ORGANIC MEDICINE

JUICE KO O DIE! ( COMBINATION OF FRUIT JUICES FOR HEALTH)

2011-10-23T07:37:00.000-07:00

FRUIT JUICE COMBINATION ACCORDING TO CONDITION

Condition	Recommended Mix Juice
For General health	Banana, Orange, Strawberries, Mint leaves, Soya milk
For Relaxation	Apple, Pineapple, Mind, Lime
For Tired body, Jetleg, Hangover	Apple, Orange, Carrot, Beetroot
For Energy	Beetroot, Spinach, Carrots, Apple, Dill
For Relaxation	Apple, Pineapple, Mind, Lime
For reduaing Stress	Tomato, Carrot, Coriander, Broccoli, Celery
For improving Digestion	Apple, Beetroot, Ginger, Carrot
For improving Immune System Anti Flu, Anti cold	Apple, Carrot, Lemon, Ginger, Garlic
For Detoxing Body	Apple, Grapefruit, Watermelon, Ginger
For Cleansing Liver	Pineapple, Carrot, Beetroot, Lime
As a Skin Tonic	Carrot, Capsicum, Spinach
Condition	Recommended Mix Juice
Anemia	Blackberry + parsley juice Parsley + grape juice
Arthritis	Celery + parsley juice
Asthma	Celery + papaya juice Celery + endive + carrot juice
Bedwetting	Celery + parsley juice
Bladder Ailments	Celery + pomegranate juice
Blood Pressure high	Carrot + parsley + celery juice Lime juice + whey powder Grape juice and carrot juice.
Blood Pressure lower	Parsley juice Capsicum + garlic juice.
Blood Purifier	Blackberry juice + black cherry juice + parsley juice + dandelion juice + Tomato juice.
Common Cold	Watercress + apple juice with 1/4 tsp pure cream of tartar
Cholesterol Reduction	carrot + apple + ginger + orange + strawberry + spinach
Colitis	Coconut milk + carrot juice
Complexion (yellow)	Grapefruit juice.
Complexion improve	1 Tbsp apple concentrate juice +, 1/2 glass cucumber juice + 1/2 glass water.
Constipation	Celery Spinach + grapefruit.
Diarrhea remedy	Carrot + blackberry juice.
Fever	Celery + parsley juice.
Gall Bladder	Radish + prune + black cherry + celery juice Carrot + beetroot + cucumber juice Prune + black cherry + celery + radish juice.
Gallstones	Beetroot + radish juice Green vegetable juices.
Gas	Coconut milk + carrot juice
Glands	Celery juice 1 tsp + wheat germ + 1 tsp. Nova Scotia dulse.
Goiter	Celery juice, 1 tsp + wheat germ + 1 tsp. Nova Scotia dulse.
Gout	Celery + parsley juice.
Heart	Carrot + pineapple juice with honey Alfalfa Parsley + alfalfa + pineapple juice.
Impotence	Celery juice, 1 tsp + wheat germ + 1 tsp. Nova Scotia dulse.
Indigestion	Coconut milk + fig juice + parsley + carrot juice.
Infections	Carrot + blackberry juice.
Insomnia (sleeplessness)	Lettuce + celery juice.
Bedwetting	Celery
Jaundice	Tomato and sauerkraut juice
Kidneys	Celery + parsley + asparagus juice Carrot + parsley juice.
Kidney (bladder) problems	Celery + pomegranate juice.
Liver	Radish and pineapple juice Carrot, beet, and cucumber juice.
Improve Memory	Celery + carrot + prune juice + rice polishing.
Nervous tension	Celery + carrot + prune juice Lettuce + tomato juice.
Overweight, obesity	Beet greens + parsley + celery juice.
Perspiration	Celery + prune juice Cucumber + pineapple juice.
Rheumatism	Cucumber + endive + goat's whey.
Sore Throat	Watercress + apple juice with 1/4 tsp pure cream of tartar
Stomach Infection	Carrot + blackberry juice.
Teeth	Beet greens + parsley + celery juice + green kale.
Thyroid	Clam juice + celery juice.
Ulcers Stomach	Celery Spinach + grapefruit.
Vitality	One Tbsp apple concentrate + one Tbsp almond nut butter + one cup celery juice.
Weight Improvement	Coconut milk + fig juice + parsley + carrot juice.
Weight Reducing	Parsley + grape juice + pineapple juice.
Youth retaining	Cucumber + radish + pepper (1/3 cup each) 2/3 cup concord grape juice + 1/3 cup pineapple juice.

Juice Recipes Category

Juice Recipe for prostate, ovary and breast cancer

July 28th, 2008 by Dave in Juice Recipes

Pomegranate is also called seeded apple, in which vitamin C, potassium and malic acid prevent problems in heart, ovary and prostate. The phytochemicals (plant- or fruit-derived chemical compounds) in cabbage sprouts are 3 to 10 times of that in cabbage itself. Brussels sprouts are also helpful in prostate and ovarian cancer.

Drink 4 to 6 cups of this juice everyday; 2 in the morning, 1 before lunch, 2 in the afternoon, and 1 before dinner.

Ingredients

1 cup cabbage sprout (or brussels sprouts)
1 carrot, sectioned
1 corn
1 cup cherry, pitted
1 apple, sectioned
1 lemon, peeled
8 grapes
1 pomegranate

Other

4 slices ginger
2 teaspoons flaxseed
2 teaspoons sesame
2 teaspoons wolfberry (lycium barbarum)
coenzyme Q10

Process through a juicer and serve. It is even better if you use distilled water.

Juice Recipe for Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

July 27th, 2008 by Dave in Juice Recipes

Low blood pressure (hypotension) is pressure that is so low that it causes symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. When the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidney, the organs do not function normally and may be permanently damaged.

Usually people with low blood pressure also have low blood sugar, so this juice improves low blood sugar as well. Most patients have kidney problems, and it may help to ingest “black” food such as black sesame, black bean and black sticky rice with sea salt.

Drink 4 to 6 cups of this juice everyday; 2 in the morning, 1 before lunch, 2 in the afternoon, and 1 before dinner.

Ingredients

1 beetroot, peeled and sectioned
1 carrot, sectioned
2 tomatoes, sectioned
1/2 cup black grape
1 kiwi, peeled (*)
1/2 cup black date

Other

4 slices ginger
2 teaspoons wolfberry (lycium barbarum)
1 teaspoon black sesame
2 teaspoons flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 teaspoon licorice powder
1/3 teaspoon cumin powder
sea salt

Process through a juicer and serve. It is even better if you use distilled water.

* If you can remove the hair, it is nice to keep the skin.

Juice Recipe for Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

July 26th, 2008 by Dave in Juice Recipes

Hypoglycemia (Hypoglycaemia in British English) is the medical term for a pathologic state produced by a lower than normal level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Hypoglycemia can produce a variety of symptoms and effects but the principal problems arise from an inadequate supply of glucose as fuel to the brain, resulting in impairment of function (neuroglycopenia). Derangements of function can range from vaguely “feeling bad” to coma and (rarely) permanent brain damage or death. Hypoglycemia can arise from many causes and can occur at any age.

People with low blood sugar are suggested to have multiple meals a day with less amount in each. Drink 4 to 6 cups of this juice everyday and stay away from noodle, bread, cake, dessert, peanut, cashew, milk product and BBQ food. It is good to eat vegetables, fruit, corn, potato, seaweed, laver and seafood.

Ingredients

1 beetroot, peeled and sectioned
1 carrot, sectioned
1 cucumber, sectioned
1 corn
1 potato, sectioned
1 tomato, sectioned
1/2 cup blueberry
1 lemon, peeled

Other

1/3 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons bee pollen
1 teaspoon licorice powder
4 bay leaves
4 granulated black pepper
some wolfberry (lycium barbarum)

Process through a juicer and serve. It is even better if you use distilled water.

Juice Recipe for Diabetes (Type 2)

July 17th, 2008 by Dave in Diabetes, Juice Recipes

This juice improves high blood sugar and high blood pressure.

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Cucumber lowers blood sugar (glucose) and blood pressure. Swiss chard has phytochemicals similar with insulin so it helps lower blood sugar and remove fatigue. Clove powder can lower blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol. Fenugreek powder helps balance blood sugar in diabetes and aids to lower cholesterol.

Diabetes Type 2 is usually caused by wheat powder products and fried food. Drink 4 to 6 cups of this juice everyday and stay away from noodle, bread, cake, dessert and BBQ food.

Ingredients

1/2 beetroot, peeled and sectioned
1 carrot
1 cucumber, sectioned
some swiss chard
1 corn (grain)
1 tomato
1 lemon, peeled

Other

3 teaspoons flaxseed
1/3 teaspoon cinnamon powder (or fenugreek powder)
1/3 teaspoon clove powder
2 teaspoons of bee pollen

Optional

some wolfberry (lycium barbarum)
ginger

Process through a juicer and serve. It is even better if you use distilled water.

Juice Recipe for Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)

July 17th, 2008 by Dave in Diabetes, Juice Recipes

This juice is for high blood sugar and high blood pressure.

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. The human body wants blood glucose (blood sugar) maintained in a very narrow range. Insulin and glucagon are the hormones which make this happen. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. There are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 5.7 million people (or nearly one quarter) are unaware that they have the disease.

Drink 4 to 6 cups of this juice everyday and stay away from noodle, bread, cake, dessert, peanut, cashew, milk product and BBQ food.

Ingredients

1/2 beetroot, peeled and sectioned
1/2 bitter melon, sectioned
1/2 cucumber, sectioned
some swiss chard
1/2 cup blueberry
1 lemon, peeled

Other

1/3 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/3 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons of bee pollen

Optional

some wolfberry (lycium barbarum)
ginger

Process through a juicer and serve. It is even better if you use distilled water.

Juice Recipe for Liver Disease

July 16th, 2008 by Dave in Juice Recipes

Liver disease is a term for a collection of conditions, diseases, and infections that affect the cells, tissues, structures, or functions of the liver. If the liver becomes inflamed or infected, its ability to perform these functions may be impaired. Liver disease and infections are caused by a variety of conditions including viral infections, bacterial invasion, and chemical or physical changes within the body. The most common cause of liver damage is malnutrition, especially that which occurs with alcoholism.

Drink 4 to 6 cups of this juice everyday and stay away from cigarettes and alcohol. Artichoke is also good for liver health.

Ingredients

1 beetroot, peeled and sectioned
some alfalfa sprout
4 asparagus
some pieces of cabbage
1/2 pear
1/2 avocado
1 lemon

Other

2 teaspoons of lecithin
caraway
rosemary
parsley
basil

Optional

some wolfberry (lycium barbarum)
ginger

Process through a juicer and serve. It is even better if you use distilled water.

Juice Recipe for Constipation

July 15th, 2008 by Dave in Juice Recipes

Generally constipation means that a person has three bowel movements or fewer in a week. The stool is hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts for a short time and is not serious. Drink 4 to 6 cups of this juice daily and you may have bowel movements everyday.

Ingredients

1 piece of corn (grain)
1 bunch of spinach
4 slices of pineapple
1/2 lemon
4 figs
4 (california) plums

Other

hazelnut
flaxseed
white sesame seeds
fiber powder

Optional

some wolfberry (lycium barbarum)
1 beetroot

Process through a juicer and serve. It is even better if you use distilled water.

Juice Recipe for High Blood Pressure

July 14th, 2008 by Dave in High Blood Pressure, Juice Recipes

Drink 4 to 6 cups of this juice daily. Eating 8 heads of celery everyday for a month will significantly improve your blood pressure.

Ingredients

1 beetroot, peeled and sectioned
1 carrot, sliced
1/2 cucumber
3 heads of celery
2 tomatoes, sectioned
1/2 apple
2 kiwis, peeled (*)
some alfalfa sprout

Other

lecithin ground
flaxseed
white sesame seeds
fiber powder
bee pollen

Optional

garlic
ginger

Process through a juicer and serve. It is even better if you use distilled water.

* If you can remove the hair, it is nice to keep the skin.

Juice Recipe for bowel movement (lose fat)

June 18th, 2008 by Dave in Juice Recipes

As the Chinese proverb says “loosen the bowels and live forever”, it is important to have regular defecation. It would be better to defecate 3 or 4 times a day.

This juice helps bowel movement and lower blood sugar (blood glucose). Pineapple helps protein digestion and bowel movement; kiwi fruit is rich in vitamin C and potassium which is good for kidney and heart. Drink 6 cups everyday; 2 before breakfast, 1 before lunch and dinner, and 2 in the afternoon.

Ingredients

1 beetroot, peeled and sectioned
1 carrot, sliced
1 celery
2 slices of pineapple
2 kiwis, peeled (*)
1 lemon, juiced

Other

fenugreek powder
ground cumin (cumin powder)
flaxseed
black sesame seeds
bee pollen
sea salt

Optional

garlic
ginger

Process through a juicer and serve.

* If you can remove the hair, it is nice to keep the skin.

I'M NOT IN THE MOOD

2011-05-17T11:12:00.000-07:00

What a depressed person says? And how a friend of a depressed person should response?

Depressed: I'm worthless.
Friend: You are important to me and I love you.
Depressed: Hopeless and helpless.
Friend: There is hope and I will give you a hand.
Depressed: I 'm so tired of living.
Friend: Relax, let's watch a movie.
Depressed: I want to die.
Friend: How?
Depressed: I will cut my veins.
Friend: Ok, die alone... I am scared of blood. Just call me when the ambulance covered you with blanket. hi,hi,hi... (gie H.)
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It takes much patience and understanding to deal with depressed people. The struggle with depression can be an excruciating one. At some points, everybody experiences depression. But depression is experienced in varying degrees. As much as it is painful, depression is inherent to the human mental and emotional make-up. There is such thing as “normal depression”. As the term implies, normal depression is an anticipated reaction to the incongruities, tragedies and disappointments of living. (http://www.healthzine.org/Depressions/depressed-people

When I am in this situation, I first accept the fact that I am depressed. So I will walk, read, write, surf the net, review my lessons or talk to my family and friends; keeping myself busy.

I realized that diverting myself to different things or hearing comforting words is not enough but to fight this feelings by eating healthy food rich in tryptophan.

Tryptophan

What can high-tryptophan foods do for you?

Help regulate your appetite
Help you sleep better
Elevate your mood

What events can indicate a need for more high-tryptophan foods?

Depression
Anxiety
Irritability
Impatience
Impulsiveness
Inability to concentrate
Weight gain or unexplained weight loss
Slow growth in children
Overeating and/or carbohydrate cravings
Poor dream recall
Insomnia

Food sources of tryptophan include red meat, dairy products, nuts, seeds, bananas, soybeans and soy products, tuna, shellfish, and turkey.

Description

What is tryptophan?

Tryptophan is one of the 10 essential amino acids that the body uses to synthesize the proteins it needs. It's well-known for its role in the production of nervous system messengers, especially those related to relaxation, restfulness, and sleep.

Raising Serotonin Levels

Second, tryptophan serves as a precursor for serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps the body regulate appetite, sleep patterns, and mood. Because of its ability to raise serotonin levels, tryptophan has been used therapeutically in the treatment of a variety of conditions, most notably insomnia, depression, and anxiety.

Dietary deficiency of tryptophan may lead to low levels of serotonin. Low serotonin levels are associated with depression, anxiety, irritability, impatience, impulsiveness, inability to concentrate, weight gain, overeating, carbohydrate cravings, poor dream recall, and insomnia.

(Serotonin Foods List

Following are some of the serotonin rich foods that help increasing serotonin levels in the body.

Free Range Turkey: Turkey is a protein rich food that contain tryptophan required to increase serotonin levels. In fact, people often feel relaxed and sleepy after having turkey which clearly states that it contains tryptophan in high concentrations. Moreover, it is also rich in essential fatty acids and so having a meal comprising a turkey and cranberry sauce sandwich on whole grain bread can be a great way to boost serotonin levels in the body. More on foods high in tryptophan.

Eggs: Eggs being rich in proteins and amino acids, have been ranked highest in the list of serotonin foods as they are also great source of omega 3 fatty acids comprising the essential long chain fats E.P.A. and D.H.A.

Flaxseeds/Flax Oil: Being high in both tryptophan and omega 3 fatty acids that make up a considerable proportion of brain nerve cells, some people like taking 1 - 4 tbsp flaxseeds or 1 - 2 tbsp flaxseed oil a day to treat bipolar depression, postpartum depression, violent behavior and other psychological problems.

Buckwheat: Buckwheat is a natural starch food which is rich in vitamin B and tryptophan which not only boost energy levels and mood but also banishes depression by raising the serotonin levels in the brain.

Wild fish and Seafood: Fatty fish and seafood including wild salmon, sardines and herring that are high in oils containing essential fats EPA and DHA and tryptophan, are well known to calm the mood swings of bipolar disorder and to ease regular depression.

Whey Protein: Popular for its numerous health benefits like, regulating appetite, improving insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels, boosting the immune system, whey protein is one of the best protein foods that raises the serotonin levels by increasing the plasma Trp-LNAA, an indicator of brain serotonin function in the body.

Banana: Being high in carbohydrates and surprisingly high in tryptophan, banana is another food that increases serotonin levels in the body.

Dark Chocolate: One of my personal favorite, cocoa and dark chocolate being high in sugar cause a sudden spike in the blood sugar levels after eating which improves the mood and relaxes the mind due to increase in the serotonin levels.) source: ttp://www.buzzle.com/articles/serotonin-foods.html

What health conditions require special emphasis on tryptophan?

Tryptophan may play a role in the prevention and/or treatment of the following health conditions::

Anxiety
Depression
Headaches
Insomnia
Nightmares
Obesity
Obsessive/compulsive disorder
Pain
Premenstrual syndrome
Senile dementia
Tourette's syndrome

What foods provide tryptophan?

World's Healthiest Foods ranked as quality sources of: tryptophan
Food	Serving Size	Cals	Amount (g)	DV (%)	Nutrient Density	World's Healthiest Foods Rating

Tamari (Soy Sauce)	1 tbs	10.8	0.03	9.4	15.6	very good
Crimini mushrooms, raw	5 oz-wt	31.2	0.08	25.0	14.4	excellent
Turkey	4 oz-wt	153.1	0.38	118.8	14.0	excellent
Cod, baked/broiled	4 oz-wt	119.1	0.29	90.6	13.7	excellent
Tuna, yellowfin, baked/broiled	4 oz-wt	157.6	0.38	118.8	13.6	excellent
Snapper, baked/broiled	4 oz-wt	145.2	0.33	103.1	12.8	excellent
Halibut, baked/broiled	4 oz-wt	158.8	0.34	106.2	12.0	excellent
Mustard greens, boiled	1 cup	21.0	0.04	12.5	10.7	excellent
Chicken breast, roasted	4 oz-wt	223.4	0.39	121.9	9.8	excellent
Scallops, baked/broiled	4 oz-wt	151.7	0.26	81.2	9.6	excellent
Spinach, boiled	1 cup	41.4	0.07	21.9	9.5	excellent
Tofu, raw	4 oz-wt	86.2	0.14	43.8	9.1	excellent
Lamb loin, roasted	4 oz-wt	229.1	0.35	109.4	8.6	excellent
Beef tenderloin, lean, broiled	4 oz-wt	240.4	0.36	112.5	8.4	excellent
Calf's liver, braised	4 oz-wt	187.1	0.25	78.1	7.5	excellent


Soybeans, cooked	1 cup	297.6	0.37	115.6	7.0	excellent
Kelp (sea vegetable)	0.25 cup	8.6	0.01	3.1	6.5	good
Asparagus, boiled	1 cup	43.2	0.05	15.6	6.5	very good
Broccoli, steamed	1 cup	43.7	0.05	15.6	6.4	very good
Mustard seeds	2 tsp	35.0	0.04	12.5	6.4	very good
Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded	1 oz-wt	72.1	0.08	25.0	6.2	very good
Cauliflower, boiled	1 cup	28.5	0.03	9.4	5.9	very good
Turnip greens, cooked	1 cup	28.8	0.03	9.4	5.9	very good
Egg, whole, boiled	1 each	68.2	0.07	21.9	5.8	very good
Collard greens, boiled	1 cup	49.4	0.05	15.6	5.7	very good
Swiss chard, boiled	1 cup	35.0	0.03	9.4	4.8	very good
Cow's milk, 2%	1 cup	121.2	0.10	31.2	4.6	very good
Kale, boiled	1 cup	36.4	0.03	9.4	4.6	very good
Kidney beans, cooked	1 cup	224.8	0.18	56.2	4.5	very good
Black beans, cooked	1 cup	227.0	0.18	56.2	4.5	very good
Lima beans, cooked	1 cup	216.2	0.17	53.1	4.4	very good
Split peas, cooked	1 cup	231.3	0.18	56.2	4.4	very good
Cucumbers, slices, with peel	1 cup	13.5	0.01	3.1	4.2	good
Navy beans, cooked	1 cup	258.4	0.19	59.4	4.1	very good
Pinto beans, cooked	1 cup	234.3	0.17	53.1	4.1	very good
Miso	1 oz	70.8	0.05	15.6	4.0	very good
Lentils, cooked	1 cup	229.7	0.16	50.0	3.9	very good
Green beans, boiled	1 cup	43.8	0.03	9.4	3.9	very good
Brussel sprouts, boiled	1 cup	60.8	0.04	12.5	3.7	very good
Goat's milk	1 cup	167.9	0.11	34.4	3.7	very good
Romaine lettuce	2 cup	15.7	0.01	3.1	3.6	good
Wheat, bulgur, cooked	1 cup	151.1	0.09	28.1	3.4	very good
Apricots	1 each	16.8	0.01	3.1	3.3	good
Pumpkin seeds, raw	0.25 cup	186.7	0.11	34.4	3.3	good
Sesame seeds	0.25 cup	206.3	0.12	37.5	3.3	good
Oats, whole grain, cooked	1 cup	147.4	0.08	25.0	3.1	good
Celery, raw	1 cup	19.2	0.01	3.1	2.9	good
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), cooked	1 cup	269.0	0.14	43.8	2.9	good
Buckwheat, cooked	1 cup	154.6	0.08	25.0	2.9	good
Onions, raw	1 cup	60.8	0.03	9.4	2.8	good
Sunflower seeds, raw	0.25 cup	205.2	0.10	31.2	2.7	good
Rye, whole grain, uncooked	0.33 cup	188.7	0.09	28.1	2.7	good
Garlic	1 oz-wt	42.2	0.02	6.2	2.7	good
Green peas, boiled	1 cup	134.4	0.06	18.8	2.5	good
Barley, cooked	1 cup	270.0	0.12	37.5	2.5	good
Peanuts, raw	0.25 cup	207.0	0.09	28.1	2.4	good
Bell peppers, red, raw, slices	1 cup	24.8	0.01	3.1	2.3	good
Beets, Boiled	1 cup	74.8	0.03	9.4	2.3	good
Yogurt, low-fat	1 cup	155.1	0.06	18.8	2.2	good
Quinoa, uncooked	0.25 cup	158.9	0.06	18.8	2.1	good
Winter squash, baked, cubes	1 cup	80.0	0.03	9.4	2.1	good
Eggplant, cooked, cubes	1 cup	27.7	0.01	3.1	2.0	good
Cashews, raw	0.25 cup	196.6	0.07	21.9	2.0	good
Millet, cooked	1 cup	285.6	0.10	31.2	2.0	good
Almonds, dry roasted	0.25 cup	206.0	0.07	21.9	1.9	good
Walnuts	0.25 cup	163.5	0.05	15.6	1.7	good
Cabbage, shredded, boiled	1 cup	33.0	0.01	3.1	1.7	good
Potato, baked, with skin	1 cup	133.0	0.04	12.5	1.7	good
Summer squash, cooked, slices	1 cup	36.0	0.01	3.1	1.6	good
Brown rice, cooked	1 cup	216.4	0.06	18.8	1.6	good
Tomato, ripe	1 cup	37.8	0.01	3.1	1.5	good

Source: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=103

John 16:22

You are now very sad.

BUT I will see you later,

and you will be so happy that no one will be able to change the way you feel.

VITAMIN C or L ASCORBIC ACID or L ASCORBATE

2011-05-14T21:35:00.000-07:00

Since I started travelling abroad handling workshops, shootings and supporting public services for our organization, I tried different ways to reduce expenses. So, I am always comparing prices of planes and airport.

When I checked the price flying through Clark Airport, you can save around more than P1, 600 compared to NAIA. Therefore, on my 2nd flight abroad, I seek to go to Clark hence I ‘m living in Malolos City. I don’t want to become a burden to anybody so whenever I travel, I go alone carrying all my loads.

The day of my flight schedule arrived and these are my ordeals: 1^st, I rode a tricycle from my office/home going to the van terminal going to San Fernando. Then from San Fernando, I transferred to a jeepney going to Angeles. Then, I transferred again to another jeep going to Clark compound. When I ‘m paying and saying my destination which is Clark Airport, the driver told me that I have to transfer again when we get inside Clark vicinity. Because they don’t pass that way but, instead there are jeepneys route meant for Clark Airport park in jeepney station which every passenger would have to haggle travel service. So, all in all I transferred and rode 4 transpo along with my heavy luggage containing my clothes for 12 days and a shoulder bag. Huh, whew ( ouch …my shoulder and back)!

When I safely arrived in Singapore, I suddenly got “runny nose”. Then, it progressed into severe mucus build up to the extent, that when I blow my nose I have to consume 4-6 sheets of tissues with embarrassing sound of mucus every time I blow, because it is really heavy. ( yikes!) But, I didn’t mind at all scrutinizing my mucus color even though my brethren are seeing me, before throwing out tissues. (I’m checking the mucus color if it is clear there is nothing to worry about. But, when it turns yellowish there is already infection; needed antibiotic. And if it turned greenish…oh alarming! I should go... check by doctors asap! I learned all of these things when I worked in my uncle’s EENT clinic and being a BSED health major).

Since. it is just severe mucus and it is still clear, so I'm just taking 1,000 mg of Ascorbic Acid ;which I am very glad I brought it. While still, I did a lot of taxing work though enjoyable and fulfilling during my stay despite of my situation. And I felt bit pain in my back and mucus developing so much when I got back in the apartment. (It’s own by Sister Mayet and family where I was welcomed to stay). I feel heavy...so, I took 4 x 500 mg of L Ascorbic Acid; made it 2,000 mg-2,000 mg and paracetamol that day. (Checking my mucus color again and it turned yellowish already). Because of that feeling, I couldn’t accept the invitation of worker in Kuala Lumpur for me to visit them even 2 days. Huhuhuhu. Even though, I really wanted to go.

The following day, when I attended our “Thanks Giving”, I approached the medical desk in the local and inquire for antibiotic and told them my mucus is already turned yellowish. They happily gave me the medicine I need. I asked how much and willingly paying the medicine but they strongly refused saying, “Sister, it is free”! (I feel so blessed yet, embarrassed because I admit that I am guilty of negligence at times and being apathy sometimes too, for God’s work specially helping our leaders who are bending themselves hard to meet all our spiritual needs including physical welfare even to non -members and yet I became one of the recipient of our Church medical services. (Though it is truly intended for anybody in need regardless of religious denomination) I feel very sorry and praying that God will always give me infinite opportunities to amend all my shortcomings.

Anyway, so because of taking high dosage of Vitamin C or L Ascorbic Acid (with full stomach) and antibiotic provided for me "free" by our brethren along with my paracetamol, drinking a lot of fluids and rest-I didn’t get fever and I was able to get better after few days.

After accomplishing all the task in Singapore with God's help, like: shooting, workshops, music video and little of sight seeing with some brethren, I packed and go back to the Philippines; feeling blessed and healed totally. Seems like, I didn’t get sick at all in Singapore. Hehehehe

After that experienced, I’m always taking L Ascorbic Acid 500 mg daily and I am increasing the dosage to 2,000 mg when need arises like when I already feel bit pain in my throat and observing mucus in my nose starting to build. ( sniff) Of course, taking it with full stomach, with enough rest, lots of fluids and healthy diet.

Since I made it a habit of taking it especially 3 times a day before, I observed that I ‘m not gasping anymore when I walk long hours or do tiring task. I believed it is because of the health benefit of Ascorbic Acid and healthy dietary intake. As I remember it right, while listening to the teachings of Bro. Eli Soriano...he said, according to the new research in America that taking high dosage of Ascorbic Acid is good for the heart).

P.S. I read a comment somewhere on the net that for a person not to get flu or cold is to often wash hands too.
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VITAMIN C or L ASCORBIC ACID or L ASCORBATE - is an essential nutrient for humans and certain other animal species, in which it functions as a vitamin. In living organisms, ascorbate is anantioxidant, since it protects the body against oxidative stress. It is also a cofactor in at least eight enzymatic reactions, including several collagen synthesis reactions that cause the most severe symptoms of scurvy when they are dysfunctional. In animals, these reactions are especially important in wound-healing and in preventing bleeding from capillaries. Deficiency in this vitamin causes the disease scurvy in humans.

Deficiency

Scurvy is an avitaminosis resulting from lack of vitamin C, since without this vitamin, the synthesised collagen is too unstable to perform its function. Scurvy leads to the formation of brown spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from all mucous membranes. The spots are most abundant on the thighs and legs, and a person with the ailment looks pale, feels depressed, and is partially immobilized. In advanced scurvy there are open, suppurating wounds and loss of teeth and, eventually, death.

Physiological function in mammals

In humans, vitamin C is essential to a healthy diet as well as being a highly effective antioxidant, acting to lessen oxidative stress; a substrate for ascorbate peroxidase in plants (APX is plant specific enzyme); and an enzyme cofactor for the biosynthesis of many important biochemicals. Vitamin C acts as an electron donor for important enzymes

Collagen, carnitine, and tyrosine synthesis, and microsomal metabolism

Ascorbic acid performs numerous physiological functions in the human body. These functions include the synthesis of collagen, carnitine, and neurotransmitters; the synthesis and catabolism of tyrosine; and the metabolism of microsome.

Antioxidant

Ascorbic acid is well known for its antioxidant activity, acting as a reducing agent to reverse oxidation in liquids. When there are more free radicals (reactive oxygen species, ROS) in the human body than antioxidants, the condition is called oxidative stress,and has an impact on cardiovascular disease, hypertension, chronic inflammatory diseases, diabetes^{[90][91][92][93]} as well as on critically ill patients and individuals with severe burns. Individuals experiencing oxidative stress have ascorbate blood levels lower than 45 µmol/L, compared to healthy individual who range between 61.4-80 µmol/L.

Pro-oxidant

Ascorbic acid behaves not only as an antioxidant but also as a pro-oxidant.Ascorbic acid has been shown to reduce transition metals, such as cupric ions (Cu²⁺), to cuprous (Cu¹⁺), and ferric ions (Fe³⁺) to ferrous (Fe²⁺) during conversion from ascorbate to dehydroascorbate in vitro

Immune system

Vitamin C is found in high concentrations in immune cells, and is consumed quickly during infections. It is not certain how vitamin C interacts with the immune system, it has been hypothesized to modulate the activities of phagocytes, the production of cytokines andlymphocytees, and the number of cell adhesion molecules in monocytes.

Antihistamine

Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine. It both prevents histamine release and increases the detoxification of histamine. A 1992 study found that taking 2 grams vitamin C daily lowered blood histamine levels 38 percent in healthy adults in just one week. It has also been noted that low concentrations of serum vitamin C has been correlated with increased serum histamine levels.

Daily requirements

The North American Dietary Reference Intake recommends 90 milligrams per day and no more than 2 grams (2,000 milligrams) per day.^[

Common side-effects

Relatively large doses of ascorbic acid may cause indigestion, particularly when taken on an empty stomach. However, taking vitamin C in the form of sodium ascorbate and calcium ascorbate may minimize this effect. When taken in large doses, ascorbic acid causes diarrhea in healthy subjects

Chance of overdose

Vitamin C is water soluble, with dietary excesses not absorbed, and excesses in the blood rapidly excreted in the urine. It exhibits remarkably low toxicity

Natural and synthetic dietary sources

The richest natural sources are fruits and vegetables, and of those, the Kakadu plum and thecamu camu fruit contain the highest concentration of the vitamin. It is also present in some cuts of meat, especially liver. Vitamin C is the most widely taken nutritional supplement and is available in a variety of forms, including tablets, drink mixes, crystals in capsules or naked crystals.

Vitamin C is absorbed by the intestines using a sodium-ion dependent channel. It is transported through the intestine via both glucose-sensitive and glucose-insensitive mechanisms. The presence of large quantities of sugar either in the intestines or in the blood can slow absorption.

Plant source	Amount (mg / 100g)
Kakadu plum	3100
Camu Camu	2800
Rose hip	2000
Acerola	1600
Seabuckthorn	695
Jujube	500
Indian gooseberry	445
Baobab	400
Chili pepper, green	244
Guava (common, raw)	228.3^{[s 1]}
Blackcurrant	200
Red pepper	190
Chili pepper, red	144
Parsley	130
Kiwifruit	90
Broccoli	90
Loganberry	80
Redcurrant	80
Brussels sprouts	80
Wolfberry (Goji)	73 †
Lychee	70
Persimmon (native, raw)	66.0^{[s 2]}
Cloudberry	60
Elderberry	60

† average of 3 sources; dried

Plant source	Amount (mg / 100g)
Papaya	60
Strawberry	60
Orange	50
Kale	41
Lemon	40
Melon, cantaloupe	40
Cauliflower	40
Garlic	31
Grapefruit	30
Raspberry	30
Tangerine	30
Mandarin orange	30
Passion fruit	30
Spinach	30
Cabbage raw green	30
Lime	30
Mango	28
Blackberry	21
Potato	20
Melon, honeydew	20
Cranberry	13
Tomato	10
Blueberry	10
Pineapple	10
Pawpaw	10

Plant source	Amount (mg / 100g)
Grape	10
Apricot	10
Plum	10
Watermelon	10
Banana	9
Carrot	9
Avocado	8
Crabapple	8
Persimmon (Japanese, fresh)	7.5^{[s 3]}
Cherry	7
Peach	7
Apple	6
Asparagus	6
Horned melon	5.3^{[s 4]}
Beetroot	5
Chokecherry	5
Pear	4
Lettuce	4
Cucumber	3
Eggplant	2
Raisin	2
Fig	2
Bilberry	1
Medlar	0.3

Source of information: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_C

BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF CITRUS FRUITS:

Sukkot in the Bible

Sukkot is one of the three “pilgrimage” holidays mentioned in the Bible. Together with Pesach and Shavuot, these were the three times of the year that people came to Jerusalem to celebrate.
Here are some excerpts from the 23rd chapter of the Book of Leviticus:

“The fifteenth of this seventh month shall be the feast of booths for seven days to the Lord…
…Also on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered in the fruit of the land, you shall keep a feast to the lord seven days: on the first day shall be a Sabbath, and on the eighth day shall be a Sabbath. And you shall take for yourselves on the first day the fruit of the tree hadar, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick leaved trees, and willows of the brook...

“hadar” = citrus fruit similar to lemons, called ‘etrog’

http://www.chagim.org.il/oldsite/information1.html