Carrot Juice and Its Health Benefits

  Ingredients 

• 2 cups water 

• 2 cups carrots, roughly chopped 

• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 

• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, peeled

• ¾ cup ice cubes

Directions  

Put all the ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth and enjoy. 

 

The Health Benefits of Drinking Carrot Juice
1. Prevents Cancer 

Drinking carrot juice regularly will flood your system with antioxidants, which help your body fight the proliferation of free radicals that could lead to the development of cancerous cells. The combination of Vitamins A, C and B are what make carrot juice potent in this regard. 

 2. Protects Brain Health 

Boost your brain health by drinking carrot juice daily. Doing so will prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease, improve your memory, and stave off other forms of cognitive decline. Carrot juice can do this because it has the ability to lower oxidative stress in the brain, which weakens the nerves’ ability to send signals to one another. 

3. Increases Metabolism 

Increase your metabolic rate with carrot juice. It contains phosphorus, which is a mineral that ensures your body makes optimal use of the energy it has available. Furthermore, the large amounts of vitamin B-complex contained in carrot juice are excellent for breaking down glucose, fat and protein. While increasing metabolic rate, it simultaneously helps to build muscle, making weight loss easier.

4. Cleanses Your Liver  

Clean out and detoxify your liver thanks to carrot juice’s ability to boost the release of toxins through the skin that cannot otherwise be eliminated by the bloodstream or bile through the kidneys. 

5. Prevents Aging 

Beta-carotene, the compound that gives carrots their orange color, instantly turns into vitamin A once ingested by the human body. This means that carrot juice can help reduce cell degeneration, thus slowing down the aging process. 

6. Prevents Macular Degeneration 

Macular degeneration is simply a fact of life for many elderly people, however you can reduce the chance of developing it thanks to the beta-carotene contained in carrots. The compound splits itself via an enzyme reaction that in turn forms provitamin A.

7. Fortifies bones 

Vitamin K is excellent for maintaining strong bones, and, luckily for you, carrot juice is full of it. This particular vitamin contributes to the protein building process that takes place in the human body. In addition to that, it also helps calcium to bind together, which can result in faster healing. This is especially good news to hear, if you’ve recently broken a bone.

 

 

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After Reading This, You'll Start Drinking Oolong Tea!

Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea that is prepared from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which is the same plant that’s used to prepare green and black teas. The differences between various teas usually lie in the procession method. For example, oolong tea is partially fermented. Furthermore, while green tea is not oxidized much and black tea is oxidized completely until it turns black, oolong tea is only partially oxidized – giving rise to the tea’s color and characteristic taste.

 

Oolong tea, like all other teas, has a number of health benefits. If you haven’t tried it before, you’ll make sure you do after you have read this post! 

 

1. Manages Weight

The polyphenolic compound found in oolong tea is very effective at controlling the metabolism of fat in the body. Furthermore, it activates certain enzymes, thereby enhancing the functions of fat cells in the body, meaning that a daily consumption of this tea can reduce obesity. 

 

In a study, mice that were given polyphenols in addition to a high-fat and high-sugar diet still showed a decline in overall body weight and fat index. 

 

 2. Removes Harmful Free Radicals 

The polyphenolic compound found in oolong tea is also capable of removing free radicals from our body as it functions as an antioxidant. Therefore, consuming daily doses of this tea can help people against the potential harm these free-moving cells often pose to the body, including atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, neurodegeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, and stroke. 

 

3. Treats Skin Conditions

According to scientific experiments, patients suffering from eczema can benefit from drinking three cups of oolong tea every day. The beneficial results of this tea can be seen in less than a week and these patients will show remarkable improvement. In a 2001 study, 51% of test subjects were found to show positive, long-lasting results in terms of skin conditions after 6 months of drinking oolong daily. 

 

4. Improves Bone Health 

The antioxidants that are present in oolong tea help to protect teeth against decay, strengthen bone structure, promote healthy growth, and prevent osteoporosis. A number of studies have analyzed the long-term effects of drinking this tea, especially on bone mineral density. They showed that those who consistently drank black or oolong tea for more than a decade were less likely to lose their bone mineral density over that period of time. 

 

It’s also believed that some of the components of this tea actually stimulate the retention of minerals from other foods that we consume.

 

5. Controls diabetes

Oolong tea is used as an herbal brew for treating type-2 diabetic disorders and as an addition to other supplementary drugs for treating the disease. It helps to regulate the amount of blood sugar and insulin in the bloodstream, so the dangerous dips and spikes that can be dangerous for diabetics are reduced. A 2003 study showed that when combined with regular hyperglycemic drugs, oolong tea further balanced the blood sugar levels and prevented sudden decreases in almost all the test subjects. 

 

6. Prevents Cancer  

It’s well-known that tea drinkers have a lower risk of skin cancer. Furthermore, the polyphenolic compound in oolong tea promotes apoptosis in the case of cancerous cell growth in the stomach. This polyphenolic extract also acts as a chemo-preventive instrument against the development of other cancers, too. The compounds stifle the activation of carcinogenic cells, trap genotoxic agents before they can become effective, and prevent the formation of N-nitroso compounds.

7.Manage stress

In a study conducted at the Osaka Institute for health in Japan, mice that consumed oolong tea showed a remarkable improvement in their stress levels by 10-18%. The natural polyphenols in oolong tea were cited as the reason why. Furthermore, the L-Theanine found in tea leaves is an amino acid that blocks L-glutamic acid to glutamate receptors in the brain. This causes cortical neuron excitement, which leads to increased cognitive activity and neural stress responses.

8. Improves Mental Health  

Health benefits of oolong tea include improved mental performance and alertness. A regular intake of caffeine-rich oolong tea may help to improve mental performance and maintain alertness throughout the day.

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Natural Treatments and Tips for Motion Sickness Sufferers

Motion sickness affects approximately 20% of people worldwide, causing fear and discomfort during long car rides, flights, and boat trips. This can prevent people from enjoying vacations or performing daily activities. However, natural remedies can help prevent or alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness. To combat this condition, there are six natural treatments and seven additional tips that can be effective in reducing the feelings of nausea and dizziness associated with motion sickness.

 

What IS motion sickness?  

Symptoms of motion sickness can occur as soon as the vehicle begins moving and can persist for several minutes after the motion stops. If we look a bit deeper and try to explain the nature of motion sickness and the reason why it attacks us, we can say that it occurs when there is a condition in the body that contradicts itself in terms of the input of our senses. If, for example, you are riding in the back seat of the car, the parts of the inner ear responsible for balance feel movement. However, this is not necessarily what is picked up by the sense of sight, when there is a seat or a tablet screen in front of you, for example. This lack of coordination between the two senses causes motion sickness due to the strange effect experienced by the balance system. 

 

Recently, the opposite has developed among some people, where they experience the so-called "digital travel sickness." In such a case, when staring at a smartphone, tablet, television screen, or cinema screen, without being in a moving vehicle, the eyes experience a shift while the inner ear has no evidence of this. The condition can also cause nausea, vertigo or even vomiting.

6 natural remedies to treat motion sickness

1. Eat ginger 

To prevent motion sickness, ginger is a great natural remedy because it has infection-fighting benefits, can lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease, and even help prevent cancer. Ginger can also be effective for those who get nauseous on roller coasters. Consuming 250 mg ginger capsules three times a day before the trip is recommended, but candied or pickled ginger can also be eaten. 

 

2. Eat mint 

Mint is another helpful remedy for nausea, and it can alleviate symptoms regardless of the cause. Drinking mint tea or taking 2-3 mint capsules a day during travel is suggested. 

 

3. Consume vitamin B6 

Vitamin B6 consumption can also help alleviate motion sickness. Prior to embarking on a trip via flight or cruise, it is important to consume a minimum of 100 mg of vitamin B6 twice daily, along with vitamin B6-rich foods such as certain breakfast cereals, sprouted wheat grains, beet leaves, cabbage, bananas, wheat bran, salmon, and beef. If motion sickness persists, snacking on pistachios, walnuts, or sunflower seeds can help alleviate symptoms due to their high levels of vitamin B6.

4. Smell essential oils 

To distract from the sensation of movement and reduce motion sickness symptoms, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests using essential oils such as peppermint or lavender. 

 

5. Consume licorice root 

In 2012, a study revealed that consuming licorice in chewable tablet form can effectively alleviate symptoms of motion sickness, particularly digestive issues like vomiting and nausea. It is advisable to take the tablets and not the candy form of licorice when you begin feeling unwell on your journey.

6. Drink chamomile tea 

Another helpful remedy is chamomile tea, which can quickly relieve motion sickness symptoms and reduce nausea. You can prepare the tea before your trip and even drink it cold later on, as long as you consume the beneficial properties of the plant.

7 tips to prevent the onset of motion sickness  

 

1. Look towards the horizon when driving or sailing. If you are a passenger, look out the window or go in the front and look at the horizon from there. 

 

2. Moving air helps a lot. Cold air is best, and you can use the AC in a car or bus, or a window if you don't have that option. On a ship, going outside in the open air will also help calm nausea. 

 

3. If you can't get air on you, pack a small battery-powered fan with you for just such an event. 

 

4. While on a ship, if being in the air doesn't help, sit on the floor or go as low as possible. Research has shown that you will feel less movement that way. 

 

 5. Avoid your smartphone and any other reading while you are moving. This includes reading signs, car plates, and anything else that makes you read or stick to unmoving images for too long. 

 

 6. Before boarding a ship, airplane, or car, have a light meal that doesn't leave you dizzy with hunger but isn't too fatty or acidic.

 

7. If you're experiencing 'digital motion sickness' by staring at a screen in front of you for too long, try to focus on an object that seems stationary about 10-12 feet (3-4 meters) away from you (such as a car driving next or ahead of you or just any point on a plane or ship).

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The Health Benefits of the Golden Berry

When we hear the phrase “superfood” it’s hard not to think of chia seeds, spirulina, berries, kale and other foods we’ve come to associate with good health. But few people know about the golden berry, a perennial plant that bears yellowish-orange fruit originating in South America, where it has been used for many generations as food and especially as a very important medicinal ingredient for local doctors. The golden berry can be identified by its small size, its bright color, and its sweet-sour taste, and alongside these, it also has a large number of health benefits that make it a food that should be known and eaten. Read on and discover the special features of the golden berry that will help you live a long healthy life.

Before we begin, a little more about golden berries 

The origin of the golden berry is in South America, mainly from the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has been growing for thousands of years in these mountains, where altitude conditions, terrain, and weather allow it to grow naturally and in large quantities. The fruits of this plant are rich in many nutrients such as iron, fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, protein, vitamin B3, phosphorus, calcium, beta-carotene and many others. These fruits can be integrated into the daily diet of healthy salads, cakes, bread, jams, sauces, shakes and can even be dried and added to some trail mix. There is no problem eating golden berry regularly, but be careful not to consume more than 45 grams of it a day. 

 

1. Contains a high amount of antioxidants 

One of the most significant benefits of the golden berry and one of the reasons it is considered a superfood is that it has high levels of antioxidants, which according to studies help to prevent certain chronic diseases. Like carotenoids and polyphenolic compounds, the antioxidants found in golden berries can neutralize free radicals that damage healthy cells and may even turn them into cancerous cells. In addition, because it is rich in antioxidants, the golden berry helps to prevent fibrosis (a pathological process of creating connective tissues in damaged organs or tissues as part of a failed body repair attempt) in different parts of the body and according to studies on mice, golden berries help prevent kidney and tissue problems caused by oxidative damage.

2. Anti-inflammatory properties 

If you suffer from arthritis, gout, muscle aches, chronic pain or even hemorrhoids, the anti-inflammatory compounds of golden berries can soothe the pain and improve your overall health. Studies from the National University of Colombia show that there is a direct link between the anti-inflammatory compounds in gold berries and phagocytosis (carried out by cells called phagocytes that ingest foreign bodies such as bacteria, viruses, monoclonal fungi, etc.) that help fight infectious agents entering our body. In addition, these compounds help improve heart health by reducing the risk of arterial and vascular inflammation and prevent the development of atherosclerosis and various cardiovascular diseases.

3. Balances cholesterol 

While most people think that fat is bad, humans actually need a wide variety of essential fatty acids for proper functioning of many different body processes. For example, oleic acid and linoleic acid, which are abundant in golden berries, help reduce the amount of bad cholesterol (LDL) in our bodies and stabilize the overall cholesterol levels to ensure a healthy and functioning heart. In addition, the phytochemicals found in golden berries, polyphenols, and carotenoids, along with pectin fiber, also help maintain a normal cholesterol level in the body, along with regulation of high blood pressure if necessary.

4. Aids weight watching and loss  

The golden berry is considered to be a healthy and low-calorie food that is recommended to be included in your diet if you want to lose weight because it contains only 53 calories per 100 grams. Also, the recommended daily intake of sugars and fiber is 90 and 30 grams respectively, and golden berry can provide you with about 15% of the daily intake of these nutrients. At the same time, eating golden berries does not burden the body with extra calories and fat, so it encourages success in your diet. Make sure you don’t consume more than 45 grams of them a day because studies in Turkey indicate that excessive eating of these berries may cause high blood pressure and other problems.

5. Prevents the development of cancer 

The golden berry is rich in bioethanol, a unique organic compound that is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. This compound can slow or even reverse the spread of cancer cells in the body, so a daily intake of golden berries will stimulate anticancer activity and prevent the development of the disease. A study of healthy cancer cells conducted at Taiwan's Tainan Hospital shows that this compound prevented the development of cancer, prevented cell death (apoptosis) and stopped the circulation of cancer cells. In addition, a study of human liver cells conducted at Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan shows that golden berry extract can kill cancer cells through mitochondrial processes responsible for producing chemical energy and storing and preserving the hereditary material. 

 

6. Helps to control and prevent diabetes 

Some of the compounds that are large in size can slow the breakdown and absorption of simple sugars in our bodies, the main source of which is simple carbohydrates. This means that the body and bloodstream are not flooded with excessive sugar quickly after a large, rich meal, and the insulin receptors are properly regulated. Blood sugar fluctuations are the main cause of diabetes, and they can be very dangerous for people with this condition. In addition, according to a study conducted at the University of Agriculture and Technology in Nairobi, Kenya, eating golden berries prevents and treats type 2 diabetes. 

 

7. Maintains the liver and lungs 

 Liver health is very important, as it’s the body's largest and most important detoxifier. At the end of 2013, the Research Department of Herbs at the Cairo National Research Center reported that golden berries may give the liver and kidneys protection from various diseases such as scarring of the liver tissue - cirrhosis. The study found that the various compounds in golden berry may also be effective in protecting other organs, including the lungs. To date, a study is underway to examine the possibility that compounds of the golden berry will be effective as a possible treatment for lung cancer. 

 

8. Good for the eyes and helps prevent eye diseases 

Following studies conducted at the University of Zarzik in Egypt, there are many researchers who believe that golden berries have the potential to improve eye health due to the high amount of carotenoids in them. The carotenoids in golden berries reduce oxidative stress on the eye systems, prevent the development of cataracts that can lead to blindness and slow the onset of macular degeneration while maintaining our vision as we age.

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