Una de Gato for Strengthening the Body and Boosting the Immune System
20 Apr 2010 Leave a Comment
in cancer, Immune Support
- Cat’s Claw
Una de Gato (Cat’s Claw) is a wonder herb that I take everyday to strengthen my immune system. I have research the health benefits and truly amazed to discover that this sacred herb is a treasure truly beyond measure.
Cat’s Claw seems to have unlimited therapeutic applications and benefits. I would like to share information that I’ve discovered to help you with strengthening your body and boosting your immune system with Una de Gato.
The following is an excerpt from the book, Powerful and Unusual Herbs from the Amazon and China: “Una de Gato from the Peruvian rain forest is a favorite for stimulating the immune system. World wide research done on this powerful herb has led scientist to patent many of the single chemicals found in it for use in healing cancer, arthritis, AIDS and other diseases. However, traditional wisdom shows that using the whole plant can be far more powerful than any one isolated ingredient.”
This miraculous herb has been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years by the Ashaninka Indians of Peru to stimulate the immune system and treat a variety of health problems. The native Indian tribes traditionally have boiled the inner bark and root of the herb to make a tea decoction and regard Una de Gato as a sacred medicinal plant.
The first person outside of the indigenous Indian culture to use the Una de Gato tea was Don Luis, a 78 year-old Peruvian plantation owner. In 1972 Don Luis was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and sent home to die by his doctors. One of his sons asked an “old Indian medicine woman” for help. She told him to give his father Una de Gato tea. Don Luis drank the tea several times a day. In six months he had no signs of the cancer. Her remained robust and healthy, and lived to be 90 years old.
Almost everything we know today about healing the body with chemicals comes from the history and practice of herbal medicine. Often there are serious side effects from the use of drugs. They do not treat the cause of disease, but focus on alleviating symptoms. When using natural foods and herbs the focus is on prevention and treatment of disease by strengthening the body and boosting the immune system through nourishment and detoxification. Many people are now turning back to nature for safe and effective alternatives for protecting and supporting the immune system and treating illness.
I am noticing improved health and a boost to immune system with Una de Gato liquid capsules and tea to help me prevent and treat illnesses.
Health Benefits of Calcium, 11 Foods High in Calcium and Coral Calcium
14 Apr 2010 1 Comment
in cancer, Nutrition Tags: blackstrap molasses, broccoli, calcium, cancer, chia seeds, coral calcium, dried fruits, dried herbs, flax seeds, greens, kale, Nutrition, nuts, oranges, quinoa, sesame seeds, spinach, vitamark, white beans
The following list offers you healthy sources of foods high in calcium:
1. Sesame Seeds
These little white little seeds are very high in calcium, as well as other important vitamins and minerals.
Raw sesame seeds contain almost 1000 mg of calcium per 100g serving. Tahini butter, a popular sesame seed-based nut butter has 426mg per 100g serving.
2. Chia Seeds
Many people are unaware that chia seeds are very high in calcium (as well as the beneficial Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids needed for health). A 3.5 ounce serving can provide about 631mg of calcium.
3. Dark leafy greens
From greens to spinach to kale, getting our calcium from dark green leafy vegetables is a an excellent health choice. Spinach ranks very high in calcium, with 291 grams of calcium per cup. A 100g serving of collards packs a 145 mg calcium punch. One cup of steamed bok choy has around 158 mg of the mineral. Kale ranks in with 139mg of calcium and the spicy mustard green has 103mg of calcium per 100g serving.
4. Flax Seeds
Not only are flax seeds high in calcium (256mg per 100g serving), but they are also rich in omega-3 fats. Be sure to use ground or whole flax seeds, as the refined flaxseed oil loses its calcium levels during processing. Flax seeds are also a great way to improve your intestinal health.
5. Quinoa
A light and healthy whole grain, one cup of cooked quinoa offers approximately 60-100 mg of calcium, not to mention a high amount of potassium, zinc and protein.
6. Blackstrap Molasses
Blackstrap molasses is an excellent sweetener for teas and baked goods. It is high in multiple vitamins and minerals, one tablespoon of this thick dark molasses will give you 172 mg of your daily calcium needs. For a change, try it in your morning cup of organic tea or coffee.
7. Oranges
One cup of freshly-squeezed organic orange juice offers approximately 72 mg of calcium. Not to mention plenty of vitamin c, which will significantly improve the amount of calcium your body absorbs. Besides vitamin c and calcium, oranges are also a great source for potassium, vitamin A and beta carotene.
8. Beans
Many common beans are high in calcium. Winged beans possess 442mg of calcium per 100g serving. Many white beans are very high in calcium. Most white beans have approximately 175mg of calcium per serving. Navy beans are also a great source of calcium, with 127 mg per cup. These beans make an excellent soup base, when our bones most need the support of calcium.
9. Broccoli
One cup of these green florets offers approximately 74 mg of calcium, along with 120mg of Vitamin C which will help your body absorb the calcium. Broccoli also contains a high amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, folate and dietary fiber.
10. Dried Fruits & Nuts
Many dried fruits are high in calcium. Actually, eating five dried figs per day gives you 135 mg of calcium. Almonds are also extremely high in calcium. Raw, or ground into nut butter, almonds hold 266mg of calcium per 100g.
11. Dried Herbs
Who would have thought that adding dried herbs to your dishes would increase your calcium intake? Dried savory spice holds a whopping 2132mg of calcium per 100g serving. Other dried herbs that are calcium rich include dill, basil, marjoram, thyme, oregano, poppy seed, mint, celery seed, sage, parsley and rosemary.
Other Sources of Calcium
There are many other ways to get calcium in your diet, besides from the list of foods above. And you should only supplement your diet with a high-quality calcium supplement. If you do decide to take a calcium supplement, I recommend taking Coral Calcium. Coral calcium is the hottest source for one of the minerals most critical to your body’s health.
To Your Health ~
Melissa
How to Treat Allergy, Cold and Flu Symptoms Naturally Without Medication
11 Apr 2010 Leave a Comment
in Immune Support, Nutrition Tags: allergy, antibodies, arcozon, cold, digestazon, envirozon, flu, immune system, infections, medication, recovazon, season, spring, stress, una de gato
Are you suffering from allergies? Or maybe you’re trying to recover from a cold or the flu?
For many years I had a love/hate relationship with Spring. Like most people I loved the change of season from winter to spring when the flowers, trees and everything outdoors bloomed and turned pretty and colorful. But like many people I suffered with allergy symptoms that drove me absolutely crazy! Since I’m a strong believer of taking natural holistic remedies I had to do my research and determine how to best treat my symptoms naturally without putting nasty prescription medication into my body.
My research helped me to understand that the key to fighting the symptoms of allergies, colds and flu was in finding the best possible solutions for strengthening and building a strong immune system.
Our immune system is a network of organs and cells working together to defend us against disease. This system blocks “foreign” proteins, substances not meant to be in our bodies, from entering our body. When harmful proteins are detected, the immune system sends out soldiers or “antibodies” on “search and destroy” missions. These antibodies can identify what is a normal cell versus a substances that doesn’t belong, an invader, particularly infections. Antibodies destroy those foreign invaders keeping us from getting sick.
How to build a strong immune system:
1) Reduce stress in your life to help your body maintain not only physical but emotional health.
2) Get at least 7 – 8 hours of sleep especially during cold and flu season. When tired the body can’t repair cells and we get sicker more quickly and can’t handle stress as well either.
3) Choose to have a strong social, emotional, physical and spiritual support system. Physical touch like hugs and even shaking hands helps us have healthier and happier lives.
4) Moderate exercise is more beneficial for increasing our disease immunity than working out too much, which actually runs down our immune systems.
5) Consume foods that have a beneficial effect such as, chicken soup, fish (high in omega 3) fruits and vegetables, especially blueberries and broccoli (high in anti-oxidants), and green tea.
6) Music. Studies showed that listening to music has a lasting effect on raising our IGA levels and helping our immune system fend off disease.
In addition to following these steps the following is a natural herbal solution that will help to boost immune defense, accelerate the rate of recovery, help to diminish acute allergy, cold and flu symptoms and prevent secondary infections:
1) Arcozon: 1/2 to 2 teaspoon(s) in water or juice 2 to 4 times daily.
2) Envirozon: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in water or juice 2 to 4 times daily.
3) Recovazon: 1/2 to 2 teaspoon(s) in water or juice 2 to 4 times daily.
4) Digestazon Plus: 4 capsules, 3 times a day between meals on an empty stomach. Helps break up the congestion.
5) Una De Gato Honey Vinegar: using a medicine dropper, take 2 to 3 drops by mouth every two hours for sore throat, swollen glands and congestion.
Blend herbal formulas (1,2 &3) together in 4 oz. pure water or juice and drink it all at once.
Liquid supplements are more easily absorbed by the body and work faster. However, if capsules are preferred, 1 teaspoon is equivalent to 1 liquizon capsule.
If you wish to eliminate the alcohol in the liquid formulas, put the three formulas in 1 cup of warm water, allow to stand for 10 minutes. Alcohol evaporates at room temperature.
Children’s dosage: give 50% of the above recommended adult dosages.
To Your Health,
~Melissa
You Must Be Willing To Take A Chance In Order To Be Successful
01 Apr 2010 Leave a Comment
in Inspiration
People have always referred to me as being a ‘risk taker’. And I’ve always taken that as a compliment! In order to be successful, get whatever you want and wherever you want to be in life you must be willing to take risks. You must have faith and be willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means taking a chance at failing in order to get closer to succeeding.
There is a legend of a man who was lost in the desert, dying of thirst. He dragged himself on until he came to an abandoned house. Outside of the dilapidated, windowless, weather-beaten shack was a pump. “Water, at last!” he thought. He stumbled forward and began pumping furiously, but nothing came out of the well.
As his heart raced he noticed a small jug with a cork at the top and a note scribbled on the side: “you have to prime the pump with water, my friend. P.S. And fill the jug again before you leave.” He pulled out the cork and saw that the jug was full of water.
He weighed his options. Should he pour the water down the pump? What if it didn’t work? All of the water would be gone. If he drank the water from the jug, he could be sure he wouldn’t die of thirst. But to pour it down the rusty pump on the flimsy instructions written on the outside of the jug?
Sweating profusely, he listened to his heart and chose the risky decision. He proceeded to pour the entire jug of water down the rusty old pump and furiously pumped up and down. Sure enough, the water gushed out! He had all he needed to drink. With a thankful heart he turned his thoughts upward. He filled the jug again, corked it, and added his own testimony to the words on the bottle: Believe me, it really works. BUT YOU MUST HAVE FAITH!
The people who really succeed are those who dare to risk, who challenge the status quo and push themselves beyond their normal limits. No person ever fully discovers and develops all the potential within himself until he expresses his faith.
Most people fail to live their dreams, accomplish their goals or be their true authentic selves because they have a fear of taking chances. But some people have faith and take the risks necessary to get what they truly want out of life.
So, which group do you fall in? Are you taking risks in order to get closer to accomplish your goals?
To Your Best Life,
~Melissa
