Natural Healing Properties Of Papaya

Papaya, the native fruit of Southern Mexico is found to be rich in antioxidants, vitamins and boasts natural healing properties. 

Papaya (or Pawpaw as it is also known) grows well in a tropical environment and the tree usually fruits within 3 years. It is naturally high in fibre, C, A and most B vitamins including folic acid and ribovlavin and potassium. Papaya is low in calories and has no cholesterol, but is packed with phyto-nutrients and minerals. It is rich in calcium too.

It is no wonder then that it can be ideal to heal the body. The seeds have been used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, pain, parasites and fungal infections such as ringworm. The high vitamin A content promotes eye health whilst, Vitamin C boosts the body's immune system. It has been used to treat nausea and constipation, colon cancer and gastrointestinal problems. Papaya has been known to lower the risk of emphysema in smokers and aid in weight loss. 

All in all papaya is a great all round fruit bursting with natural goodness to promote good health.

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papaya

         http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/papaya-fruit.html

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Most people living in developed countries suffer from magnesium deficiency. 

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Almonds:  Almonds naturally lower cholesterol, help prevent cancer, promote healthy skin, help with digestion, and promote weight loss.

Sesame seeds:  Sesame seeds protect the brain, heart, and DNA.  These seeds are a great natural protein source and also help produce red blood cells.

Broccoli:  Prevents cancer, promotes healthy bones, alkalizes the body, naturally reduces inflammation, balances blood pressure, and helps to promote healthy nervous system function.

Basil:  This herb protects the DNA against environmental damage including radiation, boosts cardiovascular health, kills bacteria, and is an anti inflammatory.

Green onions:  Green onions remove toxins from the body, promote healthy eyes, fight and prevent cancer, promote healthy bones, boost the immune system, and naturally prevent heart disease.

Cacao:  Cacao is a powerful antioxidant, protects against heart disease, promotes brain health, builds strong bones, detoxifies the liver, naturally fights depression, and promotes pancreas health.

Flax seeds:  These little wonders reduce inflammation, promote strong healthy bones, promote healthy digestion, prevent cancer, and help lower cholesterol.

Brasil nuts:  Brasil nuts prevent heart disease, reduce inflammation, detoxify the body, naturally prevent cancer, promote healthy thyroid function, and lower cholesterol.

Pine nuts:  Pine nuts suppress the appetite which helps with weight loss, boost energy, help with red blood cell production, support cardiovascular health, and promote healthy eyes.

Spinach:  Spinach promotes healthy skin, naturally lowers blood pressure, removes toxins from the blood stream, promotes healthy nervous system function, boosts the immune system, protects the eyes, promotes bone health, promotes healthy digestive function, prevents cancer, and reduces inflammation.

Okra:  This popular southern veggie promotes healthy digestion, helps to prevent diabetes, promotes healthy skin, prevents kidney disease, supports a healthy pregnancy, and promotes respiratory health.

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Naturally reduce inflammation.

Several diseases and serious health conditions can be attributed to inflammation in the body. 

Just about all of our habits in life either cause or reduce inflammation.  There is no such thing as a free lunch, so if you want to avoid chronic health problems due to inflammation, a nutritional approach is a must.

     Up front, inflammation can be associated with increased aging but many people may not realize that inflammation is a hidden cause behind some of the most serious age and non age related diseases.  Inflammation is actually a reaction by the body to protect itself from trauma and toxins, but too much inflammation in the body can send your system into chaos.  Autoimmune disorders, asthma, arthritis, and allergies are related to inflammation but chronic systemic inflammation in the body can give rise to frightening health problems such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, depression, diabetes, and even cancer.

     Unfortunately our environment is filled with toxins and microbes that cause the body to have an immune response which includes inflammation.  What makes it worse is that a large part of the diet of a person living in a developed country includes processed food items that further cause inflammation, literally keeping your body "under attack" constantly.  If you are willing to make the proper lifestyle choices, you can prevent some serious illnesses and even slow down aging.  More and more people are taking the nutritional approach to health rather than taking a gamble with overly processed, chemical laden, cheap food and ending up in the hospital.  Remember that nutrition is natures health insurance and each time you eat you have the opportunity to strengthen every cell in your body or pump your system full of toxins.

     We all know that junk food is not good for you but keep in mind that it can actually kill you if you eat it regularly and eating healthy to promote good health and avoid the doctor's office doesn't mean you have to eat unappetizing food.  Olive oil makes a great delicious alternative to butter.  Avocado and nuts are good substitutes for meats.  Fruit juices in moderation and water in place of soft drinks will boost your health significantly.  Gluten free breads, pastas, and cereal alternatives are growing in numbers and being carried by more and more grocers.  Forget diets and make a lifestyle change that will save you pain and suffering and will even keep you looking younger for longer.

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