Showing posts with label healthy herbs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy herbs. Show all posts

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Power your Brain with this Ultimate Herbs

Malunggay (Moringa oleifera Lam)

The Iron in Malunggay helps in improving the mental ability by increasing the oxygen supply to the brain.

It has Vitamin C that is good for concentration and mental clarity. It contains something called “anti-oxidants” which help maintain and protect the integrity of your brain cells.

The ISOLEUCINE in Malunggay helps build proteins and enzymes and it provides ingredients used to create other essential biochemical components in your body, some of which promote energy and stimulate the brain to keep you alert.

The PHENYLALAINE produces the chemical needed to transmit signals between your nerve cells and your brain. It can help keep you alert, reduce your hunger pains, plus improve your memory and your mood.
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica Linn.)

Helps improves blood circulation in the brain, contributing to enhanced mental performance and memory retention. Helps boost memory and intelligence and helps ease anxiety.

Lecithin

Lecithin is a major source of choline, it is important to the brain function and may reduce the progression of memory problems.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.)

Turmeric may help by ‘activating’ a gene that codes for the production of the antioxidant protein bilirubin, which protects the brain against injury from free radicals which are thought to be a responsible for neurodegenerative diseases.

Red Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Red beans are loaded with B Vitamins that are necessary for healthy brain and nerve cells.

The Inositol in red bean is proven to be very good for clear thinking and mental endurance. It also contributes to energy production, and so you can stay awake during the day instead of being half asleep.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Gingko Biloba : A Healthy Herb

This herb was already around for like thousand of years, and was used for so many things but up to now there are still many things aren't clear about it's benefits, My grand mother has been taking up some of this herbs for quite some time now and she told me that she felt a lot better and felt alert in some way. Especially in remembering things.
So what are some of the health benefits that could help us in our daily life and this benefits has been supported and proven with scientific researches and studies:
Dementia: One of the most talked about and popular benefit of this herb was the relation of this herb with memory enhancement. People with early stage Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia may benefit from taking Ginkgo biloba. The scientific research shows that Ginkgo biloba may be as effective as some of the prescription medications for these conditions.
Claudication (pain in the legs from clogged arteries): Some people with a condition known as claudication have pain in their legs while resting or after exercise. Ginkgo biloba has been shown to help this type of pain. Ginkgo biloba, however, is not as effective as physical therapy for this condition.
Ginkgo Biloba for Cerebral Insufficiency
While the research isn't as solid as the conditions above, using Ginkgo biloba for a condition called cerebral insufficiency holds promise. Cerebral insufficiency is a syndrome more commonly diagnosed in Europe that involves poor concentration, confusion, forgetfulness, headaches, fatigue, depression and anxiety. Some researchers believe that this condition is caused by a decrease in the amount of blood available to the brain because of clogged blood vessels.
Now in some cases there were reports that some people who took this may have caused too much bleeding especially Anyone using anti-coagulant medication, they should avoid taking Ginkgo biloba. Now of course if you have some doubts or anything a visit with your doctor wouldn't hurt. So ask your doctor for more advice.

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