Beer helps prevent Cancer

Researchers has recently discovered that Xanthohumol Flavinoids which are found in hops have the potential to become the base for new anti cancer drugs. These compounds have shown promise in  cases of prostate and colon cancer anf have even been used as a form of hormone therapy for women. Hops, as we all know, is one of the main ingredients used to flavor beer, giving moderate beer drinkers their own dose of cancer fighting potentials.

Beer is Nutritious

You might have heard the saying: “there is a pork chop in every beer”, but before you grab a side of applesauce, please realize that this is not meant to be taken literally. Beer does contain lots of the Vitamin B6, which can help reduce the chances of getting heart disease by decreasing the amount of homocysteine  in the blood stream.

Beer and Heart disease

Research has indicated the people who consume a moderate amount of alcohol tend to have higher levels of HDL (good) cholesterol which can help protect the blood and arteries. People who consume beer, have also shown lower fibrinogen levels .  Fibrinogen is a protein which promote blood clots.  Drinkers have shown elevated platelet counts which can help prevent the clotting and stickiness of blood cells,

Kidney Stones

A study by Finnish and American researchers published in the American journal of Epidemiology  in 1999, showed that beer drinkers had a 40 percent lower risk of developing kidney stones. Researchers were not sure whether it was the water, hops or alcohol that contributed to this trend.

X-Rays

Beer can help prevent chromosomal damage caused from harmful X-rays thanks to the beta-psuedourine in the drink. This study was conducted by Japanese researchers for the National Institute of Radiological Sciences as well as the Tokyo University of Science.  They took blood samples from test subjects after they had consumed 630 ml of beer and then exposed these samples to X-Rays and other types of radiation. The samples taken after the beer was downed showed 30% fewer aberrations in the blood cells.

Beer Boosts Memory and keeps you awake

Seriously, a little bit of beer can actually help you remember and stay awake. The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology  reported that a Swedish team of researchers from the Karolinska Institute found that mice fed moderate amounts of alcohol actually grew new nerve cells in the brain.  Scientists at Innsbruck Medical University in Austria also found that hops reduces the production of neopterin and the amino acid  tryptophan (that stuff that makes you sleepy after a Thanksgiving Dinner). While the suppression of these to amino groups may help explain the calming effect that beer has, researchers also believe  that it helps make serotonin (the happiness hormone) more readily available thus helping us stay alert and active.

Relaxes and reduces inhibitions

Everyone knows that beer helps you loosen up, making it easier to socialize and have fun. This helps with your sense of personal well being and can help improve your outlook on life. Beer is also a good if you end up acting like a moron during the course of the night. It will accept the blame with no complaint, and be there for you next time you feel the need to act like a bit of a goofball.

Yulia Berry is an independent health researcher and author of the best selling e-books Aloe – Your Miracle Doctor and ‘Pharmacy in Vegetables’. She distributes a weekly newsletter regarding great home remedies and has written dozens of natural health articles published on hundreds of websites worldwide. Yulia Berry’s new ebook Unlocked Secrets of Curative Garlic to be released soon.

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Good heart health does not have to be expensive. Mother Nature provides three cardiovascular cures/helpers which are surprisingly low in cost. Together all three can help you build up a weak heart and are guaranteed to provide additional benefits in preventing type II diabetes.

Cheap Heart Health Cure #1: Psyllium Husk.

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Studies have shown that for each ten grams per day of fiber in your diet will give you approximately a 15 percent decrease in the risk of a heart attack. This proactive treatment also gives about a 25 percent decrease in death from heart disease.

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Cheap Heart Health Cure #2: B Vitamins.

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B vitamins are also involved in the metabolism of every cell of the human body, especially for proper DNA synthesis and regulation, but also for fatty acid synthesis and energy production. Harvard researchers writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association stated that women could cut their risk of heart disease by half with daily consumption of B vitamins.

The process of methylation, which rids the body of harmful homocysteine, is started by B vitamins. Without them this process can not occur and as the levels of homocysteine rises in the arteries the greater your chance of suffering from cardiovascular disease.

A daily B vitamin supplement should cost no more than $10 per month. The results? Priceless!

Cheap Heart Health Cure #1: Flavonoids.

Flavonoids are plant derived pigments. Over 4,000 have been studied for their cardiovascular and anti-cancer benefits. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recommends consuming at least 7.5 mg a day. This will help to decrease your chance of dying from heart disease by as much as 20 percent.

Flavonoids preserve the cardiovascular system and heart by improving blood flow. This in turn enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery throughout your entire body,and prevents the formation of artery-scarring, oxidized LDL. It also relaxes the coronary arteries to prevent high blood pressure.

Foods that are the best sources of flavonoids are broccoli, hawthorn, grapeseed extract, black tea, citrus fruits, and organic dark chocolate.

Using these three cardiovascular cures to preserve health rather than drugs is a wise investment. It could potentially save you thousands in drug costs.

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There are numerous types of teas available all over the world. However, one of the most popular types is the green tea. This ubiquitous beverage in Japan comes from the Camellia sinesis leaves. Actually other popular teas, such as black and oolong, are also derived from the same plant. However, the difference among these three varieties lies on the processing. In order to get green tea, the leaves of Camellia sinesis are steamed before drying.

Why Is Green Tea So Popular?

As mentioned earlier, green tea has already been a staple in Japanese diet for quite a long time. The positive results of several studies on the benefits of green tea have propelled it to popularity in the West and the rest of the world. According to results of a research published in the Journal of National Cancer Institute in 1994, regular consumption of green tea helps in lowering the risk of esophageal cancer. Aside from cancer, some experts also found that certain substances found in the beverage aid in reducing overall cholesterol levels, while improving the ratio of the good versus bad cholesterol.

Experts believe that the catechin polyphenols are the ones that make green tea potent in soothing many illnesses and improving one’s overall health. One component, epigallocatechin gallate, is known to be a one-of-a-kind antioxidant that is responsible for preventing the growth of cancer cells, without harming the surrounding healthy tissues. This substance, which is known as EGCG for short, is also helpful in inhibiting blood clotting, which is the number one cause for strokes and heart attacks.

Even if black and oolong tea come from the same Camellia sinesis plant, green tea is considered healthier because ECGC is not oxidized in the process of steaming the leaves. Thus, the potency of ECGC is maintained. In contrast, the leaves of Camellia sinesis are fermented to make oolong and black teas. As a result, ECGC components of the plant are changed to other substances which are not as powerful in beating many diseases.

Benefits Of Green Tea

Aside from lowering the risks of developing certain cancers, green tea is also known to help stop the progressive cancer growths, according to the findings of the research done in the University of Purdue.

Scientists also found out that regular consumption of green tea has a substantial effect in a person’s blood pressure. It seems that substances in the beverage can suppress angiotensin II, which is believed to bring about high blood pressure.

The immune system also benefits from regular dose of green tea. Since this drink is rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, it can boost the immune system. It is a known fact that you need to have strong immune response in order to fight infections and a variety of other diseases.

A study headed by Dr Tariq Haqqi from Ohio’s Case Western Reserve University found that the polyphenols in green tea are helpful in preventing rheumatoid arthritis as well. Clinical tests showed that laboratory animals that were regularly given green tea polyphenols did not develop joint diseases.

But one of the top reasons why people from all corners of the world are clamoring for green tea -whether in tablet or concentrate form – is the finding that it can help boost weight loss. Research done by Japanese scientists found that green tea could help a person lose weight even without dieting or exercising. They have found that green tea increases thermogenesis, or the conversion of stored fat into energy. At the same time, components in green tea also speed up metabolism.

Since green tea is a natural diuretic, people who are having problems with weight gain caused by water retention can also benefit from either drinking several cups of green tea or taking supplements that contain substantial amounts of green tea. One product that contains green tea extract and is specifically designed to help alleviate water retention is Expelis. If you want to know more about this product, visit http://www.expelis.com/.

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