Friday, October 30, 2009

Do Flu-Fighting Alternatives Work?

Some healthy adults aren't waiting for their turn to get the H1N1 vaccine. They're trying to find ways to avoid getting sick now.

You aren't going to find many doctors writing prescriptions for it. It's over-the-counter, and unregulated by the FDA.

But, some Des Moines merchants are reporting sales are through the roof as the H1N1 vaccine is in short supply and conventional medicine is offering few alternatives.

To avoid the flu, growing number of people are turning wheatgrass juice.

Juicing and taking shots have a whole different meaning at Fresh Café and Market in West Des Moines where a shot of wheatgrass comes with an orange chaser. They're $2.50 a shot.

Kerri Rush said her wheatgrass business has spiked with the start of the flu season, and talk of H1N1.

Right now, because it is flu season people are more concerned. I see more people come in for grass," said Rush.


The wheatgrass shot contains Vitamins A, E and B-12, Calcium, Magnesium and Iron. Webmd.com said one ounce is the equivalent of one ounce of fresh vegetables.

Campbell's Nutrition will take it a step closer. Naturopathic consultant Sandy Seeman said elderberry lozenges can block H1N1 from making you sick. The pills are a dollar each, sold in bottles of 30.

"In a test tube they put healthy cells, the H1N1 virus and then they put in this elderberry. And what they found is that the elderberry stopped this H1N1 virus from getting into the healthy cells," said Seeman.

Seeman said another study shows elderberry syrup can reduce your time with symptoms.

"It actually lessens the duration of the flu for four days," said Seeman.

The syrup runs $19.99 for an 8-ounce bottle.

Doctors said there's no mainstream evidence to support claims elderberry can do either of these things, or that wheatgrass can boost your immune system.

Rush said she doesn't need the studies, she hears testimony every day. And she's living proof.

"I have to find some wood to knock on, because I haven't been sick in a long time," said Rush.

Jeff Brock is the Infectious Disease Pharmacist at Mercy Medical Center. He said to use caution when trying nutritional supplements. They can have interactions with medications or cause allergic reactions. He recommends consulting a doctor or pharmacist before trying them.

He also said eating a healthy diet, getting rest, exercising, washing your hands and avoiding people who are sick are the cheapest and most effective way of avoiding the flu.

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

From Atlanta Restaurant News

KD Says: Another resto who serves wheatgrass juice! Wish I live around the neighborhood.

Breakfast at Brookhaven Bistro: A quaint neighborhood health food joint, Brookhaven Bistro has been serving local, organic lunches for years, but just recently expanded its hours and menu to include breakfast. Now open starting at 7 a.m., the casual restaurant serves breakfast burritos, tofu scrambles, yogurt parfaits, muffins, grits, bagels and eggs until 10 a.m. daily. Homemade wheat grass juice, pressed vegetable juice and fruit juices are also available.

If you can’t make it for breakfast, the lunch menu offers a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, rice bowls, burgers (turkey, salmon or Boca) and burritos—sure to satisfy anyone’s mid-day cravings. The salmon quesadilla is made with wild Alaskan salmon sauteed with onions and mushrooms and served with Jack cheese, fresh tomatoes, sour cream and house hot sauce.

Brookhaven Bistro is located at 4274 Peachtree Road. Call 404-846-2233 or visit www.brookhavenbistro.com for more information.

by: Carly Felton

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Food: Juice Makers

Like great food? Who doesn’t! Are you a bit of a health nut? Ok, maybe I’m not, but I like great food. And I am a huge fan of Tico’s Eatery & Juice Bar on Witherspoon Street (although it faces Spring Street) in downtown Princeton.

Tico’s is one of the few juice bars that offer wheatgrass shots in the Princeton area. Wheatgrass is said to help detoxify the body and keep you healthy. They also make fresh juices to order and have everything from orange and pineapple to carrots and beets.

If you are in the mood for a smoothie, my favorite is the strawberry banana, plus all of their smoothies are made with non-fat frozen yogurt. Custom-make your own or choose from one of the already declared favorites such as the Jamaican Jammer.

Try one of their quesadillas, panini or Jose’s chicken salad. Everything is made fresh daily and with the highest quality ingredients.

They are open Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm and Saturday from 9 am-3 pm, serving breakfast, lunch and the occasional snack or juice.

If you don’t have time to sit and eat and watch the passers-by, you can order something quick to go or grab something pre-made in their “on-the-go” section. Princeton students can find Tico’s food in the University Store.

Check out the menu at http://www.campusfood.com/menu/items.asp?restid=1776&campusid=80.
Did we mention they will cater?

This is a real mom and pop shop serving great food in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Once you go there, they will know you by name. It’s no wonder Tico’s is one of the little gems of Princeton.

Written for NJ My Way by Princeton’s Katie DeVito (http://kkdevito.wordpress.com) who also blogs for www.princetonscoop.com.

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KD Says: I hope more food shops start offering wheatgrass shots here in Manila. I don't think even fruit shake sellers like Fruit magic or Fruitas have wheatgrass offerings. Aha! that's a great business idea! hmmmm...


Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Green Juice: Post X-Ray Detox

bolthouse-farms-green-goodness-juice.jpgThis morning, I went to the dentist and was told I needed to have my annual x-rays updated. Ok, I said, but after a about 10 bite-beep!-change-film cycles, I asked why the hygienist seemed to be taking more shots than usual. The answer: she was taking baseline in-depth x-ray that will let them look at each tooth and root individually and compare it against any future problems. Total, the bite-beep!-change-film happened 25 times. TWENTY-FIVE.

Seeing the worried look on my face, she said, "Don't worry, your insurance will pay for it." Noting that the look had not faded, she quickly added, "and the radiation isn't too much--it's just like a couple of hours in the sun."

Um. Hi, nice to meet you. I'm the SPF freak who doesn't spend even a half an unprotected hour in the sun!

So I was a little shaken up after the session--at least as much from the way it was just sprung on me without discussing first--and I felt all toxified from the radiation I was visualizing in my jaw, mouth, and head. Not cool.

Valerie, as usual, came to the rescue, saying that chlorophyll is a natural radiation-clearer, and that green juices, especially wheat grass juice, is a good thing to drink after you've had an x-ray or been exposed to other forms of radiation. The chlorophyll in green juices (and just plain greens, like kale, chard, and spinach) is believed to promote lymphatic drainage, sweep "free radicals" from the bloodstream, oxygenate blood and tissue, all while delivering a whopping dose of vitamins and minerals that are simply good for you.

I was on board, but a little intimidated as a wheat grass juice virgin. It seemed, my inner 2-year-old said, a little yucky. So I went to the Whole Foods and found a Green Goodness Fruit Smoothie from Bolthouse Farms. Despite an ingredient list that contained broccoli, spinach, barley grass, Jerusalem artichoke, and, of course, wheat grass, I have to say this stuff was pretty tasty--because it also contained mango, apple, pineapple, kiwi, and banana. It was like a rich, sweet banana smoothie, only greener. I recommend.

The only problem with it was that the 15-oz bottle contained 280 calories (along with the long list of fabulous nutrients, from 30% of the RDA of folic acid, 120% of vitamin A, and 30% of vitamin B-12). So I want to put the question to you, dear readers:

Do you know of any tasty green juices that aren't so high in calories? Or, do you think it's worth the caloric extras for the nutritional gains in those juices? Or, are you a fan of wheat grass juice and think I need to give my inner 2-year-old a time out?

KD Says: I should be drinking more wheatgrass juice since especially I myself had recently been exposed to radiation by undergoing our Annual Physical Exam's X-rays! gotta go to health options quick!

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Monday, October 26, 2009

Fresh, Fast, and Juicy: Tribest Green Star 2000


Get out your Birkenstocks and fire up some incense, today we are going to explore the life of hippies! Okay, not really, though there are a lot of people who believe that choosing a healthy diet is the same as being a patchouli-scented love child. In reality more and more people are recognizing the benefits of adding as much fresh fruit and vegetables into their diet as possible. (Bonus points for you if you’re getting your fruits and veggies from a local farmer or growing them yourself!) Eating salads or carrying around whole fruits or whole veggies isn’t always a good option, so we’ve started exploring ways to make it possible to get all of the good nutrition that fresh produce offers in ways that are compatible with a fast-paced lifestyle. We’ve examined one route that many vegetarians, vegans, rawtarians and people who are simply health-conscious go, which is dehydrating food. Today we’re going to look at juicing as another option for portability and variety in your food choices.

The Tribest Green Star 2000 Juicer isn’t the machine for those with a passing interest in juicing, this machine is a commitment to a style of eating in a lot of ways. It’s a substantial machine, weighing a little over 25 pounds, and nearly 18 inches long, meaning it’s needs a bit of room in your kitchen, this isn’t a piece of machinery that can easily be stashed under the cabinet. To get a Green Star 2000 you need to plan on spending between $350 and 400, but it’s money very well spent if you are serious about the food you eat. Not only does the GS 2000 juice fruits and vegetables, it’s also a very effective food processor, giving you the ability to make sorbets, nut butters, baby foods and more using the homogenizing blank that comes with the machine. The homogenizing blank isn’t the only thing that comes with this machine, it actually comes with a full array of juicing and food processing accessories, including a fine and large mesh blank for pulp-free juice, and juice with lots of pulp, a hand strainer, a glass pitcher to store the juice and two plungers, one wood and one plastic, and last, but not least, a brush to clean everything. A five year warranty covers the motor and all of the parts.

Most raw fruits and vegetables contain enzymes and vitamins that have proven health benefits, but often these enzymes are destroyed in commercial processing of produce, pasteurization, for instance. One of the benefits of using a machine like the GS 2000 is that the twin gears that masticate fruits and veggies operate at a low but powerful 110 RPM, which doesn’t create enough heat to destroy vitamins or enzymes. The storage time of the juice is also longer, as the twin gears contain a bio ceramic in combination with powerful magnets to slow down the degradation of the nutrients in the juice. The pulp is ejected automatically, and is dry, which makes clean-up very easy. (Don’t forget to compost the pulp!) We really love that despite being a big machine the GS 2000 operates relatively quietly, and makes very effective use of the entire bit of produce that we put in it. Because the gears crush the plant fibers instead of spinning or tearing them the GS 2000 is well suited for hard roots like carrots, and very fibrous plants like celery and rhubarb. Our favorite juice combination was carrot, ginger, apple and parsley, but the combination possibilities are virtually endless! Wheatgrass was a snap, and we also tried our hand at different nut butters. It was really a treat that the food processing power was as effective as the juicing capability, we really felt like we had two very useful appliances in one.

Without a doubt, the Tribest Green Star 2000 is an investment, but for those who are truly committed to eating fresh foods it’s a worthwhile investment. You can find the GS 2000 directly from Tribest or through many different online retailers, including Amazon.

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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Plant Compound May Aid Cancer Treatment

A natural substance known as chlorophyllin may be useful in the treatment of cancer, a new study shows. A derivative of chlorophyll (a green pigment found in most plants), chlorophyllin may be 10 times more potent than the commonly used chemotherapeutic drug hydroxyurea when it comes to knocking out colon cancer cells.

In test-tube studies on human cells, investigators found that chlorophyllin caused colon cancer cells to spend more time than normal in the phase in which DNA is duplicated. By slowing up the process of cancer-cell growth, the study's authors suggest, chlorophyllin may help spur the death of cancer cells. In particular, chlorophyllin significantly decreased levels of ribonucleotide reductase, an enzyme crucial to cell growth.

Chlorophyllin must be more extensively studied - especially in combination with cancer drugs - before its effects can be tested on humans, the study's authors note.

Often touted as a natural immune-booster and detox agent, wheatgrass juice is particularly rich in chlorophyll. While there's no evidence that drinking wheatgrass can help fight cancer, research suggests that the juice may ease symptoms of ulcerative colitis.

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Friday, October 16, 2009

Wheatgrass Juice: Benefits of Drinking Wheatgrass

The benefits of drinking wheatgrass juice or consuming other wheatgrass products such as wheatgrass powder, have shown to have some health benefits for many people. Wheatgrass typically refers to the common plants such as wheat, barely, oats, and other whole grains that are often used for making many of our foods available to use today. I often talk about the importance of eating whole grains when following the Lose Free Diet, so learning about wheatgrass and the benefits of drinking wheatgrass juice may be helpful to you.

Like everything I write about here, moderation is always key in seeing benefits and reducing risks. I would never suggest that someone go on a wheatgrass juice fast or anything of those sorts. Wheatgrass can however be used for a variety of things and introduced as a nice compliment to your meals and efforts to lose weight.

Many people do not even realize that wheatgrass juice and the many other products made from wheatgrass are even available, unless they happen to be lucky enough to live in an area rich with diverse cafes and juice bars that offer wheatgrass juice. Others may learn about wheatgrass from reading various health and medical journals about natural supplements one can take.

Wheatgrass however is commonly available and easy to find. You can find it in nutrition stores, online, and possibly even through local farmers markets, depending on your geographical location. Many people have even started growing their own wheatgrass, which can be done easily indoors much the same way people grow herbs and spices. It can be made into juice, or powders are available to use it in other foods and recipes.

The reason that many people believe wheatgrass can be beneficial for one to take is because wheatgrass is rich in chlorophyll. Chlorophyll, if you may remember from your science class as a child, is the pigment found in plants that gives it its rich green color. It is used in photosynthesis and is often compared to being like the “blood” of the plant. It is believed that chlorophyll provides many health benefits, and this is why wheatgrass is a popular source for reaping these benefits.

Here are some of the claimed benefits of using wheatgrass:

1. Repairs tissue damage in your body’s organs

2. Helps you body neutralize pollution and air irritants such as smoke, car exhaust, and other pollutants

3. Eliminates Body Odor and Bad Breath

4. Increases Energy

5. Can be helpful With Anemia

6. Restores/Improves Fertility

7. Can be used in conjuction with other treatments for long term illnesses such as cancer

8. Prevention of Tooth Decay and Dental Problems

9. Wheatgrass juice can be used as a skin cleanser

10. Increases red blood count

11. Lowers Blood Pressure

12. Beneficial Enzymes found in raw, uncooked wheatgrass

13. Aid in fighting bacterial infections

14. Can soothe sunburn

15. Neutralizes and Detoxifies Toxins Built Up in Our Bodies

Obviously, not all of these claims of the benefits of wheatgrass are scientifically proven. However, if you enjoy taking natural supplements in addition to your diet, there is really relatively little risk in trying wheatgrass juice or other supplements unless you have an allergy concern or overdo it with the wheatgrass and neglect to get other important nutrition. You can see how some of these benefits may also help in your efforts to lose weight. For example, having increased energy and oxygen in your bloodstream can help make your exercise routines more beneficial.

How is Wheatgrass Taken?

The most popular form to take wheatgrass, and also claimed to be the most beneficial, is extracting juice from the plant and drinking it. There are many Wheatgrass juicers available, ranging from just $30 for basic juicers to $110 for more advanced juicers. They are for the most part easy to clean, easy to store, and easy to use.

If drinking wheatgrass juice or extracting it yourself is not your thing, you can also take it in the form of Wheatgrass Powder, though it is not believed to be as effective as the natural juice extracts.

Where Can I get Wheatgrass?

The best thing to do first if you are new to wheatgrass is to try it at a juicebar near you if you can. Since not all areas have juice bars, this may be difficult. In that case you can decide to try wheatgrass juice available from Amazon.com.

If you’ve had the chance to try it already and like it, and know it is something you’d like to drink more of on your own, then growing it yourself with a wheatgrass kit. Some kits have juicers included with them, or you can choose to purchase the seeds and juicer separately.

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn about what wheatgrass is and the possible benefits of drinking wheatgrass juice, I hope you’ll take the opportunity to at least try it, since trying different foods and drinks will always help keep your diet on track and full of variety so you never become bored. Who knows? You may even find yourself growing your own wheatgrass and owning your very own wheatgrass juicer!

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Wheatgrass Juice: Benefits of Drinking Wheatgrass

The benefits of drinking wheatgrass juice or consuming other wheatgrass products such as wheatgrass powder, have shown to have some health benefits for many people. Wheatgrass typically refers to the common plants such as wheat, barely, oats, and other whole grains that are often used for making many of our foods available to use today. I often talk about the importance of eating whole grains when following the Lose Free Diet, so learning about wheatgrass and the benefits of drinking wheatgrass juice may be helpful to you.

Like everything I write about here, moderation is always key in seeing benefits and reducing risks. I would never suggest that someone go on a wheatgrass juice fast or anything of those sorts. Wheatgrass can however be used for a variety of things and introduced as a nice compliment to your meals and efforts to lose weight.

Many people do not even realize that wheatgrass juice and the many other products made from wheatgrass are even available, unless they happen to be lucky enough to live in an area rich with diverse cafes and juice bars that offer wheatgrass juice. Others may learn about wheatgrass from reading various health and medical journals about natural supplements one can take.

Wheatgrass however is commonly available and easy to find. You can find it in nutrition stores, online, and possibly even through local farmers markets, depending on your geographical location. Many people have even started growing their own wheatgrass, which can be done easily indoors much the same way people grow herbs and spices. It can be made into juice, or powders are available to use it in other foods and recipes.

The reason that many people believe wheatgrass can be beneficial for one to take is because wheatgrass is rich in chlorophyll. Chlorophyll, if you may remember from your science class as a child, is the pigment found in plants that gives it its rich green color. It is used in photosynthesis and is often compared to being like the “blood” of the plant. It is believed that chlorophyll provides many health benefits, and this is why wheatgrass is a popular source for reaping these benefits.

Here are some of the claimed benefits of using wheatgrass:

1. Repairs tissue damage in your body’s organs

2. Helps you body neutralize pollution and air irritants such as smoke, car exhaust, and other pollutants

3. Eliminates Body Odor and Bad Breath

4. Increases Energy

5. Can be helpful With Anemia

6. Restores/Improves Fertility

7. Can be used in conjuction with other treatments for long term illnesses such as cancer

8. Prevention of Tooth Decay and Dental Problems

9. Wheatgrass juice can be used as a skin cleanser

10. Increases red blood count

11. Lowers Blood Pressure

12. Beneficial Enzymes found in raw, uncooked wheatgrass

13. Aid in fighting bacterial infections

14. Can soothe sunburn

15. Neutralizes and Detoxifies Toxins Built Up in Our Bodies

Obviously, not all of these claims of the benefits of wheatgrass are scientifically proven. However, if you enjoy taking natural supplements in addition to your diet, there is really relatively little risk in trying wheatgrass juice or other supplements unless you have an allergy concern or overdo it with the wheatgrass and neglect to get other important nutrition. You can see how some of these benefits may also help in your efforts to lose weight. For example, having increased energy and oxygen in your bloodstream can help make your exercise routines more beneficial.

How is Wheatgrass Taken?

The most popular form to take wheatgrass, and also claimed to be the most beneficial, is extracting juice from the plant and drinking it. There are many Wheatgrass juicers available, ranging from just $30 for basic juicers to $110 for more advanced juicers. They are for the most part easy to clean, easy to store, and easy to use.

If drinking wheatgrass juice or extracting it yourself is not your thing, you can also take it in the form of Wheatgrass Powder, though it is not believed to be as effective as the natural juice extracts.

Where Can I get Wheatgrass?

The best thing to do first if you are new to wheatgrass is to try it at a juicebar near you if you can. Since not all areas have juice bars, this may be difficult. In that case you can decide to try wheatgrass juice available from Amazon.com.

If you’ve had the chance to try it already and like it, and know it is something you’d like to drink more of on your own, then growing it yourself with a wheatgrass kit. Some kits have juicers included with them, or you can choose to purchase the seeds and juicer separately.

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn about what wheatgrass is and the possible benefits of drinking wheatgrass juice, I hope you’ll take the opportunity to at least try it, since trying different foods and drinks will always help keep your diet on track and full of variety so you never become bored. Who knows? You may even find yourself growing your own wheatgrass and owning your very own wheatgrass juicer!

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Losing Weight with Wheatgrass Juice

Drinking wheatgrass juice or taking the green food that I sell are great for your overall health partly because they affect your body’s alkalinity. When you eat a lot of acid-forming foods like most Americans your body chemistry gets very out of balance. This leads to addictive eating and fat gain. But drinking a couple of ounces of wheatgrass a day is not going to solve your weight problems by itself. You also need to learn how to ‘think thin’.

A new book I just read by Jon Gabriel, called ‘The Gabriel Method’ has a totally new approach to losing weight. This is a guy with excellent credentials because he was over 400 lbs for many years and now is so fit and great-looking it is amazing!

He tried everything to lose weight and nothing worked over time. He always had the yoyo effect where more weight came back than he lost. So he went through a life crisis and studied everything he could think of and finally put a program together that works. His main premise is that it is our old animal brain that handles our weight and it is mostly convinced that keeping you fat is keeping you safe.

In the long-ago times that was true. People with meat on their bones outlasted the skinnies during famine and there was famine almost every year. But there is one reason that our old brains will keep us thin - if it thinks there is a predator after us. So his program in the book teaches you to activate that part of the brain to drop weight.

He doesn’t tell you to give stuff up or exercise until you want to. Anybody who has dieted and hated every moment of it will love this book! And Jon is totally into wheat grass juice, thinks it’s wonderful.

So, drink the green and think thin,
Pam


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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT WHEATGRASS JUICE?

1.

Wheatgrass juice is 70% chlorophyll.

2.

Chlorophyll is the first product of light and contains more light energy than any other element.

3.

Wheatgrass juice is a crude chlorophyll and can be taken orally and as a colon implant without toxic side effects.

4.

Chlorophyll is the basis of all plant life.

5.

Wheatgrass is high in oxygen like all green plants that contain chlorophyll. The brain and all body tissues function at an optimal level in a highly oxygenated environment.

6.

Chlorophyll is anti-bacterial and can be used inside and outside the body as a healer.

7.

Renowned nutritionist Dr. Bernard Jensen says that it only takes minutes to digest wheatgrass juice and it uses up very little body energy.

8.

Science has proven that chlorophyll arrests growth and development of harmful bacteria.

9.

Chlorophyll (wheatgrass) rebuilds the bloodstream. Studies of various animals have shown chlorophyll to be free of any toxic reaction. The red cell count was returned to normal with four to five days of the administration of chlorophyll, even in those animals that were known to be extremely anemic or low in red cell count.

10.

Farmers in the American midwest who have sterile cows and bulls put them on wheatgrass to restore fertility. (The high magnesium content in chlorophyll builds enzymes that restore the sex hormones.)

11.

Chlorophyll can be extracted from many plants, but wheatgrass is superior because it has been found to have over 100 elements needed by man. If grown in organic soil, it absorbs 92 of the known 102 minerals from the soil.

12.

Wheatgrass has what is called the "grass juice factor," which has been shown to keep herbivorous animals alive indefinitely.

13.

Dr. Ann Wigmore helped people get well from chronic disorders for 30 years using wheatgrass.

14.

Liquid chlorophyll gets into the tissues, refines them, and rebuilds and rejuvenates them.

15.

Wheatgrass juice is a superior detoxification agent compared to carrot juice and other fruits and vegetables. Dr. Earp Thomas, an associate of the late Ann Wigmore, says that 15 pounds of wheatgrass is the equivalent of 350 pounds of carrots, lettuce, celery, and so on.

16.

Liquid chlorophyll washes drug deposits from the body.

17.

Chlorophyll neutralizes toxins in the body.

18.

Chlorophyll helps purify the liver.

19.

Chlorophyll improves blood sugar problems.

20.

Wheatgrass juice cures acne and even removes scars after it has been ingested for seven to eight months. The diet must be improved at the same time.

21.

In the 1940 American Journal of Surgery, Benjamin Cruskin, MD recommended chlorophyll to: clear up foul-smelling odors, neutralize strep infections, heal wounds, hasten skin grafting, cure chronic sinusitis, overcome chronic inner-ear inflammation and infections, reduce varicose veins and heal leg ulcers, eliminate impetigo and other scabby eruptions, heal rectal sores, successfully treat inflammation of the uterine cervix, get rid of parasitic vaginal infections, reduce typhoid fever, and cure advanced pyorrhea in many cases.

22.

Wheatgrass juice acts as a detergent in the body and is used as a body deodorant.

23.

A small amount of wheatgrass juice in the human diet prevents tooth decay.

24.

Wheatgrass juice held in the mouth for 5 minutes will eliminate toothaches and poisons from gums.

25.

Gargle with wheatgrass juice for a sore throat.

26.

For pyorrhea of the mouth, lay pulp of wheatgrass soaked in juice on diseased area in mouth or chew wheatgrass. Spit outthe pulp.

27.

Drink wheatgrass juice for skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.

28.

Wheatgrass juice keeps the hair from graying.

29.

By taking wheatgrass juice, one may feel a difference in strength, endurance, health, and spirituality and experience a sense of well-being.

30.

Wheatgrass juice improves the digestion.

31.

It is great for blood disorders of all kinds.

32.

Wheatgrass juice is high in enzymes.

33.

Wheatgrass juice is an excellent skin cleanser and can be absorbed through the skin for nutrition. Pour green juice over your body in a tub of warm water and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.

34.

Wheatgrass implants (enemas) are great for healing and detoxifying the colon walls. The implants also heal and cleanse the internal organs. After an enema, wait 20 minutes, then implant 4-ounces of wheatgrass juice. Retain or 20 minutes.

35.

Wheatgrass juice is great for constipation and keeping the bowels open. It is high in magnesium.

36.

Dr. Max Bircher, a research scientist, inventor of muesli, and founder of the famed Bircher-Benner Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland, called chlorophyll "concentrated sun power." He said, "Chlorophyll increases the function of the heart, affects the vascular system, the intestines, the uterus, and the lungs.... It is therefore a tonic which, considering its stimulating properties, cannot be compared with any other. "

37.

According to Dr. Bircher, nature uses chlorophyll (wheatgrass) as a body cleanser, rebuilder, and neutralizer of toxins.

38.

Wheatgrass juice can dissolve the scars that are formed in the lungs from breathing acid gasses. The effect of carbon monoxide is minimized since chlorophyll increases hemoglobin production.

39.

Wheatgrass juice reduces high blood pressure as it enhances the capillaries.

40.

Wheatgrass juice can remove heavy metals from the body.


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Monday, October 12, 2009

Wheatgrass: Wonderful aid in Weight Control

According to an article "Benefits of Wheatgrass Juice", Wheatgrass juice is a wonderful aid in weight control. The starch of the wheat berry is stored energy which when converted to simpler sugars is a quick energy source. It is especially good for athletes because it is a juice and assimilated in 20 minutes. Wheatgrass picks up 92 of the 102 minerals in the soil and contains all vitamins science has isolated. Because one ounce of juice equals two pounds of produce nutritionally, it naturally shuts off the appestat in the brain. It helps in weight control. The nutritional value of wheatgrass Juice is so high that many people don't feel those "cravings" that lead to overeating.

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What is Wheatgrass?




Wheatgrass refers to the young grass of the common wheat plant, Triticum aestivum, that is freshly juiced or dried into powder for animal and human consumption. Both provide chlorophyll, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and enzymes. Claims about wheatgrass' health benefits range from providing supplemental nutrition to having unique curative properties. Some consumers grow and juice wheatgrass in their homes. It is often available in juice bars, alone or in mixed fruit and/or vegetable drinks. It is also available in many health food stores as fresh produce, tablets, frozen juice and powder.

History

The consumption of wheatgrass in the Western world began in the 1930s as a result of experiments by Charles F. Schnabel and his attempts to popularize the plant.

Schnabel, an agricultural chemist, conducted his first experiments with young grasses in 1930, when he used fresh cut grass in an attempt to nurse dying hens back to health. The hens not only recovered, but they produced eggs at a higher rate than healthy hens. Encouraged by his results, he began drying and powdering grass for his family and neighbors to supplement their diets. The following year, Schnabel reproduced his experiment and achieved the same results. Hens consuming rations supplemented with grass doubled their egg production. Schnabel started promoting his discovery to feed mills, chemists and the food industry. Two large corporations, Quaker Oats and American Dairies Inc., invested millions of dollars in further research, development and production of products for animals and humans. By 1940, cans of Schnabel's powdered grass were on sale in major drug stores throughout the United States and Canada.

Cultivation

Extracting wheatgrass juice with a manual juicing machine.
Outdoor grown wheat grass grows slowly through the winter in a climate like that of Kansas in the United States.

Schnabel's research was conducted with wheatgrass grown outdoors in Kansas. His wheatgrass required 200 days of slow growth, through the winter and early spring, when it was harvested at the jointing or reproductive stage. It was at this stage that the plant reached its peak nutritional potential; after jointing, concentrations of chlorophyll, protein, and vitamin decline sharply. Harvested grass was dehydrated and made into powders and tablets for human and animal consumption. Wheatgrass grown indoors in trays for ten days contains similar nutritional content. Wheatgrass grown outdoors is harvested, dehydrated at a low temperature and sold in tablet and powdered forms. Wheat grass juice powder (fresh squeezed with the water removed) is also available either spray-dried or freeze-dried.

Usage

The average dosage taken by consumers of wheatgrass is 3.5 grams (powder or tablets). Some also have a fresh-squeezed 30 ml shot once daily or for more therapeutic benefits a higher dose up to 2–4 oz taken 1-3 times per day on an empty stomach and before meals. For detoxification, some users may increase their intake to 3–4 times per day. It should be noted that consumers with a poor diet may experience nausea on high dosages of wheatgrass. Outdoor wheatgrass is harvested for a few days each year from plants grown in the "bread basket" regions of the US and Canada. Winter wheat requires more than 200 days of slow growth in cold temperatures to reach the peak nutritional content. Even after that length of time, the plant is only 7 to 10 inches high.