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4 Amazing Kidney Detox Recipes

The kidneys are our organs that filter out toxins and waste 24/7 from the bloodstream. Because toxins can affect your entire body. Cleansing the kidneys is a simple process and most cleanses don’t require an exhaustive supply of tools or ingredients to work.

There are many types of kidney cleanses, but the common factor that is running through all of them is the drinking of copious amounts of water and fruit juices; and avoiding coffee, chocolate and excessive protein.

Functions of the Kidney in human

Elimination of metabolic wastes
Blood pressure regulation
Erythrocyte production
Vitamin D activation
Prostaglandin synthesis
Acid – Base balance
Fluid balance
Electrolyte balance

How will you know if your kidneys need to detox?

Some of the following symptoms are the most commonly felt when the kidneys become sluggish and in need of cleansing:

Feeling fatigued or more tired than usual.
Feel pain in your kidneys after eating certain foods (or processed “phoods”).
Experiencing skin problems like eczema, acne or rashes.
You have a hormonal imbalance or feel extra moody.
You’ve had kidney stones in the past.
Experiencing weight gain and bloating.
You have frequent or infrequent bladder problems or UTI’s.

The recipes below naturally stimulate the detox process in your kidneys, eliminating toxins and any stones you may have.

Kale Kidney Knockout Juice

1 Handful of organic kale
½ Cup of fresh, organic parsley
1 Inch piece of fresh, organic ginger root
½ Organic lemon, seeds removed
½ Organic green apple, seeds removed

Carrot Kidney Detox

Beets are terrific for flushing toxins and helping the body regenerate red blood cells. The carrots and cucumbers flush uric acid from the body, which helps to prevent kidney stones. Add these ingredients to your juicer and drink daily.

3 Medium, organic carrots
1 Medium, organic cucumber
½ Organic, non-GMO beet

Dandelion Kidney Cleansing Juice

Dandelion is a well-known blood purifier and is often used in detox programs.

3 Organic dandelion leaves
½ Organic green apple, seeds removed
2 Organic celery stalks
½ Organic lemon, seeds removed
1 Large organic broccoli stalk

Radish Kidney Detox

1 cup Radish
1 cup Purple Cabbage
1 rib Celery

Instructions: Wash and run all ingredients through a juicer.

If you are experiencing pain in your outer legs, back and pain, you are most likely suffering from sciatica pain. Poor posture as well as other factors such as your overall health can cause this condition. Doctors usually recommend anti-inflammatory drugs and exercises in cases of sciatica pain.

Even though those drugs can relieve pain and other symptoms of the condition, they can also cause many dangerous side effects. You should never use medications that can cause serious side effects. Instead of taking drugs, try natural methods to relive the pain. Do the recommended exercises as well.

Herbs effective against sciatica pain

1. Garlic

The anti-inflammatory properties of garlic have been well-known for decades. If you reduce the inflammation, you will reduce the pain. Use garlic powder or garlic salt against the inflammation. Fresh cloves will give you the best results.

2. St. John’s wort

For many years, this herb has been used for moderate pain, headaches and for boosting the immunity. The oil of this herb has many health benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and astringent properties. It promotes growth in the nerve tissue and relieves pain. St. John’s wort oil can be found both in liquid form and in capsule form.

3. Jamaican dogwood

The bark of the dogwood tree is great against sciatica pain. You can consume it as a herbal supplement, a tincture or a pill. It will relieve the pain easily. However, pregnant women and nursing moms should not use this herbal remedy.

4. Turmeric

Turmeric is also excellent against sciatica pain. The antioxidants of turmeric give this herb its anti-inflammatory properties.

Turmeric has thousands of health benefits. Some of them are: reducing high cholesterol levels, strengthening the immune system, boosting the metabolism and relieving digestive issues and headaches.

Add turmeric to different recipes or drink turmeric tea to reduce pain caused by sciatica. You can also make turmeric paste by mixing turmeric with olive oil or water. Apply the paste on the painful area.

Remember to stretch and exercise when using these herbal remedies. Exercises reduce the pain and protect you from future sciatica problems.

Sit in a good posture and stretch after every hour since the main cause for sciatica is poor posture.

Sciatica can seriously affect you professional life, your sleep and productivity. Before using medicines try exercises, improve you posture and take the above mentioned natural herbs.

Does your low back feel stiff, achy, and about to spasm, or are you already there? Do these seven stretches; perform this sequence three times a day and once the pain is considerably less, you can reduce the sequence to once a day, and ultimately three to four times per week.

When you’re ready to start, lie down on the bed or floor (preferably on a carpet, rug or yoga mat).

Pelvic Tilt Warmup

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. In this relaxed position, the small of your back will not be touching the floor.

Perform a pelvic tilt by tightening your abdominal muscles so that the small of your back presses against the floor. Hold for 5 seconds, and then relax. Repeat this move three times and gradually build to 10 repetitions.

Next, take a deep breath and on the exhale contract your abdominals, pulling your belly button towards your spine. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times.

Now, you are ready to begin stretching.

Relieve Your Back Pain With These 7 Stretches In Just 7 Minutes

1. Hamstring Floor Stretch

What it works? Back of thighs (the hamstrings)

Hold for 30 seconds. Do this 2 times for each leg.

Helpful Tip: Contract your abdominals when bringing your legs up.

2. Knees to Chest Stretch

What it works? Hips/ Glutes (aka Butt)/ Lower Back

Hold for 20 seconds. Repeat on other leg.

Helpful Tip: With your abdominals contracted, try to straighten your right leg. If you experience any discomfort in your back, leave your right leg bent.

3. Spinal Stretch

What it works? Lower Back/ Obliques

Hold for 20 seconds. Repeat on other knee.

Helpful Tip: Contract your abdominals before bringing your knees up and over.

4. Piriformis Stretch

What it works? The Glutes

Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat with other leg.

Helpful Tip: Contract your abdominals before crossing your leg and resting your foot on the opposite knee.

5. Hip Flexors Stretch

What it works? Hips/ Front of thighs (quadriceps)

Hold for 30 seconds. Switch sides and repeat stretch.

Helpful Tip: Remember to contract your abdominals, keep your shoulders down and back straight.

6. Quadriceps Lying Down Stretch

What it works? Front of thighs (quadriceps)

Hold for 30 seconds. Switch sides and repeat stretch.

Helpful Tip: Contract your abdominals before grasping the top of your foot and bringing it to your butt.

7A. Total Back Stretch

7B. Then Try This…

What it works? Entire back, shoulders, arms. Hold for 10 seconds.

SUCCESS! Hopefully, you are now experiencing noticeable low back pain relief.

Sticking to a regular back stretching routine will have your lower back feeling great again!

The lemon tree is one of the oldest and most cultivated fruit plants in the world, and for good reason! Lemons really do earn their right to be called a super food!

Lemons are filled with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, A, B1, B6, magnesium, bioflavonoids, pectin, folic acid, phosphorous, calcium, and potassium.

They help to protect against many diseases and conditions, and have many positive effects on the intestines, stomach, liver, and the overall immune system.

Lemon juice and peels have a nice sour, acidic taste, lemons actually function as a buffer in the body and can reduce hyperactivity in the stomach.

Lemon peels have a nice antiseptic effect, and the leaves are good fever reducers.

What you didn’t know is that your favorite citrus fruit can help with joint pain!

The fragrant volatile essential oils in the lemon peel help to relax blood vessels and they produce an anti-inflammatory effect, making them useful for joint and nerve pain.

The following recipe is simple and effective, and you only need a few ingredient that more than likely you already have in your house.

Here are the two most effective ways:

Grate the peel, being careful to only get the yellow layer and none of the white. Rub the peel directly onto the affected body part and wrap with a bandage.

Keep in place for up to two hours.

Or

Put the rind of two whole lemons in a jar, and fill with olive oil.

Close the jar and let the mixture sit for two weeks.

Rub the oil onto the affected area and wrap with gauze. Let sit overnight.

It is important to make sure that you use organic lemons.

Everyone was faced with symptoms of anxiety and insomnia at least once in their life. Anxiety and insomnia can occur together, and be combined with depression. These three health issues have a major negative impact on lives on the ones who suffer them. While conventional medicine recommends to treat the disease with drugs, proponents of alternative medicine believe that the healing power of chamomile has positive effects on anxiety, insomnia and depression.

Experts assume that the soothing effect of chamomile is due to flavonoids called apigenin. But unlike the popular drug to relieve anxiety, chamomile does not grasp addictive and is not harmful. In addition, chamomile increases levels of glycine in the body. Those are amino acid that relaxes nerves and muscles.

Chamomile tea is the most popular tea in the world. It is simply and easily prepared from fresh or dried flowers of the plant. A few minutes after consuming it, you will feel the failure of tension and stress.

Sleep is an activity that is very important for the health and general welfare of everyone. It is interesting that we spend a quarter of our life in sleep, but never really explained why we sleep.

We know that after sleeping we are energized and sleep improves our mood, but what exactly happens in the brain while relaxing?

As it seems, when we sleep our brain is doing everything but sleeping.

Here’s what happens in our head during sleep:

1. Makes decisions

Recent research showed that the brain processes information and prepares for action during sleep, effectively acting while unconscious. This is a recent study in the journal “Current Biology” which proved that the brain is stimulated during sleep and uses information that is available to make a decision while awake.

2. Creates and stores memories

While we sleep the brain forms new memories, feeds those old ties and new ones with some old memories.

3. Makes a creative links

During sleep the brain creates some new links and also connects seemingly distant connections that lead to completely new ideas.

4. Clears toxins

A series of studies that have been done in 2013 showed that the sleeping of the brain is like cleaning the house. Researchers from the University of Rochester have shown that damaged molecules in the brain are being cleaned during sleep.

5. Learns and recalls how to perform mental tasks

The brain stores information in long-term memory over intervals of sleep sending strong frequencies to the brain. This process is especially important for our motor skills such as driving, holding a tennis racket or practicing dance moves.

For a long time now a discussion has been started worldwide about some ” magic ” potion , mostly because it is said to prevent the spread of cancer in the human body .
Many people all over the world have said that their condition has improved significantly after consuming this miracle drink, which is a result to be expected, because this drink is completely natural, made from fresh fruit ONLY.

There is no doubt this is an extremely healthy drink with many positive effects on the human body, but only by preparing it you can be sure of its benefits .

Further in this article you can find the steps of preparation of this magical drink:

Prevents liver, kidney and pancreas diseases, and it’s also very helpful in treating ulcers in your stomach.
Improves vision, excellent for eye redness treatment.
Strengthens the immune system.
Reduces soreness after intense physical exercises.
Positively affects the colon and eliminates hard stool.
Your skin will look healthier.
Regulates high blood pressure and strengthens the lungs.
Eases menstrual pain.
Helps treating skin prone to acne.
Improves bad breath which occurs due to indigestion of food.

For the preparation of this miracle drink you will need:

1 apple
1 beetroot
1 carrot
1 lemon

The ingredients can just be washed, there is no need to peel them. Then, cut them into pieces and put them in a juicer, as soon as it is ready you can drink the juice, because it is best to be consumed when it is fresh.
You have nothing to lose, put your health in first place. Share this recipe and help your friends that you think will benefit from this article!

A fungal deposit in the nails is not only an ungainly sight but if left untreated it could lead to an infection and cause Onychomycosis.Removing nail fungus is a difficult task, with synthetic drugs for nail fungus removal not being able to effectively reach the nail bed, where the fungus settles down.

But surprisingly the ingredients for a simple remedy for nail fungus removal are in your own homes.They are apple cider vinegar and baking soda, which have long remained as excellent ingredients in homemade remedies.Most Microorganisms including fungi can survive in a limited pH range.With Vinegar being acidic in nature and baking soda being basic in nature, a combination of these ingredients disrupts the fungi’s environment and removing them, which paves way for neat & healthy nails.Now we bring to you a simple method of removing nail fungus using these ingredients.

How To Get Rid of Nail Fungus

You’ll need:

Apple cider vinegar
Baking soda
Warm water
A Basin to clean your feet

Steps to be followed:

Fill the basin with sufficient apple cider vinegar to submerge at least your nails.
Now let your feet soak for a while, say twenty minutes.
Remove your feet after twenty minutes and wipe your feet completely dry.
Now fill the basin with warm water covering your nails.
Now again soak your feet in the water for fifteen or twenty minutes.
About half a cup of baking soda should be added to the water at this stage.
Let your feet soak for a further fifteen to twenty minutes.
Now again wipe your feet clean & dry.
Repeat this procedure as many times as you require in a day.

You feet need to be kept dry and clean when you are performing this, so regular cleaning & drying of the feet is recommended. Some other tips that can be followed to prevent aggregation of nail fungi include:

Wearing shoes that are open near the toes, as the fungi enjoy dark & moist environment.

Regular trimming of nails would help.

Nail tips are to be cleaned with brushes using tea tree oil on a daily basis

The treatment is to be continued for a good number of weeks and the time taken for the nail fungus to disappear depends on the extent of fungus settlement.

Apple cider vinegar is useful not only for fighting fungal infections but also other ailments, so it is recommended that it is bought and stored.

There are dearths of brands available but we suggest you look at some of the more popular brands which have the “mother” intact and are raw. The “mother” converts juice in vinegar and this would provide additional health benefits by destroying pathogens

The best way to start your day is with this awesome smoothie that will give you a great energy boost and is full of antioxidants. It will be a great benefit to your health because of the great effects of turmeric.

The Benefits of Turmeric

You’ve probably heard about turmeric as the spice commonly used in Indian cuisine. The active compound curcumin is known to have a wide range of medicinal benefits including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumour, antibacterial, and antiviral activities. In India, turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for stomach and liver ailments. Turmeric can also be used topically to heal sores due to its antimicrobial properties.

Turmeric Smoothie Recipe:

Try to use organic products as much as possible. Also try not to substitute actual milk for hemp or coconut milk. If you need, you can try almond milk as well.

1 cup hemp or coconut milk
1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks
1 fresh banana
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be increased to 1 tsp)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon maca (optional)

Add all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. Try to drink this smoothie in the morning before you have anything to eat. It’s a solid way to start your day and pack your body full of antioxidants.

I love when the summer approaches and some fruits actually remind you of summer. Watermelon is a miraculous, super tasty summer fruit which is full with a lot of nutrients.

First asset of the watermelon is that is delicious! I don`t know a person that can remain indifferent to this piece of heaven, it feels like it melts in your mouth and refreshes your whole organism.

There are many ways in which you can consume watermelon. We are all know how beneficial are raw fruits and veggies for us, and you know what the awesome part is?

Watermelon is extremely cheap during its season and it provides us with a lot of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for a low amount of calories, so take advantage of it as much as you can because believe me you can get fed up with it.

Additionally, making juices and smoothies is just the same as eating it raw. Healthily produced smoothies and juices without sugar or any other additives, contain the same percentage of vitamins as raw watermelon.

Now, let`s briefly talk about the nutritional value of this fruit. Watermelon is full with electrolytes and water, which is perfect for hydration during boiling summer days. Also Watermelon is rich with A vitamin, famous for beating oral and cavity cancer and also a potent antioxidant. It also contains a considerable amount of B1, B2 vitamin and C vitamin. So, do you still have doubts about preparing this smoothie? I don`t think so!

Ingredients:

Cup Green Grapes
Cups of Watermelon
1/4 cup water (or sub for raw coconut water)
1-2 limes, peeled & deseeded
pinch of cayenne

Instructions:

I know that you can be skeptic about the cayenne, but thrust me in this smoothie it gives a perfect spice to the rest of the ingredients. It is better first to blend the watermelon, the green grapes, the limes and the cayenne, in that way they will be even and after that pour the water. The rest is up to you, decorating by taste, you can also add Himalayan salt for flavor, but those are only few touches which depend from person to person.

5 Extraordinary facts about this smoothie:

Watermelons: cleanse your body, help you get rid of the old wastes in your body and boost your metabolism.
Green grapes: rich with minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, they help you look younger and healthier.
Limes: powerful sources of C vitamin (even more than lemon), they boost your immune system and improve your wellbeing.
Cayenne: helps digestion, detox your body, anti-bacterial and helps your immune system.
Water: like suggested you can choose coconut water or I sometimes choose mineral water (if you are fan of fizzy drinks), helps you stay hydrated and in combination with the watermelon, it is great for detox of your whole body. You will feel like you have hit the refresh button.

The antioxidants in our body are the main obstruction in the regulation of growth of free radicals, which have the ability to cause many diseases.
Turmeric is on the top of the list of spices used in cooking specialties(especially in India), but it is also an indispensable part of various therapeutic agents that have a major effect on your health.

This spice contains about 300 antioxidants, and because of that we offer a recipe for turmeric juice. The beverage acts as a multi drink, and see what’s all good.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon turmeric
1 piece of ginger (about 5 cm)
5 carrots
2 lemons
1 orange
1 cucumber

Clean the lemon, orange, ginger and carrot. All the ingredients mix in a blender, and optionally add ice.

The juice of turmeric reduces inflammation caused by arthritis, because it contains the antioxidant curcumin, which relieves stiffness and burns joints.
As it is known that free radicals can cause many diseases of which the most common is cancer. Curcumin juice is an effective prevention of ovarian cancer, colon, prostate and breast.

Cysts are rather frightening, but when treated properly they cannot develop into a more complicated issue. They appear in different body parts and usually affect women. Although cysts are usually treated with invasive and painful medical methods, they tend to re-occur.

You can use several natural ways to get rid of cysts and prevent them from reoccurring, and we give you an easy-to-make recipe that will help you a great deal. Aloe cactus is the base of this effective remedy.

Ingredients:

7.5 liters high-quality red wine
150g aloe vera leaves
450g chicory coffee
1/2l medical alcohol
450g organic honey

Preparation:

First, remove the spikes from your aloe vera leaves, then blend them well;
Add in the rest of your ingredients, and blend again;
Transfer the resulting mixture in a large Mason jar. Put the lid on, and keep it in a dark and cool place for 2 weeks;
Strain the content into glass bottles. Cheesecloth works best for that purpose;
Take a tablespoon of the healing remedy an hour or two before your meals, three times a day;

Always take your remedy before you eat or drink anything so it does not get in contact with food. Do not make a break. Prepare a new dose before you finish it, and take it continuously until you finish 2 doses.

Its users believe that this remedy has helped them treat their cysts, including small cysts surrounding the kidneys, in the chest tissues, and female reproductive organs. We listed the needed ingredients for two doses, because usually it takes that much to get rid of the cyst.

This remedy is safe for children as well, but the dosing goes by half, and smaller children should take half a teaspoon before their meals, three times a day.

This powerful beverage cleanses blood vessel with incredible speed and after one glass of the beverage you will feel much better! This beverage cleanses the organism of toxins and discharges the fat from the blood.

Ingredients needed:

1 cup of tomato juice
¼ of a cup of lemon juice
1 hot pepper
1 tablespoon of ground ginger
2 stalks of celery

Method of preparation:

Mix the tomato juice, lemon juice, ginger and the ground hot pepper. You should get 220 ml of beverage. Serve in a glass and add the stalks of celery afterwards, as a decoration as well.

You should nib the celery stalks as you consume the healthy beverage.

You should drink three cups of this drink, daily, between meals. Anyway, if you have prepared the drink in advance, keep it in the refrigerator until it is time to consume it.

Residents in coastal areas are known for their traditional recipes, and in this article we give you their favorite. It uses all-natural ingredients, which means that it is a safe way to treat various health problems, including:

Stomach issues
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
High cholesterol
Anemia
Asthma and bronchitis
Infertility (Some women claim that it was the only thing that helped them to conceive)

Why should you use figs?

Figs have the highest calcium content of all plants. This makes them an excellent alternative for the treatment of those who cannot consume dairy due to severe allergic reactions.

Figs are also rich in fiber, which means they provide an amazing laxative effect. Figs also stimulate a healthy weight loss process.
Figs offer plenty of potassium.

It is the nutrient that puts blood pressure and other body functions under control. Their omega-3 and omega-6 fats maintain normal blood pressure and prevent coronary heart attacks.

Dried figs contain more phenol antioxidants than any other dried fruit. According to a study, by consuming 2 medium-sized figs every day you can stimulate the antioxidant activity in your body.

Figs can also aid in the elimination of kidney stones, as shown in a study. Boil 6 figs in 200ml of water. Take this remedy every day for a month to get rid of kidney stones.

Fig leaves have strong anti-diabetic potential, since they decrease the amount of insulin.
Tryptophan in figs gives you an awesome sleep. It aids in the treatment of sleep disorders, including insomnia.
Figs are abundant in vitamin C. Regular consumption of figs can help you lighten and even out your skin tone.
Vitamin B6 in figs is great for those who deal with morning sickness.

Dried figs and olive oil

Ingredients:

40 dried figs
olive oil

Preparation:

Put 40 dried figs in a larger jar, and pour over some extra virgin olive oil. Make sure the figs are well covered.
Put the lid on and let the figs rest for 40 days. Your dried figs will absorb nice amounts of the oil.
Eat one fig before each meal to relieve your condition

Garlic has a disinfectant, antibacterial and fungicidal properties that is comparable to the best antibiotics, but when you consume it on an empty stomach the effect is much stronger!

Garlic is always useful and often recommended by experts for booting the immunity and has numerous other health benefits.

But what happens when you eat garlic on an empty stomach?

Scientists have discovered that consuming garlic on an empty stomach increases its effectiveness as a natural antibiotic.

This happens because the bacteria are detected and can not defend against the “terrible garlic”.

Garlic contains about 400 active ingredients and is rich in vitamins and minerals: adenosine, allicin, amino acids, dietary fiber, vegetable fats, vitamin A, vitamin B1 and B2, vitamin C, iron, enzymes, essential oils, iodine, potassium, calcium, selenium, sulfur, and phosphorus.

Garlic has a disinfectant, antibacterial and fungicidal activity, comparable to the best antibiotic.

The most important ingredient of the garlic is allicin, which effect is better than the effect of aspirin.

The regular consumption stimulates circulation and eases blood flow, lowers blood pressure and blood fat, heart disease.

It is an excellent antioxidant, and protects the body from the action of the free radicals.

Plum is considered as a real natural multivitamin. This fruit is rich in vitamins with low energy value, and their ratio is optimal for your overall health.

Plums have four times lower energy value than bread. Their great taste comes from the good ratio of sugar (five types) and fruit acids. The healing properties of plums are beneficial in treating kidney disease, gout, liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis and others.

Plums Nutrition Facts
It is recommended to consume plums because this fruit contain a combination of vitamins, including: vitamin C, vitamin B6 and vitamin E. None of this vitamins is contained in high amounts, but their combination is beneficial for your organism.

This is the main reason why plum is called real natural multivitamin.

The fresh fruit is the most healing part of the plum. It contains 84% water, 0.6% protein, 10% carbohydrates, 2.1 fiber, and it is especially important to emphasize that plums contain high amount of pectin, which makes it one of the healthiest fruits and a natural remedy beneficial in regulating digestion.

Plums are rich in beta-carotene, folic acid and minerals, including: calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sodium, iron, and copper. Copper is the most important mineral for the proper function of heart and liver. Plums also contain apple acid.

Today you can find around 2 000 kinds of plum varieties (yellow, green, blue and red). Prunus domestica or European plum and Prunus salicina or Japanese plum have the most healing properties.

Extra advice:
Plums should be used fresh, but you can use this delicacy to prepare delicious and fresh fruit salads, deserts, marmalade, sauce, juice and compote.

Plum compote is efficient in treating constipation, because it contains lots of pectin, helpful in stimulating intestine function.

What happens to your body if you drink this potion early in the morning immediately after getting up?
This healthy beverage is an excellent substitution for early coffee and it has amazing benefits of the overall health.

This powerful combination of its ingredients is antioxidant-packed and an excellent solution for losing weight and detoxifying your body. It will also help you for improving a lot of health conditions such as:

boosts your energy level so that you don’t feel tired all the time
cleanses the body of all impurities, such as toxins and pesticides
aids digestion
soothes stomach pains
relieves anxiety and calms your nerves
regulates the level of hormones
speeds up metabolism
eliminates bad breath
heals cough and cold
builds stronger immunity
prevents constipation
moisturizes the skin
heals acne
slows aging and prevents formation of wrinkles

How to prepare it?

The method for preparation is very simple and easy. Just add a teaspoon of organic honey in a glass of warm water, and squeeze half a lemon. Stir well and drink immediately. Cheers to your well-being !

I Have a new appreciation for beets after I grew them in our garden this year. Not only are they super easy to grow, they also bring amazing flavor to the table along with tons of health benefits. Their versatility shouldn’t be underestimated either! Roasting is one of the most popular ways to prepare them, but have you tried them in a smoothie? Delicious flavor set aside, beet smoothies can give your body a boost in eliminating toxins. My nutrient dense Ginger Beet Detox Smoothie has 6 powerful cleansing ingredients. It’s a smoothie that I enjoy regularly, to help strengthen my body and protect it from everyday environmental toxins.

What It’s Good For

Beets have been shown to protect the liver from toxins. Batalain is a compound in beets that has been known to help reduce the effects of gamma radiation.

Leafy Greens such as spinach contains chlorophyll, which boosts the digestive track to eliminate toxins. The fiber contained in the greens helps cleanse the colon.

Ginger helps to boost the metabolism, which in turn helps the body to flush out toxins.

Strawberries have certain antioxidants which help fight carcinogens and also have anti-aging properties.

Apples contain pectin which is a type of fiber that can aid the body in removing food preservatives and metals.

Banana aid digestion and help balance friendly bacteria in the gut.

Ginger Beetroot Detox Smoothie

Serves – 1

Ingredients:

1/2 cup organic beet juice
1 teaspoon organic ginger root, minced
1 cup organic baby spinach
1 cup organic strawberries
1 organic apple cored and cut into pieces
1/2 of an organic banana
6 ice cubes

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender, and process until consistency is smooth.
Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy!

If you are concerned about cancer, do not just sit there and hope that this can not happen to you. It can happen to anyone at any age, but the great news is that there is a way you can greatly reduce the risk of cancer. Here are top 7 tips you can follow if you want to protect your health and enjoy precious moments of well-being.

Eat Organic Foods

Several studies have shown that people who eat mostly organic food in their bodies have less compounds proven to be carcinogenic. Organic foods will also contain pesticides, but to a much lesser extent.

Eat Orange-color Foods

Orange foods are an excellent source of carotenoids, a group of phytonutrients that are found in carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, mangoes, pumpkin, papaya and peaches. You’ve probably heard of beta carotene, lutein and lycopene. These are special types of carotenoids which were subject of many scientific researches. It was concluded that they reduce the risk of cancer by 32%. There is abundant evidence that lycopene in particular helps reduce the risk for prostate cancer. Orange-color foods also boost immunity, bring wellness for your family and prevent many diseases.

Eat Anti-cancer Foods

These are blueberries, broccoli, garlic, green tea, pomegranate, tomato and turmeric. There are many foods with powerful anti-cancer properties, and what they have in common is their antioxidant activity, which means that they lower the level of free radicals in the body, which are one of the leading causes for the occurrence and spread of cancer cells.

Take Enough Vitamin D

Vitamin D is very important for the proper functioning of the body. It helps to defend your body against diseases and cancer. Moderate sun exposure is the best way to meet the needs of the body for vitamin D. However, that can sometimes be impossible. That is why it is inevitable to take vitamin D supplement or eat foods rich in vitamin D. Daily you should take 1000 IJ (international units) of vitamin D. If you suspect you are not getting an adequate amount of vitamin D, be sure to consult a physician.

Magnesium Intake

Lack of magnesium in the body is more common than you think, although magnesium is not that difficult to get through a balanced and varied diet. Experts believe that about 80% of the world population does not introduce an adequate amount of magnesium. Magnesium can be found in almonds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, figs, lemons, apples, dark green leafy vegetables, celery and brown rice. The recommended daily dose ranges from 200 to 800mg.

Regular Consumption of Seeds

Pumpkin seeds can significantly help in the prevention of prostate cancer. Choose seeds that are raw and stored at cold temperatures because only then they have a satisfactory amount of omega 3 fatty acids. Other types of seeds which also provide protection from cancer are chia seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds and hemp seeds.

Zinc Intake

A large number of people underestimate the importance of zinc to protect and improve the health of the whole body. Zinc participates in more than 300 body functions, including the body’s ability to fight off free radicals. Zinc is found in many foods, so it really not that difficult to include it in your daily menu. Some of the best sources are broccoli, pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, onions and dark green leafy vegetables.

Cardiovascular diseases are actually a plaque buildup that can lead to gradual clogging of the arteries. Statistically, an average of 2,000 Americans die of this disease,making it a number one killer-disease in the world!

The cardiovascular system is one of the most important body systems you should maintain, and repair its health.The clogging of the arteries becomes progressive and can be usually caused by a diet, genetics or a sedentary lifestyle. This condition is not impossible to treat, and we have here listed 8 delicious foods that will help you in your preventing and repairing of the damage.

1. Garlic

Nutritionists prefer to call it a super-food,despite not having the best taste, the garlic not only protects your cardiovascular health, but it is also helpfull in the treatment of infections, virusesand even cancer!

It has been confirmed by scientists that if you consume 4,000 mcg of allicin (contained in 1-4 garlic cloves a day) you will decrease the systolic blood pressure on your cholesterol, lower both of the diastolics, and prevent the forming of the blood cloths. Thiscreamy zinger garlic spread or pumpkin seed and garlic pasta will give you the required daily dose of cloves.

2. Turmeric

The primary polyphenol found in turmeric surcumin, has proven to be efficient in the reduction of the fatty deposits in the arteries by 26%! We are hoping that this is the right way to add this brightly colored and tasty Indian spice to your diet.

3. Pomegranate
Few of the latest studies have shown that this delicious fruit can clean the openingof the arteries, stimulating the nitric oxide production in the blood and reducing the blood pressure.

This amazing cashew citrus cream cake with pomegranates is an excellent way to add more pomegranates to your menu!

4. Cinnamon

The cinnamon challenge is probably responsible for the negative attention of the spice, despite having many amazinghealth properties, if consumed wisely. If you want to reduce the cholesterol levels take a tablespoon of cinnamon daily and you will, receive a healthy dose of antioxidants. You can make the vegan cinnamon rolls that will make you healthier and happieer.

5. Chia Seeds
The chia seeds have been used by ancient cultures for long time, mostly because they are a solid source of hydration and energy. The alpha-linoleic and fiber acid found in chia seeds regulate the blood pressure, lower the triglycerides, and regulate the cholesterol by increasing the good, and decreasing the bad cholesterol levels. Chia seeds are not only healthy for the heart, but also versatile and delicious!

6. Tomatoes

An antioxidant found in the lighter and greener varieties of tomatoes is lycopene, it is the antioxidant that gives their rich red color. You should boost the increase of the lycopene intake and reduce the oxidation of bad cholesterol which causes atherosclerosis. This is not all! You can receive the required dose of lycopene with warming eggplant and tomato stew. Tomatoes are also important for the bone health!

7. Apples

The apples can slow the progression of the artery cloggining and will lower the cholesterol. A group of researchers from the Ohio State University found that an apple a day can help you reduce the hardening of the arteries by 40%.

From these facts we can see that the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is actually true! You should have some of the grilled apple pie with vanilla coconut whipped cream and get the necessary daily dose of pectin.

8. Greens
Leafy greens are rich in anti-oxidizing vitamins. They prevent the oxidization of cholesterol, which leads to the formation of plaque in the arteries. The greens also contain potassium, folate, and fiber, and are efficient in the treatment of high blood pressure.

The homocysteine levels can be lowered to a single serving of folate-rich leafy greens a day. If you consume more spinach or chard, this will decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Green smoothies are the perfect way to consume more greens. You can try this delicious green smoothie or adjust the ingredients tilll you find your favorite!

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