Replacing sugar by Stevia can cut cholesterol levels, but we're going to talk about something much more exciting here: The healing effects of the medicinal herb Stevia Rebaudiana on people with heart disease or cardiovascular disease in general.
We've all heard about how important Omega-3 is for a healthy heart. DHA is perhaps the most important of those polyunsaturated fatty acids, and our bodies can produce but very little of their own. DHA is present in fatty fish and in supplements, but the best way of getting it would be to somehow increase the body's own production. Similar to how sunshine makes the body create vitamin D, and that self-produced vit. D is much more beneficial to the body than vit. D from supplements, it would likely be much more preferable in terms of benefit-to-the-body to let the body synthesise more of its own Omega-3. Not to mention the benefit on the wallet - Omega-3 supplements are not exactly cheap. Wouldn't it be great to go to your garden and harvest your own Omega-3 booster?
Enter Stevia. There is an exciting but totally unknown US patent nr. 6,500,471 by Minoru Sato et al., where many beneficial - almost spectacular - effects are described on small amounts (2% of the feed) of powdered Stevia plant on various livestock like pigs, cows and poultry.
One of their main findings was that a tiny amount of Stevia extract added to pig feed tremendously raised the pigs own ability to make DHA! As a result, their meat didn't leak juices when it was kept for days on supermarket shelves. And they sought to ameliorate that problem for Japanese supermarkets.
Because meat with a high amount of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid, the most important polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acid for cardiac health) tastes better, smells better, looks better and feels better. You get it - animals with more DHA are healthier.
Stevia's capacity to boost DHA production seems to be unique: The patent says: "There is no precedent that DHA is detected from meat of domestic animals such as swine."
Because the patent mentions that very small percentages of Stevia leaf and stem powder already have a noticeable effect, I believe that "medicinal" Stevia leaf extract is in fact a cheaper and perhaps even better alternative than taking Omega-3 capsules.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Stevia Against Osteoporosis
This is not on how replacing sugar with Stevia will reduce your chance of Osteoporosis – it does – but on how Stevia as a medicinal herb can contribute to the strength of your bones. The Japanese have been doing extensive research into the medicinal properties of Stevia Rebaudiana for decades and it has paid off. A little known fact is that many Japanese and international patents have been issued on Stevia’s medicinal properties.
A very interesting patent by Japanese researchers to people who suffer from Osteoporosis (brittle bones) is US patent nr. 6,500,471 by Minoru Sato. In this patent it is described how adding a tiny percentage of powdered Stevia stems and leaves to chicken feed dramatically reduced egg shell breakage. They also state in their marketing materials for their company (JBB Stevia Laboratory/B&L corporation) that pigs that had a little Stevia-extract in their food had double as much Calcium-content in their meat than other pigs.
In the patent, the inventors state that 10% to 15% is a normal eggshell breakage percentage (before the eggs solidify). To solve this, farmers give the chickens extra calcium, but no amount of extra Calcium really helps much because the chickens’ Calcium metabolism can’t keep up with accelerated egg production. However, when a fine Stevia powder is added to their feed, Calcium metabolism appears to increase very substantially, and now only 2 to 3% of eggs break! Without a decrease in egg production. The inventors admit they do not know which ingredient in the pulverized Stevia stems and leaves is responsible for this small miracle, but they deduce that this unknown compound enhances Calcium metabolism. They go on to say that adding some organic acid to the powder will help to liberate the active ingredient. Citric acid (in fruit), and Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) will do fine, and fit in a dessert of fruit yoghurt fortified with vit. C and of course the Stevia leaf concentrate.
They go on to say that adding Calcium to chickens’ diet does not adequately increase Calcium uptake, but that the dried and powdered Stevia herb does!
Osteoporosis is the scourge of the Western world, and Calcium supplements don’t seem to help much. Interestingly, the higher the per-capita consumption of diary products, the higher the incidency of Osteoporosis. Perhaps Stevia can contribute to healthy bones? Remarkably, Osteoporosis in Japan is almost non-existent, Japan being a nation where they eat a lot of foods that have proven to be beneficial to the bones and to prevent Osteoporosis, like Natto (contains vitamin K). Stevia is not just consumed as a sweetener in Japan, but they use it liberally in all kinds of brews – fermented, powdered leaves etc. One would be able to test this by growing a patch of Stevia in one’s garden and drying and powdering the whole plant. The Stevia extract powder can then be mixed into yoghurt, for example. It will surely taste sweet! Will this be the cure for Osteoporosis? Only more research will find out.
During my research into the role medicinal Stevia extracts can play into the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis, I came across scanned pages of a booklet published in Paraguay. I translated it into English, and have reproduced the process of making an Osteoporosis-treatment beverage in the picture. The added minerals for increased bone density are Phosphorus, Calcium and Magnesium. I suggest adding vit. K and D as well. Vitamin K is abundant in AlfAlfa, and the best way of adding both Calcium and vitamin D is to combine them as commercially available Calcium citrate with vitamin D powder.
If you suffer from Osteoporosis and you want to experiment with Stevia leaf powder, you’ll need a large amount. The medicinal dosage of Stevia as a medicinal substance is much higher than that of Stevia as a sweetener, and you would need several years’ supply. If it really helps against Osteoporosis, it’s still dirt cheap. 25 pounds / 365 years is about an ounce a day, which should be more than enough.
Again – I’m not a doctor. All I can say is that I am sincerely very interested in using herbal Stevia as a medicinal plant, and would be delighted to hear of any successes in the treasment of Osteoporosis.
If you decide to use it, and if your doctor tells you a year later that your bone density has gone up, I would be delighted to hear your story!
A very interesting patent by Japanese researchers to people who suffer from Osteoporosis (brittle bones) is US patent nr. 6,500,471 by Minoru Sato. In this patent it is described how adding a tiny percentage of powdered Stevia stems and leaves to chicken feed dramatically reduced egg shell breakage. They also state in their marketing materials for their company (JBB Stevia Laboratory/B&L corporation) that pigs that had a little Stevia-extract in their food had double as much Calcium-content in their meat than other pigs.
In the patent, the inventors state that 10% to 15% is a normal eggshell breakage percentage (before the eggs solidify). To solve this, farmers give the chickens extra calcium, but no amount of extra Calcium really helps much because the chickens’ Calcium metabolism can’t keep up with accelerated egg production. However, when a fine Stevia powder is added to their feed, Calcium metabolism appears to increase very substantially, and now only 2 to 3% of eggs break! Without a decrease in egg production. The inventors admit they do not know which ingredient in the pulverized Stevia stems and leaves is responsible for this small miracle, but they deduce that this unknown compound enhances Calcium metabolism. They go on to say that adding some organic acid to the powder will help to liberate the active ingredient. Citric acid (in fruit), and Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) will do fine, and fit in a dessert of fruit yoghurt fortified with vit. C and of course the Stevia leaf concentrate.
They go on to say that adding Calcium to chickens’ diet does not adequately increase Calcium uptake, but that the dried and powdered Stevia herb does!
Osteoporosis is the scourge of the Western world, and Calcium supplements don’t seem to help much. Interestingly, the higher the per-capita consumption of diary products, the higher the incidency of Osteoporosis. Perhaps Stevia can contribute to healthy bones? Remarkably, Osteoporosis in Japan is almost non-existent, Japan being a nation where they eat a lot of foods that have proven to be beneficial to the bones and to prevent Osteoporosis, like Natto (contains vitamin K). Stevia is not just consumed as a sweetener in Japan, but they use it liberally in all kinds of brews – fermented, powdered leaves etc. One would be able to test this by growing a patch of Stevia in one’s garden and drying and powdering the whole plant. The Stevia extract powder can then be mixed into yoghurt, for example. It will surely taste sweet! Will this be the cure for Osteoporosis? Only more research will find out.
During my research into the role medicinal Stevia extracts can play into the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis, I came across scanned pages of a booklet published in Paraguay. I translated it into English, and have reproduced the process of making an Osteoporosis-treatment beverage in the picture. The added minerals for increased bone density are Phosphorus, Calcium and Magnesium. I suggest adding vit. K and D as well. Vitamin K is abundant in AlfAlfa, and the best way of adding both Calcium and vitamin D is to combine them as commercially available Calcium citrate with vitamin D powder.
If you suffer from Osteoporosis and you want to experiment with Stevia leaf powder, you’ll need a large amount. The medicinal dosage of Stevia as a medicinal substance is much higher than that of Stevia as a sweetener, and you would need several years’ supply. If it really helps against Osteoporosis, it’s still dirt cheap. 25 pounds / 365 years is about an ounce a day, which should be more than enough.
Again – I’m not a doctor. All I can say is that I am sincerely very interested in using herbal Stevia as a medicinal plant, and would be delighted to hear of any successes in the treasment of Osteoporosis.
If you decide to use it, and if your doctor tells you a year later that your bone density has gone up, I would be delighted to hear your story!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Monday, November 10, 2008
Handmade Herbal Soap Yang Berkualiti, Halal Dan Selamat Untuk Kegunaan Seisi Keluarga
Pernahkah anda terfikir yang sabun mandi kita gunakan setiap hari itu mengandungi bahan kimia yang merbahaya kepada kesihatan?
Atau adakah bahan lemak yang digunakan didalam pembuatan sabun itu diperbuat dari lemak tumbuhan atau binatang?
Untuk pengetahuan semua, sabun-sabun yang dijual di pasaran adalah dibuat di kilang-kilang yang memproses sabun di dalam kuantiti yang banyak. Salah satu bahan asas pembuatan sabun adalah lemak yang akan di campur dengan air alkali (sodium hidroksida). Tindakbalas dua bahan ini akan menghasilkan sabun yang juga mengandungi glycerin. Memandangkan glycerin mempunyai harga pasaran yang tinggi, pengusaha kilang2 besar ini akan mengeluarkan glycerin yang terbentuk semasa pembuatan sabun ini dan menjualnya kepada pengusaha2 lain atau digunakan untuk pembuatan produk2 lain. Untuk mengantikan glycerin yang dikeluarkan, campuran bahan kimia yang murah seperti sodium lauryl sulfate dicampurkan untuk menghasilkan sabun yang banyak buihnya tetapi mengeringkan dan merbahaya kepada kesihatan, Begitu juga dengan lemak yang digunakan. Tentu kita boleh meneka lemak manakah yang murah harganya? Tentulah lemak binatang sebab lemak2 ini boleh diambil dari bangkai2 binatang atau produk2 binatang yang telah luput tarikhnya.
Jadi dengan kesedaran untuk menolong umat islam agar dapat mengunakan produk2 yang terjamin halal, suci dan selamat, sabun herba OnlyHerbs dibuat dengan menggunakan minyak kelapa sawit, ekstrak herba2 terpilih, pewangi berasaskan minyak tumbuhan (essential oil) dan pewarna yang semulajadi dari tumbuhan. Sabun OnlyHerbs yang diformulasikan oleh seorang pakar herba dan kosmetik islam di buat di kilang sendiri dengan pemantauan yang ketat untuk menjamin kualiti sabun yang dihasilkan.
Sabun OnlyHerbs yang mengandungi pelbagai herba yang baik untuk kesihatan kulit insyaAllah sangat sesuai untuk seisi keluarga termasuk kanak2 dan bayi. Ianya boleh digunakan juga sebagai penganti syampoo dan pencuci muka.
Atau adakah bahan lemak yang digunakan didalam pembuatan sabun itu diperbuat dari lemak tumbuhan atau binatang?
Untuk pengetahuan semua, sabun-sabun yang dijual di pasaran adalah dibuat di kilang-kilang yang memproses sabun di dalam kuantiti yang banyak. Salah satu bahan asas pembuatan sabun adalah lemak yang akan di campur dengan air alkali (sodium hidroksida). Tindakbalas dua bahan ini akan menghasilkan sabun yang juga mengandungi glycerin. Memandangkan glycerin mempunyai harga pasaran yang tinggi, pengusaha kilang2 besar ini akan mengeluarkan glycerin yang terbentuk semasa pembuatan sabun ini dan menjualnya kepada pengusaha2 lain atau digunakan untuk pembuatan produk2 lain. Untuk mengantikan glycerin yang dikeluarkan, campuran bahan kimia yang murah seperti sodium lauryl sulfate dicampurkan untuk menghasilkan sabun yang banyak buihnya tetapi mengeringkan dan merbahaya kepada kesihatan, Begitu juga dengan lemak yang digunakan. Tentu kita boleh meneka lemak manakah yang murah harganya? Tentulah lemak binatang sebab lemak2 ini boleh diambil dari bangkai2 binatang atau produk2 binatang yang telah luput tarikhnya.
Jadi dengan kesedaran untuk menolong umat islam agar dapat mengunakan produk2 yang terjamin halal, suci dan selamat, sabun herba OnlyHerbs dibuat dengan menggunakan minyak kelapa sawit, ekstrak herba2 terpilih, pewangi berasaskan minyak tumbuhan (essential oil) dan pewarna yang semulajadi dari tumbuhan. Sabun OnlyHerbs yang diformulasikan oleh seorang pakar herba dan kosmetik islam di buat di kilang sendiri dengan pemantauan yang ketat untuk menjamin kualiti sabun yang dihasilkan.
Sabun OnlyHerbs yang mengandungi pelbagai herba yang baik untuk kesihatan kulit insyaAllah sangat sesuai untuk seisi keluarga termasuk kanak2 dan bayi. Ianya boleh digunakan juga sebagai penganti syampoo dan pencuci muka.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Global Health Back To Nature
Our skin is the largest organ and is the body’s first line of defense against dehydration, temperature, infection and harmful substances. Skin cancer is mainly caused by too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun (solar UV radiation) and other sources such as solariums or UV lamps. In general, sun exposure is the cause of very high percentage of skin cancers, so it is important to adopt sun protection measures to prevent skin cancer. The most important years for sun protection are during childhood and adolescence. Exposure to UV radiation during these years greatly increases the chance of skin cancer later in life. Skin cancer and other skin diseases namely infections, acne, rashes, deal cells and many more can actually be prevented at the early stage if you know how to unlock the secret of the nature particularly herbal plants.
The popularity of herbal soaps is on the rise in this information age century because of its natural organic ingredients. Herbal soaps play an important part in natural skin care towards avoiding skin cancer diseases and protecting our skin from UV radiation. They can be formulated to nourish, moisturize, exfoliate, and tone the skin. Herbs and essential oils can also be added to infuse the skin with enriching nutrients, making the skin healthier. Among the most popular herbal plants that are suitable and safe for our skin are thanaka, green tea, honey, curcuma aromatica, rhinacantus, wheat germ, rice bran, lemon grass, tamarind, black sesame and goat’s milk.
The popularity of herbal soaps is on the rise in this information age century because of its natural organic ingredients. Herbal soaps play an important part in natural skin care towards avoiding skin cancer diseases and protecting our skin from UV radiation. They can be formulated to nourish, moisturize, exfoliate, and tone the skin. Herbs and essential oils can also be added to infuse the skin with enriching nutrients, making the skin healthier. Among the most popular herbal plants that are suitable and safe for our skin are thanaka, green tea, honey, curcuma aromatica, rhinacantus, wheat germ, rice bran, lemon grass, tamarind, black sesame and goat’s milk.
What Are Commercial Soaps?
Generally, when one speaks of commercial soap one is referring to soap made in big quantity (i.e. 100,000 kilogram or more) in a mechanized process where the glycerin is removed and fillers and sometimes synthetic detergents added. Often a commercial soap manufacturing plant has facilities for refining oils, recovering and purifying glycerin (which is then sold separately) and producing soap in various final forms. Commercially made soap usually contains detergents, fillers, chemicals, petroleum, high animal fat content, and irritants. While commercially manufactured soap usually costs less, the impact on your skin and the environment is less than desirable. Commercially made soap tends to be less eco friendly because they are produced in mechanical factories. Most commercial soaps are not soaps at all, they are actually detergent bars which usually use a synthetic detergent such as sodium lauryl sulfate as the main soap ingredient
What Is Glycerin & Why It Is So Important?
The biggest difference between commercial soap and handmade soap is glycerin. Glycerin is a clear liquid that absorbs water from the air and is a key factor in keeping skin soft and healthy. Glycerin is very good for sensitive and delicate skin especially for children. Glycerin is a component of fat or oil. It is a natural by product of the soap making process. Glycerin is a humectants and emollient. It attracts moisture to your skin. Because it is a high quality by-product in the soap making process, most commercial soap manufacturers often extract the glycerin and sell it as a by-product to be used in higher priced beauty products like lotions and skin creams. It also has many other valuable, industrial uses which are why commercial soap manufacturers remove the glycerin from their soaps and sell it separately. Many cleaning agents today are technically not soaps, but detergents, which are less expensive and easier to manufacture.
Why We Should Use Handmade Soaps?
Handmade soap is generally thought of as soap made in smaller batches with personal attention, where the naturally occurring glycerin is retained in the soap. Fillers or detergents are rarely added to hand made soaps because these require facilities and chemistry unavailable to most hand made soap makers. Handmade soaps are made with natural ingredients, not petro-chemicals or cheap additives, have high glycerin content, are better for the environment with no detergents or phosphates, and are never tested on animals. Handmade soap is very mild and many of the ingredients are food grade; the soaps are highly aromatic with a wide variety of herbs, scents and essential oils to choose from. Handmade soaps include ingredients that are nourishing, packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that can protect your skin while making it clean and soft. They are simple indulgence that fosters a feeling of relaxation and being pampered.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
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