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Chocolate For Your Heart Health and Antioxidant

Tukang Warta 0 antioxidant, health, hearth, herbal medicine, inflammatory 11/18/2014 01:00:00 AM

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<span class="dropcaps">Want to improve your <a href="http://www.articlemostwanted.com/2013/06/chocolate-for-your-heart-health-and.html">Hearth Health</a> with tasty treat? </span><br />
<span class="dropcaps">F</span>or many people around the world, life 
without chocolate would be dismal. Satiny dark or creamy, chocolate is a
 beloved food intimately linked with celebrations, comfort, indulgence, 
and extravagance. Its source is cacao, a small tree native to Central 
and South American forests that produces large pods packed with dark 
brown seeds. From the seeds come fragrant cocoa, luscious chocolate, and
 creamy cocoa butter. The cultivation of cacao may have originated with 
the Olmec culture of eastern Mexico more than 3,000 years ago. The 
Olmec, and later the Maya and Aztec, fermented, roasted, and then ground
 cacao seeds into a paste. Mixed with water, chili peppers, cornmeal, 
and other ingredients, it was whipped into a frothy, spicy chocolate 
drink. Both the drink and the seeds from which it was made were 
considered sacred. In ancient Mesoamerica, chocolate truly was “the food
 of the gods,” which is what <i>Theobroma</i> means.<br />
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<b>Therapeutic Uses</b></h2>
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<i>Antioxidant</i></div>
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<i>Heart health (including blood pressure and cholesterol levels)</i></div>
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<i>Anti-inflammatory</i></div>
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As more studies emerge linking chocolate consumption 
to improved cardiovascular health, it is clear that chocolate is both a 
food and a medicine—not only good but also good for you. Chocolate’s 
main medicinal effects come from a group of compounds called polyphenols
 that are strongly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory; they also impart 
to chocolate its dark brown color. Similar compounds are
 found in green tea, red wine, and many fruits and vegetables. 
Interestingly, the polyphenols in chocolate seem to act as antioxidants 
that are stronger than antioxidants in other foods. In humans, these 
polyphenols are thought to act in several ways. They may stop one of the
 steps in the development of plaques in coronary arteries by decreasing 
the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad, cholesterol 
deposited there; hence, LDL plaque does not become as firmly established
 and is less likely to then rupture and clot, causing a heart attack. 
These polyphenols also increase the levels of high-density lipoprotein 
(HDL), or good, cholesterol protection against cardiovascular disease. These compounds also 
are mild inhibitors of platelet activity, thinning blood in an action 
similar to that of aspirin.<br />
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Another interesting component of chocolate is cocoa 
butter. By weight, much of chocolate is cocoa butter. Considered a 
“good” fat, cocoa butter contains oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat also
 found in olive oil; cocoa butter also contains stearic and palmitic 
acids, two saturated fats. In combination these fats seem to balance the
 benefit to the heart and cholesterol levels.</div>
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<b>How to Use</b></h2>
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Choose a dark chocolate of at least 70 percent 
cacao to maximize the polyphenol content—and the medicinal benefits—of 
this tasty treat.</div>
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<b>Precautions</b></h2>
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Due to the small amount of caffeine it contains, 
along with a related compound, theobromine, chocolate can be 
stimulating, making it hard to fall asleep after a late-night snack. The
 fat content of chocolate carries a calorie-heavy punch, so eating too 
much chocolate can add up. Also, as the percentage of cacao in chocolate
 drops, it is replaced with milk fats that diminish the benefits of 
cacao butter and bind healthy polyphenols, making them less absorbable.<br />
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Hope chocolate can give you a way to improve your <a href="http://www.articlemostwanted.com/2013/06/chocolate-for-your-heart-health-and.html">heart health</a> with joy! </div>

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The Benefits of Tea!

Tukang Warta 0 antioxidant, cancer, cholesterol, health, Heart, herbal medicine, weight loss 10/28/2014 09:01:00 PM

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<span class="dropcaps"><b>articlemostwanted </b>- Camellia sinensis or T</span>ea is second only to water as the world’s most popular beverage. Using the dried leaves of <em>Camellia sinensis</em> to brew a steaming, soothing drink is an activity that has been going on for thousands of years. Tea’s species name, <em>sinensis</em>,
 is a reference to China, where both this bushy shrub and tea culture 
got their start. Precisely when that occurred, however, is unclear, as 
tea’s historical origins are intertwined with considerable legend and 
myth. According to one of those legends, the fabled Chinese emperor Shen
 Nong took the first sip of tea by chance in 2737 <span class="small">B.C</span>.
 when dried leaves of the tea bush accidentally fell into a pot of 
boiling water, tinting it a light brown and transforming it into a 
refreshing drink. By the 4th century Chinese texts consistently 
mentioned tea in their pages, and within several hundred years it had 
become the national drink. Tea spread from China to Japan in the 12th 
century. The Dutch East India Company took the first tea to Europe in 
the early 1600s. Tea drinking soon became firmly entrenched in England 
and its North American colonies, where struggles over tea’s taxation and
 control of its trade helped ignite the American Revolution.</div>
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<strong>Therapeutic Uses</strong></h2>
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<em>Heart health Cholesterol</em></div>
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<em>Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant</em></div>
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<em>Weight loss</em></div>
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<em>Cancer prevention</em></div>
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There are numerous health benefits
 to drinking tea. Even though black and green tea come from the same 
plant, much of the current press revolves around green tea, mainly 
because it contains more of the polyphenol compounds credited with many 
medicinal benefits. Polyphenols are strongly antioxidant and 
anti-inflammatory and are thought to combat atherosclerosis, to increase
 HDL, or good, cholesterol, and to thin the blood slightly. Some 
research has shown a decrease in risk of stroke or heart attack in 
people who drink 5 or more cups of green tea daily.</div>
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Tea also contains small amounts of caffeine and 
theophylline, compounds with a stimulating effect. The combined effect 
of these and polyphenols may help people to lose weight by shifting 
metabolism and burning fat. One study in 240 overweight people in Japan 
showed that a green tea extract lowered body weight and fat mass over a 
3-month period.</div>
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Green tea also is thought to be beneficial in cancer 
prevention. Those who regularly drink green tea may have lower rates of 
some cancers, such as breast or colorectal cancer.</div>
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<strong>How to Use</strong></h2>
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<em>Infusion:</em> Steep 1 teaspoon tea leaves in a
 cup of hot water (steeping time depends partly on desired strength). 
For weight loss, weight-loss maintenance, and cancer and heart attack 
prevention, 4 to 6 cups daily may be necessary. Decaffeinated products 
are an option and provide most medicinal benefits; however, caffeine and
 theophylline are part of how tea helps with weight loss. Adding milk to
 tea may decrease the absorption of polyphenols; the most medicinally 
effective cup of tea is made with just water and tea leaf, perhaps with a
 bit of sweetener to taste.</div>
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<em>Capsules:</em> Capsules of dried tea leaves standardized to polyphenol content are available; generally, dosage is 500 mg once or twice daily.</div>
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<strong>Precautions</strong></h2>
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There are few problems with tea. Some people feel 
restless and anxious as a result of the caffeine. Green tea extracts 
have been associated with a few reports of liver toxicity.</div>

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Bilberry Benefits

Tukang Warta 0 antioxidant, Bilberry Benefits, diarrhea, eye, health 8/30/2014 01:00:00 AM

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<b><span class="dropcaps">C</span>ousin of the blueberry, the bilberry is 
the sweet, dark purple fruit of a branching shrub that seldom grows more
 than knee high</b>. Ripe bilberries are a bonanza for birds and a heavenly 
treat for hikers to stumble upon in the forest. Most bilberries grow 
wild because the plants are difficult to cultivate. Given their 
wonderful flavor, it’s no surprise that bilberries have found their way 
into almost every imaginable culinary delight, from jams, pies, and 
tarts to sorbets, liqueurs, and wines. One Irish name for bilberry is <i>fraughan</i>, from the Gaelic word <i>fraocháin</i>.
 Traditionally, the berries are picked on the first Sunday in August, 
called Fraughan Sunday, which corresponds to an ancient Celtic harvest 
festival. According to legend, the more bilberries people collect on 
that day, the better the harvest will be. As it is a medicinal herb, 
bilberry has been used for centuries to control diarrhea and to improve circulation.
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<b>Therapeutic Uses</b></h2>
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<i>Eye health</i></div>
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<i>Antioxidant</i></div>
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<i>Diarrhea</i></div>
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Bilberry has long been consumed as both food and 
medicine. The fruit is enjoyed for its sweet-sour taste and eaten fresh 
or cooked. Bilberry fruit is also made into syrup and used to treat 
diarrhea and other digestive problems. This is likely due to the 
presence of tannins, which have astringent and anti-inflammatory 
activity. Germany’s health authorities still approve of the use of the 
dried, ripe fruit for the treatment of acute diarrhea. However, the 
majority of research today is focused on the potential use of bilberry fruit for the prevention of age-related diseases.</div>
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Bilberry fruit is rich in anthocyanosides, plant pigments that have been shown to act as powerful antioxidants in the body.<br />
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Researchers have found that these powerhouse compounds
 may help protect the body from heart disease, oxidative stress, and 
inflammation and help preserve brain function and eye health. A growing 
body of evidence is linking oxidative stress, a condition associated 
with an increased level of free radicals and other oxidation-promoting 
molecules, to a number of age-related and degenerative diseases. Many 
fruits and vegetables help reduce oxidative stress, but it is 
bilberry—along with its American cousin, the blueberry—that is getting a
 lot of press. This berry’s anthocyanosides seem to have a particular 
affinity for the eye. Animal studies show that bilberry extracts protect
 the retina from damage. Two small double-blind, placebo-controlled 
studies have shown improvement in patients with diabetes- and 
hypertension-related retinopathy, a group of serious retinal disorders 
that can lead to blindness.
Researchers are also looking at the potential 
protective effect that bilberry extract may have on colorectal cancer. 
In a study conducted at the University of Leicester in England, patients
 with colon cancer were given a bilberry extract for 7 days, and there 
was a 7 percent  decrease in cell growth in the tumors when they were 
surgically removed. This may be due to the ability of the 
anthocyanosides to prevent the growth of blood vessels in the tissue 
surrounding a solid tumor. The blood vessels are, in part, what allow 
the cancer to grow and spread.
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<b>How to Use</b></h2>
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<i>Fresh berries:</i> 1 cup per day of fresh fruit. American blueberries can be used if bilberries are not available.</div>
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<i>Tea:</i> Simmer 1 tablespoon dried berries in 2 cups water for 20 minutes. Strain. Drink ½ cup every 3 to 4 hours for diarrhea.</div>
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<i>Extracts:</i> Dosage range is usually 360 to 
600 mg per day of an extract standardized to contain 25 percent 
anthocyanosides (also written as anthocyanins).</div>
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<b>Precautions</b></h2>
There are no known adverse effects.<u><b> Bilberry benefits</b></u> may be used as support for the eyes, heart, and gastrointestinal system but should not replace appropriate medical care.

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Ginkgo for Antioxidant, Mental Health and Circulation

Tukang Warta 0 antioxidant, circulation, herbal medicine, mental health 8/22/2014 01:00:00 AM

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<span class="dropcaps">I</span>n rock layers some 
270 million years old, scientists have unearthed fossils of ancient 
trees with delicately veined, fan-shaped leaves that are deeply notched 
to form two halves, or lobes. Some of these fossils are essentially 
identical to the leaves of a living tree known as <i>Ginkgo biloba</i>. It is the only surviving member of the <i>Ginkgo</i>
 genus, a sort of living fossil that survived into modern times in a 
remote corner of southeastern China. Buddhist monks began cultivating 
ginkgo there in the 11th century, when ginkgo was revered as a sacred 
plant and grown for its peculiar fleshy seeds.</div>
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The Chinese called these seeds <i>yinxing</i>, meaning “silver apricot.” In Japan, where ginkgo was introduced, <i>yin-hsing</i> is thought to have become corrupted into <i>gingkyo</i>.
 Ginkgo leaves and seeds have been used in traditional Chinese medicine 
since the 15th century and probably were used much earlier in folk 
medicine.</div>
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<b>Therapeutic Uses</b></h2>
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<i>Antioxidant</i></div>
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<i>Mental health</i></div>
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<i>Circulation</i></div>
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Perhaps our oldest known tree, ginkgo and its leaves 
have been an herbal remedy for many centuries. Ginkgo contains potent 
antioxidants called glycosides, which protect nerve cells, and terpene 
lactones, which reduce inflammation. Ginkgo is used for poor circulation
 and for reducing the pain of peripheral vascular disease. However, 
studies investigating these effects show only modest benefit over 
placebo.</div>
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Ginkgo is widely used in Europe, 
Canada, Australia, and the United States for the prevention and 
treatment of dementia. A number of studies have shown that <i>Ginkgo biloba</i>
 extract (GBE) improves symptoms and stabilizes or slows progression of 
dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Studies also show that these 
extracts modestly improve age-related memory impairment (which is much 
less serious than dementia).</div>
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Newer studies published in the U.S. have not been as encouraging. A study published in the journal <i>Neurology</i>
 in 2008 did not show that GBE prevented cognitive decline in elderly 
people with normal cognitive function. However, among the people who 
actually took ginkgo as directed, memory loss was slowed. A much larger 
study published in the <i>Journal of the American Medical Association</i> in 2008 also failed to demonstrate that taking GBE (120 mg twice a day) prevented dementia in

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Rosemary - Topical Antioxidant and Many Benefits

Tukang Warta 0 Antibacterial, antioxidant, Bronchitis, circulation, herbal medicine, Memory, Muscle and joint pain 6/17/2014 01:20:00 AM

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<span class="medium"><i>Rosmarinus officinalis</i></span></h1>
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<span class="dropcaps">N</span>ative to sunny Mediterranean shores, rosemary is an evergreen member of the mint family. Its genus name, <i>Rosmarinus</i>,
 means “dew of the sea” in Latin, a reference to the plant’s coastal 
habitat and delicate, pale blue, droplet-size flowers. Rosemary’s piney 
aroma and bittersweet flavor work well in both sweet and savory foods, 
and it has been a staple in herb and kitchen gardens for many centuries.
 The herb also has a long history of use as a fragrance in soaps, 
lotions, and cosmetics. Since ancient times, rosemary has been a symbol 
of love, loyalty, and remembrance, often included in rituals and 
ceremonies associated with both marriage and death. Sprigs of the herb 
were entwined into bridal wreaths or tucked in to bridal bouquets. In 
some European countries, it is still customary for mourners to carry 
rosemary in funeral processions and to cast the herb into the grave 
during the burial.<br />
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<b>Therapeutic Uses</b></h2>
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<i>Topical antioxidant</i></div>
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<i>Antibacterial</i></div>
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<i>Muscle and joint pain</i></div>
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<i>Bronchitis</i></div>
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<i>Circulation</i></div>
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<i>Memory/cognition</i></div>
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One of those herbs that the nose knows, rosemary leaf
 produces extracts that are common ingredients in many hair and skin 
care products. They can combat dandruff and greasy hair and promote general
 hair health. Their most convincing use, however, is as an antiseptic 
and antioxidant. Preliminary research indicates that rosemary extracts 
can kill bacteria, fight skin inflammation relevant to many skin 
conditions, and even inhibit cancer in laboratory animals. They may also
 block the detrimental effect of sunlight on skin cells.</div>
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Applied topically, rosemary packs an antioxidant 
punch. One potential application is its topical use in antiaging skin 
care products.</div>
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To make the essential oil, rosemary leaves are 
distilled to yield a fragrant, concentrated oil containing compounds 
responsible for rosemary’s medicinal effects. Rosemary essential oil is 
antimicrobial. One test-tube study found that rosemary essential oil had
 a synergistic action with the antibiotic ciprofloxacin against a 
bacterium that can cause pneumonia.</div>
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Ingested or inhaled, rosemary oil has been used for 
other conditions, such as muscle and joint pain, indigestion, 
bronchitis, and sinusitis, or to improve circulation. There is also some
 data supporting the use of rosemary aromatherapy for memory and mental 
function. When 40 people underwent rosemary aromatherapy for 3 minutes, 
changes in their brain tests indicated increased alertness, reduced 
anxiety, and improved ability to do mathematics.</div>
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<b>How to Use</b></h2>
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<i>Essential oil:</i> The essential oil is used 
in aromatherapy to enhance mental focus. To apply the oil topically, mix
 10 drops in 1 ounce of carrier oil (olive, jojoba, almond, apricot).</div>
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<i>Cream/ointment/salve:</i> Topical products use
 various concentrations of rosemary’s essential oil for skin conditions,
 such as minor bacterial or fungal infections. Apply daily to skin, 
joints, or muscles, as per manufacturer’s directions.</div>
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<i>Tea:</i> Add 1 to 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves to 1 cup hot water.</div>
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Cover for 10 minutes. Strain. Drink 1 to 3 cups a day.</div>
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<i>Capsules:</i> Generally, 500 to 1,000 mg, once or twice daily; follow product instructions.</div>
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<b>Precautions</b></h2>
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Rosemary extracts with concentrated essential oils 
can cause a rash with sun exposure. If that happens, discontinue use. 
Using rosemary as a seasoning during pregnancy is fine, but medicinal 
doses are not recommended.</div>

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Pomegranate for Prostate, Heart Health and Antioxidant

Tukang Warta 0 antioxidant, health, Heart, herbal medicine, prostate 4/29/2014 09:45:00 PM

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<span class="medium"><i>Punica granatum</i></span></h1>
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<span class="dropcaps">S</span>teeped in history 
and romance, pomegranate is native to the mountainous region that 
includes northern Iraq and northwest Iran. Sumerian cuneiform records 
reveal that pomegranates have been cultivated in the Middle East since 
approximately 3000 <span class="small">B.C</span>. For many centuries 
desert caravans carried the thick-walled fruits as a source of 
nutritious, thirst-quenching juice. In Egyptian art and mythology, the 
pomegranate symbolized abundance and unity. In early Christian, Jewish, 
and Islamic artistic traditions, the fruit represented blood, death, and
 the renewal of life. According to Greek mythology, Persephone, daughter
 of the goddess Demeter, makes the mistake of eating pomegranate seeds 
in the underworld, and so is eternally bound to that place for part of 
every year. The Romans named the fruit <i>Punica granatum</i>, or 
“seeds from Carthage,” possibly because that Phoenician city in North 
Africa was a source of fine pomegranates in the ancient world.<br />
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<h2 class="section" id="c23-s01">
<b>Therapeutic Uses</b></h2>
<div class="nonindent">
<i>Prostate health</i></div>
<div class="nonindent">
<i>Heart health</i></div>
<div class="nonindent">
<i>Antioxidant</i></div>
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The luscious pomegranate has been cherished as food 
and medicine for at least 4 millennia. Compared with other common fruit 
juices, pomegranate is one of the richest in antioxidant activity, with 
roughly 3 times that of red wine and green tea! Animal studies show that
 pomegranate juice and pomegranate flower extract offer strong 
protection against the progression of atherosclerosis. Studies
 on humans demonstrate a modest effect on blood pressure and 
inflammation reduction—reasons for adding pomegranate to a heart-healthy
 foods list.</div>
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One of the most interesting areas of pomegranate 
research is prostate health. Laboratory and animal studies have shown 
that the fruit’s juice, peel, and oil all interfere with the spread of 
prostate cancer tumors. A 2-year study examined the effect of 8 ounces 
of pomegranate juice on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in 46 men
 who had received surgery or radiation therapy for prostate cancer. PSA 
levels are used as a marker after cancer treatment to determine if the 
cancer has returned. Treatments are deemed effective if they reduce PSA 
levels in prostate cancer patients and/or prolong the time it takes for 
the PSA level to double (indicating that progression of the cancer is 
slowing). Sixteen of 46 patients (35 percent) exhibited a decline in 
their PSA levels during treatment, while 4 of the 46 patients (2 
percent) achieved a PSA decline of more than 50 percent. Overall, PSA 
doubling time was significantly delayed in a majority of the men 
drinking the juice. After the 2-year study, those who continued to drink
 pomegranate juice had lower PSA levels than those who stopped. At the 
conclusion of the study, the mean PSA doubling time went from 15 to 54 
months, with no adverse events reported.</div>
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In men, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of
 cancer-related death in the U.S. Seven government-funded studies are 
currently evaluating pomegranate’s role in treating prostate cancer.</div>
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<b>How to Use</b></h2>
<div class="nonindent">
<i>Juice:</i> 8 ounces per day (the typical amount used in research studies).</div>
<div class="nonindent">
<i>Capsules:</i> Generally, 2 to 3 g per day of powdered pomegranate capsules.</div>
<h2 class="section" id="c23-s03">
<b>Precautions</b></h2>
<div class="nonindent">
There are no known safety issues with drinking pomegranate juice or with using pomegranate juice extracts.</div>

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<span class="medium"><i>Vitis vinifera</i></span></h1>
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<span class="dropcaps">G</span>rapes, and wine made
 from them, have been part of human culture for a remarkably long time. 
Archaeologists working at a site in the country of Georgia recently 
uncovered several pottery jars inside Neolithic ruins dating from around
 6000 <span class="small">B.C</span>. The jars contained a reddish 
residue—the remains of wine. This prehistoric wine was most likely made 
from wild grapes, as the domestication of grapevines didn’t begin until 
around 5000 <span class="small">B.C</span>. Sumerian texts from 3000 <span class="small">B.C</span>. contain some of the first written accounts of both grapes and wine.</div>
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Colorful scenes of grape harvesting and wine making decorate the walls of many Egyptian tombs, revealing the importance of <i>Vitis vinifera</i> in ancient Egypt—and in the afterlife—by at least 2700 <span class="small">B.C</span>.
 Seven hundred years later, Phoenician sailors were transporting 
grapevines across the Mediterranean to Greece. From there, grapes and 
grape growing spread to Europe and the rest of the world.</div>
<h2 class="section" id="c18-s01">
<b>Therapeutic Uses</b></h2>
<div class="nonindent">
<i>Heart health</i></div>
<div class="nonindent">
<i>Antioxidant</i></div>
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Scientists have looked at the juice, seed, and skin 
of grapes collectively and separately. While there are multiple 
health-enhancing compounds in grapes, it is the flavonoids, particularly
 resveratrol, that have gained international attention as powerhouse 
antioxidants. Resveratrol is concentrated in the skin, seeds, and stems 
of grapes and is an ingredient in dark purple grape juice and red wine that
 may help prevent damage to blood vessels, reduce bad cholesterol and 
inflammation, and prevent blood clots. In general, purple and other 
dark-colored grapes contain greater concentrations of flavonoid 
compounds than light-colored grapes do.</div>
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So is red wine better than white wine for your heart? 
Some studies do indeed show that red wine is superior to other types of 
alcohol, but others show that red wine isn’t any better than beer, white
 wine, or liquor for heart health. Thus, it is good news that 
researchers at Georgetown University have shown hat grape juice, similar to red wine, lowers the risk 
of developing blood clots that may lead to heart attacks. Further, grape
 juice is a good alternative for people who do not drink alcohol or want
 to limit their consumption. Another benefit to drinking grape juice is 
the antioxidant advantage. Researchers at the University of California, 
Davis, found that catechin, another key antioxidant in grapes, remains 
in the blood for more than 4 hours after grape juice is drunk, compared 
with only 3.2 hours for full-strength cabernet, suggesting that alcohol 
likely hastens the breakdown of catechin.</div>
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A growing body of research is showing that extracts 
from grape seeds are beneficial for our health. Grape seeds contain 
powerful antioxidants known as proanthocyanidins, which may help prevent
 heart disease, diabetes, and cataracts. Studies in humans have shown 
that grape-seed extract can lower blood pressure and cholesterol and 
reduce inflammation.</div>
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<b>How to Use</b></h2>
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<i>Wine:</i> 1 serving a day for women, 1 to 2 for men.</div>
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<i>Grape juice:</i> 4 to 6 ounces of dark purple grape juice per day.</div>
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<i>Grape-seed extract:</i> 300 to 600 mg per day.</div>
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<b>Precautions</b></h2>
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Grapes are one of the more pesticide-ridden fruits, so it may be advisable
 to purchase organic grapes when possible. Women should limit alcohol 
intake to one serving per day, as higher amounts can increase the risk 
of breast cancer. Alcohol should not be consumed during pregnancy.<br />
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