Why Is Glutathione so Important to Your Health Especially Now?

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant found in every cell in the body. It is made of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and cysteine (a sulfur-bearing amino acid). Glutathione is critical for the detoxification of carcinogens such as benzene (commonly found in the automotive exhaust), heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, and lead, and common chemicals such as BPA. It is involved in many biochemical functions in the body, the benefits of glutathione include: 

• Make DNA - the building block of proteins and cells.
• Support immune function.
• Form sperm cells.
• Fight against free radicals.
• Involve in certain enzymes functions.
• Regenerate vitamins C and E.
• Remove toxins such as mercury and fluoride out of the brain.

Methylation mutation can affect the production of glutathione. It is a metabolic process that involves attaching small molecules called methyl groups to fragments of DNA. If your methylation cycle is interrupted, it can affect your health in many ways, including the production and recycling of glutathione, which is the master antioxidant in the body. Methylation can also affect your DNA expression, the function of neurotransmitters, and immune responses. Improving methylation is very important to everyone because it is a critical biochemical process that has a significant impact on your health. The breakdown in methylation can put you at a higher risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and cancers, etc. Many drugs can affect the methylation process, such as anti-acids, oral contraceptives, HCTZ, and the toxins such as pesticides, toxic heavy metals, and air pollutions.

Here are some tips to improve methylation in your body:

1. Detoxify your body regularly by eating a very clean diet. Eat more dark, leafy greens.
2. Add more food sources of Vit. B group and folate to your diet, such as nuts and seeds, leafy dark green vegetables, asparagus, lentils, and avocados. A methylated B complex that provides an active form of vitamins B2, B6, B12, and folic acid can support methylation. Be aware that animal protein, sugar, and saturated fat deplete your body’s vitamin stores.
3. Limit caffeine and alcohol intake because they can deplete your B vitamin levels.

4. Quit smoking because smoking deactivates vitamin B6.
5. Avoid medications that interfere with methylation.
6. Improve stomach acid and gut health with juicing such as celery juice and cabbage juice.

7. Consider supplements that support methylation if you are not able to get the nutrients sufficiently from food sources, such as magnesium, zinc, B12, and 5-MTHF (the activated form of folic acid).

8. Get plenty of sleep and reduce stress.

There are other ways to boost glutathione levels in your body. For example, incorporate sulfur-rich food in your diet, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, artichoke, cauliflower, and kale. Sulfur is important for producing glutathione. Vitamin C plays an important role in maintaining glutathione levels. Therefore, taking vitamin C supplements may help increase glutathione levels in your body. Including foods high in glutathione is a great way to boost glutathione levels in your body, such as avocados, spinach, and okra, because dietary glutathione is not fully absorbed by the body. Turmeric helps boost glutathione production, many studies have shown that turmeric and curcumin extract have the ability to increase glutathione levels. You can also take glutathione supplements to support your health and immune function. Now it is flu season, recent studies suggested that glutathione supplementation can help relieve the respiratory symptoms of COVID-19. If you have taken the covid vaccine, which can deplete glutathione in your body, it is important to take a proactive approach to boost your glutathione levels with a proper diet and supplementation.

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Why Should You Add Fennels Seeds to Your Diet Now?

Fennel is a perennial, pleasant-smelling herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean but is now found throughout the world. Fennel seeds are harvested from the plant's flowers and then dried. Like the fennel bulb, they have a sweet, licorice-like flavor that can add unique and sweet tastes to dishes.

Fennel seeds are packed with nutrients, including Vitamin A, E, C, B-complex, and a variety of minerals and antioxidants. They contain many minerals such as iron, zinc, copper, manganese, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. Copper stimulates red blood production and iron stimulates red blood formation. Zinc helps red blood growth and development. Potassium plays an important role in controlling blood pressure. Manganese is a powerful antioxidant that is essential for thyroxine production and proper thyroid health and functioning.

According to researchers, SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is causing vascular damage in covid patients and covid “vaccine” recipients, which promotes strokes, heart attacks, migraines, blood clots, and other health damages. Shikimic acid offers antiplatelet-aggregating activity, which means it helps halt blood clots. The active ingredient in fennel seeds is shikimic acid, which makes fennel seeds stand out to fight against spike protein shedding.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, fennel seeds have been long used for relieving digestive issues, such as indigestion, heartburn, flatulence and bloating, even irritable bowel syndromes (IBS). This herb soothes and repairs the digestive tract and reduces gad formation. When you suffer from digestive issues, you can drink fennel tea or add fennel seeds to your soups and dishes. Fennel seed is also rich in dietary fiber that helps reduce constipation.

Fennel seed also promotes weight loss by boosting the metabolism and breaking down fats. It helps relieve water retention because it is a diuretic. The dietary fiber in the fennel seeds promotes satiety and reduces hunger, which also helps weight management.

Fennel seeds contain emmenagogue chemicals that promote menstrual flow. The phytoestrogens in fennel seeds can help relieve maturation-related issues for women, such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopausal symptoms. Fennel seeds have been traditionally used to promote lactation in mothers and reduce menstruation-related cramps.

Here are some amazing health benefits of fennel seeds.

• Rich in powerful anti-inflammatory antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid, limonene, and quercetin.
• Relieves digestive issues including indigestion and heartburn.
• Reduces appetite and promotes weight loss.
• Helps regular blood pressure and purify the blood.
• Reduces asthma symptoms.
• Helps regulate menstruation and relieve menstruation-related cramps.
• Reduces acne on the face.
• Prevents cancers and boosts immunity.

If you suffer from insomnia, you can place a small plate of fennel seeds or a small bag of seeds beside your pillow, the fragrant smell from the fennel seeds can promote a sound sleep better than the sleeping pills over the counter.

How to incorporate fennel seeds in your cuisine?

You can add fennel seeds to your soups, stews or casseroles, and salads. Use the seeds when making bread or biscuits. You can also use ground fennel seeds to make a tea: place 1 tsp. of ground fennel seeds in a cup, pour boiling water on top, and leave for 10 minutes. Strain, and add 1 tsp. of honey and enjoy it. Fennel leaves can also be used similarly. I hope you enjoy the information, for more information on holistic health and self-care tips, please visit https://optimalhealthsolutions.ca.

The Magical Healing Power of Your Ears

Did you notice that our ear is like an inverted fetus? From the image, you can see that the earlobe matches the head of a fetus; therefore, this part of the ear is closely linked to our face and head based on reflexology.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the energy of kidneys opens to the ears, and the kidneys are the power center of our longevity. Have you ever noticed those people who have a very long lifespan usually have long and big ears? This is not a coincidence. The amazing thing about the ear is that unusual changes in your ears can raise an alarm about a specific part of your body, here are a few examples.

Sore throat:

If the bottom of your earlobe is red and swelling, it is an indication that you may suffer from a sore throat. 

Please check my recent video to find out more.

Unlock the Secret Healing Power of Turpentine Oil

Have you heard about Turpentine oil? It is made from the resin of certain pine trees. It has a long history in healing and arts. In ancient Greece, Hippocrates, people used turpentine oil to treat lung diseases and gallstones. Turpentine is also a flammable substance and a solvent that has been used for thinning oil-based paints in the past. In the last century, the industry replaced natural turpentine with the cheaper chemically produced mineral turpentine. It is very different chemically. Mineral turpentine, also called white spirit, mineral spirits, or petroleum spirits, is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used in painting. Mineral turpentine is a hazardous substance.

Natural turpentine comes from the pine tree and is made up primarily of two volatile terpenes: alpha-(around 65%) and beta-(around 25%) pinenes. Terpenes are largely found in essential oils of many types of medicinal plants and flowers. They give the unique smell of aromatic plants, such as clove, anise, oregano, eucalyptus, rosemary, mint, and citrus fruits. There are about 140 known terpenes found in cannabis. Terpenes play an important role by protecting plants from bacteria and fungus, insects, and other environmental stresses. Thus, they provide strong anti-microbial properties. α-pinenes fight against pathogenic bacteria and all kinds of fungi, they are also inhibitors in breast cancer. β-pinenes also show antifungal properties, especially on candida species, they also have an antiseptic effect on oral bacterial flora. Both are effective to eliminate candida.

Terpenes play an important role by providing the plant with natural protection from bacteria and fungus, insects, and other environmental stresses. Hence, their strong anti-microbial properties. They also possess anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties. They can easily cross the blood-brain barrier because they are small molecules, they are also easily absorbed into the bloodstream through the nose and the intestinal tract. Terpenes are also antioxidants and function as a relaxant on the smooth muscles of the intestines. 

Here are some amazing health benefits of turpentine oil.

• Fights against fungus, candida, and parasites. 
• Helps treat bladder infections and UTIs.
• Treats cold and flu including sore throat, cough, and sinus issues. 
• Relieves chronic pain such as arthritis and gout.
• Provides antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Internal usage of turpentine oil helps dissolve gallstones, reduces bleeding from hemorrhoids, expels intestinal worms, and relieves muscle cramps and pains. External benefits include reducing pain, such as joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, and toothaches, and providing antiseptic properties to a wound.

• Here are some ways to use turpentine oil for health benefits:
• Sore Throat – Swab the back of the throat with turpentine oil.
• Sinuses – Mix 5 drops of turpentine with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Drop several drops into each nostril to deliver turpentine to the nasal passages to relieve congestion and infection.
• Cough – Use the same mixture as for sinuses and massage into the back and/or chest to relieve a cough or take 1-3 drops of turpentine on a sugar cube and take it internally instead.
• Inhalation – For cold viruses simply inhale the vapors of turpentine. This delivers the turpentine vapors into the lungs, throat, and nasal passages.
• UTI - Add 1/4 teaspoon turpentine to a spoonful of raw honey and take once.

However, the overdose of turpentine oil can be dangerous, side effects of overdose include headache, insomnia, bleeding in the lungs, vomiting, kidney damage, etc.

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