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Madhava Agave Nectar
Madhava Agave Nectar is an all-natural liquid sweetener created from the extract of the agave plant. It is organically-certified, kosher-safe and made purely from the agave juice, with no added preservatives. Net Weight: 23.5 oz (667g) $6.99 [ learn more ]
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Organic Aloe Vera Juice
Cold processed and muco-polysacchride enhanced, R PUR Aloe whole leaf 18X Concentrate contains no aloin or aloe emodin. 18X Concentrate Aloe Vera Juice, our most popular aloe juice product, is a refreshing, pleasant tasting concentrate designed to be mixed with your favorite beverage. 32 Servings Per Container. $29.95 [ learn more ]
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Health Benefits of Pomegranate
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Have you ever ate delicious organic pomegranate seeds or drink refreshing pomegranate juice? What a great tasting and refreshing snack! What’s more, this slightly peculiar fruit has held legendary powers for countless centuries. Persians believe Eve actually ate a pomegranate she plucked from a small tree in the Garden of Eden, not an apple. And ancient Egyptians buried their dead with pomegranates because they believed it offered eternal life. This unusual fruit is also featured in mythology and tradition as a symbol of good tidings. That’s why Greeks break open a pomegranate at wedding celebrations, and the Chinese eat candied pomegranate seeds for good luck.
These days, researchers are discovering the truth beyond the myths surrounding the pomegranate’s powers, proving why this exotic fruit has claimed such a fabled place in cultures throughout the ages. And scientists conducting research on the many health benefits of pomegranates have made some startling finds. First, organic pomegranates are full of antioxidants. These are vitamins and enzymes known for keeping low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol from oxidizing and causing atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Organic pomegranate seeds act a lot like aspirin, keeping blood platelets from sticking together and forming dangerous blood clots.
Antioxidants also buffer the effects of free radical damage to your cells caused by oxidation. Free radicals are produced by functions within the body and elements outside the body, such as radiation from the sun. Since you can’t stop free radical occurrence and oxidation, it’s important to consume foods that help neutralize their potential damage. Research also shows that eating organic pomegranate seeds and drinking pomegranate juice can increase oxygen levels to the heart.
Other studies reveal that, over time, organic pomegranates might help combat erectile dysfunction. This super fruit might also reduce the inflammation of arthritis by slowing down the enzymes that break down cartilage.
How to Eat Your Organic Pomegranate - So, how do you eat a pomegranate, anyway? About the size of an orange, it’s an intricate fruit containing a maze of seeds inside of inedible flesh that’s covered in a bark-like skin. Still, there is an easy way to get to all those nutritious,sweet and juicy seeds.
Cut off the crown (you’ll see it) and throw it away or better yet use it for compost.
Score and slice the rind all around, but don’t cut the rind all the way through.
Soak the pomegranate face down in cold water for about ten minutes.
While the pomegranate is still in the bowl of water, break apart the scored rinds, and remove the seeds from the flesh (the seeds will sink to the bottom of your bowl).
Remove the rind and membrane from the bowl with a sieve or spoon.
Drain the seeds with a colander and pat dry with a paper towel.
To get the most out of an organic pomegranate, eat the seeds while they’re at their freshest and juiciest, and at the peak of their medicinal powers.
Some people suck the juice out and spit out the seed. It is a personal choice but it is beneficial to eat the entire seed. Most of the beneficial fiber actually comes from the seed. Organic pomegranate seeds are simply bursting with a delicious, pleasant, slightly acidic flavor that has all the sweetness of cranberries without the tartness.
I suggest sprinkling the seeds on a green salad or a fruit salad for a surprising taste sensation. You can add them to any recipe that calls for fruit or seeds, too. Pomegranates are often used in Middle Eastern dishes and make a great cranberry-style sauce. Organic pomegranate seeds are also perfectly delicious eaten all by themselves.
Health Benefits of Organic Pomegranates - Packed with antioxidants equal to those in green tea and red wine, and especially loaded with Vitamin C and Potassium, pomegranates are said to help:
...Lower Risk of Heart Disease
...Lower Risk of Cancer, Especially Prostate & Breast
...Lessen Symptoms of Diarrhea
...Reduce Cholesterol
...Control Your Weight
...Fight Cell Damage
Did you know? Pomegranates are one of the few fruits whose juice is just as beneficial as its fruit or seeds. That’s because the peel, which you can’t eat, contains the most antioxidants, and they are released in abundance when the fruit is squeezed for juicing.
Note: Eating pomegranates might interfere with certain medications in the same way that grapefruit juice does. Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist about any drug interactions, if that’s a concern. Also, be careful that your organic pomegranate’s wine-red juice doesn’t stain your fingers, clothes, and countertops! If you follow my instructions for getting the seeds out of your organic pomegranate above, you should avoid this altogether. ***copyright © Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DABFM***
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Organic Goji Berries
In valleys of Tibet and Mongolia there is a special berry that the locals use and cherish so much that they honor it in special celebrations that last two weeks each year. It is well documented that many people in those areas live free of common diseases and for well over a hundred years. 18 oz. Package $24.50 [ learn more ]
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Bragg's Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
Bragg's Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar is made from organically certified apples. It is unfiltered, unpasteurized, kosher-certified and contains the 'mother' of vinegar. It has been certified in accordance with USDA organic standards. $3.99 [ learn more ]
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Top 5 Healthiest Nuts
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For many years, nuts have gotten a bad rap for being high in fat. But in reality, nuts are a vital part of our diet, as they are high in monounsaturated fats that actually keep us heart-healthy and disease-free. Healthy nuts are also great sources of protein, minerals and other life-enhancing nutrients. Scientific studies now show that different types of nuts and seeds can actually prevent heart disease, weight gain and the accumulation of LDL cholesterol. All nuts should be organic, eaten in their raw state, and not irradiated or roasted. Here is my list of the five healthiest nuts you should add to your diet. (In no particular order)
Almonds - A small handful of almonds gives you almost 25% percent of your daily needs for magnesium, and more bone-strengthening calcium as an equal amount of cow milk. They are also high in many antioxidants, such as vitamin E and selenium. Studies show that almonds may play and important role in preventing colon cancer due to their high fiber content. Almonds also help us to actually lower negative forms of cholesterol in the blood stream.
Brazil Nuts - Also high in heart-healthy nutrients and minerals like copper, niacin, vitamin E, fiber, magnesium, and selenium, studies on Brazil nuts show that this protein-packed snack may aid in the prevention of breast cancer.
Cedar Nuts - Siberian Cedar nuts, originating in Russia, hold 70% of the essential amino acids that the body needs. They also contain high amounts of Vitamin A, B and D, as well as% tocopherol-containing Vitamin E. This exotic nut also contains a special form of Vitamin P, a vital fatty acid similar to fish oil, which is known for reducing the amount of LDL cholesterol, keeping the arterial walls free of disease-causing inflammation and plaque.
Pecans - Recent clinical studies show that this nut significantly lowers cholesterol. Pecans are also a great source of twenty essential vitamins and minerals.
Walnuts - One of the best nuts on earth, walnuts may actually increase our brain function. Studies show that consumption of walnuts is related to heart-health, better cognitive function, as well as the reduction of skin and bone conditions. Packed full of an antioxidant known as ellagic acid, researchers have shown that walnuts contain 16 disease-fighting polyphenols.
Raw nuts are a big part of my diet and pack the most energy of any other food. They make a healthy snack that is low in calories. Healthy nuts are definitely a great addition to your diet. ***copyright © Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DABFM***
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Himalayan Crystal Salt™ - Fine Granulated
Himalayan Crystal Salt™ is the purest and most beneficial form of salt crystals in the world. The fine granulated crystal salt works well for salt shakers and cooking recipes. $29.50 [ learn more ]
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Himalayan Crystal Salt™ - Coarse Granulated
Himalayan Crystal Salt™ is the purest and most beneficial form of salt crystals in the world. The coarse granulated crystal salt works well for adding to baths or preparing sole. $29.50 [ learn more ]
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Benefits of Himalayan Crystal Salt
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Himalayan crystal salt is far superior to traditional iodized salt which is extremely toxic. Himalayan salt is millions of years old. It is a pure form of salt, untouched by many of the toxins and pollutants that pervade other forms of ocean salt.
Known in the Himalayas as “white gold,” Himalayan Crystal Salt contains the same 84 natural minerals and elements found in the human body. This crystal form of salt has also been maturing over the past 250 million years under intense tectonic pressure, creating an environment of zero exposure to toxins and impurities. What is more, this salt’s unique cellular structure allows it to store vibrational energy. Its minerals exist in a colloidal form, meaning that they are tiny enough for our cells to easily absorb them.
The health benefits of using natural Himalayan Crystal Salt may include:
...Controlling the water levels within the body, regulating them for proper functioning
...Promoting stable pH balance in the cells, including the brain.
...Encouraging excellent blood sugar health
...Aiding in reducing the common signs of aging
...Promoting cellular hydroelectric energy creation
...Promoting the increased absorption capacities of food elements within the intestinal tract
...Aiding vascular health
...Supporting healthy respiratory function
...Lowering incidence of sinus problems, and promoting over-all sinus health
...Reducing muscle cramps
...Increasing bone strength
...Naturally promoting healthy sleep patterns
...Creating a healthy libido
...In combination with water, it is necessary for blood pressure regulation
...Prevents cellulite, when compared to table salt
...Reduces chances of developing rheumatism, arthritis and gout, when compared to common chemically-treated salt
...Reduces chances of developing kidney and gall bladder stones when compared to common chemically-treated salt
Why is standard table salt “The Health Destroyer” - Many people are unaware that common table salt is actually full of many forms of chemicals and even sugar! Salt, while necessary for life as we know it, can be dangerous if taken in this chemical form. Commonly sold table salt is composed of 97.5% sodium chloride and 2.5% chemicals like iodine and absorbents, and sugar. Common salt is also dried at more than 1,200° Fahrenheit, a process which zaps many of the natural chemical structures of naturally-occuring salt. The table and cooking salt found in most homes, restaurants, and all processed foods, is empty of any nutritional value. It is lacking in the precious trace minerals that make salt good for us. After processing, salt is basically sodium chloride, an unnatural chemical type of salt that our body actually sees as a foreign toxic invader! When we ingest this type of salt, our body cannot dispose of it in a natural, healthy way. This can lead to inflammation of the tissues, water retention and high blood pressure over time.
Furthermore, processed salt crystals are also energetically dead, as their crystals are completely isolated from one another. In order for our body to metabolize chemical table salt, it must waste tremendous amounts of energy to try to keep the body at its optimum fluid balance. This creates an unnecessary burdening of the elimination systems in the body. Water is also removed from other cells in the system in an attempt to neutralize the unnatural sodium chloride.
Studies show that for each gram of table salt that your system cannot process, your body will use over twenty times the amount of cellular water to neutralize the sodium chloride in chemically-treated salt. This can lead to water retention, cellulite, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, as well as kidney and gallbladder stones. With the knowledge that the everyday American eats about 5,000 mg of sodium chloride a day, it is clear that the issue is serious and needs to be adressed.
Choosing to use Himalayan Salt as an alternative can have a big impact on your total health and well-being. I only use and recommend the Original Himalayan Crystal Salt from the Psymphony company. ***copyright © Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DABFM***
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