Maca – The Peruvian ginseng

March 10, 2014 by Jurgen

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Maca is a nutritionally dense super-food that contains high amounts of minerals, vitamins, enzymes and all of the essential amino acids. Maca root is rich in B-vitamins, which are the energy vitamins.

Maca root helps balance our hormones. Maca stimulates and nourishes the hypothalamus and pituitary glands which are the “master glands” of the body. These glands actually regulate the other glands, so when in balance they can bring balance to the adrenal, thyroid, pancreas, ovarian and testicular glands.

Instead of providing hormones to the body, maca works as an adaptogen which means that it responds to different bodies’ needs individually. It’s sometimes called “Peruvian ginseng”.

Maca root has been shown to be beneficial for all sorts of hormonal problems including PMS, menopause, and hot flushes. Maca is also a fertility enhancer and is best known for improving libido.

Healthy Hair & Alopecia

April 20, 2013 by Jurgen

WHAT IS ALOPECIA & WHAT MAY HELP

Alopecia is the loss of hair as in baldness. It can occur in patches or over an entire area of the scalp. It may only affect the hair but can also affect the scalp underneath. It is a condition, which may be reversed depending on what the cause was. Often the cause is either poor diet, poor digestion or stress.

Natural remedies, which may benefit Alopecia, are Rosemary, Horsetail, Silicea, Nettles and Millet.
These remedies support existing hair growth and maintain hair quality and strength.

millet

Millet has been used as a food for many years and is a staple for many cultures such as the Hunzakuts who live in the mountainous Hunza Valley in Pakistan. The people there are known for their luxuriant hair and their excellent health.

Millet is a good source of silicon, an essential trace element for strong hair structure. It also contains protein which is important for providing the keratin of which hair is mostly made, and magnesium which counters stress. It contains small amounts of iodine and B vitamins such as pantothenic acid which contributes to hair quality.

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