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  • Coffee Enemas

    Coffee Enemas

    Coffee Enemas were listed in the old medical literature “as a method of helping the body rid itself of toxins and accumulated waste products”.

    One of the best liver cleansers is a coffee enema.

    A coffee enema is a low volume enema that stays in the sigmoid colon, the s-shaped last part of the large intestine.

    There is a special circulatory system between the sigmoid colon and the liver, called the “entero-hepatic circulation system”.

    When the stool reaches this point, it is full of putrefied material and toxins.

    These toxins are sent directly to the liver for detoxification rather than being circulated throughout the body.

    A coffee enema speeds up the emptying of the bowel, increasing the emptying speed of the liver ducts holding detoxified materials.

    This allows the detoxification process to proceed at a faster pace.

    Coffee enemas are known to help flush out bacteria, heavy metals, fungus and yeast (like those responsible for candida symptoms, for example) from the digestive tract,

    including the liver and colon, while also lowering inflammation, therefore helping people restore bowel function,

    increase their energy levels and heal from disorders that have caused them trouble for years.

    A coffee enema makes the liver empty the toxins it has accumulated in the bile ducts.

    The caffeine that is absorbed into the “entero-hepatic system” causes this unloading of toxins,

    allowing other toxins in the body to filter into the liver to be detoxified.

    Coffee enema does not wash out minerals and electrolytes.

    Important nutrients have already been absorbed higher in the bowel, long before the food residue reaches the sigmoid colon.

    People who are sensitive to coffee or do not tolerate caffeine, do not usually have any problems with the coffee enemas,

    because the coffee stays in the sigmoid colon, and the caffeine goes only into the entero hepatic circulation system, and so it is usually safe to use.

    Making the coffee enemas:

    Bring ½ litre of quality water to boil, add 1 full tablespoon of ground (not instant), preferably organic coffee. Let boil for 3 minutes and let stand and cool for 20 minutes.

    Strain well.

    Add to your enema water alternatively use only coffee. Retain in the colon from 3 to 10 (max. 20) minutes.

    Should you feel “wired” or “hyper” as a result of coffee enemas, or if you have palpitations or irregular heart beats, reduce the amount of coffee by half.

    Use coffee enemas as often as needed, the usual frequency is around three times per week.

    Coffee enemas may be used at any time to clear chemical overloads and allergic reactions.

    Caution: People with gallstones should not take coffee enemas.

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  • Chlorella Health Benefits  

    Chlorella Health Benefits  

    Chlorella is a green unicellular microalgae and is a cousin of spirulina, with many health benefits.

    There are over 30 different species, but two types are commonly used, Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella pyrenoidosa.  

    It was discovered by a Dutch microbiologist, Dr. Beijerinck in 1890 – he observed the cells under his microscope.

    It is deriving name from the Greek ‘’chloros’’ meaning green and Latin diminutive suffix ‘’ela’’ meaning small.

    Until so far chlorella contains the highest amount of chlorophyll of any known plant.

    In the wild, chlorella is able to reproduce rapidly through the process known as photosynthesis.

    All it needs to grow and multiply is water, sunlight, carbon dioxide and a small quantity of minerals.

    However, chlorella has been around for aeons – for billions of years since the beginning of planet Earth.

    What are the ingredients found in Chlorella?

    It provides an amazing amount of essential nutrients such as high level of chlorophyll, nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), beta-carotene, vitamins, minerals including iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, E and K, B vitamins, biotin, inositol and folic acid.

    Actually, scientists have not yet named all the nutrients found in chlorella.

    What are the health benefits?

    Studies suggested that chlorella benefits the entire body by:

    • supporting healthy hormonal function
    • promoting cardiovascular health
    • helping to negate the effects of chemotherapy and radiation
    • lowering blood pressure and cholesterol
    • detoxifying our body

    Chlorella can wraps itself around even stubborn toxins residing in our bodies, such as lead, cadmium, mercury and uranium and keeps them from being reabsorbed.

    In one randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled trial study, published in 2012 in the Nutrition Journal,

    researchers found that chlorella supports a healthy immune system response and helps Natural Killer cell activity.

    Another study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers found that doses of 8,000 mg per day helps lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels.   

    Heavy Detox Metals

    Detoxifying from Heavy metals are very important for our overall health and wellness,

    because every day we are bombarded with chemicals in pesticides and fungicides from the vegetables that we eat,

    heavy metals such as mercury from amalgam fillings and fish products, cadmium from smoking, lead and arsenic from pollution,

    plastics containing Bisphenol A, paints, fuels, rubber, hair restorers,  arsenic is given to chickens as a growth promoter and the list continues. 

    Chlorella is well known for its ability to “detox.”

    Animal studies indicate that it’s effective at helping remove toxic or heavy metals and other harmful compounds from the body.

    In animals, algae, including chlorella, has been found to weaken the heavy metal toxicity of the liver, brain and kidneys.

    Furthermore, chlorella has been shown to help lower the amount of other harmful chemicals that are sometimes found in food.

    One of these is dioxin, a hormone disruptor that can contaminate animals in the food supply.  

    How to choose a good chlorella supplement 

    There are many concerns about finding good quality, clean chlorella that is void of heavy metals and xenobiotics.

    When purchasing a chlorella supplement, you need to make sure to but ‘’cracked cell wall chlorella’’ because they are completely absorbable. You also want to look for a brand that is organic. 

    We have searched and travelled far and wide and found an excellent source that is provided with a certificate of Analysis with each pot.

    This chlorella comes from the western coast of Hai-Nan Island, China’s southernmost island. Hai-Nan Island is a tropical island with an excellent climate and lies on the same latitude as Hawaii.

    The non-industrialized, pollution-free, tropical island offers favourable growth conditions for chlorella, including intense sunlight, pure water, and clean air.

    Scientists in the 1960’s realised that it was literally impossible for humans to digest chlorella in its natural state due to its tough cell walls that encapsulate its beneficial nutrients. 

    The cells in HMD™ ORGANIC CHLORELLA are therefore cracked to open up the cell and make it digestible.

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  • Health Benefits of Turmeric

    Health Benefits of Turmeric

    What are the Health Benefits of Turmeric

    What is Turmeric?

    Turmeric is the main spice in the Indian cuisine and many people believed that is the most powerful and researched herb on the planet.

    Turmeric comes from the Curcuma longa plant, which is a native plant grows in Asian countries and it is belong to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae.

    The main active ingredient of turmeric is curcumin.

    There are over 12.600 peer-reviewed articles published providing turmeric benefits for the health.

    History of Turmeric

    It has been used medicinally for over 4,500 years. History shows that by 800 AD the cultivation of turmeric has spread across much of Asia, including China and Africa.

    The Hindu religion, India sees turmeric as auspicious and sacred.

    They used turmeric paste as a tradition to make a necklace in the wedding day that indicates that the woman is married and capable of running a household.  

    The rhizome of turmeric is used in some parts of Southern India as a protection of the bad spirits.

    Turmeric powder

    Nutrition facts of Turmeric

    One tablespoon of ground turmeric contains:

    • 23.9 Calories
    • 4.4 gr. Carbohydrates
    • 0.5 gr. Protein
    • 0.7 gr. Fat
    • 1.4 gr. Fibre
    • 0.5 ml Manganese
    • 2.8 ml Iron
    • 0.1 ml Vitamin B6
    • 170 ml Potassium
    • 1.7 ml Vitamin C
    • 13 ml Magnesium

    Health benefits of Turmeric

    A Super Anti-Inflammatory

    In the last decade we are seeing more and more articles regarding the health benefits of a powerful anti-inflammatory herb known as turmeric.

    One of the main reasons is related to the realization by scientists that chronic inflammation is the main cause of chronic diseases such as:

    • heart disease
    • cancer
    • metabolic syndrome
    • Alzheimer’s disease
    • various degenerative conditions

    Therefore anything that can help to fight the chronic inflammation is important, and turmeric has been proposed to fight chronic inflammation as it contains compounds with medicinal properties called curcuminoids which are found within the root of the plant.

    Research suggest that turmeric has the ability to control inflammation and is the most effective anti-inflammatory compound in the world.

    Alzheimer’s Disease

    Neurons are capable of forming new connections, but in certain areas of the brain they can also multiply and increase in number.

    One of the main drivers of this process is brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is a type of growth hormone that functions in your brain.

    Many common brain disorders have been linked to decreased levels of this hormone, including depression and Alzheimer’s disease.

    Interestingly, curcumin can increase brain levels of BDNF.

    By doing this, it may be effective in delaying or even reversing many brain diseases and age-related decreases in brain function.

    Arthritis

    The arthritis foundation suggests that taking turmeric capsules of 400 to 600 mg up to 3 times per day reduce inflammation and improve symptoms of arthritis.

    In a study in people with rheumatoid arthritis, curcumin was even more effective than an anti-inflammatory drug.

    Many other studies have looked at the effects of curcumin on arthritis and noted improvements in various symptoms.

    Depression

    There are a lot of research trials that has been proved the effective benefits of turmeric in reducing depression symptoms.

    These results seem to be connected to the way curcumin impacts neurotransmitter function through the brain- derived neurotropic factor. 

    Skin Health

    Turmeric contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that have proven effective in treating multiple skin conditions.

    Studies suggest that turmeric can increased the glow of the skin and speeding up wound healing.

    Also studies suggest that the active compound of curcumin can calms the pores to decrease acne and can control psoriasis flares.  

    Prevent Certain Cancers

    Cancer Research in UK suggested that curcumin has anticancer effects on various types of cancers including:

    • prostate cancer
    • pancreatic cancer
    • breast cancer
    • bowel cancer
    • stomach cancer
    • skin cancer

    It seems that curcumin is able to kill cancer cells and prevent more from growing.

    Diabetes

    A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, published in the Journal Diabetes Care and the Journal of the American Diabetes Association using 240 participants suggested that the use of curcumin could help in the prevention of type II diabetes mellitus.  

    Other studies suggest that curcuminoids can lower glucose levels by activating the enzyme AMPK (AMP – activated protein kinase) which is considered by the researchers to be a therapeutic target for type II diabetes.

    The activation of this enzyme has major potentials for developing more effective treatments for reducing insulin resistance and reversing diabetes.

    Weight Loss

    In another randomized, controlled study published in European review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences the use of curcumin significantly decreased weight loss and reduced body fat, waistline, hip circumference and BMI.

    Regulate cholesterol

    Recent meta-analysis reports suggest that curcumin can have an effective overall on blood cholesterol and triglycerides. 

    A research published in the Journal of Atherosclerosis suggest that turmeric extract can decreased levels of LDL cholesterol and inhibit cholesterol oxidation.

    Detoxification

    An important benefit of turmeric is the ability that can aid in detoxification of the body.

    It seems that the consumption of turmeric can help support the liver in effective detoxifying the body from some of the effects of dangerous carcinogens.   

    Turmeric absorption  

    Unfortunately, curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream.

    It helps to consume black pepper with it, which contains piperine, a natural substance that enhances the absorption of curcumin by 2,000%.

    The best curcumin supplements contain piperine, substantially increasing their effectiveness.

    Curcumin is also fat soluble, so it may be a good idea to take it with a fatty meal.

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