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19/01/2023

A young man asked his grandfather,
"Grandpa, how did you live in the past without technology . . .
without computers
without drones
without bitcoins
without Internet connection
without TVs
without air conditioners
without cars
without mobile phones?"

Grandpa answered:
"Just as your generation lives today . . .
no prayers,
no compassion,
no respect,
no GMRC,
no real education,
poor personality,
there is no human kindness,
there is no shame,
there is no modesty,
there is no honesty.

We, the people born between the years 1930-1980, were the blessed ones. Our lives are a living proof."

¶ While playing and riding a bike, we have never worn a helmet.
¶ after school we did our homework ourselves and we always played in meadows until sunset
¶ We played with real friends, not virtual friends.
¶ If we were thirsty, we would drink frim the fountain, from the waterfalls, faucet water, not mineral water.
¶ We never worried and get sick even as we shared the same cup or plate with our friends.
¶ We never gained weight by eating bread and pasta every day.
¶ Nothing happened to our feet despite walking barefoot.
¶ We never used food supplements to stay healthy.
¶ We used to make our own toys and play with them.
¶ Our parents were not rich. They gave us love, not material gifts.
¶ We never had a cell phone, DVD, PSP, game console, Xbox, video games, PC, laptop, internet chat . . . but we had true friends.
¶ We visited our friends without being invited and shared and enjoyed the food with their family.
Parents lived nearby to take advantage of family time.
¶ We may have had black and white photos, but you can find colorful memories in these photos.
¶ We are a unique and the most understanding generation, because we are the last generation that listened to their parents.

And we are also the first ones who were forced to listen to their children.~

We are limited edition.

Take advantage of us. Learn from us. We are a treasure destined to disappear soon.

(ctto)

28/12/2022

08/11/2022

Watch & be aware

08/11/2022

7 Impressive Ways Vitamin C Benefits Your Body

Vitamin C is an ESSENTIAL VITAMIN, meaning it can’t be produced by the body. Nevertheless, it has many roles in your body and has been linked to impressive health benefits.

It is water-soluble and found in many fruits and vegetables, including oranges, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bell peppers, broccoli, kale and spinach.

While it’s commonly advised to get your vitamin C intake from foods, many people turn to supplements to meet their needs.

Here are 7 scientifically proven benefits of taking a VITAMIN C supplement.

1. Strong Antioxidant That May Reduce the Risk of Chronic Diseases
Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant that can strengthen your body’s natural defenses.

Antioxidants are molecules that boost the immune system. They do so by protecting cells from harmful molecules called free radicals.

When free radicals accumulate, they can promote a state known as oxidative stress, which has been linked to many chronic diseases.

Studies show that consuming more vitamin C can increase your blood antioxidant levels by optimum amount. This helps the body's natural defenses fight inflammation.

SUMMARY
Vitamin C is a very strong antioxidant that can boost your blood antioxidant levels. This may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease.

2.May Help Battle High Blood Pressure
Approximately one-third of American adults have high blood pressure.

High blood pressure puts you at risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death globally.

Studies have shown that vitamin C may help lower blood pressure in those both with and without high blood pressure.

An animal study found that taking a vitamin C supplement helped relax the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart, which helped reduce blood pressure levels .

Moreover, an analysis of 29 human studies found that taking a vitamin C supplement, on average, reduced systolic blood pressure (upper value) by 3.84 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (lower value) by 1.48 mmHg in healthy adults.

In adults with existing high blood pressure, vitamin C supplements reduced systolic blood pressure by 4.85 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 1.67 mmHg, on average (9).

While these results are promising, it’s not clear if the effects on blood pressure are long-term. Moreover, people with high blood pressure should not rely on vitamin C alone for treatment.

SUMMARY
Vitamin C supplements have been found to lower blood pressure in both healthy adults and adults with existing high blood pressure.

3. Fights Heart Disease Risk Factors, Potentially Lowering Heart Disease Risk
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide.

Many factors increase the risk of heart disease, including high blood pressure, high levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol, low levels of “good” HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Vitamin C may help reduce these risk factors, which may reduce heart disease risk.

For example, an analysis of nine studies with a combined 293,172 participants found that after 10 years, people who took at least 700 mg of vitamin C daily had a 25% lower risk of heart disease than those who did not take a vitamin C supplement.

However, scientists were unsure if people who consumed vitamin C-rich foods also followed a healthier lifestyle than people who took a supplement. Thus, it remains unclear if the differences were due to vitamin C or other aspects of the diet.

Another analysis of 13 studies looked at the impact of taking at least 1,000 mg/day of vitamin C on risk factors for heart disease, such as blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

The analysis found that taking a vitamin C supplement significantly reduced “bad” LDL cholesterol by approximately 7.9 mg/dl and blood triglycerides by 20.1 mg/dl (12).

In short, it seems that taking or consuming at least 1,000 mg of vitamin C daily may reduce the risk of heart disease. However, if you already consume a vitamin C-rich diet, then supplements may not provide additional heart health benefits.

SUMMARY
Vitamin C supplements have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. These supplements may lower heart disease risk factors, including “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood triglycerides.

4. Could Reduce Blood Uric Acid Levels and Help Prevent Gout Attacks
Gout is a type of arthritis that affects approximately 4% of American adults.

It is incredibly painful and involves inflammation of the joints, especially those of the big toes. People with gout experience swelling and sudden, severe attacks of pain.

Gout symptoms appear when there is too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a waste product produced by the body. At high levels, it may crystallize and deposit in the joints.

Interestingly, several studies have shown that vitamin C may help reduce uric acid in the blood and, as a result, protect against gout attacks.

For example, a study of 1,387 men found that people who consumed the most vitamin C had significantly lower blood levels of uric acid than those who consumed the least.

Another study followed 46,994 healthy men over 20 years to see if vitamin C intake was linked to developing gout. Interestingly, people who took a vitamin C supplement had a 65% lower gout risk.

Additionally, an analysis of 13 clinical studies found that taking a vitamin C supplement over 30 days significantly reduced blood uric acid, compared to a placebo.

While there appears to be a strong link between vitamin C intake and uric acid levels, more studies on the impact of vitamin C on gout are needed.

SUMMARY
Vitamin C-rich foods and supplements have been linked to reduced blood uric acid levels and lower risk of gout.

5. Helps Prevent Iron Deficiencies by Improving Iron Absorption

Iron is an important nutrient that has a variety of functions in the body. It is essential for making red blood cells and transporting oxygen throughout the body.

Interestingly, vitamin C supplements can help improve the absorption of iron from the diet. Vitamin C assists in converting iron that is poorly absorbed, such as plant-based sources of iron, into a form that is easier to absorb.

This is especially useful for people on a meat-free diet, as meat is a major source of iron.

In fact, simply consuming 100 mg of vitamin C may improve iron absorption by 67%.

As a result, vitamin C may help reduce the risk of anemia among people prone to iron deficiency.

In one study, 65 children with mild iron deficiency anemia were given a vitamin C supplement. Researchers found that the supplement alone helped control their anemia.

If you suffer from low iron levels, consuming more vitamin C-rich foods or taking a vitamin C supplement may help improve your blood iron levels.

SUMMARY
Vitamin C can improve the absorption of iron that is poorly absorbed, such as iron from meat-free sources. It may also reduce the risk of iron deficiency.

6. Boosts Immunity by Helping White Blood Cells Function Better
One of the main reasons people take vitamin C supplements is to boost their immunity.

Vitamin C is involved in many parts of the immune system.

First, vitamin C helps encourage the production of white blood cells known as lymphocytes and phagocytes, which help protect the body against infections.

Second, vitamin C helps these white blood cells function more effectively while protecting them from damage by potentially harmful molecules, such as free radicals.

Third, vitamin C is an essential part of the skin’s defense system. It is actively transported to the skin where it can act as an antioxidant and help strengthen the skin’s barriers.

Studies have also shown that taking vitamin C may shorten wound healing time.

What’s more, low vitamin C levels have been linked to poor health outcomes.

For example, people who suffer from pneumonia tend to have lower vitamin C levels, and vitamin C supplements have been shown to shorten the recovery time.

SUMMARY
Vitamin C may boost immunity by helping white blood cells function more effectively, strengthening your skin’s defense system and helping wounds heal faster.

7. Protects Your Memory and Thinking as You Age
Dementia is a broad term used to describe symptoms of poor thinking and memory.

It affects over 35 million people worldwide and typically occurs among older adults.

Studies suggest that oxidative stress and inflammation near the brain, spine and nerves (altogether known as the central nervous system) can increase the risk of dementia.

Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant. Low levels of this vitamin have been linked to an impaired ability to think and remember.

Moreover, several studies have shown that people with dementia may have lower levels of vitamin C in the blood.

Furthermore, high vitamin C intakes from food or supplements have been shown to have a protective effect on thinking and memory with age 31, 32, 33.

Vitamin C supplements may aid against conditions like dementia if you do not get enough vitamin C from the diet. However, more human-based studies are needed in order to understand the impact of vitamin C supplements on nervous system health.

SUMMARY
Low vitamin C levels have been linked to an increased risk of memory and thinking disorders like dementia, while a high intake of vitamin C from foods and supplements has been shown to have a protective effect.
Unproven Claims About Vitamin C
While vitamin C has many scientifically proven benefits, it also has many unfounded claims supported by either weak evidence or no evidence at all.

Prevents the common cold: While vitamin C appears to reduce the severity of colds and the recovery time by 8% in adults and 14% in children, it is not able to prevent them.
Reduces cancer risk: A handful of studies have linked vitamin C intake to a lower risk of several cancers. However, most studies have found that vitamin C does not affect the risk of developing cancer.
Protects against eye diseases: Vitamin C has been linked to reduced risks of eye diseases like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. However, vitamin C supplements have no effect or may even cause harm.
May treat lead toxicity: Although people with lead toxicity appear to have low vitamin C levels, there is no strong evidence from human studies that show vitamin C can treat lead toxicity.

SUMMARY
Although vitamin C has many proven benefits, it has not been shown to prevent the common cold, reduce cancer risk, protect against eye diseases or treat lead toxicity.

The Bottom Line
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that must be obtained from the diet or supplements.

It has been linked to many impressive health benefits, such as boosting antioxidant levels, reducing blood pressure, reducing heart disease risk, protecting against gout attacks, improving iron absorption, boosting immunity and reducing dementia risk.

Overall, vitamin C supplements are a great and simple way to boost your vitamin C intake if you struggle to get enough from your diet.

An evidence-based nutrition article from our experts at Authority Nutrition.

03/11/2022

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26/10/2022

Spirulina can address Iron deficiency with proper guidance & management

26/10/2022

VITAMIN C HAS BEEN KNOWN TO CURE OVER 30 MAJOR DISEASES FOR OVER 70 YEARS
If so, why haven't you heard more about it? Why haven't more doctors used Vitamin C as medicine?
Progress takes time, unfortunately. Fresh fruit was known to cure scurvy by 1753, yet governments ignored the fact for nearly 100 years. Countless thousands died in the meantime. The 19th century doctor who first advocated washing one's hands between patients died ignored and in disgrace with the medical profession. Toxic mercury was used as medicine into the twentieth century. And so it has been.
The first physician to aggressively use vitamin C to cure diseases was Frederick R. Klenner, M.D. beginning back in the early 1940's. Dr. Klenner consistently cured chicken pox, measles, mumps, tetanus and polio with huge doses of the vitamin. While vaccines are now available for these illnesses, please remember this was not the case in the 1940's.
The following is a list of the conditions that Dr. Klenner successfully treated with aggressive vitamin C therapy:
Pneumonia � Encephalitis � Herpes Zoster (shingles) � Herpes Simplex � Mononucleosis � Pancreatitis � Hepatitis � Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever � Bladder Infection � Alcoholism � Arthritis � Some Cancers � Leukemia � Atherosclerosis � Ruptured Intervertebral Disc � High Cholesterol � Corneal Ulcer � Diabetes � Glaucoma � Schizophrenia � Burns and secondary infections � Heat Stroke � Radiation Burns � Heavy Metal Poisoning (Mercury, Lead) � Venomous Bites (insects, snakes) � Multiple Sclerosis � Chronic Fatigue � Complications of Surgery
This seems like an impossible list of vitamin C cures. At this point, you can either dismiss the subject or investigate further. Dr. Klenner chose to investigate. The result? He used massive doses of vitamin C for over forty years of family practice. He wrote dozens of medical papers on the subject. A complete list of them is in the Clinical Guide to the Use of Vitamin C, edited by Lendon H. Smith, M.D., Life Sciences Press, Tacoma, WA (1988).
It is difficult to ignore his success, but it has been done. Dr. Klenner wrote: "Some physicians would stand by and see their patient die rather than use ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) because in their finite minds it exists only as a vitamin."
Vitamin C is remarkably safe even in enormously high doses. Compared to commonly used prescription drugs, side effects are virtually nonexistent. It does not cause kidney stones. In fact, vitamin C increases urine flow and favorably lowers the pH to help keep stones from forming. William J. McCormick, M.D. used vitamin C since the late 1940's to prevent and treat kidney stones. Vitamin C does not significantly raise oxalate levels, and uric acid stones have never resulted from its use, either. Said Dr. Klenner: "The ascorbic acid/kidney stone story is a myth."
How much vitamin C is an effective therapeutic dose? Dr. Klenner gave up to 300,000 milligrams (mg) per day. Generally, he gave 350 to 700 mg per kilogram body weight per day. That is a lot of Vitamin C.
But then again, look at that list of successes.
Dr. Klenner emphasized that small amounts do not work. He said, "If you want results, use adequate (Vitamin C)."

26/10/2022

SPIRULINA

Spirulina is one of those superfoods that provide your body with all the nutrients it needs. In fact, there are over 1800 scientific articles that discuss the ways spirulina benefits your health (that’s a lot!).

The recent trend of spirulina-everything isn’t new (and neither is spirulina itself). In fact, it has been used in foods as far back as the 1500s, and was a popular food source for the Aztecs.

Now, spirulina is making a comeback, and for good reason. Gram for gram, spirulina has one of the highest protein concentrations out of any food on the planet.

What is Spirulina

Spirulina is a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) that grows in freshwater (some strains of spirulina even live in hot springs!). It’s extremely high in protein, contains an almost perfect balance of Omega-3 to Omega-6, and is rich in the following minerals: iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, selenium and zinc. It also contains high levels of vitamin A, C, E, K, B6, folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin and thiamin.

Contrary to popular belief, spirulina is not a great source of vitamin B12. It does contain a form of B12, but it is a pseudo-vitamin B12 that cannot be properly absorbed or utilized by the human body (1)

Spirulina is a simple, one-celled organism that got its name from the Latin word for helix (meaning spiral), because it possesses spring-like physical characteristics (2).

Top Spirulina Benefits

Due to its nutrient-dense qualities, spirulina has been found to be useful for a variety of ailments. It is particularly great at boosting the immune system, so we’ll start with that benefit first.

HIV

When it comes to instances where the immune system plays a big part, HIV/AIDS is a great example. In fact, the moderately low HIV/AIDS rates in Japan, Korea and Chad stumped until they discovered that individuals in these regions ingest large amounts of algae.

A review published in the Journal of Applied Phycology in 2012 explained this phenomenon, and the reasons for why spirulina was so protective against this virus (3). Scientists took 11 HIV patients who had never taken antiretrovirals, and split the members into three gatherings: one group ate 5 grams of dark-colored seaweed consistently, one group ate 5 grams of spirulina, and one ate a mix of both. After three months, two key discoveries were found:

1. There were no unfavorable results from the different seaweed variations or a mixture of both.

2. CD4 cells (T-helper white blood cells that fight disease and are used to stage HIV and HIV-1 viral load, another HIV biomarker) stayed stable.

The immune potential of spirulina was so promising that one participant from the study volunteered with the review for an extra 10 months, and found they benefited from “clinically significant improvement in CD4 and decreased HIV viral load.”

The way that spirulina slows HIV progression and boosts the immune system makes it a very reasonable supplement that should be used by patients affected by HIV.

Type 2 DIABETES

Maintaining balanced blood sugar levels is an important part of everyday health for diabetics. Now, studies are finding that spirulina may help with just that. In some animal studies, spirulina has been quoted as being just as effective as diabetes medication (like Metformin) (4).

There is also evidence that spirulina is effective in human models. In a two-month study on 25 people with type 2 diabetes, just 2 grams of spirulina every day (about half a teaspoon) led to an impressive reduction in blood sugar levels (5). Just two months of 1/2 a teaspoon of spirulina led to significant reductions in HbA(1c) levels, indicating improved long-term glucose regulation. Triglyceride levels were also significantly lowered.

Another study from Korea published in 2008 found that blood-fat levels of the participants who took 12 weeks of spirulina supplements (8 grams a day – about 2 teaspoons) were significantly reduced (6).

CANDIDA

Another way spirulina helps the body is by ensuring candida doesn’t spiral out of control. Controlling candida is important if you have an autoimmune disease like Chron’s disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia or Lupus, as it can worsen the symptoms.

Several animal studies have shown spirulina to be an effective antimicrobial agent, particularly for candida (7, 😎. By encouraging a healthy gut microbiome, spirulina inhibits the overgrowth of candida in the gut. A healthy gut microbiome also encourages a strong immune system, so taking a bit of this powder every day is a serious win-win.

CANCER

Because of the way spirulina benefits the immune system, it’s no wonder it helps fight cancer. In one study, researchers found that spirulina was able to inhibit the growth and development of tumors resulting from over-exposure to UVB rays from the sun. In the study, spirulina was shown to promote healthy gene function, inhibit free radical producing enzymes, reduce inflammation and limit DNA damage (9).

C-phycocyanin, an incredibly powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory is found readily in spirulina. This compound was found to reduce the rate at which cancerous liver cells multiply, while also stimulating apoptosis in developed cancer cells. C-phycocyanin was also found to potentially reduce tumor masses (10).

HEAVY METALS

We pick up heavy metals from everywhere in the environment. Whether through our food (pesticides/herbicides), air (pollution) or water, we’re exposed to them on the daily. Heavy metals target the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, lung, kidneys, liver, endocrine glands and bones. Thankfully, we have spirulina to help.

Spirulina can bind with heavy metals in the body to help remove them. It is also incredibly high in chlorophyll, which facilitates the removal of toxins from the blood and boosts the immune system.

One study found that just 500 milligrams of spirulina a day combined with zinc supplementation can reduce arsenic toxicity by almost half (11).

Spirulina has also been used on those exposed to radiation from the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown. In just 20 days, urine radioactivity levels in children were reduced by 50% (12). Spirulina was also used to improve the immune systems of children affected by the Chernobyl disaster.

HEART DISEASE

Diabetes and cardiovascular health are intimately connected, so it’s really no surprise that spirulina improves heart health. The high concentrations of phycocyanin in spirulina are thought to inhibit pancreatic lipase activity, which in turn causes higher excretion of triglycerides through your f***s.

In one study, participants were given 4.5 grams of spirulina a day for six weeks. At the end of the trial, serum triglyceride levels and total cholesterol were significantly reduced (with the added bonus of higher HDL). It also regulated blood pressure among women and men between the ages of 18 and 65 without any other dietary changes being made (13).

In another study, diabetic patients given 2 grams of spirulina a day showed improve glycosylated hemoglobin and better lipid profiles (14).

ALLERGIES

Seasonal allergies are a pain, but spirulina benefits the body by reducing the inflammation that causes sinus problems to begin with. When someone experiences allergies from pollen, dust, or pets, the inside of their nose may swell. This is called allergic rhinitis, and there is some evidence that spirulina could help improve symptoms of this condition.

A study published in 2013 states that spirulina can relieve nasal inflammation and reduce histamine in the body. Compared to a placebo, spirulina was found to reduce symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, and itching (15).

According to the authors, “Spirulina is clinically effective on allergic rhinitis when compared with placebo. Further studies should be performed in order to clarify the mechanism of this effect.”

Not All Spirulina is Created Equal

An important thing to remember when considering a brand of spirulina is the quality you’re paying for. Spirulina is known to absorb heavy metals and toxins from its environment, so it’s vital to make sure yours comes from a clean source.

Unfortunately, many spirulina products on the market today are grown in areas that have high concentrations of heavy metals (16). Spirulina grown in Japan might have high radiation levels due to the nuclear disaster in Fukushima in 2011.

There is also big concerns surrounding spirulina grown in China, as many spirulina supplements from this region have been found to be contaminated with lead, mercury and arsenic.

Spirulina grown in natural lakes are also at risk of contamination from heavy metals, pollution and bacteria.

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