Ginseng, Benefits Beyond Better Sex
The most beautiful, amazing and inevitable fact about life—everything has a natural healing process. – Sanober Khan Succeed and Soar’s Thrive! offers insights into foods and practices that can heal and improve life. Succeed and Soar’s Thrive! offers insights into foods and practices that can heal and improve life. The Healthline article Ginseng for Erectile Dysfunction opens with, “Panax ginseng may benefit sexual function in people with penises and in people with vaginas.” According to Cleveland Clinic’s Dr.Thuy [Kim[ Nguyen, ginseng, “can boost energy, alertness and memory, as well as benefit blood sugar, digestion, heart health and immune function.” For women, a National Institute of Health study on sexual arousal in women found that when “women were given either three capsules a day of ginseng or a placebo. Those who received [ginseng] had improved sexual functioning with no side effects.” Web MD reports, “There are two main types of ginseng: Asian or Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). Studies show that different types have different benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, American ginseng is considered less stimulating [gentler and more soothing] than the Asian variety.” Web MD post also says that ginseng has also been studied as a way to improve mood and boost endurance, as well as treat: Cancer Heart disease Fatigue Erectile dysfunction Hepatitis C High blood pressure Menopausal symptoms Cautions Although some herbs are called ginseng—like eleuthero or Siberian ginseng—they don’t contain the active ingredient of ginsenosides. And, side effects reported from ginseng use include nervousness,, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, allergic reactions and menstrual cycle changes. Ginseng could also interact with Dioxin, blood thinners, diabetes medications, diuretics, blood pressure medicines, stimulants like amphetamines, morphine and drugs that affect the immune system. While ginseng offers great benefits, definitely discuss its use with health care professionals. Research Resources: 7 Amazing Benefits of Ginseng for Women Can Ginseng Boost Your Health? Korean Red Ginseng for Erectile Dysfunction What Is Ginseng? COMMENT Ginseng Videos Both Asian and American ginsengs are Chi tonics well-known for their energizing effects as well as immune-modulating and endocrine enhancing qualities Click Here to View Length: 24 Minutes Also see: Wisconsin Foodie. Here, learn why ginseng is so popular, how it’s cultivated in United States and ways to include it in recipes. [24 minutes] and Lucky Chow. Ginseng Recipes Happy Body Formula has rounded up 13 tasty recipes, including: Headache-Soothing Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate Ginseng Steamed Fish Raw Maca & Ginseng Aphrodisiac Truffles 10 More Shop Sandra’s Fine Art America galleries for beautiful additions to home, office and as gifts. Art can be purchased as prints, framed as well as coffee mugs, yoga mats, shower curtains, tee shirts and much more. Revisit often. Galleries change. Buy this Art. Thanks for shopping!
Goji Berries
7 Amazing Goji Berry Health Benefits Click Here to View Length: 5 Minutes Consider Healing is different from curing. Curing is the business of medicine, and it involves eliminating symptoms; while healing is the crafting of a healthy lifestyle by eliminating the cause of sufferance and disease and then creating a meaningful destiny. … Healing attends to the Soul and the Spirit. – Alberto Villoldo Several years ago, I was peering at a strange item in the East End Food Coop’s bulk bins. There near the various honeys, by the peanut butter machine and among the organic raisins, dried cranberries and equal exchange coffee beans was something called, ‘goji berries.’ A woman noticed my curiosity and said, “It’s good for you.” She smiled and walked away, adding, “You should try it.” I circled the store a couple times, eventually doubled back and bought a small bag. They do make a pretty and pleasant-tasting, red tea. I now have a lifetime supply thanks to buying one Costco bag of the organic, dried berries. The video atop this post gives a quick overview of goji berries, their origins and benefits. In addition, Web MD reports goji berries have been used to treat “diabetes, high blood pressure, fever, and age-related eye problems.” Among the “Seven Goji Berry Benefits Backed by Science,” Medical News Today lists: Blood Sugar Stabilization Immune System Support Reduced Inflammation More Thrive! is offered to share quick bits of nourishing news. When researching goji berries, a 2-minute video warning against eating them was found. View here. While the video explains the problem with goji berries is lectin, this protein is also abundant in kidney beans, peanuts, whole grains, raw soybeans and raw potatoes. Read More. Of these varying opinions, I’ve learned that understanding food and how it does [or doesn’t] nourish is important. Plus, how every body responds can be different. As Julia Child said, Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health. COMMENT Succeed and Soar! Shop the Inspiring, Beautiful Succeed and Soar Collections Click Here
Bilberry Benefits
Consider Our primary health care should begin on the farm and in our hearts, and not in some laboratory of the biotech and pharmaceutical companies. – Gary Hopkins BILBERRIES A quick, sweet snack that helps the eyes. Video Length: 90 seconds Click here to view. I’d never heard of bilberries until looking for foods that would lower my blood pressure. For me, making tea from dried bilberries helped. [They look like small, dark purple grape nuts.] My doctors were satisfied with the results. Bilberries are closely related to blueberries and look similar on the outside. Bilberries are also called whortleberry and huckleberry and are made into jam, juices, or pies, also powder, juice and supplements [extracts]. Very Well Health states that bilberries are rich in antioxidants known as anthocyanins and polyphenols and “have been used for medicinal purposes ranging from eye conditions to diabetes.” Read more. The 25 benefits of bilberry tea [also called boldo] listed by Health Tis include: Strengthens immune system Improves blood circulation Helps rheumatism Read more Benefits and Uses mentions that bilberry, Improves night vision Cures sore throats Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol Read More NOTE: Bilberry tea should be avoided during pregnancy, while lactating and cautiously with children. The tea should be drunk in moderation. Because the natural chemicals in bilberries could alter medications, discuss its use with a doctor. Because studies suggest bilberries may improve learning and memory in older adults, fight off certain bacteria, and reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis, there are delicious ways to add them to the diet. They have a similar yet slightly more intense flavor than blueberries. Beyond drinking as tea, they can be eaten fresh or dried, on their own, or as part of any recipe that might include blueberries. More Ways to Use Bilberries Here are some fabulous recipes, including bilberry soup, bilberry jam, bilberry and apple salad. And here are five ways to use bilberries for skin and hair care, including a hair butter and deep conditioner. Succeed and Soar! More Video Resources BILBERRY & BLOOD CIRCULATION Impressive and comprehensive. 40 Minutes- Click here to view. HOW to GROW BILBERRIES 4 Minutes Click here to view. Shop Face Masks in Sandra’s Galleries Art also available as shirts, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, journals, blankets, clocks and more. Each item is individually made, just for you. When will we ever get back to plain, old flu season? In the meantime, safety is a great policy. Why not do so with style and pizzazz? This Face Mask is #11, “Between A Rock and a Hard Place,” from the Eleanor’s Insights series. Most of the work that’s done in the world gets done by people who weren’t feeling all that well at the time that they did it. The face masks produced by Fine Art America are: 100% polyester Two ear loops with adjustable grommets for comfortable fit Sizes: Adult Large, Adult Small,/Youth Large Styles: Flat or Pleated NOT surgical mask grade See more details with item Price: $17.00 CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Choose background colors Purchase this face mask. Shop All Collections HERE. Thanks for shopping! Keep in Mind All information offered here is meant to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. With a Masters Degree in Fine Arts, Sandra Gould Ford is an artist, author, educator and former steelworker who intends to lift hearts and spirits, our awareness and humanity. Know that information explored here may be time sensitive and could have been updated. This material prescribes neither drugs nor therapies. Further, this brief post cannot cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic responses, adverse effects or appropriateness for any individual. This presenter uses her best discretion in sharing resources. She recommends readers do the same, including consulting appropriate professionals [including doctors, nurses and/or pharmacists] to make sure this information fits personal circumstances. Blessings and Good Health.