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Alfalfa seeds, Apricot Kernels, and Carob Powder
Alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant cultivated as an important forage crop. In the UK, where it is not widely grown, it is known as lucerne. Alfalfa lives from three to twelve years, depending on variety and climate. It is a cool season perennial legume, sometimes growing to a height of 1 meter. It resembles clover with clusters of small purple flowers. It also has a deep root system sometimes stretching to 4.5 metres. This makes it very resilient, especially to droughts. It has a tetraploid genome. Alfalfa seeds have been used as an herbal medicine for over 1,500 years. Alfalfa seeds are high in protein, calcium, plus other minerals, vitamin A, vitamins in the B group, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. In early Chinese medicines, physicians used young alfalfa leafs to treat disorders related to the digestive tract and the kidneys; Joints and Bones and Skin, and Circulatory System. In India, ayurvedic physicians used the leaves for treating poor digestion. They made a cooling poultice from the seeds for boils. At the time, alfalfa was also believed to be helpful towards people suffering from arthritis and water retention.
Apricot kernels are the kernel of Apricot. It is commonly known for containing amygdalin, which is sometimes called “vitamin B17″. Apricot kernels are strong-tasting and bitter, and are known in culinary contexts as bitter almonds or apricot almonds. They feature in recipes for apricot jam, marzipan and Italian amaretto cookies and liqueur. Taken in excess, they may produce nausea, fever, rash, hive nose, headaches, insomnia, increased thirst, weakness, lethargy, nervousness, various aches and pains in joints and muscles, a drop in blood pressure. A clinical trial of Laetrile (amygdalin) carried out in 1982 by the Mayo Clinic and three other U.S. cancer centers under National Cancer Institute sponsorship, found among other things that several patients suffered from cyanide poisoning.
There are two types linseed: brown linseed and golden linseed. These two types linseeds have similar nutritional values and equal amounts of short-chain omega-3 fatty acids. Linseed is a great source for Omega 3. Omega 3 has super polyunsaturated Essential Fatty Acid. Omega 3 is referred to as essential as it must be ingested in food directly as the body cannot synthesise it from other foods not containing Omega 3. If our bodies are short of Omega 3 and EFA, we could have dry flaky skin, weight increase, poor concentration or attention deficiency, lack of energy etc etc
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Manuka Honey, Guarana Powder, and Cacao Butter
Manuka honey is a type of honey which has a high value in the marketplace because it has a distinctive flavor or other attribute due to its being predominantly from the nectar of one plant species. While all honeys have some medicinal value, active manuka honey containing the Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) has been shown to have higher antibacterial activity than other tested honeys. Manuka honey is well known for its antibacterial and natural anti-biotic properties. It is now being tested in hospitals and by cancer research groups to see just how effective it in is aiding post operative wounds. Traditionally it has been taken for stomach, throat and skin ailments and factor 18+ and 20+ are suitable for external use, applying them directly onto the wound.
Guarana is the well-known plant in the Brazilian rain forest. It is an evergreen climbing vine indigenous to the Amazon Basin and is mainly cultivated in Brazil. The word guarana comes from the Portuguese guaraná. Guarana plays an important role in Tupi and Guaraní Brazilian culture. Guarana fruit is of hazelnut size., and has black seed. Chemically equivalent to caffeine, guaraná is of interest for its potential effects on cognition. In rats, guaraná increased memory retention and physical endurance when compared with a placebo. Traditionally Brazillan use Guarana seed to treat headaches, fever, aphrodisiac, bacterial infections etc etc. It increases concentration keeps a clear head and drives out mental boredom. Guararana also works as a sexual stimulant. Mixed with coffee it strengthens the effect of the caffeine, which means extra energy.
Cacao butter are known as theobroma oil. It is the pale-yellow, edible natural vegetable fat of the cacao bean. Cacao butter is extracted from the cacao beans and can be used to make chocolate, cocoa powder, pharmaceuticals, ointments, and toiletries. Cocoa butter has a mild chocolate flavor and aroma. White chocolate is made from cacao butter. Raw cacao butter is made using cold-pressed method, which reserves the natural nutrients to the largest extent. Cacao butter is a very stable fats, containing natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity and give it a storage life of two to five years, making it a good choice for non-food products. The smooth texture, sweet fragrance and emollient property of cocoa butter make it a popular ingredient in cosmetics and skin care products, such as soaps and lotions.
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New York City Mass Transit System – “Y...
New York City has the largest mass transit system in North America with approximately 4.7 million people a day and some 1.4 billion riders passing through its turnstiles each year.
Did you know that most visitors to New York stay for seven to ten days and spend the first three days lost? It doesn’t have to be that way.
This easy-to-follow entertaining DVD will teach you everything you need to know to efficiently and safely navigate your way around NYC.
Storeyline Productions, Inc. has recently produced a 30 minute DVD called Your Guide Around NYC, which is a licensed product of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit and is the first of its kind on the market.
It is an entertaining half hour program that teaches visitors and newcomers to New York City how to use New York City’s mass transit system. It covers the subway system, the buses and the AirTrain.
It also gives general navigation tips for getting around NYC as well as a visual overview of the city’s highlights and tourist destinations. Those who have viewed it have found it to be a valuable educational tool.
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Community Gaming News
All the poker room reviews listed at CommunityGamingNews.com have been written by experienced online poker players. The object of these reviews is to give our visitors all the information necessary to make an informed decision about where to play online poker, as this is not always an easy choice. There are lots of poker rooms available and they often market themselves as the best, with great games, the highest bonuses and the best promotions.
That’s where CommunityGamingNews.com and our objective poker room reviews come in. Our editors are experienced online poker players with vast knowledge about the established poker sites. They have played countless hours at rooms such as Titan Poker, Full Tilt Poker and Doyles Room Poker, and know the fine details about the rooms, from specifics about the software to the general flow of player traffic. Our editors monitor the poker sites closely and make sure the poker room reviews are always fresh with the latest information.
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