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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

Plant native to Asia and North Africa. Its name means “mother of all foods.” The Arabs used to strengthen hair.

Alfalfa Properties

* Alfalfa is one of the richest sources of minerals by roots that can absorb nutrients from the soil.
* Used the exudate of the leaves, rich in protein, amainoácidos, minerals like calcium and trace elements (silica, iron, copper, selenium, zinc and phosphorus).
* It is a general stimulant due to the amount of nutrients it has.
* Main source of vitamins and minerals.
Contains provitamin A, and vitamins C, D, E, K.
* For its vitamin K, essential for the synthesis of clotting factors, alfalfa is recommended in cases of anemia.
* Contains coumestrol, plant estrogen that may help during menopause.
* Is indicated for the treatment of anemia due to vitamin or mineral deficiencies, convalescence.
* You antihemorrhagic properties (hair, nose, stomach, hemorrhoids, uterine functional, thrombocytopenia, etc.).
* Improved the problems of brittle nails and hair off, open and brittle.
* Properties mineralized by calcium and silica (consolidation of fractures, osteoporosis).
* Disorders associated with menopause or menopause.

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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Studies have shown that people who eat foods rich in vitamin C have lower rate of heart disease and the scientific evidence indicates that taking vitamin C supplements produces similar benefits. Vitamin C appears to regenerate vitamin E oxidized. Because of the many potential health benefits of vitamin C not involving the heart, such as reducing cold symptoms, maintain skin integrity and reduce the risk of cataracts, you may consider taking 250 to 500 milligrams daily if you have both heart disease or not. It is advisable to take vitamin C supplements have a history of kidney stones or hemochromatosis (a defect in the ability of your body to metabolize iron, causing the increase of the mineral in the organs and tissues).

Vitamin E (tocopherol)

Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps prevent free radical damage. Some studies show that vitamin E may prevent or slow the progression of plaque formation if you already have heart disease. But other studies show no benefit from taking supplements of vitamin E in patients at high risk. Although there is no risk to taking vitamin E, there is insufficient evidence to recommend vitamin E as a supplement to the general population. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are a modern lifestyle and hectic, you may feel a little stress. “There is no way to completely avoid stress, but the natural remedies you can treat your body better when I’m in great stress.

Stress can be awake and feeling overwhelmed. If you do not really sleep your immune system is weak or poor. They must learn to cope with stress in a natural way with a positive attitude. Vitamins and minerals are helpful to your body and mind strong enough to fight stress and depression. You must have adequate food for an adequate supply of nutrients in the body.

Alcohol and cigarettes are bad for the load. Some people are not smoking or drinking to relieve stress. But the truth is that alcohol and tobacco and snuff are nutrients in the body. It can cause more stress and seriously affect your health. Read the rest of this entry »