Friday, December 4, 2009

Fruits and vegetables for the heart



The main health problems in the world are related to heart disease; poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyles contribute to the deterioration of the most important organ that we human beings to this there are thousands of conventional medicines to combat these ailments, however, Peru is a great kit of herbs that can help control this kind of evil.

Without going too far to legendary corn that fed the Incas at the time, besides being a great food can also help to relieve heart problems, for this grass are known to have a diuretic effect and is a hypocholesterolemic agent that can help greatly extend the life of this muscle.

The best way is to use the hair to take advantage of this vegetable and boil for 5 minutes after casting the liquid should be consumed three times a day for the unexpected results.

On the other the passion fruit, not just a delicious fruit is ideal for summer, but an effective sedative that reduces the risk of high blood pressure.

Take it is not hard, just drink fruit juice two or three times a day, or use the leaves in an infusion sufficient to reduce heart disease risk.

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Friday, November 27, 2009

Sacha Inchi benefits













The Peruvian jungle is a food pantry as Sacha Inchi, a recently discovered food that has proven to be a seed of great nutritional value and for their health qualities.

It grows mainly in the jungle and by the chroniclers was used by pre-Inca and Inca in centuries.
The importance of this seed is because concentrated to 93.6% of unsaturated acids and is a rich source of Omega 3, a major component required by the human body to a healthy life. This increases brain activity in areas such as memory, intelligence and reasoning.

Besides Sacha Inchi is a nutrient that strengthens the defense system, strengthens bones and digestive system.

Among the benefits are modern uses:

Prevents myocardial infarction and arterial thrombosis.
Regulates blood pressure and kidney function.
Help in the control of migraine.
Reduce the rate of triglycerides improves circulation.
Benefits in the treatment of Crohn's disease (inflammation of the Colon)
Helps maintain healthy skin and prevent hair loss.
It reduces a woman's hormone problems.
Helps you lose weight.
It is a regulator of blood sugar.
Helps slow the aging process.
It has anti-inflammatory properties in joint diseases, arthritis, rheumatism, arteriosclerosis, osteoporosis.

Combats fatigue, stress, nervous or mental exhaustion, irritability and insomnia.
By its nature, is a high quality oil for food and health, currently used for domestic human consumption, industrial, cosmetic and medicinal oils surpassing all currently used.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The medicine of the Incas

Maca is one of the greatest contributions of the Incas to humanity, for their medicinal qualities and its ability to provide a feeling of energy and as a natural aphrodisiac that surprising coming home and abroad.

This plant has been used for centuries by the Incas who used it to feed the fighters also used a sacred plant which they regarded as a gift from the gods.

Today, this root is used as an immune stimulant, for anemia, tuberculosis, menstrual disorders, menopause symptoms, sterility, to enhance memory and other reproductive and sexual disorders.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Beauty bath

One of the legacies of Peruvian ancestry is the use of natural plants for body care. One of these legacies is called beauty soup, which they say guarantees excellent results in the skin.

The extremely simple recipe is to have a pot with water, chopped onion, and violets tarwi field.

Preparation is as follows: In a pot with water, add a chopped onion, half cup of rice, half cup of ground Tarwi, violets and other field ration. All this boil for half an hour. The result is both enjoyable and useful for those wishing to care for your skin and maintain natural beauty.


Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Ten plants that can cure you


1 .- Romero: Prepare the herb in a quart of water. Ideal for toothache
2 .- Turnip: Turnip is bay in ½ cup hot water. Strain and use to gargle. The ingestion of leaves can be toxic. Antiinflammatory

3 .- Eucalyptus: Its tea leaves help reduce blood sugar.

4 .- Cat's Claw: Known plant that has multiple applications. It can be used to heal wounds and cure asthma.

5 .- Alfalfa: Studies indicate that the leaves prevent the absorption of cholesterol and prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Studies show positive effects in diseases such as colon cancer.

6 .- Garlic: Garlic helps to remove old waste being left in the body, its enzymes facilitate a good synthesis of fatty acids, helping to lower bad cholesterol or LDL.

7 .- Carrot: Believe it or not the carrot is an effective remedy for tonsillitis in children and cough. It is also helpful to increase capacity and prevent night blindness.

8 .- Red Tea: For centuries, this tea was exclusive to the Chinese emperors. It is now known as a treatment for weight reduction, but also serves to speed up liver metabolism and as an antidepressant.

9 .- Aloe Vera is a plant used to almost everything from burns and cuts, up to prevent anemia.

10.-Basil: Traditionally, basil has been used to cure cramps, rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, intestinal spasms, hiccups, nausea, loss of appetite, muscle pain, hypo-stress, weak hair, slow growth Hair, dyspepsia, chilblains, gout, infectious diseases, ear infections, rheumatism.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Maca


Benefits for Women

1. Maca increases Aphrodisiac Activity.

2. Increases libido.

3. Increases energy.

4. Increases sexual stimulation

5. Helps overcome depression.

6. Found to produce a "general feeling of wellness."

7. Aids in the treatment of stress.

8. It helps combat the symptoms of menopause.

9. Reduces Hot Flashes.

10. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HTR).

11. The hormonal balance.

12. Athletic performance.

13. PMS associated problems.

14. Maca helps relieve menstrual pain

15. Corrects menstrual irregularity

16. Help with acne the result of hormonal imbalances.

17. Aid hormone-related skin problems

18. Decreases stress

19. Maca decreases anxiety

Monday, October 19, 2009

Maca


Benefits for men

1. Maca increases the Aphrodisiac activity.

2. Increases libido.

3. Increases energy, stamina and endurance.

4. Improve male potency.

5. Helps overcome depression.

6. Found to produce a "general feeling of wellness."

7. DHEA level increases significantly in most male patients.

8. Aids in the treatment of stress.

9. Increase sperm count (oligospermia), motile sperm count and mobility of sperm formation (spermatogenesis),

10. Athletic performance.

11. It balances the hormones.

12. Increased levels of testosterone.

13. Help with erectile dysfunction.

14. Improved fertility

15. Helps fight acne as a result of hormonal imbalances.