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Powerful antioxidants provide protection
People all over the world have enjoyed grapes (Vitis vinifera) and grape products for centuries. Grapes are commonly grown in many regions of the world and are a popular fruit in many cultures. The unfermented juice of the grape is also very popular as a refreshing beverage, while many cultures utilize the fermented juice (wine) with their meals and social occasions.
Read more about Grape Seeds …
Ingredients:
1 c. frozen fruit
1/2 to 1 c. 100% fruit juice
2 to 4 bananas
Ingredients:
1 lg. onion, sliced in thin wedges
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. olive oil
1 16-oz. can stewed tomatoes
1 t. thyme
1 bay leaf
1 med. unpeeled eggplant
2 med. zucchini, sliced
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
Ingredients:
3/4 lb. firm tofu
3 minced scallions, whites and greens
1 medium carrot, grated
1 celery stalk, minced
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 c. toasted sunflower seeds
3/4 c. tofu mayonnaise
1 c. alfalfa sprouts
6 round 6-1/2″ whole-wheat pitabreads
There is more to it than the sting
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is one plant you learn about quickly when you walk into it. The serrated leaves and stems are covered with stinging hairs that contain histamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine. When the stinging hairs are touched, they can cause local irritation and a burning sensation that may last for several hours. Fortunately, the stinging hairs on the plant are inactivated by drying or cooking the plant.
Read more about Nettles …
To help treat inflammatory disorders
Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) adorns many backyards. It grows extensively throughout North America and is now widely naturalized through much of Europe and parts of Asia. Its name comes from its fragrant yellow flowers, measuring about one inch in diameter, which bloom in the evening..
The plant is harvested at the beginning of the flowering season. Oil is extracted from the tiny dark-gray seeds, which are only one fifteenth of an inch (1.5 millimeter) long. The oil is commercially available in capsule form. Each capsule usually contains about 500 milligram of oil. Up to 12 capsules a day, or a half teaspoon of oil, may be used to treat various conditions.
Read more about Evening Primrose Oil …
Ingredients:
2 cups water
1/4 t. salt
1 T. oil
1/2 fresh apple, cored and sliced (or 2 T. canned or fresh fruit)
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
2 cups oats
Can It Improve the Quality of Life for Women?
Most women suffer premenstrual syndrome (PMS) to some degree during their life. At times the quality of life that they enjoy can be negatively influenced by PMS symptoms. Up to 10 percent of women may experience complaints severe enough to interfere with normal functioning and coping with life.
PMS can express itself in many ways, including psychological symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, anxiety, anger, and depression. Physical symptoms may include physical and mental fatigue, headache, breast soreness, and abdominal bloating.
Read more about Chasteberry …
Within your body there is an amazing protection mechanism–a system that protects you from all kinds of bacteria, viruses, and toxins. It’s your immune system. Your immune system works around the clock in so many different ways. It is a very intricate and complex system for eliminating and incapacitating any foreign invader. Sometimes the immune system overreacts to a certain stimuli, and you get an allergic response.
Read more about Cat’s Claw …
Ingredients:
water with salt
1 lb. green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths
3 T. olive oil
1 c. sliced almonds
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 carrots (peeled) cut into 3-inch lengths and julienned (about 1 cup)
6 green onions, cut into 3-inch lengths and julienned (about 3/4 cup)
1 t. rinsed and chopped fresh thyme leaves
salt to taste
fresh-squeezed lemon juice