Join our Liver Cleansing with SuperFoods and Superherbs Workshop with Dehydrating
December 7 Saturday at 2pm to 6 pm
SugarLeaf MEDICard Center Buendia corner Paseo de
Roxas
Discover how to incorporate natural cleansing foods & tonic herbs in your diet. Gently cleanses the liver of harmful toxins..
Learn how to make your own concoction of dehydrated medicinal herbs ..
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High blood pressure is an epidemic that is currently sweeping across the nation. The fast lifestyle of fast food, soda and stress is starting to catch up on us, so much so that an estimated high blood pressure is on a rise. This puts them at risk of heart disease, stroke and even kidney disease. Moreover, this condition is costing the country millions in health care services.
Despite all the consequences associated with high blood pressure, it is still a condition that is preventable and can be managed. Observing a healthy balanced diet and enjoying an active, healthy lifestyle can help avoid the risk of high blood pressure. We will include the top 7 medicinal herbs and spices to help lower blood pressure in our recipes.
Menu :
Detox Smoothie with Chaga
Vegetable “Ho Sho Wu” Carpacio
Herb Pesto Canapes with Chanca Piedra
Mushroom with Coca Probiotic Cheese Tart
Cinnamon Shilajit Biscottti
With ample samplings for all dishes
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High blood pressure -
There is no one
identifiable cause for high blood pressure. A combination of factors like
stress, alcohol, smoking, weight and lack of physical activity seem to have to
come together to produce this problem, which is further compounded by family
history and age.
It is a condition that if left unattended could gravitate to something worse. Taking proactive measures in preventing heart diseases, stroke and even kidney disease by managing your blood pressure may be the best decision you can make today.
The idea of high blood pressure prevention and management through the use of herbs and spices has slowly been gaining ground. There are reports by patients with the condition has shown improvements while maintaining a good quality of life.
It is a condition that if left unattended could gravitate to something worse. Taking proactive measures in preventing heart diseases, stroke and even kidney disease by managing your blood pressure may be the best decision you can make today.
The idea of high blood pressure prevention and management through the use of herbs and spices has slowly been gaining ground. There are reports by patients with the condition has shown improvements while maintaining a good quality of life.
Spice up your life
In a published study
featured in the Journal of Medicine, it was revealed that common spices
can protect from heart disease and the deterioration brought about by aging. In
the said study, researchers discovered a connection between the phenol content
of certain herbs and spices and their capacity to prevent glycation and
formation of AGE compounds that are responsible for premature aging and heart
disease.
As a way to manage your blood pressure, herbs and spices are
a fantastic way to increase the medicinal value of your food. Below are some
herbs and spices you may have been enjoying with no idea as to their value:
1. Garlic - Garlic contains allicin, a substance which has antibacterial, antioxidant, lipid lowering and anti-hypertension properties. In a pilot study made at Clinical Research Center of New Orleans on whether garlic could lower blood pressure, nine patients with severe hypertension were given a garlic preparation containing 1.3 % allicin. Sitting blood pressure fell with a significant decrease in diastolic blood pressure only five to 14 hours after the dose. Moreover, it was proven in a 2009 study that fresh garlic has more potent cardio-protective properties than processed garlic.
2. Cinnamon - Cinnamon not only prevents heart disease, it can also prevent diabetes. The Center for Applied Health Sciences in Ohio conducted a study of 22 subjects, half of which were given a 250mg of water soluble cinnamon daily while the other half were given placebo. It was discovered that those who drank cinnamon had a 13 to 23 percent increase in antioxidants connected with lowering blood sugar levels.
3. Onions - Onions contain quercetin, an antioxidant flavonol found to prevent heart disease and stroke. In a research study published in the Journal of Nutrition, subjects with hypertension experienced a decrease in their blood pressure by 7mmHg systolic and 5 mmHg diastolic as opposed to those who were taking placebo.
4. Olives - This herb is a significant part of the Mediterranean diet, recognized to be one of the healthiest in the world. Oil made from olives has been found to reduce blood pressure. In a study conducted on the importance of olive oil, Dr. L. Aldo Ferrara, Associate Professor at the Frederico II University of Naples in Italy discovered that the daily use of 40 grams of olive oil reduced the dosage of blood pressure medication in hypertensive patients by about 50 percent. Polyphenols in extra-virgin olive oil was credited for the significant reduction of blood pressure.
5. Oregano - This herb contains the compound carvacrol which has been proven to be effective against blood pressure. In a study conducted on animal subjects, by researchers from Eskisehir Osmangazi University in Turkey, carvacrol was found to reduce heart rate, mean arterial pressure as well as the systolic and diastolic blood pressures.
6. Hawthorn - This herb has been traditionally used to treat high blood pressure. In one study conducted in Reading, UK, 79 type-2 diabetic patients were randomized to receive 1200 mg of hawthorn extract while another group received medication for high blood pressure. Results revealed that patients taking hawthorn by the end of the 16th week showed a reduction in their mean diastolic pressure.
1. Garlic - Garlic contains allicin, a substance which has antibacterial, antioxidant, lipid lowering and anti-hypertension properties. In a pilot study made at Clinical Research Center of New Orleans on whether garlic could lower blood pressure, nine patients with severe hypertension were given a garlic preparation containing 1.3 % allicin. Sitting blood pressure fell with a significant decrease in diastolic blood pressure only five to 14 hours after the dose. Moreover, it was proven in a 2009 study that fresh garlic has more potent cardio-protective properties than processed garlic.
2. Cinnamon - Cinnamon not only prevents heart disease, it can also prevent diabetes. The Center for Applied Health Sciences in Ohio conducted a study of 22 subjects, half of which were given a 250mg of water soluble cinnamon daily while the other half were given placebo. It was discovered that those who drank cinnamon had a 13 to 23 percent increase in antioxidants connected with lowering blood sugar levels.
3. Onions - Onions contain quercetin, an antioxidant flavonol found to prevent heart disease and stroke. In a research study published in the Journal of Nutrition, subjects with hypertension experienced a decrease in their blood pressure by 7mmHg systolic and 5 mmHg diastolic as opposed to those who were taking placebo.
4. Olives - This herb is a significant part of the Mediterranean diet, recognized to be one of the healthiest in the world. Oil made from olives has been found to reduce blood pressure. In a study conducted on the importance of olive oil, Dr. L. Aldo Ferrara, Associate Professor at the Frederico II University of Naples in Italy discovered that the daily use of 40 grams of olive oil reduced the dosage of blood pressure medication in hypertensive patients by about 50 percent. Polyphenols in extra-virgin olive oil was credited for the significant reduction of blood pressure.
5. Oregano - This herb contains the compound carvacrol which has been proven to be effective against blood pressure. In a study conducted on animal subjects, by researchers from Eskisehir Osmangazi University in Turkey, carvacrol was found to reduce heart rate, mean arterial pressure as well as the systolic and diastolic blood pressures.
6. Hawthorn - This herb has been traditionally used to treat high blood pressure. In one study conducted in Reading, UK, 79 type-2 diabetic patients were randomized to receive 1200 mg of hawthorn extract while another group received medication for high blood pressure. Results revealed that patients taking hawthorn by the end of the 16th week showed a reduction in their mean diastolic pressure.
7. Cardamom- In one study published in the Indian
Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics, 20 subjects newly diagnosed with
primary hypertension were administered 3 g of cardamom powder. After the end of
the 3 months, all the subjects experienced feelings of well-being without any
side effects. Moreover, the study was able to demonstrate that blood pressure
was effectively reduced. It also improved antioxidant status while breaking
down blood clots without significantly altering blood lipids and fibrinogen
levels.
Taking advantage of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of spices and herbs is an excellent way to boost your body's health. Herbs have low calorie content, increase the medicinal value of your food and allow you to use natural forms of lowering blood pressure. Mix them up with your soups, salads, fish and meat and vegetable dishes. It's a healthier and cheaper alternative to keeping bottles of prescription drugs and synthetic supplements.
Taking advantage of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of spices and herbs is an excellent way to boost your body's health. Herbs have low calorie content, increase the medicinal value of your food and allow you to use natural forms of lowering blood pressure. Mix them up with your soups, salads, fish and meat and vegetable dishes. It's a healthier and cheaper alternative to keeping bottles of prescription drugs and synthetic supplements.
Treat Your Liver Right
The liver has many functions, but the one I will concentrate on is its ability to neutralize toxins we eat. The liver is responsible for making sure that nutrients reach your cells and blood is free of toxins and pathogens. It does this by moving these contaminates out through your 5 channels of elimination - kidneys, lungs, colon, lymphatic system, and skin.
Of course, when these 5 channels become toxic, sluggish, or blocked, the liver itself becomes toxic and sluggish. This causes the liver to become inefficient, which leads to an unhealthy body.
Sluggish Liver
As the liver loses its ability to detoxify toxins, you will exhibit a variety of symptoms and various illnesses - constipation, high cholesterol, irritable bowel, asthma, skin rashes, high blood sugar, allergies. Other conditions related to a sluggish liver are:
*high blood pressure
* abdominal bloating
* pot belly, weight gain, cellulite
* elevated cholesterol
* brownish spots on your skin
* acne, pimples, eczema
* hot flashes, irritability, depression
* chronic fatigue syndrome
The liver is most affected by the foods we eat. What is especially deadly is eating food products that have "Hydrogenated Oils", which contain trans-fatty acids. The liver sees trans-fatty acids as a toxin and not as a nutrient. At least 40% of all the fat that you consume or more, if you eat junk food, contains hydrogenated oils :
Trans-fatty acids are deadlier than regular animal fat.
Trans-fatty acids are associated with heart disease, breast cancer, and
diabetes.
The more junk food you eat the more you overload your liver.
Its ability to process and create the nutrients that you need is hampered. Its
ability to process and utilize fat is reduced.
If your liver is sluggish and overworked, it will store the
fats you eat within its own cells, within the cells of your body and especially
around your mid drift.
When your liver is working properly, some fats are eliminated through bile and out through fecal matter. If you eat plenty of fiber, this fat is absorbed by the fiber and held there until you have a bowel movement. If you do not eat enough fiber, this fat can be reabsorbed by the colon walls and routed back to the liver to be reprocessed.
So now you can see how important is it to reduce, from all sources, the amount of toxins that get into your body and to eat plenty of fiber.
When your liver is working properly, some fats are eliminated through bile and out through fecal matter. If you eat plenty of fiber, this fat is absorbed by the fiber and held there until you have a bowel movement. If you do not eat enough fiber, this fat can be reabsorbed by the colon walls and routed back to the liver to be reprocessed.
So now you can see how important is it to reduce, from all sources, the amount of toxins that get into your body and to eat plenty of fiber.
Rejuvenating your liver
So what will it take to rejuvenate your liver so that it is
not sluggish, not toxic, and functions like it should to help you maintain your
weight?
There are three things that you need to do. These things take a lot of work. You have to be motivated to do them. Getting your liver back to health will takes some time since you need to remove the toxins from your liver slowly otherwise you will have side effects.
There are three things that you need to do. These things take a lot of work. You have to be motivated to do them. Getting your liver back to health will takes some time since you need to remove the toxins from your liver slowly otherwise you will have side effects.
* eat liver friendly foods
* cleanse the liver
* strengthen the liver
Eat liver friendly foods:
* prepare a liquid green drink for your liver first thing in the morning.
* squeeze the juice of one lemon into a glass
* add one tablespoon of chlorophyll
* add one tablespoon of aloe vera drink
* add 8 oz of distilled water
This drink helps to regenerate the liver.
* The lemon helps your liver regenerate and produce bile
(healthy bile is necessary for breaking down fat so that fats can be absorbed
properly into the liver.)
* Chlorophyll helps to detoxify your colon so fewer toxins get into the liver.
* The lemon and aloe vera help stimulate bowel movements.
The liver needs plenty of minerals. As you know minerals are obtained from fruits and vegetables. Once a day try to drink a vegetable juice. A juice that I enjoy is:
* carrots
* celery
* apples
* Chlorophyll helps to detoxify your colon so fewer toxins get into the liver.
* The lemon and aloe vera help stimulate bowel movements.
The liver needs plenty of minerals. As you know minerals are obtained from fruits and vegetables. Once a day try to drink a vegetable juice. A juice that I enjoy is:
* carrots
* celery
* apples
Sources for this article:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/hbp/
http://www.naturalnews.com/033656_blood_pressure_treatments.html
http://orlandobchealth.com/the-blood-pressure-hoax/
http://www.allicinfacts.com/allicin01.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8361870
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19722587
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20361714
By
Rudy
Silva
