Posts Tagged ‘vitamin c’
Benefits of the Common Cold
February 20th, 2011
Colds Help You Detoxify
In Dr Eva Hill's book, "Why Be Scared of Cancer", 1979, she says
"Instead of looking for that elusive cure for that hated episode, (the common cold), the Medical Scientists should learn to recognize it as nature's first line of defence.
To do this, it is necessary for them to open their eyes and forget most of what they have been taught and have never questioned." (page 11)
"Why Be Scared of Cancer", published by G.W.Moore, Auckland, New Zealand, 1979, is an introduction to the causes of cancer and the ways in which this disease can be avoided, or helped, ...
What Is Castor Oil Used For?
October 1st, 2010
Medicinal Uses of Castor Oil
Castor Oil Plant: Sources of Information: The Reader's Digest 'Magic and Medicine of Plants', Published in 1994, Surrey Hills NSW and John Lust's herbal, entitled 'The Herb Book'. (publisher etc to be given)
The Castor oil Plant, 'Palma Christi'.
The Castor Oil Plant has been known for centuries as the 'Palma Christi', the Palm of Christ. This gives an indication of just how highly the plant has been regarded over many centuries.
Its botanical names are: Ricinus communis L., and it belongs to the Spurge Family, a Euphorbiaceae. It is native to India and parts of the Mediterranean, but ...
What Happens When You Stop Smoking
July 3rd, 2010
You can imagine what happens when you stop smoking.
Giving up smoking is very difficult for most people. A few people manage the cold turkey approach to giving up smoking: something makes them decide one morning that they are just sick of the coughing fit which is experienced every morning upon waking. And that coughing fit is always followed by the crazy routine of going straight for the fags, the cause of the problem. They decide, on the spot, that they're never going to smoke again, and that's it. They don't.
For most of us, achieving our goal of being a non-smoker is far ...
Calcium Rich Foods
June 18th, 2010
ABOUT CALCIUM:
Calcium is necessary for forming and maintaining healthy bones, teeth, nails and hair. Calcium helps to nourish the nervous system, which helps to prevent anxiety and keep your brain function up to scratch. Calcium is a natural tranquillizer.
Magnesium is Important: For the body to absorb and use calcium appropriately, it is important to include plenty of Magnesium-rich foods in the diet. The other essential ingredients for maximizing your Calcium absorption are Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K.
Health worries which may result from a diet with insufficient calcium are:
irritability, insomnia, and mental disorders,
irregular heart beat, high blood pressure, high ...
Importance of Copper
June 16th, 2010
COPPER is important in the daily diet. The importance of Copper cannot be underestimated, as copper has many functions. Some of the functions of copper are discussed below, to give some idea about the effect of copper on the body and the brain.
Copper is essential for the absorption of iron in the body. Copper also helps to form strong red blood cells which prevent you from becoming anaemic.
Healthy blood cells prevent fatigue.
Copper helps in the formation of bone and muscle tissue.
It helps build strong cartilage which aids the smooth functioning of the joints.
Copper helps to prevent osteoarthritis.
It helps to prevent osteoporosis, because it ...
