Mayco Bratzoon
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The Mediterranean’s Green Gift to the World
The Mediterranean is arguably one of the most beautiful places on earth. But aside from its physical beauty that spans across multiple countries, it is also home to some of the most naturally health boosting foods found anywhere else around the globe.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity
Complete Health Support with the Tangy Flavor of Ginger
In this article, we’re going to cover the vast array of health benefits that Ginger brings to our bodies. Generally speaking, regularly taking Ginger entails giving your body an injection of nutrients, minerals, and bioactive substances that research has shown can be highly beneficial for both mind and body – which is certainly not an easy feat for your everyday spice. Let's focus on a few of those particular advantages right now.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity
Sowing Your Wild Oats with Oat Straw
As you are about to find out, there are many reasons why Oat Straw has been used as a recognized food and heath source for so long. The stem and leaves of the Avena sativa plant (as it’s formally known as) are used to make Oat Straw, a nutritious and nutritional byproduct. Oat Straw is widely known for its abundant vitamin and mineral content, which may explain why many herbalists believe it to be a naturally effective energy booster. Traditional healthcare providers used this surprisingly adaptable ancient grain for tonics, tinctures, and teas in addition to its longstanding reputation as a powerful health tonic. The nutrient-dense Oat Straw is now widely provided in a far more contemporary manner to suit today’s high demand for natural health remedies.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity
Supporting Your Immune System with Powerful Nutrients of Thyme
A member of the mint family, Thyme, or as it’s formally known as Thymus vulgaris, has its roots in ancient communities throughout the Mediterranean. As years went on, Thyme can now be found growing all over the world and utilized not only in cuisine from all regions of the globe, but also in a variety of health beneficial ways. So, in reality, this herb not only adds flavor to your cooking, but it will also add support to your overall immune system.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity
Andrographis – The Medicinal Plant that Packs a Punch
Similarly, to King Coconuts, Andrographis is also quite often used as an alternative medicine system/treatment in the traditional Chinese and Indian culture. This herbaceous plant, which is native to South Asia, particularly southern India, Sri Lanka Thailand, China, and Pakistan, may be more commonly referred to as green chiretta. This plant that grows exclusively in subtropical regions, is possibly one of the reasons why you perhaps may not have heard of this powerful plant with substantial health benefits.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity
Shielding the Immune System with Elderberries
The Elderberry isn’t just your average berry – not by a longshot. Belonging to the Sambucus tree, the name Elderberry, refers to many different varieties of the tree itself – which is coincidently also referred to as a flowering plant. Confused yet? Don’t be, we’re here to keep things simple and tell you about the health benefits that the Elderberry offers with regards to protecting our immune system.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity
Astragalus – Boosting a Lowered Immunity
The Far-East is known to utilize an assortment of natures gifts in their healing of certain health conditions and Astragalus is one of these gifts that mother earth has provided for us all to use. The properties found in Astragalus have been proven to be quite helpful in combating those with lowered immunity – especially with regards to fatigue.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity
Battling the Common Cold with Echinacea
Found only in Eastern and central areas of North America, Echinacea belongs to the daisy family and is considered to be a herbaceous flowering plant. These coneflowers, as they are often referred to, tend to thrive in these particular areas in the states, extending from Colorado down to Texas and up to the Great Lakes where you find moist to dry, sprawling land.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity
Camu Camu – A Beneficial Superfood on the Rise
Continuing with our last article regarding Camu Camu, we want to keep things simple. The goal here is to simply break down a few of the top benefits of incorporating this superfood into your daily diet. Aside from these tart berries being a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, Camu Camu also contains an elevated amount of potassium, calcium, and magnesium – which are arguably the top 3 minerals in a healthy body.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity
Immune Support – Focusing on What We Can Control (Part 2 of 2)
S.T.R.E.S.S. Senseless – Turmoil – Removing – Emotional – Sensible – Solutions Stress isn’t simply black and white - it can actually be challenging to clearly define. A scenario that could seem stressful to one individual may not be to another. When people are subjected to conditions they perceive as stressful, it can be challenging for them to quantify their level of stress, and it can be challenging for someone to determine whether a person's subjective assessment of their level of stress is accurate. The only really true measurement that can indicate stress are things like how many times the heart beats per minute, but these measurements can easily indicate other aspects occurring in an individual.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity
Immune Support – Focusing on What We Can Control (Part 1 of 2)
S.T.R.E.S.S. Senseless – Turmoil – Removing – Emotional – Sensible – Solutions Let’s discuss the abbreviation of stress and how each has a direct effect on its counteraction of our Immune Support: Senseless, Turmoil, Removing, Emotional, Sensible, Solutions.
By Mayco Bratzoonabout a year ago in Longevity