Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Maca

Due to its exceptional nutritional profile and  that it contains many essential elements, maca is considered by many to be a superfood. This tuberous root plant grows in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia. Research has shown this herb to have high levels of potassium and more calcium than is found in cow's milk. Because the plant is a natural hormone balancer, it can be of benefit to both men and women. It has more than 55 naturally occurring phytochemicals and contains an amazing combination of amino acids, glucosinates, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. One of its beneficial characteristics is that of being an adaptogen - it helps the body adjust to it by working through the adrenal glands. It is this property that helps us to fight stress, infection, fatigue and trauma.
Maca isn't a medicine, but it is considered to have many medicinal benefits. For women, the relief form menopausal problems is often cited as a very important benefit. Maca can dramatically decrease the feeling of inconvenience due to hot flashes and mood swings. It can relieve you of your pains whether you are on your peri-menopausal, menopausal, or post-menopausal stage. This supplement will regulate your hormones and restore them back to their natural levels.
Both men and women can prevent osteoporosis from getting worse or even stop it from occurring by taking maca supplements. Maca has high levels of calcium and minerals which can make your bones stronger. Menopausal women are susceptible to osteoporosis because of their decreasing amounts of estrogen. On the other hand, the male hormone testosterone keeps the bones of men healthy. Taking maca supplements will induce the body to keep on producing these important hormones.
Taking maca supplements will also strengthen your thyroid glands and make them work more efficiently. Your thyroid glands control the rate at which your body converts nutrients into energy. The alkaloid extract of maca will activate your calcitonine hormones (that is produced by your thyroid) which regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphorous in your blood.
One of the most popular maca benefits is the improvement in your sexual functions. Through several experiments, maca has been found to act as a sexual stimulant. In an experiment, participants showed an increase in sexual desire after taking maca for 8 to 12 weeks. It may also effectively treat erectile dysfunction and enhance fertility for both men and women.


Monday, May 5, 2014

Black Cumin Seed Oil

Black seed is a plant. People have used the seed to make medicine for over 2000 years. It was even discovered in the tomb of King Tut.

Historically, black seed has been used for headache, toothache, nasal congestion, and intestinal worms. It has also been used for “pink eye” (conjunctivitis), pockets of infection (abscesses), and parasites.

Today, black seed is used for treating digestive tract conditions including gas, colic, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, and hemorrhoids. It is also used for respiratory conditions including asthma, allergies, cough, bronchitis, emphysema, flu, swine flu, and congestion.

Other uses include lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol levels, treating cancer, and boosting the immune system. You may read that a patent has been issued to cover the use of black seed to improve immunity, but don’t be misled. The presence of a patent doesn’t mean black seed has been shown to be effective for this use.

Women use black seed for birth control, to start menstruation, and to increase milk flow.

Black seed is sometimes used in combination with cysteine, vitamin E, and saffron to ease the side effects of a chemotherapy drug called cisplatin.

Some people apply black seed directly to the skin for joint pain (rheumatism), headache, and certain skin conditions.

In foods, black seed is used as a flavoring or spice.