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Fermena

 

Good internal health is the most important factor to a long and healthy life. Through its wondrous fermentation technology (over 6 months), Fermena helps to balance your system and gives you a sense of rejuvenation. From the nutrient rich soil and waters of the Brazilian rain forest, comes a 100% natural product with no refrigeration required. Fermena is a prebiotic that encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria in your digestive system and delivers over 50 fermented fruits, vegetables and grains with each potent serving.

 

Fermented Proprietary Blend:

From fruit of orange, pineapple, banana, apple, guava, melon, grains of brown rice, oats, corn, barley, pea, jalo bean, roxinho bean, black sesame (seed), millet (seed), plum (fruit), azuki bean, soy bean, carrot (root), rye (grain), black bean, lentil (seed), avocado (flesh), fruit of acerola, lemon, pear, tomato, red grape, mango, watermelon, pumpkin (flesh), sweet potato (root), chick pea (seed), carambolat, cashew nut, brazil nut, kiwi (fruit), cassava (root), green bell pepper (fruit), sugar beet (root), leaves of collard couve-manteiga, cabbage, passion fruit, chicory, West Indian lemon grass (stem), sacred lotus (root), turnip (root), seaweed, leaves of mate, cinnamon (bark), anis (flower), clove (flower bud), ginger (root), zedoary (root), acai berry. (Also contains: oligosaccharides, lactic acid, acetic acid, citric acid.)

 

Other ingredients:

Water, brown sugar, yeast, honey.

VOGEL'S Dark Berry Blend Muesli

 

VOGEL'S Dark Berry Blend is an intensely fruity muesli rich in taste and goodness. With blueberries farmed in rich Waikato soils and oats from Southland & Otago, VOGEL'S have created a unique taste that's New Zealand's own.

 

Crushed blueberries are blended with wholegrain oats and Hi-Maize ® then toasted to form a tangy, crunchy muesli. For natural sweetness we add real fruit including blackberries, blueberries, cranberries & currants. Roasted cashews and crunchy pepitas complete the taste.

 

Blueberries are one of the richest natural sources of antioxidants and Hi-Maize ® is a natural dietary fibre from corn; with prebiotic properties and rich in resistant starch.

 

VOGEL'S Dark Berry Blend is the ideal sustaining breakfast with healthful ingredients and a rich, tangy taste to start your day well.

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Our roasted taco crickets and locally sourced, toasted sunflower seeds are crunchy and savory. Earthy and herbal notes of cumin, garlic, onion and oregano with just a touch of heat from ground chili peppers.

 

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High Protein-Containing all 9 essential amino acids

Promotes Digestive Health- Gut healing prebiotic fiber from chitin

Perfect Ratio of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids

Good Source of Essential Vitamins and Minerals including Vitamin B12

Farm to Fork-Locally and Sustainably Grown in our Minneapolis urban farm

  

Ingredients: 3 Cricketeers Crickets, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Tomatoes, Chili Powder, Paprika, Organic Cumin, Oregano, Dehydrated Onion, Garlic Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Sea Salt

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Detox is required in order to eliminate toxins from your body, promote weight loss and improve your health. Common ways of body detox include limiting alcohol, fasting, consuming simple and light foods, etc. In this article, we are going to talk about simple, easy and inexpensive ways to detox.

 

Fortunately, your body is well-equipped to eliminate toxins and doesn’t require special diets or expensive supplements to do so.

 

Full Body Detox: 11 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Body

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Lungs, liver, kidney, bowels and skin are the five eliminatory organs of the human body. Even if one of them is jammed, you will experience more sickness, inflammation, body pain, skin problems, weight gain and hormonal imbalance. Detox diets are said to eliminate toxins from your body, improve health, and promote weight loss.

 

Symptoms for detoxification

 

Before knowing about the detox, Let’s know about 5 symptoms that you need a detox;

 

When the lungs are unable to eliminate toxins (carbon dioxide from the body), you get sick, experience heart palpitations and toxicity in the body.

 

Liver functioning slows down if it is unable to deal with the burden of toxins. It results in fatty liver, sluggishness, fatigue, etc.

 

If the kidneys are unable to filter toxins from the body, it will result in high uric acid in your body and increases toxicity in the body.

 

If your bowels don’t function properly, it will result in constipation and increase the duration of waste in your body. This leads to gastric issues, gut issues, bacterial issues, migraine, and low immunity to name a few.

 

Skin, being the largest eliminatory organ of the body, will react with acne, eczema, skin irritation, dry skin, flaky skin, etc.

 

“The human body is meant to detoxify naturally. And this can be achieved by taking proper rest and getting adequate sleep”.

 

How to detox your body naturally?

 

Time needed: 12 minutes.

 

Try these 11 simple methods to detox your body naturally

 

Limit alcohol

 

Excessive drinking can severely damage your liver function by causing fat buildup, inflammation, and scarring. When this happens, your liver cannot function adequately and perform its necessary tasks — including filtering waste and other toxins from your body. As such, limiting or abstaining entirely from alcohol is one of the best ways to keep your body’s detoxification system running strong.

 

Sleep

 

Sleeping well is important for a healthy weight and good overall health. All the detox in your body occurs when you sleep. So, if you want a natural body detox, make amends in your lifestyle so that you are able to sleep well. Create a comfortable and cozy environment in your room, exercise regularly, quit smoking and alcohol, and do not use any gadgets at least an hour before your bedtime, to get a good night’s sleep.

 

Drink More Water

 

Water does so much more than quench your thirst. It regulates your body temperature, lubricates joints, aids digestion, and nutrient absorption, and detoxifies your body by removing waste products. Water transports the waste products, efficiently removing them through urination, breathing, or sweating. So staying properly hydrated is important for detoxification. The adequate daily intake for water is 125 ounces (3.7 liters) for men and 91 ounces (2.7 liters) for women. You may need more or less depending on your diet, where you live, and your activity level. Start the day with a glass of warm water and freshly squeezed lemon. This wonder combination has the potential to flush out toxins from the body. You may also add grated ginger in the same for better results. Lemon and ginger together improve digestion and give the metabolism a boost.

 

Reduce Your Intake of Sugar and Processed Foods

 

Sugar and processed foods are thought to be at the root of today’s public health crises. High consumption of sugary and highly processed foods has been linked to obesity and other chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. These diseases hinder your body’s ability to naturally detoxify itself by harming organs that play an important role, such as your liver and kidneys.

 

Eat Foods High in Prebiotics

 

Gut health is important for keeping your detoxification system healthy. Your intestinal cells have a detoxification and excretion system that protects your gut and body from harmful toxins, such as chemicals. Good gut health starts with prebiotics, a type of fiber that feeds the good bacteria in your gut called probiotics. With prebiotics, your good bacteria are able to produce nutrients called short-chain fatty acids that are beneficial for health. Eating foods rich in prebiotics can keep your immune and detoxification systems healthy. Good food sources of prebiotics include tomatoes, artichokes, bananas, asparagus, onions, garlic, and oats. Yogurt is a superfood, which is an essential source of probiotics, contains good bacteria that helps alleviate digestive issues and cleanses your digestive tract. Make sure you add yogurt or curd to your daily diet.

 

Eat Antioxidant-Rich Foods

 

Antioxidants protect your cells against damage caused by molecules called free radicals. Oxidative stress is a condition caused by excessive production of free radicals. Your body naturally produces these molecules for cellular processes, such as digestion. However, alcohol, tobacco smoke, a poor diet, and exposure to pollutants can produce excessive free radicals. By causing damage to your body’s cells, these molecules have been implicated in a number of conditions, such as dementia, heart disease, liver disease, asthma, and certain types of cancer. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants can help your body fight oxidative stress caused by excess free radicals and other toxins that increase your risk of disease. Examples of antioxidants include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Focus on getting antioxidants from food and not supplements, which may, in fact, increase your risk of certain diseases when taken in large amounts.

 

Decrease Your Salt Intake

 

Consuming too much salt can cause your body to retain excess fluid, especially if you have a condition that affects your kidneys or liver or if you don’t drink enough water. This excess fluid buildup can cause bloating and make clothing uncomfortable. If you find yourself consuming too much salt, you can detox yourself from the extra water weight. While it may sound counterintuitive, increasing your water intake is one of the best ways to eliminate excess water weight from consuming too much salt. That’s because when you consume too much salt and not enough water, your body releases an antidiuretic hormone that prevents you from urinating and therefore detoxifying. By increasing your water intake, your body reduces the secretion of the antidiuretic hormone and increases urination, eliminating more water and waste products.

 

Limit tea & coffee

 

Caffeinated drinks like tea or coffee can do more harm than good to your body. In order to steer clear of its harmful side effects, swap them with green tea, which is a much better alternative.

 

Avoid Packaged food and juices

 

Packaged food and fruit juices may contain preservatives, flavor enhancers, coloring agents and processed sugar. All these elements can have a negative impact on your overall health.

 

Regular exercise

 

Regular exercise regardless of body weight is associated with a longer life and a reduced risk of many conditions and diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. By reducing inflammation, exercise can help your body’s systems including its detoxification system function properly and protect against disease.

 

Intermittent Fasting

 

Rest refers to fasting when it comes to body detox. Continuously eating makes your digestive system work continuously. Fasting gives your digestive system some rest. Your digestive system, gut, and pancreas can only heal and repair itself when it is in a state of rest. People going through cancer treatment, chemotherapy or liver problems need a detox because of the high intake of medicines. Giving yourself breaks and rests will automatically help you with body detox. Well, intermittent fasting is the perfect and most natural way to detox your body. You can fast for 12 hours starting after sunset to post-sunrise, and it will give your kidneys, lungs, liver and bowel the required time and space for a detox.

 

Tests to find out how well organs are working

 

Doctors order blood tests to check things such as the levels of glucose, hemoglobin, or white blood cells. This can help the doctor to detect problems like a disease or medical condition. Sometimes, blood tests can help them see how well an organ (such as the liver or kidneys) are working.

 

Liver Function Test

 

Kidney Function Test

 

Serum Creatinine Test

 

Serum Uric Acid

 

Lipid Profile Test

 

Complete Metabolic Function Profile

 

Complete Blood Count

 

Blood Sugar Test

 

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Did you know that more than 100 medical disorders can masquerade as psychological conditions?

   

Depression and anxiety are symptoms of hundreds of different conditions, but most people don’t associate them with certain physical conditions or infections, like Lyme disease, placing them squarely in the mental health category.

   

Yet, there’s no denying that the mental and physical are unequivocally linked. While some mental conditions can cause physical symptoms, we commonly see physical illnesses create mental symptoms, and Lyme disease is no different.

   

If you have Lyme disease, anxiety and depression are extremely common, essentially making a horrible situation even worse, but finding relief is possible.

   

Healing your body means understanding the importance of mind-body medicine and a positive emotional state on the healing process, but first you have to know what causes anxiety and depression and how they’re linked to Lyme disease.

   

What Causes Anxiety and Depression?

 

A wide range of life events or genetic factors can cause anxiety or depression, including disease.

   

You have an increased risk factor for anxiety or depression if you’ve had more experience with:

 

• Trauma, constant conflict, abuse, death or loss• Unnecessary stress, including build up, consistent stress or stress due to an illness• Drugs or alcohol• Other mental health disorders• Chronic illness• Life events, even if they’re considered “good”• Certain medications• Lack of physical activity• Poor nutrition• Social isolation or lack of support

   

Research also suggests that there are certain lifestyle choices that are modifiable risk factors as well, such as diet, exercise, and exposure to chemicals.

   

Is Depression Caused by Chemical Imbalances?

 

It is often thought depression and similar conditions are caused by what we call “chemical imbalances,” but the truth is, it’s more complicated than that.

   

Harvard Health describes how our brains have certain neurotransmitters that keep our senses, movements and moods on track, but in cases of depression the system can have “receptors that may be oversensitive or insensitive to a specific neurotransmitter, causing their response to its release to be excessive or inadequate” or they may send a weakened message if there’s too little of the neurotransmitter.

   

Basically, any tweaks in our brain chemistry can cause significant mood alterations.

   

While some studies claim anxiety or depression are independent conditions, others have found them to be interrelated in some instances.

   

The question is similar to the chicken and the egg scenario. Are anxiety and depression causing some chronic illnesses, or are they a byproduct of chronic disease that’s affecting the body?

   

There is research for both depending on the chronic condition, but either way, dealing with anxiety and depression while living with a chronic illness is difficult.

   

Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression

 

Although anxiety and depression often have different causes, they share many similar treatments and symptoms, and their symptoms can drastically change daily life, exacerbating chronic conditions, like Lyme.

   

Common symptoms of depression include:

 

• Lower energy levels, often connected to feelings of sluggishness or chronic fatigue

• Difficulty sleeping, including oversleeping or waking up early

• Loss of interest in activities or feeling pleasure

• Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, emptiness, guilt and pessimistic thoughts

• Problems concentrating, remembering or making decisions

• Anger, restlessness or irritability

• Frequent changes in weight or appetite

• Aches, pains, cramps or gastrointestinal problems without any clear cause

• Thoughts of suicide or death – and suicide attempts

   

Symptoms of anxiety include:

 

• Difficulty controlling emotions such as worry or fear

• Irritability, dread, panic, or feeling on edge

• A racing heart

• Difficulty sleeping, falling asleep, or sleeping through the night – often “unsatisfied”

• Muscle tension, grinding teeth

• Fatigue (or getting fatigued easily)

• Difficulty concentrating or recalling

   

These symptoms overlap with dozens of other conditions as well, but it’s important to recognize the distinction between normal stress or sadness and a clinical condition, which is where diagnosis comes in.

   

Diagnosing Depression and Anxiety

 

Medical professionals diagnose depression or anxiety by performing physical, psychological and other diagnostic tests to see if you match the criteria. Most of the time, if you exhibit 5 or more symptoms of the condition, a diagnosis is likely.

   

It’s important to distinctly identify the differences between common emotions and clinical conditions, such as the difference between sadness and depression.

One of the major differences is persistent symptoms.

   

It’s normal to feel sad at different points in our lives. We’re human after all, but if the feeling is continuous or if you feel sad about everything, then it’s most likely depression and definitely worth bringing up to a medical professional.

   

Always speak with your doctor to rule out conditions first, like hypothyroidism, and ask how to proceed if you’re diagnosed with depression or anxiety.

     

Lyme Disease and Mental Health

 

Does Lyme Disease Cause Depression and Anxiety?

 

Most people aren’t aware of the link between Lyme disease and depression or anxiety. Lyme Disease, or Lyme Borreliosis, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and spread by ticks, is mainly known to cause arthritis and neurological disorders but can also cause psychiatric symptoms such as depression and anxiety.

   

The good news is that it’s not all in your head.

   

These very real symptoms can be brought on by a number of different reasons. People with chronic medical conditions have a higher risk of depression and anxiety, and coupled with a chronic condition, they tend to worsen each other, according to some studies.

   

Key Factors In Depression, Anxiety and Lyme Disease

 

Inflammation plays a causal role in the array of neurologic changes associated with Lyme disease, according to a study published in The American Journal of Pathology, and a growing body of research indicates that inflammation plays a key role in mood disorders and mental illness overall.

   

Gut health in general is crucial to overall health. When the gut is out of balance, it throws off everything in the body because your gut and brain are in constant contact thanks to the gut-brain axis. Most people with Lyme suffer from a leaky gut, where the intestinal lining has developed holes and is no longer functioning properly, this allows undigested food molecules and other “bad stuff” to flow freely into your bloodstream, and causes deficiencies in digestive nutrients, affecting a person’s mental status and mood.

   

Nutrition is a critical component of mental health. It’s common to see even simple changes in a person’s mood when they haven’t eaten, such as anger or irritability, but diet also plays a key role in our health. Studies have shown diet quality is poorer in persons with depressive and anxiety disorders. Some research has discovered that diet modification can reverse symptoms of certain chronic conditions and increase overall quality of life.

   

Lifestyle choices also affect symptoms of depression and anxiety. Household toxins contribute to depression and anxiety also, which is why we’re recommended to stay away from toxic mold, pesticides (organophosphates), mercury and some prescription drugs. According to a study published in the Annals of Epidemiology, people exposed to pesticides have nearly a six-fold increased risk of suffering from depressive symptoms.

   

Since Lyme is an infection that affects multiple systems, it can also be managed by making several changes like those listed above. Various forms, such as Neurological Lyme Disease, also referred to as Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB), can manifest in different ways, but anxiety and depression are commonly experienced, as well as cognitive decline, memory impairment, and much more.

   

Coping with Chronic Disease, Depression & Anxiety

 

Living with Lyme disease or other chronic illness has its own challenges, but when depression and anxiety come into play, it’s even more difficult. No treatment or management plan is a one-size-fits-all and often, the best results are found when a series of changes work together. Try these 7 ways to manage your symptoms of lyme disease, depression and anxiety, and remember to always consult your doctor for direction and support.

   

7 Ways to Manage Your Depression or Anxiety Symptoms:

   

1) Exercise Often

 

You’ve heard it a thousand times, but exercise is pivotal to a better quality of life. It essentially creates a cascade effect, which releases endorphins, decreases stress and inflammation, improves sleep, lowers blood pressure and so much more. Over time, exercise may also prevent relapse and is as effective as antidepressants.

   

“For immediate relief there is no better or more natural approach than aerobic exercise, and many studies have demonstrated its efficacy. I recommend 30 minutes of continuous activity, at least five days a week for best results,” says Dr. Andrew Weil, a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, Harvard grad and published author. (LINK – www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/exercise-f...)

   

The hardest part is getting started and when you live with depression or chronic illnesses, it can be even more difficult, but even as little as five minutes of movement will help, according to Harvard Health. (LINK – www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-n...) The important thing is to find an activity that’s fun and works for your lifestyle.

   

If you’re bedridden or sick, even light activities can help. These activities may include muscle-stretching, muscle contractions, light resistance training, easy lifts and pelvic tilts. (LINK – www.mindbodygreen.com/0-6802/5-Exercises-You-Can-Do-While...) If you’re able to move freely even if it’s slow, taking short walks can make all the difference. Speak with your doctor or physical therapist for tailored exercises.

   

2) Soothe Your Mind and Body

 

Relaxation techniques can improve your quality of life and may reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, but where do you start?

   

Begin breathing exercises – Performing deep, mindful breathing exercises releases tension and promotes overall wellbeing. As you regulate your breath, anxiety subsides and stress decreases dramatically thanks to the increased oxygen supply your body and brain are receiving.

   

Engage in meditation – There’s a reason why meditation is on nearly every list for treating depression, anxiety, chronic conditions, and mental health as a whole. The good news is that it doesn’t need to be complicated and there’s no wrong way to do it, plus you can find free meditations everywhere. Start by looking up guided meditations on YouTube or download apps, like Insight Timer, Calm, or Headspace.

   

Allow yourself to feel what you’re feeling and don’t try to force anything – Intentionally spending time with your emotions without feelings of guilt or shame creates space to observe thoughts and feelings. Plan a day to be alone and wallow. Maybe even spend some time writing about the feelings and why they’re there, but remember to be kind to yourself and practice gratitude, which has been linked to lower depression rates in chronic illness.

   

Set aside time for relaxation techniques and activities – Give your body and mind space to consciously engage in certain activities, such as:

   

• Progressive muscle relaxation involves lying down and focusing on a particular group of muscles. You consciously relax them, then tense them for a while, and then completely relax them again. Repeat these steps with different muscle groups until the entire body is in a deeply relaxed state to improve your awareness of your own body and tense areas.

   

• Autogenic training is where you sit or lie down in a comfortable position and repeat short phrases in your mind – for example, “My arms are heavy.” Try to achieve intense feelings such as heaviness, warmth, coolness and calm, so you can feel deeply relaxed, and get rid of stress or negative feelings

 

• Yoga combines various breathing exercises, meditation, muscle relaxation and physical poses to create awareness and relaxation in the body.

 

• Massage also relieves muscle tension.

   

3) Get Emotional Support Personally or Professionally

 

While antidepressants are often prescribed for depression or other mood disorders, according to studies, roughly 20% of patients do not show improvement in reduction of anxiety or depressive symptoms, but emotional support has lasting effects.

   

Talk with a friend or family member who you know will listen, reach out to a professional trained in this area (counselors, hotlines, therapists, etc.) or join support groups. Despite the negative stigma, more resources are being created every day for mental health support, and while it may be difficult to reach out, your mental health may get worse and you can suffer longer if you don’t.

   

4) Go Outside for Fresh Air and Daily Sun Exposure

 

You’re at risk for Vitamin D deficiency if you’re living with chronic illness, and studies have shown that this lack has played a key role in the development of depression. Some studies have even found that depression and low sunlight exposure created cognitive impairment.

   

Try taking a walk or exercising outside to increase feelings of wellbeing and vitamin D levels. Also, setting up your environment for early sun exposure does wonders for your depression and anxiety symptoms. Studies have found that early exposure to sunlight or very bright artificial light in the morning causes a person’s nocturnal melatonin production to occur sooner, which makes it easier to get to sleep at night.

   

5) Create a Better Sleep Support System

 

It’s no secret that when you have a bad night’s sleep, everything else is thrown off, and the fact that we spend a third of our life sleeping means that this area requires attention.

   

The relationship between mental health and sleep is complex; depression or anxiety may cause sleep disturbances and sleep problems may cause anxiety or depression, among other disorders. Chronic Lyme disease and fatigue go hand in hand, too, with some studies saying that people living with this tick-borne infection are more likely to experience poor sleep quality.

   

So how do you tackle sleep problems?

   

While removing things from your environment, like screens, or getting new pillows can do a great deal, adding exercise to your daily routine can also help significantly. Try setting up a sleep schedule so you go to bed at the same time every night and wake up to the morning light to get the added sunlight affects mentioned above.

   

6) Consult Your Doctor for Medical Interventions, Such as Antidepressants or Health Supplements

 

Antidepressants are often the go-to for anxiety or depression, but they aren’t for everyone and they may not help if other areas are lacking, such as vitamin deficiencies or emotional support. Initially, antidepressants were approved for short-term use and are often not the long-term solution, so taking them for a short time while you enact lifestyle changes could help tremendously.

   

If you’re looking for more natural ways to manage your anxiety or depression, talk to your doctor about natural supplements, such as S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe), St. John’s Wort, or B-Vitamins, like Niacin.

   

SAMe is a naturally occurring molecule that is widely used in Europe for depression, arthritis and other ailments, and while there’s limited research on the use of SAMe, it’s been shown to be equal to, if not more effective, than pharma antidepressants, according to Harvard Health.

   

St. John’s Wort is a plant that grows in the wild that’s been used for centuries to treat mental health conditions. It’s widely prescribed for depression in Europe and appears to have fewer side effects than pharma antidepressants.

   

B-Vitamins, like Niacin (B6), are pivotal to our body’s systems and often necessary in the body to improve neurological health, fight infections, and support cellular function. B-12 deficiency is common in patients with Lyme and other tick borne diseases, and taking it supports the central and peripheral nervous system, improving immune function and energy.

   

Regardless if its antidepressants or vitamins, understanding the effects it could have on you gives you more control of your chronic illness management. According to The New York Times, many people taking antidepressants discover they can’t quit due to withdrawal symptoms. Always research and consult your doctor before taking any medication, and remember to discuss the pros and cons of taking each.

   

7) Tackle Nutritional Deficiencies.

 

As if living with Lyme disease wasn’t difficult enough, multiple nutritional deficiencies are common. When your brain and body are deprived of good-quality nutrition or if you’re ingesting food with inflammatory properties, such as refined sugar, the reaction is severe – chronic illness, depressive symptoms, compromised symptoms and so much more.

   

Most people have nutritional deficiencies, but when you have a chronic disease, it can exacerbate symptoms. While taking supplements can help, as discussed above, making small changes to your diet can tremendously affect your Lyme disease and mental health symptoms.

   

Gut health is especially important to a well-functioning body, and while trillions of bacteria live in your digestive tract, some are good and others can damage your body. Certain diet modifications can increase good bacteria, limit inflammation and shift the way your body functions naturally.

   

Some basic nutritional recommendations are:

 

• Avoid processed foods, added sugars or flours.

• Everything in moderation.

• Eat more natural foods such as plants, seeds, and nuts.

• Add prebiotic and probiotic foods to your diet (spinach, bananas, sauerkraut etc.)

• What we eat affects every part of our health. Seeking professional help is a great way to get your nutrition on track.

   

The #1 Thing You Can Do for Your Health

 

Support, nutrition, medication, exercise – all the things you need to do can be overwhelming to get healthy on every level, but you don’t have to do it alone.

The Infusio Lyme & Tick Borne Illness Program treats people using foundational medicine, which includes multiple lifestyle and medical interventions.

   

You’ll get support on every level including, but not limited to:

 

• Initial treatment and therapies

• Bodywork and nutritional counseling

• SVF cell therapy

• Weekly follow-up calls

• A customized diet plan

• A regimen of supplements

• Guided meditation and breathing exercises

• Optimized home and aftercare

   

Infusio’s relaxed atmosphere allows you to calm your mind and recalibrate your systems using breathing exercises, meditation and much more to create a positive emotional state and foster an environment conducive to healing.

   

Living with any chronic condition isn’t easy, but your anxiety and depression don’t have to debilitate you. Infusio’s programs utilize mind-body medicine at their core and if you’re suffering, you can always reach out to one of our Patient Care Coordinators, who have gone through exactly what you have. Each coordinator has experienced Lyme disease and depression/anxiety symptoms, so reach out even if it’s just to talk. They are there to support you.

   

Infusio is a unique, multi-level approach to healing, designed by British naturopath Philip Battiade for the treatment of chronic degenerative illnesses such as Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, neurological disorders and cancer. The framework of the Infusio Concept consists of the Five Steps To Health, a foundational system that helps determine each patient’s individual needs and then optimizes their health. Integrating the best of traditional European medicine, alternative medicine and cutting-edge science, offering services ranging from Bioenergetics to Cell Therapy and rejuvenating spa treatments, Infusio provides a 360° individualized approach to health.

 

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Taraxacum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which consists of species commonly known as dandelions. The scientific and hobby study of the genus is known as taraxacology. The genus is native to Eurasia and North America, but the two most commonplace species worldwide, T. officinale (the common dandelion) and T. erythrospermum (the red-seeded dandelion), were introduced from Europe into North America, where they now propagate as wildflowers. The plant thrives in temperate regions and can be found in yards, gardens, sides of roads, among crops, and in many other habitats. Both species are edible in their entirety. The common name dandelion from French dent-de-lion 'lion's tooth') is also given to specific members of the genus.

 

Like other members of the family Asteraceae, they have very small flowers collected together into a composite flower head. Each single flower in a head is called a floret. In part due to their abundance, along with being a generalist species, dandelions are one of the most vital early spring nectar sources for a wide host of pollinators. Many Taraxacum species produce seeds asexually by apomixis, where the seeds are produced without pollination, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent plant.

 

In general, the leaves are 50–250 mm (2–10 in) long or longer, simple, lobed-to-pinnatisect, and form a basal rosette above the central taproot. The flower heads are yellow to orange coloured, and are open in the daytime, but closed at night. The heads are borne singly on a hollow stem (scape) that is usually leafless and rises 10–100 mm (3⁄8–3+7⁄8 in) or more above the leaves. Stems and leaves exude a white, milky latex when broken. A rosette may produce several flowering stems at a time. The flower heads are 20–50 mm (3⁄4–2 in) in diameter and consist entirely of ray florets. The flower heads mature into spherical seed heads sometimes called blowballs or clocks (in both British and American English) containing many single-seeded fruits called achenes. Each achene is attached to a pappus of fine hair-like material which enables wind-aided dispersal over long distances.[citation needed]

 

The flower head is surrounded by bracts (sometimes mistakenly called sepals) in two series. The inner bracts are erect until the seeds mature, then flex downward to allow the seeds to disperse. The outer bracts are often reflexed downward, but remain appressed in plants of the sections Palustria and Spectabilia. Between the pappus and the achene is a stalk called a beak, which elongates as the fruit matures. The beak breaks off from the achene quite easily, separating the seed from the parachute.

 

Description

The species of Taraxacum are tap-rooted, perennial, herbaceous plants, native to temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere. The genus contains many species, which usually (or in the case of triploids, obligately) reproduce by apomixis, resulting in many local populations and endemism. In the British Isles alone, 234 microspecies (i.e. morphologically distinct clonal populations) are recognised in nine loosely defined sections, of which 40 are "probably endemic". A number of species of Taraxacum are seed-dispersed ruderals that rapidly colonize disturbed soil, especially the common dandelion (T. officinale), which has been introduced over much of the temperate world. After flowering is finished, the dandelion flower head dries out for a day or two. The dried petals and stamens drop off, the bracts reflex (curve backwards), and the parachute ball opens into a full sphere. When development is complete, the mature seeds are attached to white, fluffy "parachutes" which easily detach from the seedhead and glide by wind, dispersing.

 

The seeds are able to cover large distances when dispersed due to the unique morphology of the pappus which works to create a unique type of vortex ring that stays attached to the seed rather than being sent downstream. In addition to the creation of this vortex ring, the pappus can adjust its morphology depending on the moisture in the air. This allows the plume of seeds to close up and reduce the chance to separate from the stem, waiting for optimal conditions that will maximize dispersal and germination.

 

Many similar plants in the family Asteraceae with yellow flowers are sometimes known as false dandelions. Dandelion flowers are very similar to those of cat's ears (Hypochaeris). Both plants carry similar flowers, which form into windborne seeds. However, dandelion flowers are borne singly on unbranched, hairless and leafless, hollow stems, while cat's ear flowering stems are branched, solid, and carry bracts. Both plants have a basal rosette of leaves and a central taproot. However, the leaves of dandelions are smooth or glabrous, whereas those of cat's ears are coarsely hairy.

 

Early-flowering dandelions may be distinguished from coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) by their basal rosette of leaves, their lack of disc florets, and the absence of scales on the flowering stem.

 

Other plants with superficially similar flowers include hawkweeds (Hieracium) and hawksbeards (Crepis). These are readily distinguished by branched flowering stems, which are usually hairy and bear leaves.

 

Classification

The genus is taxonomically complex due to the presence of apomixis: any morphologically distinct clonal population would deserve its own microspecies. Phylogenetic approaches are also complicated by the accelerated mutation in apomixic lines and repeated ancient hybridization events in the genus.

 

As of 1970, the group is divided into about 34 macrospecies or sections, and about 2000 microspecies; some botanists take a much narrower view and only accept a total of about 60 (macro)species. By 2015, the number has been revised to include 60 sections and about 2800 microspecies. 30 of these sections are known to reproduce sexually.

 

About 235 apomictic and polyploid microspecies have been recorded in Great Britain and Ireland alone.

 

Botanists specialising in the genus Taraxacum are sometimes called taraxacologists, for example Gunnar Marklund, Johannes Leendert van Soest or A.J. Richards.

 

Selected species

Taraxacum albidum, the white-flowered Japanese dandelion, a hybrid between T. coreanum and T. japonicum

Taraxacum algarbiense

Taraxacum aphrogenes, the Paphos dandelion

Taraxacum arcticum

Taraxacum balticum

Taraxacum brachyceras

Taraxacum brevicorniculatum, frequently misidentified as T. kok-saghyz and a poor rubber producer

Taraxacum californicum, the California dandelion, an endangered species

Taraxacum centrasiaticum, the Xinjiang dandelion

Taraxacum ceratophorum, the horned dandelion, considered by some sources to be a North American subspecies of T. officinale (T. officinale subsp. ceratophorum)

Taraxacum coreanum

Taraxacum desertorum

Taraxacum erythrospermum, the red-seeded dandelion, often considered a variety of T. laevigatum (i.e., T. laevigatum var. erythrospermum)

Taraxacum farinosum, the Turkish dandelion

Taraxacum holmboei, the Troödos dandelion

Taraxacum hybernum

Taraxacum japonicum, the Japanese dandelion, no ring of smallish, downward-turned leaves under the flower head

Taraxacum kok-saghyz, the Kazakh dandelion, which produces rubber

Taraxacum laevigatum, the rock dandelion, achenes reddish brown and leaves deeply cut throughout the length, inner bracts' tips are hooded

Taraxacum lissocarpum

Taraxacum minimum

Taraxacum mirabile

Taraxacum officinale (syn. T. officinale subsp. vulgare), the common dandelion, found in many forms

Taraxacum pankhurstianum, the St. Kilda dandelion

Taraxacum platycarpum, the Korean dandelion

Taraxacum pseudoroseum

Taraxacum suecicum

T. albidum

T. albidum

T. californicum

T. californicum

T. japonicum

T. japonicum

T. laevigatum

T. laevigatum

T. officinale

T. officinale

T. platycarpum

T. platycarpum

Cultivars

'Amélioré à Coeur Plein' yields an abundant crop without taking up much ground, and tends to blanch itself naturally, due to its clumping growth habit.

'Broad-leaved' - The leaves are thick and tender and easily blanched. In rich soils, they can be up to 60 cm (2') wide. Plants do not go to seed as quickly as French types.

'Vert de Montmagny' is a large-leaved, vigorous grower, which matures early.

 

History

Dandelions are thought to have evolved about 30 million years ago in Eurasia. Fossil seeds of Taraxacum tanaiticum have been recorded from the Pliocene of southern Belarus. Dandelions have been used by humans for food and as an herb for much of recorded history. They were well known to ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and are recorded to have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over a thousand years. The plant was used as food and medicine by Native Americans. Dandelions were probably brought to North America on the Mayflower for their supposed medicinal benefits.

 

Etymology

 

Leaf resemblance to the teeth of a lion (French: dent-de-lion)

The Latin name Taraxacum originates in medieval Arabic writings on pharmacy. The scientist Al-Razi around 900 CE wrote "the tarashaquq is like chicory". The scientist and philosopher Ibn Sīnā around 1000 CE wrote a book chapter on Taraxacum.[citation needed] Gerard of Cremona, in translating Arabic to Latin around 1170, spelled it tarasacon.

 

Common names

The English name, dandelion, is a corruption of the French dent de lion meaning "lion's tooth", referring to the coarsely toothed leaves. The plant is also known as blowball, cankerwort, doon-head-clock, witch's gowan, milk witch, lion's-tooth, yellow-gowan, Irish daisy, monks-head, priest's-crown, and puff-ball; other common names include faceclock, pee-a-bed, wet-a-bed, swine's snout, white endive, and wild endive.

 

The English folk name "piss-a-bed" (and indeed the equivalent contemporary French pissenlit) refers to the strong diuretic effect of the plant's roots. In various northeastern Italian dialects, the plant is known as pisacan ("dog pisses"), because they are found at the side of pavements. In Swedish, it is called maskros (worm rose) after the nymphs of small insects (thrips larvae) usually present in the flowers.

 

Nutrition

 

Plate of sauteed dandelion greens, with Wehani rice

Raw dandelion greens contain high amounts of vitamins A, C, and K, and are moderate sources of calcium, potassium, iron, and manganese. Raw dandelion greens are 86% water, 9% carbohydrates, 3% protein, and 1% fat. A 100 gram (3+1⁄2oz) reference amount supplies 45 Calories.

 

Phytochemicals

The raw flowers contain diverse phytochemicals, including polyphenols, such as flavonoids apigenin, isoquercitrin (a quercetin-like compound), and caffeic acid, as well as terpenoids, triterpenes, and sesquiterpenes. The roots contain a substantial amount of the prebiotic fiber inulin. Dandelion greens contain lutein.

 

Taraxalisin, a serine proteinase, is found in the latex of dandelion roots. Maximal activity of the proteinase in the roots is attained in April, at the beginning of plant development after the winter period. Each dandelion seed has a mass(weight) of 500 micrograms or 0.0005g (1/125 of a grain).[citation needed]

 

Properties

Edibility

 

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The entire plant, including the leaves, stems, flowers, and roots, is edible and nutritious, with nutrients such as vitamins A and K as well as calcium and iron. Dandelions are found on six continents and have been gathered for food since prehistory, but the varieties commercially cultivated for consumption are mainly native to Eurasia and North America. A perennial plant, its leaves grow back if the taproot is left intact. To make leaves more palatable, they are often blanched to remove bitterness, or sauteed in the same way as spinach. Dandelion greens have been a part of traditional Kashmiri cuisine, Spanish cuisine, Italian cuisine, Albanian cuisine, Slovenian, Sephardic Jewish, Chinese, Greek cuisine (χόρτα) and Korean cuisines. In Crete, the leaves of a variety called 'Mari' (Μαρί), 'Mariaki' (Μαριάκι), or 'Koproradiko' (Κοπροράδικο) are eaten by locals, either raw or boiled, in salads. T. megalorhizon, a species endemic to Crete, is eaten in the same way; it is found only at high altitudes (1,000–1,600 metres (3,300–5,200 ft)) and in fallow sites, and is called pentaramia (πενταράμια) or agrioradiko (αγριοράδικο).

 

The flower petals, along with other ingredients, usually including citrus, are used to make dandelion wine. Its ground, roasted roots can be used as a caffeine-free coffee alternative. Dandelion was also traditionally used to make the traditional British soft drink dandelion and burdock, and is one of the ingredients of root beer. Dandelions were once considered delicacies by the Victorian gentry, who used them mostly in salads and sandwiches.

 

Dye

The yellow flowers can be dried and ground into a yellow-pigmented powder and used as a dye.

 

Allergies

Dandelion pollen may cause allergic reactions when eaten, or adverse skin reactions in sensitive individuals. Contact dermatitis after handling has also been reported, probably from the latex in the stems and leaves.

 

Herbalism

Dandelion has been used in traditional medicine in Europe, North America, and China.

 

Food for wildlife

Dandelions do not depend on wildlife for distribution or pollination; however much of wildlife benefits from the abundance of the plant. Rabbits, wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, eastern chipmunks, bobwhite quail, and many species of birds will consume the seeds and foliage. Additionally, many insects will collect nectar from the flower, especially in early spring when there are very few other flowers in bloom.

 

Taraxacum seeds are an important food source for certain birds (linnets, Linaria spp.).

 

Main article: Nectar

Szabo studied nectar secretion in a dandelion patch over two years (59.2 and 8.9 flowers per square metre (5.50 and 0.83/sq ft) in 1981 and 1982). He measured average nectar volume at 7.4 μl/flower in 1981 and 3.7 μl/flower in 1982. The flowers tended to open in the morning and close in the afternoon with the concentrations significantly higher on the second day.

 

Dandelions are also important plants for Northern Hemisphere bees, providing an important source of nectar and pollen early in the season. They are also used as a source of nectar by the pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne), one of the earliest emerging butterflies in the spring.

 

Leaves

Dandelions are used as food plants by the larvae of some species of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths).

 

Invasive Species.

Dandelions can cause significant economic damage as an invasive species and infestation of other crops worldwide; in some jurisdictions, the species T. officinale is listed as a noxious weed. It can also be considered invasive in protected areas such as national parks. For example, Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska lists Taraxacum officinale as the most common invasive species in the park and hosts an annual "Dandelion Demolition" event where volunteers are trained to remove the plant from the park's roadsides.

 

Benefits to gardeners

Main article: Beneficial weed

With a wide range of uses, the dandelion is cultivated in small gardens to massive farms. It is kept as a companion plant; its taproot brings up nutrients for shallow-rooting plants. It is also known to attract pollinating insects and release ethylene gas, which helps fruit to ripen.

 

Cultural importance

It has been a Western tradition for someone to blow out a dandelion seedhead and think of a wish they want to come true.

 

Five dandelion flowers are the emblem of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The citizens celebrate spring with an annual Dandelion Festival.

 

The dandelion is the official flower of the University of Rochester in New York State, and "Dandelion Yellow" is one of the school's official colors. "The Dandelion Yellow" is an official University of Rochester song.

 

Inspiration for engineering

The ability of dandelion seeds to travel as far as a kilometer in dry, windy and warm conditions, has been an inspiration for designing light-weight passive drones.

 

In 2018, researchers discovered that dandelion seeds have a separated vortex ring. This work provided evidence that dandelion seeds have fluid behavior around fluid-immersed bodies that may help understand locomotion, weight reduction and particle retention in biological and man-made structures.

 

In 2022, researchers at the University of Washington demonstrated battery-free wireless sensors and computers that mimic dandelion seeds and can float in the wind and disperse across a large area.

 

As a source of natural rubber

See also: Taraxacum kok-saghyz § Rubber

Dandelions secrete latex when the tissues are cut or broken, yet in the wild type, the latex content is low and varies greatly. Taraxacum kok-saghyz, the Russian dandelion, is a species that produced industrially useful amounts during WW2. Using modern cultivation methods and optimization techniques, scientists in the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME) in Germany developed a cultivar of the Russian dandelion that is suitable for current commercial production of natural rubber. The latex produced exhibits the same quality as the natural rubber from rubber trees. In collaboration with Continental AG, IME is building a pilot facility. As of May 2014, the first prototype test tires made with blends from dandelion-rubber are scheduled for testing on public roads over the next few years. In December 2017, Linglong Group Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, invested $450 million into making commercially viable rubber from dandelions.

Sphæræ: an inflatable multi-dome pavilion

Concept and design Cocky Eek

A Synergetica Lab and ArtScience Interfaculty co-production

 

As part of the Studiolab open call, "Synthetically Yours", the ArtScience Interfaculty and Synergetica Lab present a series of multi-sensory performances and installations in the context of synthetic biology. Transpiring inside *Sphæræ*, these spherically projected artworks evoke the transformation of prebiotic conditions into the complex behavior and dimensionality of synthesized living cells.

 

credit: Cocky Eek

 

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Today, alfalfa is grown on 23 million acres from coast to coast and is the nation’s fourth largest acreage crop.

 

And in addition to helping you, through its many environmental benefits, alfalfa helps convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms on which other plants can thrive, facilitates soil conservation by reducing erosion, creates a wildlife habitat for animals, including some endangered species, and its flowers help bees produce the top honey crop in the U.S.

 

If you’re in the market (and you should be) check out Alfalfa supplements at your neighboring health food store. As you read the labels, note that PINES alfalfa is the only certified organic, not-GM Project Verified alfalfa leaf out there. Founded in 1976, PINES International (www.wheatgrass.com) is a successful natural products company, still owned by the original founders and families. PINES Wheat and Barley Grass tablets and powders and other premium products are found in over 7,000 health food stores nationwide, and exported to more than 20 foreign countries.

 

PINES products are made with the utmost care, and focus on creating and maintaining maximum nutritional value. Beyond that, their goal is to have minimal negative impact on the environment, and where possible, restore and protect what has been damaged by the shortsighted farming and development activities of others.

 

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Attributes Of Probiotic Supplements For Men The majority of people are aware of the digestive advantages connected with including probiotics to a diet plan. However, researchers are learning more every day about the role these great bacteria play in keeping individuals healthy and health advantages connected with consuming probiotic microbes. There are more than 2 hundred research studies connecting adequate probiotic levels with one hundred and seventy various illness and conditions. Here are the advantages that probiotics offer guys that we bet you didn't find out about. ift.tt/1B1A7jH Probiotics might help control bad breath and promote much better oral health overall. Particularly the pressures Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium help suppress the growth of bad bacteria that triggers bad breath in individuals. Second of all, it might help enhance tolerances to lactose. In medical research studies investigators guess that probiotics might assist with the usage of dairy items containing lactose. Certain probiotic pressures can serve as a substitute for the lactase enzymes that help you damaged dairy items. The third little known advantage of taking probiotic supplements is enhanced energy. Probiotics aid combat dangerous bacteria lining your digestive tract walls which in turn increases the body's nutrient absorption. Better nutrition absorption enables you to obtain the necessary vitamins and minerals the body needs to flourish and become more energetic. The last advantage we are going to talk about is probiotics capability to support the body's immune system. Seventy percent of the body's immune system lives in your digestive tract and including probiotics can provide it a much required boost. Probiotics deal with the immune system to get rid of bad bacteria and help much lower sensitivity to colds and the flu. These are simply a few of the health advantages connected with probiotics and research it constantly being carried out to learn the full spectrum of advantages probiotics provide. It is important to keep in mind that probiotics require prebiotics to work synergistically together. Including probiotics to a diet plan will certainly provide little advantage to the body if not supplied with the fuel needed to flourish and vice versa. Probiotic Supplements

More Weight Loss than Any Other Discovery in Supplement History

   

ORIGIN’ THINS™ is, what we believe, the absolute most proven product in dietary supplements. It’s simple and safe! No jitters or crash, just a healthy first-of-its-kind ingredient combination that keeps your body in high gear by enhancing its burn potential while curbing your appetite.

 

The ultra premium grade ingredient(s) in optimum dosage in THINS™ are backed by science and clinical research and support our dual benefit claim in the EU* - it has a positive effect on blood cholesterol levels as well as on bodyweight reduction. THINS™ is all natural and can be used every day.

  

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Metabolic-Boosting Raspberry Ketones

 

This is a compound found in red raspberries which basically slices up fat cells, making them easier to be burned as fuel. These ketones also create a feeling of fullness and keep cravings under control. Raspberry ketones are better taken as a supplement; else you would need to eat approximately 1,000 raspberries to reap the same benefits.

 

Metabolic-Boosting White Kidney Bean Extract

 

This ingredient is a known carb blocker. White kidney bean extract blocks unwanted calories from being stored as fat while keeping your blood sugar balanced. White Kidney Bean Extract paralyzes the enzyme that turns starch into sugar in your stomach, and so your body does not absorb it.

 

Metabolic-Boosting Green Tea Extract

 

Green tea has gone from an exotic beverage to one of the most popular weight loss ingredients. Green tea slows carbohydrate absorption and increases fat burning by improving the function of insulin.

 

Metabolic-Boosting Chromium

 

The trace mineral chromium supports healthy insulin function, which helps regulate blood sugar and is necessary for proper metabolism. Keeping blood sugar levels in check also supports weight loss.

 

Metabolic-Boosting Vitamin D

 

Excess body fat absorbs and holds onto vitamin D, making it unavailable to the body. The absence of Vitamin D interferes with the functioning of leptin, a hormone which signals the brain that you are full and should stop eating.

 

Nature’s richest source of soluble fiber

 

Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that is derived from konjac root. Glucomannan, which can absorb up to 200 times its weight in water, works by absorbing water in your stomach and forming a gel that carries moisture through your digestive system. It also helps you feel full due to its swelling action and suppresses your appetite, keeping you from overeating and having unnecessary cravings, the greatest enemies to weight loss.

 

Research shows that Glucomannan helps delay gastric emptying, slows the absorption of dietary carbohydrates to reduce insulin spiking, improves cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and acts as a prebiotic.

 

Proven by clinical trials

 

Clinical studies have confirmed that glucomannan in konjac tubers lowers cholesterol—both total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol—without affecting diastolic blood pressure. These trials have also concluded weight loss. Daily doses used in these trials were 3-4 gram. A daily dosage of THINS™ contains 4.1 gram of ultra premium glucomannan.

 

*EFSA has favorably assessed the effect of glucomannan on the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations if 4 gm/day glucomannan in one or more servings is consumed (cf. EFSA Journal 2009; 7(9):1258) and an effect on the reduction of body weight in the context of an energy-restricted diet if 3 gm/day glucomannan is consumed (at best in three portions á 1 g), cf. EFSA Journal 2010; 8(10):1798.

 

In case y'all need a delicious idea for lunch or dinner today, this is what we had last night! 😛It was our first rendezvous with homemade Greek food, and it turned out AHmazing 🙌💃

There was a lot of prep, but it was so worth it and so full of prebiotic goodness!

 

We've got grilled asparagus + kale, tomato, cucumber, red onion salad with lemon garlic dressing + oven fried okra (not Greek but, oh well, it's delicious) + falafel + white bean hummus + arugula + black olives + not pictured, is our yummy tatziki made with vegan yogurt, cukes, garlic & Cultured Guru pickle brine (it ended up drizzled on everything) 👌😋

YAY for probiotics atop prebiotics!

 

Anyone want to see this recipe on the blog? 🙋

Hungary - Blanka Novák - Innovative approach to the antibacterial and prebiotic Lycium barbarum extract

What makes sauerkraut an even more super superfood? Ginger and Beets, of course! 💪💁

Raw sauerkraut is packed with probiotics, prebiotics and plant fiber. With beets and ginger in the mix you get all of that plus anti-inflammatory benefits and tons of vitamins and nutrients for a strong nourished gut microbiome! Delicious + nutritious = happy gut & happy tastebuds 😋

Check it out on the blog and make some of your own.

 

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Judging by the sudden and mysterious disappearance from supermarkets of all forms of flour, except non-wheat substances labelled as flour, it could be reasonable to suggest a couple of things. People in COVID-19 lockdown have, at least, aspired to baking even if they haven't done it and perhaps the gluten free craze serviced by those flour-like substances isn't so critical when it comes to the pragmatic need for food.

 

I didn't bake today. I was "winterising", working on keeping out the cold we know is just around the corner. But the baker was in the house and this is what happened while I wasn't looking! Yay!!

 

But is it better than sliced bread? Your supermarket sliced bread is certainly convenient, if you can access a supermarket — all the same shape, uniform thickness, no slicing skill or equipment required and conveniently contained in a plastic bag. Oh boy, a plastic bag we can release into the wild, to swim in the waterways and kill those pesky wild creatures!!

 

Almost certainly sliced bread has travelled a lot further than bread from your own oven. Even if the flour you use for baking has come the same distance it weighed a lot less so consumed a lot less energy and was responsible for a lot less emissions. How so? Well, this bread uses flour and water in the ratio 9:7 by weight. That's almost as much water as flour and that water gets transported with your flour when you buy bread. At home, the water comes to you! What of the energy your oven uses? It may be less efficient than a real bakers oven, but the heat which is wasted will add to the warmth of your kitchen and keep you toasty warm without other heating. That's a win-win, no?

 

Then there's the knowledge that your bread won't kill the wildlife, is nutritionally superior and doesn't contain a chemical sh!tstorm of things that shouldn't be in bread. What makes this bread so superior is that it started "life" ages ago as a sourdough culture. The day before baking it was added to a wet mix of flour and water to become a poolish. It bubbled away before being the base for the rest of the ingredients, which aren't many and doesn't include any non-food substances, unlike sliced supermarket bread.

 

That long, slow ferment knocks out components of wheat flour that interfere with digestion, lock up nutrients and annoy your guts. It also builds up prebiotics that make your microbiome oh so happy, and that should make you happy too. What's more, half of these loaves are made with 10 weight percent of rye meal instead of wheat flour. Not only is it really, really yummy, it is slower to digest, stops those blood sugar spikes and we all know that is better for our health.

 

Don't have bread flour, can't get out or there's none in your supermarket? It's still available on-line. No sourdough starter? Make your own with flour, water and your friendly local bugs circulating in the air around you; so much healthier than other people's viruses. No bread board? This one is pine off-cut from a furniture factory, scavenged, not bought. You can even put a big quarry tile in your oven if you want that stone baked vibe. I can't give you a better solution to the breadknife problem unless you want tp reflect on the saying breaking bread

 

I think we can say, yeah, it's even better than sliced bread.

A caminho de Gurué

 

Mangoes belong to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous species of tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Cultivated in many tropical regions and distributed widely in the world, mango is one of the most extensively exploited fruits for food, juice, flavor, fragrance and color, making it a common ingredient in new functional foods often called superfruits. Its leaves are ritually used as floral decorations at weddings and religious ceremonies. The name mango is ultimately either from the Kodagu mange, the Malayalam manga, or the Tamil mangai, and was loaned into Portuguese in the early 16th century, and from Portuguese passed into English. Mango trees (Mangifera indica) reach 35-40 m in height, with a crown radius of 10 m. The leaves are evergreen, alternate, simple, 15-35 cm long and 6-16 cm broad; when the leaves are young they are orange-pink, rapidly changing to a dark glossy red, then dark green as they mature. The flowers are produced in terminal panicles 10-40 cm long; each flower is small and white with five petals 5-10 mm long, with a mild sweet odor suggestive of lily of the valley. The fruit takes from three to six months to ripen. The ripe fruit is variable in size and color, and may be yellow, orange, red or green when ripe, depending on the cultivar. When ripe, the unpeeled fruit gives off a distinctive resinous sweet smell. In its center is a single flat oblong seed that can be fibrous or hairy on the surface, depending on the cultivar.

Mango is rich in a variety of phytochemicals and nutrients that qualify it as a model "superfruit". The fruit is high in prebiotic dietary fiber, vitamin C, polyphenols and carotenoids

Mango contains essential vitamins and dietary minerals. The antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, vitamin K, other B vitamins and essential nutrients such as potassium, copper and 17 amino acids . Mango peel and pulp contain other phytonutrients, such as the pigment antioxidants - carotenoids and polyphenols - and omega-3 and -6 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

The edible mango peel has considerable value as a source of dietary fiber and antioxidant pigments. Contained within the peel and pulp are rich contents of polysaccharides as fiber sources, especially starch and pectins.

Antioxidants of the peel and pulp include carotenoids, such as the provitamin A compound, beta-carotene, lutein and alpha-carotene, polyphenols, such as quercetin, kaempferol, gallic acid, caffeic acid, catechins, tannins, and the unique mango xanthone, mangiferin. Contents of these phytochemicals and nutrients appear to vary across different mango species.

If you are looking to buy a product to increase your pleasure sensations and minimize discomfort during sex, then you are in the right area. Quanna offers Oomf, which is an all-natural, water based lube for female containing a multi-aphrodisiac blend that is enriched with prebiotics designed to maximize pleasure by amplifying blood flow circulation and providing better muscle relaxation to increase sensitivity along with many more benefits. It is vulva friendly and is recommended by gynecologists. It increases sensitivity which leads to better orgasms, and removes pain from pleasure, along with vaginal dryness. For keeping unwanted thoughts away while having sex so that you don’t get performance anxiety, choose Oomf CBD lube for experiencing long-lasting pleasure without pain.

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All across Malaysia, moms have used Mamil to help their children overcome digestive discomfort. Watch moms tell their stories and find out how they helped their children find their cheerful selves again!

 

Listen to mothers relate to their children's struggle with hard stools, and how Mamil®'s Internationally Patented Prebiotics GOS/lcFOS (9:1) has helped improve their children's bowel movements.

 

To find out more: www.mamil.com.my/

 

Need a meatless Monday dinner idea? Try out jackfruit! Our first time trying jackfruit we had pulled buffalo jackfruit sandwiches with avocado and our sauerkraut... it was perfect! We were a little skeptical at first, but It actually does have the texture of pulled meat, without being meat! Yay health and prebiotic vegan foods! 😋🙌

 

Def. adding jackfruit to the grocery list every week 👌

 

Also, when we are done unpacking from our move, there is sure to be a new recipe blog for this sandwich up on our website 👍😁

He says this about Pines Wheat Grass:

 

"I am a trainer of models, dancers and bodybuilders, as well as Ju Jitsu, Muay Thai, and boxing athletes. I also train everyday people, In my opinion, there is nothing that allows muscle recovery and maintains immune systems better than #PinesWheatGrass tablets (for on the go) and Pines' #wheatgrass powder or #MightyGreens powder (for home/gym shake recipes).

 

"Whether you train or not, your immune system’s strength determines how fast you heal and recover from colds, stress, flu, injuries and diseases. That's why you need to eat your vegetables. Follow the @wheatgrass_people’s website (wheatgrass.com) and find great tasting recipes with Pines Wheat Grass and their other green superfoods. Pines CAN HELP increase your green nutrition."

 

Studies show that most people do not eat enough #chlorophyll-rich, #wholefood, leafy-green vegetables. Besides providing missing nourishment, whole food vegetables are #prebiotic, which improves colon health. Darkly pigmented foods like Pines #greensuperfoods increase #NitricOxide levels. That's is good for everyone, especially #athletes who seek to increase #stamina and #endurance.

 

Established 40 years ago by more than 100 small investors (average $200 each), #Pines is named after the Pine tree, which is an international symbol of the peace found in nature. Instead of a #pesticide-based #agribusiness with an organic sideline, Pines is composed of sincere 100% organic farm families. We are the only Kansas producer of green superfoods to use modern organic-only, stainless steel dehydration equipment designed for human food.

 

Pines #greenfood products are sold at leading natural food stores or direct at wheatgrass.com

 

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What makes sauerkraut an even more super superfood? Ginger and Beets, of course! 💪💁

Raw sauerkraut is packed with probiotics, prebiotics and plant fiber. With beets and ginger in the mix you get all of that plus anti-inflammatory benefits and tons of vitamins and nutrients for a strong nourished gut microbiome! Delicious + nutritious = happy gut & happy tastebuds 😋

Check it out on the blog and make some of your own.👌 link in bio!

 

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Probably the most cutting-edge fields of drugs is gene modification, that has proven that the significance of prebiotics is dependant on being 'friendly' bacteria, which has similarities to microorganisms naturally found within the digestive system. Certain strains or kinds of prebiotics happen to be associated with all

 

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Elijah is a mixed martial arts strength coach, certified and licensed personal trainer. He says this about Pines Wheat Grass:

 

"I carry Pines Wheat Grass instead of hot sauce for my Greek Chicken Breast salads especially at @Zoeskitchen, which serves the best Mediterranean food I've tasted in 20 years.

 

"I am a trainer of models, dancers and bodybuilders, as well as Ju Jitsu, Muay Thai, and boxing athletes. I also train everyday people, In my opinion, nutrient-dense #vegetables allow for muscle recovery and maintaining immune systems. Pines grows nutrient-dense vegetables such as #PinesWheatGrass tablets (for on the go) and Pines'#wheatgrass powder or #MightyGreens powder (for home/gym shake recipes).

 

"Whether you train or not, your immune system’s strength determines how fast you heal and recover from colds, stress, flu, injuries and diseases. That's why you need to eat your vegetables. Follow the @wheatgrass_people on their website (wheatgrass.com) and find great tasting recipes with Pines Wheat Grass and their other green superfoods. Pines can help increase your green nutrition."

 

Studies show that most people do not eat enough #chlorophyll-rich,#wholefood, leafy-green vegetables. Besides providing missing nourishment, whole food vegetables are #prebiotic, which improves colon health. Darkly pigmented foods like Pines #greensuperfoods increase #NitricOxide levels. That's is good for everyone, especially #athletes who seek to increase #stamina and #endurance.

 

Established 40 years ago by more than 100 small investors (average $200 each), Pines is named after the Pine tree, which is an international symbol of the peace found in nature.Pines is composed of sincere 100% organic farm families.

 

Pines #greenfood products are sold at leading natural food stores or direct at wheatgrass.com

 

Pines Website: www.wheatgrass.com/

 

Pines Instagram: instagram.com/wheatgrass_people

 

Pines Twitter: twitter.com/PinesWheatGrass

 

Pines Flickr: bit.ly/1I60Mzc

 

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The Father of Wheatgrass: www.cerophyl.net/

 

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Luminiferous Drift is an art installation that stages so-called protocells – precursors of cells, composed of complex non-living chemistry – which visualize the motion of phytoplankton in a biosphere observed from outer space. As such, it envisions a prebiotic harbinger of phytoplankton, punctiliously irradiating the whirling climate of a hypothetical planet.

 

credit: Evelina Domnitch, Dmitry Gelfand

Get ready for the ultimate low-glycemic sweetener! Unlike sugar, honey, and even agave syrup, this natural nectar won't spike blood sugar levels. Yacon's sweetness comes from low-calorie, low-carb FOS (fructooligosaccharides) that taste sweet but won’t affect blood sugar levels. FOS can’t be digested and absorbed into the body, so they don’t have the effect on metabolism that other sweeteners do. More than just a sweet-tooth pleaser, FOS are known to promote vitamin absorption, regulate metabolism and act as a prebiotic by stimulating growth of friendly intestinal flora.

 

Grown in the nutrient-rich soil of the Peruvian highlands, our certified organic yacon root is delicately fresh-pressed and dehydrated to bring you this rich, molasses-like superfood syrup the way nature intended - as Essential Living Food!

 

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Poise is a hybrid installation that uses chemical and physical reactions to control its behavior and sound synthesis. The installation consists of the main control unit and three balancing robots.

 

The main control unit has three core systems where the reactions occur, with everything analyzed by a computer algorithm using cameras. This project is based on self-organizing structures viewed from different angles. All three robots are connected to the main control unit and represent through sound and movement one of the three processes that are happening. The first robot is connected to a sound/mechanical process, the second one to a thermodynamic reaction, and the third to a chemical reaction. Taken together, they create a new and more complex system, as they affect each other through the movements of robots and the main algorithm. To a certain extent, this hybrid system consisting of robotized kinetic objects and chemical/physical reactions is symptomatic of prebiotic chemical evolution.

 

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Poise→[d] is a hybrid installation that uses chemical and physical reactions to control its behavior and sound synthesis. The installation consists of the main control unit and three balancing robots.

 

The main control unit has three core systems where the reactions occur, with everything analyzed by a computer algorithm using cameras. This project is based on self-organizing structures viewed from different angles. All three robots are connected to the main control unit and represent through sound and movement one of the three processes that are happening. The first robot is connected to a sound/mechanical process, the second one to a thermodynamic reaction, and the third to a chemical reaction. Taken together, they create a new and more complex system, as they affect each other through the movements of robots and the main algorithm. To a certain extent, this hybrid system consisting of robotized kinetic objects and chemical/physical reactions is symptomatic of prebiotic chemical evolution.

 

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Dr. Peter Rubinelli, post doctoral research associate, uses an anaerobic chamber to introduce probiotic and prebiotic agents into microbiome samples. The chamber replaces oxygen with other gases to provide an oxygenless environment for the microbes. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

I did the weekly shopping at a different supermarket this week and was able to buy the Muller Vitality yogurts we always used to get. Since I last bought them they have changed the packaging. Now in single flavour four packs instead of two flavour six packs. The pots are smaller too - 125g instead of 150g. Another case of selling the customer less, usually for slightly more money.

 

The big questions are, will they taste the same as before and will they measure up to our new favourites from Longley Farm and Dr Oekter's Onken?

1-1/2 cup unsweetened flax milk

2 scoops chocolate fudge vegan protein

1 tbsp dutch cocoa unsweetened

1 cup frozen cherries

1-1/4 tsp Organic Pines Wheatgrass Powder

1 tsp Organic Pines Beet Juice Powder

from @wheatgrass_people

 

Quick pick me up and low cal but full of #protein and #antioxidants to keep me going this morning.

Oh! I added some raw cacao nibs for crunch!

 

This reciped is from CK Hall (@ckscooking). She a consultant for Pampered Chef®. She uses food and fellowship to make a difference with real food, health, and great kitchen tools! CK teaches sourcing individual ingredients rather than using complex blends.

 

This is especially important for #greensuperfood products like #wheatgrass, which can be blended with darkly colored ingredients to hide poor color and quality. When you select single ingredients rather than blends, you can see, smell, touch and taste each individual ingredient for quality.

 

All Pines products are packaged in amber glass bottles with special metal caps containing tight seals that allow us to remove the oxygen from each bottle. That protects the product from oxidation and loss of nutrients that occurs when sensitive green food products are packaged in plastic tubs or paper packets.

Nearly all our Pines products consist of ingredients that we grow ourselves on our own #familyfarm. All products are certified #organic, #nongmoproject verified, #raw and #glutenfree.

 

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Pines Instagram: instagram.com/wheatgrass_people

 

Pines Twitter: twitter.com/PinesWheatGrass

 

Pines Flickr: bit.ly/1I60Mzc

 

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The Father of Wheatgrass: www.cerophyl.net/

 

The WheatGrass Girl's Twitter: twitter.com/WheatGrass76

 

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Did you know that your kid's poo is a good way to monitor their. Discover Mamil & see the difference. Begin your journey of discovering Mamil® today.Parents can help support healthy digestion by ensuring that kids consume enough water and fibre, get sufficient exercise and physical activity1 and consider a formulated milk powder fortified with prebiotics for good abdominal health.

 

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TECH TRANSFER - University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture poultry scientists Guillermo Tellez, foreground, and Billy Hargis conduct research on the use of probiotics and prebiotics to improve the health, performance and food safety of poultry in the John Kirkpatrick Skeeles Poultry Health Laboratory. (U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture photo)

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Sữa Friso tăng trưởng 3

Bổ sung dưỡng chất sắt và canxi, Tiêu hóa tốt, Bổ sung kháng thể tự nhiên IgG, tăng cường hệ thống miễn dịch.

Friso 3, sữa tăng trưởng đặc biệt cho trẻ mới biết đi của bạn! Chế độ ăn uống này được xây dựng cho các nhu cầu của trẻ em 10-12 tháng.

Ngay cả nếu con của bạn đã được 10 tháng, công thức cho trẻ sơ sinh vẫn còn quan trọng cho sự tăng trưởng và phát triển tối ưu. Friso 3 là sữa tăng trưởng lý tưởng cho trẻ mới biết đi của bạn. Thực phẩm này chứa tất cả các chất dinh dưỡng cần thiết trong sự cân bằng thích hợp.

Friso Nutradefense 3 chứa tất cả các chất dinh dưỡng cần thiết cho bé:

- Prebiotic chất xơ, axit béo (DHA & AA) và nucleotide có trong sữa mẹ

- Sắt cho lượng máu tối ưu

- Vitamin D cho xương chắc khỏe

Ở tuổi này, các chất dinh dưỡng sắt, vitamin D và axit béo quan trọng cho sự tăng trưởng và phát triển. Vì vậy, việc xây dựng các khối chủ yếu của Nutradefense chính thành phần tự nhiên có trong sữa mẹ

Lưu ý:

- Từ 10 tháng Friso 3 là một phần của một chế độ ăn uống đa dạng

- Friso Nutradefense 3 không thích hợp cho trẻ sơ sinh dưới 6 tháng.

- Luôn luôn làm theo những lời khuyên được liệt kê trên bao bì.

- Bảo quản sữa ở nơi khô mát, tránh ánh nắng trực tiếp.

- Túi đã mở sử dụng trong 4 tuần nếu được bảo quản tốt.

"Today's juice includes carrots, apple, kiwi, red kale, spinach, mandarin orange, and Pines beet juice powder and wheatgrass powder from@wheatgrass_people

 

As always, #ckscooking :-)"

 

CK is a consultant for Pampered Chef®. She uses food and fellowship to make a difference with real food, health, and great kitchen tools!

 

Pines Wheat Grass and our Beet Juice Powder are convenient and economical ways to add more #antioxidant #vegetable #nutrition to diets. Most people are deficient in the vegetable nutrition we need to stay healthy.

 

Pines Wheat Grass was the first #GreenSuperfood and the first #wheatgrass. Because they are wholefoods, Pines products are #prebiotic and promote the greatgrowth of #probiotic bacteria we need for good health.

 

We have grown our #wheatgrass in accordance with the scientific research for nearly 40 years. Never forced to grow too quickly indoors in crowded trays, #PinesWheatGrass is grown as nature intended. It is harvested after a winter of slow growth outdoors in often-freezing temperatures as a short grass. We harvest at peak nutrition that occurs only once a-year and lasts only a few days in the early spring.

 

Pines is unique among wholefood wheatgrass producers in that we not a part of the pesticide-based, animal feed industry. Our products are not an "organic sideline." Instead, since 1976, Pines' farm families have always been 100% organic. Our products are grown with natural rainfall, not irrigation. We are not a part of the factory farming industry that has contaminated and depleted the once-great #Ogallala #Aquifer.

 

All Pines products are packaged in amber glass bottles with special metal caps that allow us to remove the oxygen. Without oxygen, the devitalization and loss of color for products packaged in plastic tubs or paper packets does not occur. That's why Pines provides more nutrition per dollar of any other wholefood wheatgrass.

 

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From Wikipedia:

 

Lupin seeds are considered "superior" to soybeans in certain applications and there is increasing evidence for their potential health benefits. They contain similar protein to soybean but less fat. As a food source, they are gluten-free and high in dietary fiber, amino acids, and antioxidants, and they are considered to be prebiotic. About 85% of the world's lupin seeds are grown in Western Australia

  

Description

ABC® DMS Step1 is a milk-based, iron-fortified formula for full-term infants. Growth and Immune System development.

Product Features

Milk-based infant formula patterned after breast milk

 

Prebiotics to support the growth of healthy bacteria, which helps strengthen immune function

 

Easy-to-digest, intact milk protein (60:40 whey-to-casein ratio) patterned after breast milk

 

Clinically shown to support bone mineralization at 4 years—similar to breast milk

 

Comparison based on whey: casein ratio of typical mature breast milk (15 days to 6 months after birth).

Indications

ABC DMS is designed for healthy full-term infants and sick babies who do not have special nutritional needs.

 

According to the AAP, iron-fortified infant formula should be used if breastfeeding is not chosen, is discontinued during the first year, or if a supplement to breast milk is desired. Cow's milk is not recommended for infants before their first birthday.

A natural colon cleanser and fibre combination powder, with FOS (prebiotics), probiotics (friendly bacteria), digestive enzymes, beneficial herbs, psyllium husks and L-Glutamine. Support for colon detox, digestive health and bowel regularity.

In China, HJ Heinz has launched Little Kids Fan Qie Hu Luo Bo Bing Gan (Tomato & Carrot Biscuits) under the Heinz Little Kids brand. Made using quality oil and advanced enzyme technology, the biscuits are fortified with calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1 and prebiotic (GOS). Also available in Hai Tai Wei (Seaweed) flavour.

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