Diet Aides That Really Keep You Fit

Anise is that funny looking plant available in most supermarkets that sometimes goes unnoticed. It is the bulb of the fennel plant. Although this part is quite the debate surprisingly. Cultivated in Egypt for over 4000 years (Wiki). The plant contains many health benefits for the body.  The Many Health Benefits for Anise Anise is great for your blood, digestion, reduces menopausal heart flashes, and test tube studies revealed anise to be able to reduce the fungi related to yeast infections (Contributors). Aniseed relieves menstrual pain, has anti-diabetic properties, prevents bad breath, and good indications for treating insomnia (Koganti). An excellent food source for women for when they go through menopause and their cycle every month.  It's great for your blood because its rich in iron. This is why Dr. offices inject vitamins and other nutrients directly in your arm because it's difficult to receive the necessary nutrients into your blood through diet alone because of how di

 Marijuana's Many Health Benefits for the Human Body Marijuana has many adverse effects for the human body when inhaled abusively. Since it is naturally grown throughout the earth, does it have any beneficial properties? Marijuana has 20 benefits for the human body after reading an article on Lifehack, with many focused on the brain and nerves such as controlling seizures, protecting the brain after strokes and concussions, help with multiple sclerosis pain, improves motor skills in Parkinsons patients, help with muscle spasms and more (Kabir). Here is a link with an additional  61 benefits of cannabinoids backed by scientific research .  Marijuana Destroys Cancer Throughout the  Body I found the fight against cancer to be interesting. The Lifehack article states  "The American Association for Cancer Research has found that marijuana actually works to slow down tumor growth in brain, breast, and lungs considerately ".  Another article from Johnson and Wales University sta

           Image by Loggawiggler by Pixabay Coca Leaves Health Benefits Coca Leaves have many health benefits for the body and contain numerous nutrients like phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamins (A, B2, E) (Dr. Health Benefits). The cocaine found in coca leaves is not addictive nor as strong as the coke distributed as an addictive drug (Dr. Health Benefits). Cocaine has a reputation for being so harmful for the body. In its most natural form within the coca leaf, cocaine is very beneficial for the human body .  Research studies from The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse have also concluded that coca could be used to treat gastrointestinal issues, depression, help with exercising, and for losing weight (Weil). Obviously another positive for coca leaves. Large doses of coca produce negative mental behaviors leading to addiction which continues to deteriorate the mental state as the coca abuse continues (Ortiz). Probably why a lot of homeless people and very poor people seem to

How Curcumin Dietary Supplements Improves Your Health Image by Corey Ryan Hanson from Pixabay A curcumin dietary supplement is an effective natural potency against age effected diabetes, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and as an antioxidant (Lee et al.). Being described as a potent diabetic fighting agent really stood out to me. I thought it would be minimally effective but not as highly effective as prescription drugs. Curcumin Dietary Supplement Reduces Depression  Curcumin was found to significantly reduce depression symptoms and found to be as highly effective as prescription drugs for certain types of depression (Curcumin). In addition, curcumin was found to have effective anti-cancer properties, neuroprotective, good for your oral health, and works against Alzheimer's Disease (Curcumin).  Great For Your Skin Curcumin is currently being marketed for skin related diseases and is growing every year as an ingredient in skin care products (Cox).  A Natural Allergy and Asthma Fighte

Organic Farming Properly Managed  Image by lumix2004 by Pixabay Organic farms are farms that are managed without the use of pesticides, fertilizers and not grown in the wild (Barker). Even though food might be labeled organic, or came from an organic farm, it might not be managed properly failing government inspections and not qualifying for government incentives.  Vilicus Farms is an organic farm in Montana own by the Crabtrees. A farm that stands out due to its lack of erosion (which was tough to achieve in the first place due to the area they are in), no use of herbicides, very little tilling, excellent nutrient management, pollinators, carbon sequestration, and clean water (Carlisle 189-190). Its safe to say the food that comes from this farm is definitely clean and at higher standards than many of the farms throughout the United States. Farms like this distribute genuine organic food to markets throughout the country and help people eat cleanly. Chemical Farming Is Harmful for t

 Lose Weight Quickly with A Raw Food Diet Image by Tumisu from Pixabay If you want to lose weight quickly, a raw food diet is the way to go (Team). In addition to the rapid weight loss, studies have proven your body experiences improvements in your gut health, it optimizes your heart, and keeps your blood sugar levels healthy (Team). The diet has its origins way back in the early 1800's after a clinic was opened by Oskar Bircher-Benner after he ate raw apples that cured his jaundice (Mudge).   Benefits of Raw Honey   Raw Honey contains at least 14 vitamins and minerals, over 5 important antioxidants, and over 3 beneficial enzymes for your body (Boldt). All raw food diets contain 4 enzymes that break down fiber, fats, carbohydrates and proteins inside your gut (Bailey). "Eating raw vegetables gives you the most enzymes, vitamins, and minerals needed for good health" (Piedmont).  Who knew raw honey contained so much. I just thought it was another sweetener with not many he

Difference in Supermarkets Karen Washington (Won the James Beard Foundation Leadership Award and invited to the Obama White House) is a food justice activist who worked as a physical therapist and saw people of color suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and obesity (Brones). She noticed her white friends' neighborhoods had different supermarkets than her local supermarkets where the food was not as fresh in particular (Brones).  Indigenous, Blacks, and Hispanics in Poor Health  Factual research conducted by the U.S Department of Agriculture highlighted indigenous and black people living in poor and rural areas have limited access to full-service grocery stores which strongly suggests why the poor health of these two races are at higher rates when compared to whites (Feller). The Center for Disease Control reported from 2017 - 2020, obesity and diabetes were much more prevalent in Hispanics and blacks than whites (CDC). Most likely the limited access to fresh foods, lack of income

Image By Ngyuen Cong  White Korean ginseng has an enormous amount of health benefits for your body. In particular the ginsenosides inside the plant which are unique to the Panax ginseng family. White Korean ginseng is really great for burning fat and losing weight, acts as an antioxidant, helps the liver, and many more. Here is a closer look into how the plant actually helps the body.  White Korean Ginseng Significantly Reduces Heart Disease During a study for type 2 diabetes, researchers found out that White Korean ginseng significantly reduced atherosclerosis which leads to heart disease and heart failure (HerbalSupplements).  Reduces Inflammation Panax Ginseng (White Korean is a part of the Panax family) significantly reduced high C- reactive protein (CRP) levels in patients with high CRP levels in addition to lowering interleukin -6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor (alpha TNF -a) which are inflammatory markers (Wong). "Exhibits antiinflammatory effects against hypoxia-induced

  Modified Citrus Pectin Treats Cancer Can modified citrus pectin (MCP) treat cancer? Its possible however more studies need to be done (Cancer Research UK). Researchers from 2007 studied MCP in cancer patients and found modified citrus pectin to improve the quality of life in cancer patients and in particular slowed the excessive growth of PSA caused by prostate cancer (Cancer Research UK).  Studies have further shown to have an enormous impact in declining certain stages of metastasis and a lesser impact on other stages (Glinsky and Raz).   Although it appears MCP does not directly get rid of cancer, it does have an impact on developed cancer. Modified citrus pectin stops the spread of cancer to other organs and improves the symptoms associated with the disease. Even though significant studies do not show getting rid of cancer completely, studies show it is possible.  Over 300,000 men die each year from the disease and a recent long-term study (12/2021) found 15 grams of MCP each da