can hear my wristwatch ticking away and cant but help but say to myself that’s my life ticking away.

It hurts that I am still yet to start doing what I ought to be doing to be who I want to be……… Yeah! You got it right destiny talks and all that comes with it.

The bright side is that I at least know WHAT I ought to be doing, but just not doing it. I have got reasons..........yeah! rightfully put excuses........but they are there and are preventing me from accomplishing. The truth is I will start and start I will someday soon.

The new Girl

Staring at this page and wondering if while I am doing this, I am going to get it right at all or ever figure it out completely and it dawns on me that every thing good or bad starts in one day. That's all I will say for now.