My Sisters weird health concoctions

[Redneck]

Apple Cider Vinegar is also good for weight loss and lowering blood sugar levels in Diabetics.

I think the one to buy is the Organic one with Mother (whatever mother is it apparently is the cloudy one)

[Black Orchid]

I haven't heard of that one but I have taken it for years ... on and off ... off and on.

[Neferti]

EVERYBODY dies. Eventually.

It's not what you are gonna die from it is how you are gonna spend your LIFE. Nobody cares about you once you are dead and buried.

EAT what you like, drink what you like, smoke if you want to.

When your number is UP, your number is up ...

[Black Orchid]

Geee and here I thought I would live forever

[Redneck]

Goji Berries:

She did promote this one after a Japanese Lady advised her of their health benefits.

Redneck then went and invested heavily on Goji Berry Plants which promptly died in the dry summer Canberra climate.

She now explains she stopped using them as they are too expensive

I was pissed off to say the least after my investment!






Goji Berries: Health Benefits and Side Effects
In this article

What Is a Goji Berry?
What Are the Benefits of Goji Berries?
Do Goji Berries Have Side Effects?

Have you been wondering about the health benefits of goji berries and goji juice? Some claim that the goji berry is a fountain of youth.

But does it really live up to those claims? And do dried goji berries have side effects? Here are answers to your questions.

How to Enjoy Nutritious Exotic Fruits
What Is a Goji Berry?

The goji berry, also called the wolfberry, is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub that's native to China. In Asia, goji berries have been eaten for generations in the hope of living longer.

Over time, people have used goji berries to try to treat many common health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, fever, and age-related eye problems. Goji berries are eaten raw, cooked, or dried (like raisins) and are used in herbal teas, juices, wines, and medicines.
What Are the Benefits of Goji Berries?

Goji berries are rich in nutrients.

Some studies using goji berry juice found possible benefits that included a feeling of well being and calmness, better athletic performance and quality of sleep, and weight loss. But those were preliminary studies that need to be repeated before drawing conclusions. All berries are good for you. It's not clear if goji berries are better than other types of berries, or if goji berry supplements have the same health benefits as the actual berries.
Do Goji Berries Have Side Effects?

Goji berries could interact with some drugs. If you take warfarin (a blood thinner), you may want to avoid goji berries. Goji berries may also interact with diabetes drugs and blood pressure drugs, so talk with your doctor first.

Otherwise, it's probably safe to eat goji berries in moderation.

Before taking diet supplements, let your doctor know.

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[Redneck]

I haven't heard of that one but I have taken it for years ... on and off ... off and on.

Mmm BO that reminds me of the groom on the wedding night!

On and Off her etc!

[Redneck]

Another one for what its worth.

Aged Kyolic Garlic

Garlic extract works as well as blood pressure medication Can it replace blood pressure medicine?
Nedahl Stelio

25th Feb 2016

A new study by the National Institute of Integrative Medicine in Melbourne found that Kyolic aged garlic extract can help lower blood pressure. With one in four people globally suffering hypertension and 40% of cardiac related deaths related to it, it’s an important breakthrough.

“Kyolic aged garlic extract has several benefits for your heart, brain, and the immune system,” says Associate Professor Karen Ried, lead author of the study and renowned integrative medicine expert who has been researching garlic and Kyolic aged garlic extract for ten years.

“Our study specifically looked into the cardiovascular benefits. We found aged garlic extract to be as effective as standard blood pressure medication in reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. In addition, aged garlic extract reduced arterial stiffness, inflammation, and other cardiovascular risk factors, while being tolerable.”

24% of people have ‘uncontrolled blood pressure’ which regular medication can’t help, but this study claims Kyolic aged garlic extract can help 70% of those with uncontrolled blood pressure.

This comes in addition to a different study published in January, in the American Journal of Nutrition, led by Dr Matthew Budoff, Assoc. Prof. of Medicine at UCLA and Director of Cardiac CT at Harbor-UCLA Medical Centre in California, which revealed Kyolic aged garlic extract slowed the accumulation of plaque in arteries by up to 80%, reduced the amount of soft plaque, and showed a marked reversal of low-attenuation plaque among those taking the supplement.

“This new research is revolutionary and further adds to the growing body of evidence verifying Kyolic aged garlic extract’s significant cardiovascular benefits,” Dr Budoff said.

So is it any old garlic you can eat to get the benefit? Has it been hidden in your spag bol? Unfortunately not.

http://www.juicedaily.com.au/wellness/g ... edication/

[Black Orchid]

Turmeric

Turmeric is a root crop known for its tough brown skin and bright orange flesh. For more than 5,000 years, this root crop has been cultivated in the tropical regions of Asia. During the 13th century, turmeric was introduced to western countries by Arab traders.

Its popularity has slowly spread across the globe. Today, the leading producers of this aromatic spice are India, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Haiti, and Jamaica.

Turmeric has been used in the Chinese and Indian pharmacopoeia for thousands of years. It is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, used in treating several conditions such as toothache, chest pain, urinary tract infection, flatulence, jaundice, menstrual discomforts, bruises, hemorrhage, and colic.

Today, researchers are investigating the countless benefits of turmeric and it has shown incredible promise in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

[AiA in Atlanta]

I take a lot of supplements, most of which I won't mention because they are specific to me. It's annoying when people assume that what they eat and take is good for everybody.

That being said, researchers have found that people around the world, even people living in very sunny places, are deficient in Vitamin D. So take Vitamin D3, not D2. Australia's government is odd about supplements but not to the level of the EU (America is largely restriction free) so I don't know what doses are currently available there but I take anywhere from 5,000 iu to 10,000 iu daily. Pair that with Vitamin K. Some prefer MK-4 other MK-7. Dunno. Both Vitamin Ks have benefits. D & K are good for most everyone.

[Black Orchid]

I take a lot of supplements, most of which I won't mention because they are specific to me. It's annoying when people assume that what they eat and take is good for everybody.

That being said, researchers have found that people around the world, even people living in very sunny places, are deficient in Vitamin D. So take Vitamin D3, not D2. Australia's government is odd about supplements but not to the level of the EU (America is largely restriction free) so I don't know what doses are currently available there but I take anywhere from 5,000 iu to 10,000 iu daily. Pair that with Vitamin K. Some prefer MK-4 other MK-7. Dunno. Both Vitamin Ks have benefits. D & K are good for most everyone.

The government chastises and threatens Doctors who do "too many" Vit D deficiency tests. Like most Australians (strangely enough) I have a Vit D deficiency and my Doctor says the government gets really nasty if she does "too many".