Some food items possess
amazing benefits. They're practically magical.
Papaya: The vibrant and tropical
fruit papaya has much more to offer than a sweet taste. Enticing
fleshy papaya contains the antioxidant zeaxanthin. Antioxidants are compounds
which fight off toxins in the body. Zeaxanthin works by filtering
out harmful blue light rays. Thereby, protecting the eyes from
age-related diseases. Papayas' enzymes called papaya and chemo papaya
make it useful in treating skin damage from burns and wounds.
But, the magical health
benefits of papaya don't stop at the fruit itself. Papaya leaves have
impressive and diverse benefits too. An example of this is the effect
of these leaves in the treatment of dengue fever which is carried by
some mosquitoes. The most dangerous symptoms of dengue are bleeding,
reduced blood platelet counts, and leaking blood plasma which can
be fatal. The enzymes I mentioned before are present in such high
concentrations in papaya leaves that they can normalize the blood
platelet count. This reduces the danger of the hemorrhagic
or bleeding fever. A study carried out on a 45 year old man with
dengue fever confirmed the abilities of papaya leaves in treating him
when medical antibiotics failed.
Sage: The herb sage orsalvia officinalis has multiple health benefits. Sage extract
for a sage self can be applied directly to the skin to soothe conditions
like eczema psoriasis and acne. It's also an incredible source
of vitamin K, which improves bone density and therefore bone strength.This
is important because vitamin K is not found in many common foods and
our modern lifestyles make us vulnerable to osteoarthritis.
Most impressively
sage extract has been found to boost brain function. It has positive
effects on memory and concentration abilities. This means that not
only is sage an excellent way for healthy people to stay
mentally sharp, but it's also beneficial in treating Alzheimer's
disease. Sage extract works by stimulating neural pathways to their
optimal function. This helps people to maintain a fresh mind as they
age. A four-month trial that took place in Iran demonstrated that
sage extract can help manage the cognitive effects of mouth to
moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Red onion: Red onion has anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties. According to research, anti-inflammatory foods are important to eat because they can hold inflammatory diseases that some people are naturally predisposed to. In particular, it is the levels of vitamin C and sulphur compound in red onion that are beneficial. The diseases that can be prevented include heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Aside from the benefits I've mentioned, red onion can do wonders for the thyroid gland. A proven remedy for treating the thyroid with the direct application of red onion was developed by a Russian doctor. This involves massaging the skin of the neck with the house of a cut red onion. Circular movement should be performed in the area of the thyroid gland. Leaving the neck unwashed overnight allows the released onions to stimulate the gland to function properly and prevent thyroid related disorders.
Turmeric:
Thanks to its array of health properties, turmeric is known as a superfood. This
popular indian spice is a source of protein, calcium, iron and vitamin C. One
of its great health properties is as a powerful anti-inflammatory and can therefore, be
useful in improving conditions like osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid
arthritis tendonitis or even heart disease.
Turmeric primarily stands out as a method of liver detoxification.
In this case, turmeric is best consumed as a tea. The curcumin, a chemical that
lends the yellow color to turmeric is believed to stimulate bowel production in
the gallbladder. The liver is triggered to use this bile to eliminate toxins
and rejuvenate cells. A study in the Journal of Food Science showed preliminary
evidence that turmeric could indeed have positive applications for the human
liver.
Rats were given turmeric extract alongside a high cholesterol diet and
the turmeric prevented the development of fat. In another study, turmeric
prevented the development of fatty liver.