WONDERFUL BENEFITS OF RASPBERRY TEA LEAF

Raspberry Leaf has been traditionally used by midwives and Western herbalists during pregnancy as well as to help ease the discomfort of menstruation. Midwifes, herbalists, and even many doctors will recommend the use of raspberry tea to pregnant mothers. The main reason is that it can make the labor process much easier on mother and child, with less severe contractions and less bleeding during the process. After the labor process, it can improve lactation and reduce the occurrence of post partum depression. During menstruation, drinking it can help alleviate the majority of symptoms that a woman commonly deals with. Cramping, hot flashes, and mood swings can all be lessened greatly when this tea is drank regularly. Even the frequency and duration of the menstrual cycle can be lessened thanks to the use of this tea. Another major benefit for women is that they can obtain a lot of relaxation and soothing stress-relief as a result of drinking this tea. For this reason, it really is no wonder that raspberry tea has become the choice herbal drink among many people.

Raspberry Leaf Tea Benefits

• Relaxation and stress reduction
• Attack inflammation
• Lowers possibility of C-section
• Balances PMS symptoms
• Boosts fertility in men and women
• Aids in miscarriage prevention
• Eases morning sickness
• Alleviates leg cramps and edema in the 3rd
  trimester
• Produces more productive contractions
• Increases quality of breast milk
• Regulates postpartum hormones
• Cures stomachaches

Raspberry tea has been commonly referred to as ‘the woman’s herb’, but it certainly isn’t only for women. Regardless of whether you are a pregnant mother or just someone looking for a boost in nutritional intake, this tea can be incredibly helpful. Raspberries will continue to be one of the most delicious and prized fruits on the market. As more studies come to prove the health benefits that teas made from the plant can provide, it certain that it will increase in popularity in the herbal remedy market as well. And with good reason since it certainly is one of the most effective natural remedies that can be offered today.

   You can purchase the tea now at target, Walmart and most grocery stores. Get drinking!

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BITTER MELON ALKALINE FOOD GREAT FOR DIABETICS

I had to share with you all this wonderful vegetable called "Bitter Melon." I had gestational diabetes with my pregnancy and was placed on a diabetic diet. During which I dropped from a size 14 to a size 10 but back to 12 towards the end thank to water.  If you know any diabetic or trying to be healthy in general please add this to your diet.

   What is bitter melon?

Bitter melon, bitter cucumber or karela  bitter melon is also a good source of nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and phosphorus. Findings from both human and animal studies have demonstrated a hypoglycemic effect of concentrated bitter melon extract, meaning it helps to lower blood glucose (sugar) levels and regulate the body’s use of insulin. In many ways, bitter melon extract acts just like insulin that the body produces naturally.

    Does it really reduce blood sugar levels? Yes it does my sugar dropped 80 points with just using 1 bitter melon. So this is a great vegetable to add especially for diabetics.

 A report printed in the International Journal of Microbiology states that powdered bitter melon has been used in Ayurveda for centuries “for dusting over leprous and other intractable ulcers and in healing wounds, especially when mixed with cinnamon, long pepper, rice, and chaulmugra oil.” Additionally, studies have identified anthelmintic agents within bitter melon, a group of anti-parasitic compounds that help expel parasitic worms and other internal parasites from the body. Anthemintics work by killing parasites internally, without causing significant damage to the host (the person or animal carrying the parasite).

    There’s evidence that bitter melon extract can help reduce stomach and intestinal disorders, decrease kidney stones, help prevent liver disease and improve liver function, help treat parasitic worms that enter the GI tract, reduce symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (including colitis) and improve overall digestive health.  Research done at Annamali University in India showed that extract from bitter melon increased levels of glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase, helping to improve detoxification and prevent liver damage.

  Extracts of bitter melon have been shown to increase metal chelating, promote detoxification, prevent lipid peroxidation, and inhibit free radical damage which contributes to cell mutations and tumor growth.

How to use Bitter melon?

Cut into half, remove seeds and cook or juice with it. Add to soups, stir fry and any food.