Liquid Protein Diets

These diets have been found to be dangerous and poten­tially lethal. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration has a ruling that all protein supplements (liquid or pow­der) used in reducing diets must carry the following label:

Cayenne – Cancer

Cayenne pepper has very high concentrations of Vitamin A and Carotenoids, which serve as antioxidants. These antioxidants create an internal environment that is not friendly to cancer. Who would have…

Cayenne – Arthritis

The capsaicin in cayenne pepper is an anti-inflammatory. Therefore, cayenne pepper helps reduce the inflammation caused by arthritis. Cayenne pepper is also a natural pain reliever. It works quickly to…

Turmeric – health benefits

Turmeric has been and still is a key component of both the Chinese and Indian systems of med¬icine, where it is used as an anti-inflammatory agent and in the treatment of numerous condi¬tions, including flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, bloody urine, hemorrhage, tooth¬ache, bruises, chest pain, and colic. Turmeric poultices are often applied locally to relieve in¬flammation and pain.

Saffron – health benefits

Historically, saffron has been used as an aphro­disiac, diaphoretic (to cause sweating), carmi­native (to prevent gas), and emmenagogue (to bring on menstruation). In Japan, saffron is en­capsulated and used as a sleep aid and in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.