GARLIC: Uses and Side Effects

Garlic is an herb that is grown around the world. It is related to onion, leeks, and chives. It is thought that garlic is native to Siberia, but spread to other parts of the world over 5000 years ago.

Garlic is used for many conditions related to the heart and blood system. These conditions include high blood pressure, low blood pressure, high cholesterol, inherited high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, heart attack, reduced blood flow due to narrowed arteries, and "hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis).

Some people use garlic to prevent colon cancer, rectal cancer, stomach cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple myeloma, and lung cancer. It is also used to treat prostate cancer and bladder cancer.

Garlic has been tried for treating an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia; BPH), cystic fibrosis, diabetes, osteoarthritis, hayfever (allergic rhinitis), traveler's diarrhea, high blood pressure late in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia), yeast infection, flu, and swine flu. It is also used to prevent tick bites, as a mosquito repellant, and for preventing the common cold, and treating and preventing bacterial and fungal infections.

Garlic is also used for earaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, menstrual disorders, abnormal cholesterol levels caused by HIV drugs, hepatitis, shortness of breath related to liver disease, stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori infection, exercise performance, exercise-induced muscle soreness, a condition that causes lumps in the breast tissue called fibrocystic breast disease, a skin condition called scleroderma, and lead toxicity.

Other uses include treatment of fever, coughs, headache, stomach ache, sinus congestion, gout, joint pain, hemorrhoids, asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath, low blood sugar, snakebites, diarrhea and bloody diarrhea, tuberculosis, bloody urine, a serious nose and throat infection called diphtheria, whooping cough, tooth sensitivity, stomach inflammation (gastritis), scalp ringworm, and a sexually transmitted disease called vaginal trichomoniasis. It is also used for fighting stress and fatigue.

大蒜是个宝，常吃身体好，你需要明白这些神机妙“蒜”

神机妙"蒜"！

关于大蒜，可追溯到五千多年以前：据说古埃及建造金字塔的时候，工人都依靠大蒜提高体力和免疫力，法老每日都花费大量黄金购买大蒜用来维护工人饮食；古希腊的运动员吃大量大蒜以增强体力和耐力；古代北欧的海盗，出海时也都储存大量的大蒜供海上食用，借以防疫灭病；印度的医生还曾向舞台艺术家们推荐，说吃大蒜可以增进智力，并使嗓音洪亮圆润。

大蒜的功效，比我们想象的还要多。

"蒜 "你 狠！

1、抗癌之王

在美国国家癌症研究所（NCI）的《癌症预防可能性高的食品》中，大蒜排在首位。大蒜中的锗和硒等元素可抑制肿瘤细胞和癌细胞的生长，大蒜精油能有效地阻断致癌物质的合成，抑制癌细胞生成，并有预防作用。

2、血管清道夫

半个多世纪以来，世界上有2300多家医学科研机构对大蒜作了深入研究，大蒜精油可预防心、脑血管疾病，消除血管壁上的沉积物，降低血脂，改善心、脑血管动脉硬化，减少脑中风发作的风险。

3、体力加油站

大蒜是消除疲劳、增强体力不可缺少的食物。中医认为，大蒜具有温补的效果，是阳性的药食同源食物。有研究者认为，食用大蒜后，由于蒜素逐渐被人体吸收，刺激了内分泌水平的提高，其保健作用是持续性的。同时，大蒜对人体的作用是整体性的，在增强体力的同时，还能增进健康水平。

4、泥土里的青霉素

大蒜提取物不仅能直接杀菌，而且对霉菌感染、真菌感染都有效。所以，大蒜被称为“土生土长的青霉素”。滥用抗生素会使细菌产生耐药性，不利于治疗。大蒜提取物就不存在这个问题，没有副作用，也不会产生耐药性。

正如同坊间流传的那句谚语，“大蒜是个宝，常吃身体好”，选择吃Total Natural的大蒜精，会是最棒的选择，能让它在你身体里发挥最大的效用。

【大蒜精的作用】

1.预防感冒。大蒜精可增强体力，维持基础体力，并能够消除疲劳、发烧、咳嗽、喉痛及鼻塞等感冒症状.

2.预防糖尿病。大蒜中的蒜素会与维生素B1结合成为大蒜维生素B1，具有强大的代谢糖类的作用。蒜素可帮助恢复胰脏功能，使血糖正常，对糖尿病的改善也很有帮助。

3.预防癌症。大蒜精能够阻断致癌物质的合成，抑制癌细胞生长，对白血病、口腔癌、食管癌、胃癌、乳腺癌、卵巢癌等均有预防作用。

4.预防神经病。大蒜精能使血液循环顺畅，并使身体变得温暖，可改善因神经痛。大蒜精还能提高神经机能，增强对维生素B1的吸收，可使神经机能正常运作。

5.预防大脑老化。大蒜精和人体内的维生素B1结合能产生“蒜胺”，为大脑细胞提供足够的能量，使思维敏捷。

6.预防动脉硬化。大蒜精目前已证实具有抗血栓(抑制血栓形成)的作用。研究人员发现长期吃大蒜的人血管内壁里的沉积比不吃的人要轻很多。

7.预防心、脑血管疾病：大蒜能降低血脂、血液的粘稠度，有明显的抗血小板聚集作用，可改善心脑血管动脉硬化，减少血栓形成的危险，使**和脑中风的发作危险大为减少。

8.预防贫血。蛋白质、铁质、维生素B12、叶酸、维生素B6、维生素C、铁质等是血液中红血球所必需的营养素，大蒜精有助于其被人体吸收，并有造血的功能。

9.具有增强免疫系统的作用。大蒜中的脂溶性挥发油能显著提高巨噬细胞的吞噬机能，有增强免疫系统的作用。

10.降血脂作用：某人的血脂高于正常值，每天吃1-2头大蒜，3个月后血脂竟降至正常。实验研究对大蒜的降血脂作用予以肯定。

【适合人群】

1.欲提高免疫力者

2.心血管疾病者，高血脂、高血压患者

3.上呼吸道感染者

4.腹泻消化系统疾病者

5.感冒和流感患者

6.动脉硬化患者神机妙"蒜"！

关于大蒜，可追溯到五千多年以前：据说古埃及建造金字塔的时候，工人都依靠大蒜提高体力和免疫力，法老每日都花费大量黄金购买大蒜用来维护工人饮食；古希腊的运动员吃大量大蒜以增强体力和耐力；古代北欧的海盗，出海时也都储存大量的大蒜供海上食用，借以防疫灭病；印度的医生还曾向舞台艺术家们推荐，说吃大蒜可以增进智力，并使嗓音洪亮圆润。

大蒜的功效，比我们想象的还要多。

"蒜 "你 狠！

1、抗癌之王

在美国国家癌症研究所（NCI）的《癌症预防可能性高的食品》中，大蒜排在首位。大蒜中的锗和硒等元素可抑制肿瘤细胞和癌细胞的生长，大蒜精油能有效地阻断致癌物质的合成，抑制癌细胞生成，并有预防作用。

2、血管清道夫

半个多世纪以来，世界上有2300多家医学科研机构对大蒜作了深入研究，大蒜精油可预防心、脑血管疾病，消除血管壁上的沉积物，降低血脂，改善心、脑血管动脉硬化，减少脑中风发作的风险。

3、体力加油站

大蒜是消除疲劳、增强体力不可缺少的食物。中医认为，大蒜具有温补的效果，是阳性的药食同源食物。有研究者认为，食用大蒜后，由于蒜素逐渐被人体吸收，刺激了内分泌水平的提高，其保健作用是持续性的。同时，大蒜对人体的作用是整体性的，在增强体力的同时，还能增进健康水平。

4、泥土里的青霉素

大蒜提取物不仅能直接杀菌，而且对霉菌感染、真菌感染都有效。所以，大蒜被称为“土生土长的青霉素”。滥用抗生素会使细菌产生耐药性，不利于治疗。大蒜提取物就不存在这个问题，没有副作用，也不会产生耐药性。

正如同坊间流传的那句谚语，“大蒜是个宝，常吃身体好”，选择吃Total Natural的大蒜精，会是最棒的选择，能让它在你身体里发挥最大的效用。

【大蒜精的作用】

1.预防感冒。大蒜精可增强体力，维持基础体力，并能够消除疲劳、发烧、咳嗽、喉痛及鼻塞等感冒症状.

2.预防糖尿病。大蒜中的蒜素会与维生素B1结合成为大蒜维生素B1，具有强大的代谢糖类的作用。蒜素可帮助恢复胰脏功能，使血糖正常，对糖尿病的改善也很有帮助。

3.预防癌症。大蒜精能够阻断致癌物质的合成，抑制癌细胞生长，对白血病、口腔癌、食管癌、胃癌、乳腺癌、卵巢癌等均有预防作用。

4.预防神经病。大蒜精能使血液循环顺畅，并使身体变得温暖，可改善因神经痛。大蒜精还能提高神经机能，增强对维生素B1的吸收，可使神经机能正常运作。

5.预防大脑老化。大蒜精和人体内的维生素B1结合能产生“蒜胺”，为大脑细胞提供足够的能量，使思维敏捷。

6.预防动脉硬化。大蒜精目前已证实具有抗血栓(抑制血栓形成)的作用。研究人员发现长期吃大蒜的人血管内壁里的沉积比不吃的人要轻很多。

7.预防心、脑血管疾病：大蒜能降低血脂、血液的粘稠度，有明显的抗血小板聚集作用，可改善心脑血管动脉硬化，减少血栓形成的危险，使**和脑中风的发作危险大为减少。

8.预防贫血。蛋白质、铁质、维生素B12、叶酸、维生素B6、维生素C、铁质等是血液中红血球所必需的营养素，大蒜精有助于其被人体吸收，并有造血的功能。

9.具有增强免疫系统的作用。大蒜中的脂溶性挥发油能显著提高巨噬细胞的吞噬机能，有增强免疫系统的作用。

10.降血脂作用：某人的血脂高于正常值，每天吃1-2头大蒜，3个月后血脂竟降至正常。实验研究对大蒜的降血脂作用予以肯定。

【适合人群】

1.欲提高免疫力者

2.心血管疾病者，高血脂、高血压患者

3.上呼吸道感染者

4.腹泻消化系统疾病者

5.感冒和流感患者

6.动脉硬化患者

我的前半生活的很漂亮，愿我的后半生也一样

最近大热的电视剧《我的前半生》想必不少朋友都看过了吧，马伊琍饰演的罗子君在中年遭遇了生活中的狗血大戏，一度陷入人生低迷，还好她有掏心掏肺的好闺蜜唐晶，帮她一步步走出低谷，让她一次次振作起来。

这部剧刚刚开播就广受好评，大家纷纷表示简直好看死的啦，真是三观超正的一部励志剧！然而随着剧情的后续推移，不少小伙伴们觉得不对劲了。。。

一些人物的人设，完全崩！掉！了！啊！

这部剧瞬间被评价为披着职场女性自强奋斗外衣的，狗血玛丽苏霸道闺蜜前男友爱上我的神剧。

而一度被评论为中国好闺蜜的唐晶也随着剧情的推动产生了极大的争议，当然这些并不太影响唐晶粉们对这个人物的欣赏，不仅仅是她好闺蜜的修养和内涵，还有身为当代独立女性的精致。忍不住看了一遍又一遍的镜头，莫过于穿白色西装的唐晶，英姿飒爽地走进办公室的样子，气场十足。

那满满的自信力，散发每个女人都向往的高级感。

她在职场中，可以有理有据地反击各种恶性斗争：在和闺蜜的谈话中，她也可以很温柔地安慰闺蜜，做她最相信的听诉者。

唐晶真的是那种从里到外，都可以把事情做到完美都精致人儿。相信你也会喜欢她的精致生活状态，不仅是她雷厉风行的工作能力，还有她能随时能保持优雅得体的能力。

毕竟年过三十的女人，想要看起来像唐晶一样精致干练，实属不易。年轻时的女性天生的满脸胶原蛋白，然而年过而立早已没有这样的资本，还想拥有满脸的胶原蛋白，那你就要学会去额外给自己补充胶原蛋白哦。

比如吃一吃Total Natural的弹力胶原蛋白，每天两次每次五粒，你就会明白它对你的好，你的年龄永远会是秘密。

Total Natural弹力胶原蛋白带给你的福利有：

1．美容养颜。胶原蛋白是一种由三股螺旋形纤维所构成的透明状物质，这种比DNA分子的“双螺旋”结构更为神奇的“三螺旋”结构能够强劲地锁住水分子。另外，胶原蛋白中还含有大量的氨基酸，它们都是天然保湿因子成分，其中一种是羟脯胺酸。

2．保湿防皱。胶原蛋白是肌肤中的主要成分。胶原蛋白使细胞变得丰满，从而使肌肤充盈，保持皮肤弹性与润泽，维持皮肤细腻光滑，皱纹舒展，呈现质感和透明感，有效防止老化。抗皱与保湿。

3．润泽头发。表皮附属物主要是毛发与指甲，缺乏胶原蛋白，头发干燥分叉，指甲容易断裂、灰暗无光泽。

4．修复皮肤。对扩大性痤疮疤痕，皮内或皮下组织受损，上皮收缩，深度皱纹或其他软组织的缺损均有明显的改善作用。

5．坚固骨骼。骨骼中有机物的70%至80%是胶原蛋白。可以使身体保持良好的姿势，并呈现适当柔软度，保护及强化人体内脏，并促进钙在骨骼中的沉积，有效防止骨质疏松症。

6．睡觉减肥。减肥需要燃烧脂肪（分解代谢），而胶原蛋白能使这种分解代谢过程增加和延长，燃烧更多的脂肪从而达到减肥的目的，但这种机能必须在睡眠状态下进行。

7．提高关节、软骨及韧带的润滑，减轻关节弹僵化，酸痛，积水等症状。

Gelatin Uses and Benefits

 What is Gelatin?

Gelatin is largely composed of the amino acids glycine and proline, which many people don’t consume in adequate amounts as they are found in the bones, fibrous tissues and organs of animals and as a population, we don’t consume these parts as much anymore. These amino acids are needed not only for proper skin, hair and nail growth, but for optimal immune function and weight regulation!

Glycine, which makes up about 1/3 of the amino acids in gelatin powder is anti-inflammatory and evidence is finding that it can help speed wound healing. Glycine in gelatin can also help improve sleep ease and quality.


Gelatin Beneftis

There are various health benefits to Gelatin, including:

Supports skin, hair and nail growth
Good for joints and can help joint recovery
Can help tighten loose skin (like the kind you get after having four babies in five years…)
Can improve digestion since it naturally binds to water and helps food move more easily though the digestive tract
Rumored to help improve cellulite
Great source of dietary collagen (side note: collagen is too large to be absorbed by the skin, so those skin creams are pretty useless… get it internally and use coconut oil for lotion!)
Source of protein (though not a spectacular one) but its specific amino acids can help build muscle.

Gelatin has been added to formulas to support joint health, and many people do notice almost immediate joint relief from it, though the reason may not be so straightforward.

For a long time, gelatin’s therapeutic effect in arthritis was assumed to result from its use in repairing the cartilage or other connective tissues around joints, simply because those tissues contain so much collagen. Some of the consumed gelatin does get incorporated into the joint cartilage, but that is a slow process, and the relief of pain and inflammation is likely to be almost immediate, resembling the anti-inflammatory effect of cortisol or aspirin.

ω不仅可以拿来卖萌，还拥有来自养生之道的神秘力量哦

ω是什么你知道吗？看到它你会不会不自觉的觉得眼熟，比如在一些颜文字表情里似乎见到过(ฅ>ω<*ฅ) 这个，(´-ω-`)这个，还有这个(。・`ω´・) 。

很可爱咳咳，说正经的，这可不是在卖萌哦，其实最好的脂肪是ω脂肪：ω－3、ω－6、ω－9。而且人家是有名字的，叫欧米伽(Omega）哦。

一些天然食品中含有这种脂肪，例如一些坚果、鱼类和亚麻籽中都含有这种极其重要的脂肪。ω脂肪可以抑制食欲，加速新陈代谢，促进脂肪的消耗，同时对身体健康也极为有利，这种脂肪可以降低心脏病发作和患某些癌症的危险性。

在这三种ω脂肪中，研究人员发现ω－3脂肪对健康、长寿和减肥的作用最大。因为现代人近年的饮食习惯改变，吸收过多饱和脂肪酸，影响细胞正常运作，因而引起三大退化性疾病：心血管病、癌病、糖尿病。科学家认为增加吸收ω－3脂肪酸可以减少患上这些退化性疾病。

这种脂肪存在于鱼类、亚麻仁和一些蔬菜中。从亚麻仁中可以提取出ω－3脂肪。亚麻仁油具有非常神奇的作用。它会给你带来享受美食的乐趣。

亚麻仁油是由亚麻仁经过压榨制取的油类，亚麻仁在东西方都属于传统的油料作物，亚麻仁油含有丰富的ａ－亚麻酸，是补充亚麻酸的好方法。

这就不得不从它的神奇功效开始谈起了，16大通过反复临床试验得出的功效简要介绍，请收好~

  

1.肌肤娇柔亮泽

改善皮肤脂肪含量，使肌肤更幼滑、滋润、柔软有弹性，同时令皮肤呼吸及排汗正常，减轻种种皮肤问题。

2.减肥

可消耗身体多余脂肪，是健康减肥法。

3.改善女性经前综合症

有许多女性经前综合症的例子，例如痛经等，症状都在每天吃了新鲜的亚麻仁油后完全消失，当然需要配合维他命及矿物质。

4.提升抗压力

ω－3可减少身体受压力时所产生的有害生化学物质的影响，稳定情绪，保持平静心态，减少忧郁症及失眠症。

5.减轻过敏反应

ω－3有助减轻过敏反应，但由于整个身体要重新组织，要将过敏彻底消除需一段较长时间，更要全面性的营养辅助。

6.减轻哮喘

食用几天后就可以明显减轻哮喘发作。

7.改善关节炎

实验证明，ω－3对治疗及防止关节炎有极大作用。60%风湿关节炎患者接受ω－3及ω－6脂肪酸治疗后，可以完全停止食用非类固醇的抗炎药物，而另外有20%则可次将非类固醇抗炎药物减半。

8.改善器官组织发炎

ω－3对预防器官组织发炎有很大帮助，其中包括脑膜炎、腱炎、扁桃腺炎、胃炎、回肠炎、结肠炎、动脉炎、静脉炎、摄护腺炎、肾脏炎、脾脏炎、肝炎、胰脏炎、耳炎等，还有癣及疮。

9.降低胆固醇

ω－3可降低血液中高胆固醇25%及三酸甘油脂65%，将多余的低密度胆固醇(LDL)转变成胆酸排出体外。

10.减低心脏负荷

平衡及改善身体血糖量，令你更有活力。也能增加肌肉的持久力，更可令运动后疲劳肌肉更快复元。

11.改善滞水症

帮助肾脏排除钠和水份。滞水症通常出现在脚踝肿胀、某种情形的过重、经前综合症、后期癌症和心脏血管症等。

12.改善肾功能

ω－3调整前列腺素(Prostaglandin)，促进肝、胰及脾脏分泌，令身体代谢运作正常。

13.改善便秘

改善肠脏功能，增加吸收能力，增加肠的蠕动能力使排便正常，减少便秘。

14.促进细胞健康

改善细胞膜的水份和弹性，增加细胞呼吸和营养交换功能，并加强身体细胞修补及愈合能力，使细胞健康，减低癌病机会。 　　

15.促进脑筋灵活

增加脑部传递介质(Neurotransmitter)，加强脑部活动功能，令脑部运作更有效，学习思考能力更佳。

16.精力充沛

平衡及改善身体血糖量，令你更有活力。也能增加肌肉的持久力，更可令运动后疲劳肌肉更快复元。

每天三次每次一颗Total Natural亚麻仁油胶囊，心血管病、癌病、糖尿病通通离你远去。

 

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What Is Flax and Flaxseed Oil?

There has been a lot of talk about the health benefits of flaxseed oil but many people don’t know exactly what it is and what it specifically does.

What Is Flax and Flaxseed Oil?
Flaxseed oil comes from the seeds of the flax plant. According to the Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute, a flax seed is about 40% oil by weight. Of this oil, 55% of it is omega-3 fatty acid.

Flax is unique because, traditionally, the oil hasn’t been used much. The seed, however, has been used whole, cracked, or ground into flour then used in baked products. Flax has attracted nutritionists and those seeking a healthier diet because it has a high fiber content and it is rich in potassium. Flax is often sprinkled on breakfast cereals and salads and is found in some fruit juice drinks.

Importance of Omega-3
The “3” in Omega-3 refers to the major types of fatty acids that are ingested in foods and used by our body: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Once eaten, the human body converts ALA to EPA and DHA which are more readily used by the body. Omega-3 is an important component of almost all cell membranes; therefore, sufficient amounts of these fatty acids are necessary and need to be balanced to maintain good health.

Flaxseed Oil Benefits
According to the Flax Council of Canada, there are numerous benefits of which omega-3 is at the top of the list. ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) constitutes 57% of the total fatty acids in flax, making flax the richest source of ALA in the North American diet. Every tablespoon of flaxseed oil contains 8 grams of ALA, and this is a polyunsaturated fatty acid.

Flaxseed oil has been found to be beneficial for those who suffer from Crohn’s Disease and Colitis. Several studies have found that this oil seems to be able to calm the inner lining of the inflamed intestines. Another benefit exists as there is a high content of mucilage in flax and this is an effective natural laxative.

Flaxseed oil is beneficial in helping to reduce high cholesterol. It’s important to keep in mind however, that this alone cannot be totally effective in reducing cholesterol levels, an overhaul of overall diet must work in conjunction with flaxseed oil.

The risk of heart disease is lower in individuals who take flaxseed oil. Evidence indicates that those who eat a lot of ALA are less likely to suffer a fatal heart attack and it reduces high blood pressure.

Some people are afflicted with Sjogren’s syndrome, which is a dryness of the eyes. Flaxseed oil helps to improve this condition.

10 most important benefits of Noni

Here are the 10 most important benefits this fruit has in detail.

1. Analgesic – Noni has the nicknames of “The Tree For Headaches” or “The Painkiller Tree”. Studies have shown that noni reduced pain comparable to the drugs tramadol and hydrocortisone, making it effective for arthritic and other joint pains.

2. Immune system booster – Noni activates macrophages and strengthens the immune system, which then produces more lymphocytes. It also contains antibacterial agents that fight infectious bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.

3. Antidepressant/sedative – Noni stimulates seratonin and melatonin, two very important hormones. Seratonin affects mood, emotions, and sleep; imbalance in levels of serotonin may contribute to depression. Melatonin regulates the Circadian rhythm, which helps you sleep; keeping this regular will help you get a good night’s rest, also improving your mood.

4. Skincare/hair – Noni’s properties are useful on skin and scalp conditions, such as eczema and ringworm; also rubbed on scalp for lustrous hair; and will keep your skin young. Just rub some juice on affected skin/scalp, leave on for 15 minutes, rinse off. Ingestion of juice may help your nails to grow stronger.

5. Anti-tumor/anti-cancer – Noni stimulates the production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is an extremely useful substance, one that is at the base of many of noni’s benefits. In this case, it reduces tumor growth and helps your body fight against the cancerous replication of cells. It also contains an immunomodulatory polysaccharide rich substance known as noni-ppt that further fights cancer. The immune boosting properties I mentioned in an above section are also a great help. One more thing that’s important are the amount of phytochemicals in noni that fight cancer. Phytochemicals are found in vegetables and herbs, if eaten regularly will build up preventive amounts. In the case of cancer already being present, noni and other plants with high amonts will slow, stop, or totally reverse the cancer process.

6. Hypertension – Noni is high in phytonutrients, selenium, and vitamin C, which fights free radical damage on blood vessel walls; scopoletin, a compound that may lower blood pressure; it is alkaline, which keeps bodily fluids from becoming too acidic, therefore hurting free radicals. It also has proxeronine, which is needed for the body to produce xeronine. Xeronine helps coordinate the cells to work harmonious, lowering stress and in turn, blood pressure. Also has the amino acid, tryptophan. When tryptophan enters the blood stream and goes to cells, it helps produce other substances that are important, such as even more seratonin, which is great for lowering blood pressure by way of its relaxing effect.

7. Cholesterol – Noni prevents the absorption of LDL cholesterol, thus reducing plaque in arteries, keeping you healthy and alive longer.

8. Memory – Noni, as mentioned before, prevents absorption of cholesterol by way of its large amount of phytosterols. This directly helps your brain stay healthier, and plaque does not build up in arteries feeding the brain, keeping it properly oxygenated.

9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome/constipation – Noni is high in soluble fiber, which helps ease the strain on your intestines and softens stool. Also has necessary vitamins and minerals to keep your intestines healthy.

10. Antibacterial/antifungal/antiviral – Noni has properties to fight infections comparable to that of prescription drugs. It contains anthraquinones, scopoletin, and terpenes, among others all work together to fight diseases.

长的超恶心的水果，虽然颇有营养，但你会吃吗？

颜值最低的水果，看了毫无想吃的欲望吃水果的前提是它有让你想吃的欲望，但是就问问你，这种水果你敢吃吗？

这颜值。。。已经不仅仅是丑的问题了，相信很多小伙伴看到它感觉会非常不舒服，甚至有点生理恶心，它长的实在有点像肥大的青虫。

因为其突出的外貌，它在水果界也荣获了一系列艺名，比如粉刺果，毛虫果，还有。。。恶魔果实？

好吧确实有点像，那么它究竟是谁？

如果你混养生界，那一定不会不知道它的名字。

其实这就是大名鼎鼎的诺丽果(Noni)啦！或许你对它的印象除了外表之外并不深刻，但你知道吗？在南太平洋，有一个由118个岛屿组成的地方：大溪地（Tahiti），是现今世界上罕见没有癌症的地方。全岛约20万人中至今无一人患癌，寿命平均达82岁，也是世界上难得的长寿岛。原来，在大溪地人们一直坚持食用经大溪地古老工艺发酵过滤的——诺丽原液，在岛上很多地方都可看到长满诺丽果的诺丽树。

第二次世界大战期间，诺丽曾作为美国政府推荐给美国士兵必读的《生存手册》中指定的天然药物。

小果实蕴藏大能量！在传统民俗疗法上，诺丽被用来医治诸如：肺结核、高血压、糖尿病、疟疾、肺病、发烧、癌症等病症，诺丽果所含的成分经研究证实还有下列等功效：

1）补充人体所缺营养，滋养、活化、重建细胞

2）提高免疫力，增加体能，增进骨骼肌功能，恢复疲劳

3）清除自由基，防止各种因自由基伤害而引起的慢性病

4）消炎、消肿、抗菌、止痛，解除过敏

5）保护及防止消化系统及心脏的疾病

6）帮助睡眠、减轻精神抑郁及体温稳定，改善皮肤，抗衰老

7）调节血压，防止动脉硬化及心血管阻塞，预防老人痴呆

8）调节胰岛素分泌，预防和减轻糖尿病

9）调节大脑及神经系统，增进记忆力

10）强化肺功能，预防肺气肿

11）强化性功能，抗衰老

12）预防、抑制癌症的发生及其肿瘤的恶化

这些还不止是诺丽果的全部实力！诺丽果富含227种有效的营养成分，其中包括13种维生素(A、B、C、E等)，16种矿物质(钾、钠、锌、钙、铁、镁、磷、铜、硒等)，8种微量元素，还包括9种人体所必需氨基酸在内的20多种氨基酸（是植物中含氨基酸种类最多的超强组合），10多种具有抗氧化作用的物质，还含有东莨菪碱等多种生物碱、多醣体、多种酵素等极具医学价值的成分，是非常强效的天然综合营养素。

所以说人不可貌相，水果同样也是这个理。不过小伙伴们可能有点犯愁，这诺丽果确实是好东西，但是长的实在难以下咽啊怎么办？

如果看着诺丽果实吃不下去的话，那换成胶囊怎么样？加拿大本土的Total Natural诺丽果胶囊通过精湛的工艺对优质诺丽果进行提炼制作而成，包含所有诺丽果能给的功能和营养，绝对是健康的一级选择。每天三次一次一粒，你会发现，想要健康长寿其实也是很简单的嘛。

紫椎花：柔美又野性，大病小病都别想乘虚而入了

紫锥花最早源自于北美地区，当地印地安人也是最早认知紫锥花保健功效的民族。他们当下充分挖掘了紫锥花的功效，用来滋补强身、增强体力。1870年代左右，一位德籍医生在北美行医，不慎被毒蛇咬伤，而亲身体验紫锥花的神奇功效的他意识到这是这朵优雅的小花其实是不可多得的宝贝，于是医生研制出了紫锥花酊剂，自此，紫锥花开始在美洲大受欢迎，并在1930年代引进到欧洲，成为欧美第二大保健植物。

这朵花不仅有故事，还有丰富的内涵。紫锥花具有机能性的成分包括酚酸、多醣体、烷酰胺、聚乙烯、醣蛋白等，其中酚酸、多醣体和烷酰胺是研究的重点，和调节免疫系统有很大的关联性。

同时，紫锥花可透过免疫系统促进淋巴细胞活性，因此可预防感冒，并改善感冒症状和缩短病程。早在2000年公布的一个双盲研究表明，在感冒初期使用紫锥花茶，可有效改善症状并减少感冒日数。此外在另一项由一百二十位已出现初期感冒症状者所进行的研究中，更发现紫锥花可避免感冒症状发展成「真正的」感冒 ，达到「停止感冒」的效果。

紫锥花可以在服用后快速刺激免疫系统的作用，使人体对抗病毒的能力在最短时间内被提升，因此紫锥花并不像一般的健康食品，必须长期中低剂量不间断的服用，而是在「必要」的情况下才补充。一般感冒大约只需连续服用五至七天即可。但如果已连续服用两周，则必须至少停服一周之后再续服，才能发挥最佳的免疫提升效果。

试一试来自加拿大的Total Natural紫椎花胶囊吧！流感季节或者换季时它可是抗病神器，服用一个星期后，就会出现明显效果，有助于防止肺和喉咙，与普通感冒相关的感染。

同时它还适用在任何微生物感染（如阴道念珠菌感染、口腔泡疹病毒感染、细菌性肺炎、眼部披衣菌感染等）的辅助治疗上，即使患者已在使用抗生素之类的杀微生物制剂，服用紫锥花萃取物仍有缩短疗程、加速痊愈的作用。

大病小病，坚决不给趁虚而入的机会！

ECHINACEA: Uses, Side Effects and Interactions

Echinacea is an herb that is native to areas east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States. It is also grown in western States, as well as in Canada and Europe. Several species of the echinacea plant are used to make medicine from its leaves, flower, and root. Echinacea was used in traditional herbal remedies by the Great Plains Indian tribes. Later, settlers followed the Indians' example and began using echinacea for medicinal purposes as well. For a time, echinacea enjoyed official status as a result of being listed in the US National Formulary from 1916-1950. However, use of echinacea fell out of favor in the United States with the discovery of antibiotics. But now, people are becoming interested in echinacea again because some antibiotics don't work as well as they used to against certain bacteria.

Echinacea is widely used to fight infections, especially the common cold, the flu, and other upper respiratory infections. Some people take echinacea at the first sign of a cold, hoping they will be able to keep the cold from developing. Other people take echinacea after cold symptoms have started, hoping they can make symptoms less severe.

Echinacea is also used against many other infections including urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections, herpes, HIV/AIDS, human papilloma virus (HPV), bloodstream infections (septicemia), tonsillitis, streptococcus infections, syphilis, typhoid, malaria, ear infection, swine flu, warts, and nose and throat infections called diphtheria.

Other uses include anxiety, low white blood cell count, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), rheumatoid arthritis, migraines, acid indigestion, pain, dizziness, rattlesnake bites, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and improving exercise performance.

Sometimes people apply echinacea to their skin to treat boils, gum disease, abscesses, skin wounds, ulcers, burns, eczema, psoriasis, sun-related skin damage, herpes simplex, yeast infections, bee stings, snake and mosquito bites, and hemorrhoids.

What are vitamins good for? Discover Vitamins Benefits

We all want more energy, protection from disease, and an aid to help us reach our healthy living goals. We get these benefits from consuming vitamins in various foods, but can we get the same benefits from a vitamin supplement or are we putting our health at risk by using them?

If you're in general good health and eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods from all of the food groups, then you should not need vitamin supplements to meet your nutritional needs. However, some groups of people gain substantial benefits from supplements. For example, vegans completely avoid animal products. These individuals would need to supplement their diet with vitamin B12, because B12 is only found in animal-based foods, such as meats, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.

Older adults can also benefit from dietary supplements that contain vitamin B12. One reason is the high occurrence of atrophic gastritis, which is a condition characterized by an inflammation of the stomach lining. The inflammation interferes with stomach secretions, which are needed to free up B12 so it's available for absorption. Dietary supplements of B12 are easier to absorb than B12 obtained through foods, helping a person with this condition obtain what they need.

Total Natural ABC Senior is a special high-quality blend of vitamins and minerals formulated exclusively for adults 50 and over, delivers 100% or more daily values of Vitamins C, D, E, B-2, Niacin, Folic Acid and B-12. This is an iron-free, heart-healthy supplement. ABC Senior supports healthy bones and muscles, normal immune function, and helps to maintain clear vision. Compare and save!

维生素总结性发言～！你知道这些吗？！

维生素在我们身体中扮演着很重要的角色。经常会碰到小伙伴咨询关于维生素的问题。那么，维生素到底是什么呢？是维生素A，维生素B，或者其他吗？它又是怎么定义的呢？一起来看看吧～

维生素

维生素（英语：Vitamin）是一系列有机化合物的统称。它们是生物体所需要的微量营养成分，而一般又无法由生物体自己生产，需要通过饮食等手段获得。

维生素不能像糖类、蛋白质及脂肪那样可以产生能量，组成细胞，但是它们对生物体的新陈代谢起调节作用。缺乏维生素会导致严重的健康问题；适量摄取维生素可以保持身体强壮健康；过量摄取维生素却会导致中毒。

维生素的分类

维生素分为两种，水溶性维生素和脂溶性维生素。人体一共需要13种维生素，其中包括4种脂溶性维生素（维生素A，D，E，K）和9种水溶性维生素（8种维生素B，维生素C）。

水溶性维生素特点

①水溶性维生素可从食物及饲料的水溶物中提取。

②除含碳、氢、氧元素外，多数都含有氮，有的还含硫或者钴。

③B族维生素主要作为辅酶，催化碳水化合物、脂肪和蛋白质代谢中的各种反应。多数情况下，缺乏症无特异性，而且难以与其生化功能直接相联系。食欲下降和生长受阻是共同的缺乏症状。

④B族维生素多数通过被动的扩散方式吸收，但在饲粮供应不足时，可以主动的方式吸收。维生素B12的吸收较特殊，需要胃分泌的一种内因子帮助。

⑤除维生素B12外，水溶性维生素几乎不在体内贮存。

⑥主要经尿排出(包括代谢产物)。

脂溶性维生素特点

“脂溶性维生素”易溶于非极性有机溶剂，而不易溶于水，可随脂肪为人体吸收并在体内储积，排泄率不高。每一种维生素通常会产生多种反应，因此大多数维生素都有多种功能。

什么人更需要补充维生素？

一般的成年人如果在营养摄入均衡的情况下其实是不太需要额外补充维生素的，但是有一部分特殊人群他们因为身体上的能量消耗比较大，容易导致某些营养的缺失，需要适当的补充一些维生素来保证身体的健康，如吸烟人群，孕妇以及老人。

其中老人可以说是最为庞大的需额外补充维生素的群体了。超过50岁的人群由于上了年纪，身体上会出现大大小小的毛病。中老年人随着年龄的增加，很多器官都会出现老化，新陈代谢也会变得缓慢，所以应该适时的全面补充各类维生素来保证身体的健康。

Total Natural的ABC老人综合维生素片中含有老人日常所需的维生素，其中包括维生素A、维生素C、维生素E、维生素K1、维生素B1、B6、B12、钙，锌等主要成分。

采用独特的配方，让补充的营养能最大可能性的被老人快速吸收，每天只需服用两次，每次一片即可，让长辈们安心的享受健康生活吧！