Fresh Squeezed Living

What does natural fog have in common with brain fog?

Depending on where you live you may be more familiar with fog more so than others. Fog is created when a cloud comes in contact with the ground. For those of us that have ever attempted to drive in foggy conditions we recall how diminished our visibility was. Leaving us to feel we can barely see beyond the extent of our nose.

We typically cut on the headlights (maybe even the high beams), tend to be more cautious at intersections and wonder if the traffic light ahead is green or red. Who can really tell? What we know for sure is that fog minimizes our ability to function as freely as we would like. Ultimately, we end up feeling slightly uncertain of what our next move should be.

To Bragg or not to brag?

That is today's question. As children, many of us were taught by our elders not to brag about the things we had in our midst, or about the God given physical attributes, talents and skills we possess. Yes, we could enjoy all of those things but waving them in the face of others was thought of as a no-no.

Well, I have not come today to wrestle with that teaching and its meaning, but I have come to brag on Bragg. I have been “Bragging” for months and have inspired many others to do the same. Even my grandmother (who shared the do not brag teaching with me as a child), is now “Bragging” right along with me. Have I lost you? I certainly hope not. Give me just a moment to explain why I continue to Bragg on a daily basis.

Alexander Make Room for Ginkgo Biloba “The Great”

Have you experienced the amazing benefits of ginkgo biloba? Upon researching this wonderful herb several years ago, I quickly learned ginkgo is one of the most valuable herbs to boost brainpower and is best known to enhance memory. Seeking a solution to feeling my brain was a bit sluggish, fatigued and overworked; I decided to try it. A boost in my mental energy and an ease in concentrating on very detailed information was seen in just a matter of days. I was very happy with the results. It is now several years later and I am still taking ginkgo because of the many other continuous benefits it provides as well.

Tea Cup: Curb Cravings With Green Tea Helps The Body Burn Fat

Green tea has a long history of healthful benefits and its qualities are significantly more effective than black tea. Both teas come from the carnellia sinensis plant but green tea leaves are steamed rather than fermented like black and oolong teas. This prevents a powerful anti-oxidant, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), from being oxidized and therefore diminished.

Antioxidant Properties

Most of us have heard of the positive effects red wine can have on a fatty diet and its healthful benefits on heart disease. High amounts of catechins polyphenols, particularly EGCG, are present in green tea. And EGCG has twice as much resveratrol as red wine, making it a powerful weapon towards lowering cholesterol, inhibiting blood clots and negating the effects of a fatty diet.

Pineapples: The Healing Fruit of the Tropics

For a natural and tasty way to improve your health and boost your healing capacity, add fresh pineapple and pineapple juice to your diet. Pineapples are nutritionally packed members of the bromeliad family. This delightful tropical fruit is high in the enzyme bromelain and the antioxidant vitamin C, both of which plays a major role in the body's healing process.

Bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory with analgesic properties, encourages healing, promotes well-being and has many other health benefits. Bromelain is very effective in treating bruises, sprains and strains by reducing swelling, tenderness and pain. This powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect can also help relieve osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and reduce postoperative swelling. Additionally, bromelain can relieve indigestion. The enzyme contained in fresh pineapple helps break down the amino acid bonds in proteins, which promotes good digestion.

The Stomach And Intestinal Tract Go Hand In Hand For A Healthy Life

Are you plagued with stomach cramps, pain in your abdomen, reoccurring heart burn, bloating, diarrhoea or constipation?  I certainly have experienced each one of these through my own life and I am sure you may have too.  These symptoms plague everyone at one point or another in their lifetime and are related to good digestion.  Good digestion includes both the stomach and our gastrointestinal tract (GIT). 
    

Cinnamon: For Spice and Good Health

The aromatic scent of cinnamon is powerful because it makes many people feel warm and fuzzy.  The health benefits of cinnamon have taken the backseat in favor of its spice properties. Many health    experts claim that a dash of cinnamon can be a way to add flavor to many dishes and at the same time improve one's health in many ways.  For centuries, cinnamon has been used for traditional medicine and other therapeutic purposes. Many studies have supported the ancient health claims of this spice. Cinnamon is most known to medical experts because of its ability to fight fungal infections, prevent ulcers, treat tooth decay and gum disease, and alleviate gum disease.