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2. Need Help Getting Healthy Cholesterol Levels?
3. Nerve Damage (neuropathy) as a Side Effect of Surgery
4. Research Supports Anti-Aging Benefits of Traditional Tonic Herbs
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"We need to shift our focus from treating disease to generating health..." Hippocrates (AMA"The Father of Medicine")
Insulin Is The Cause of Most Major
Illnesses
Most people know that lack
of insulin is type I Diabetes. The body's cells cannot process
sugar due to lack of insulin. Type II diabetes is the cells
being resistant to diabetes. In both cases the body can get too
much insulin due to injection too much or getting the body to produce
more. And then there is Insulin Resistance where the cells are resistant
but not bad enough yet to become Type II Diabetes. (For More information
on what this means Diabetes)
What are the effects of too
much insulin in the body? Dr. Berg explains in it his video.Insulin
Need Help Getting Healthy Cholesterol Levels?
How to build health? Many
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want to make sure that their cholesterol levels stay in a healthy range.
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Nerve Damage (neuropathy) as a Side Effect of Surgery
So often there are various
side effects from surgery and when you cut, nerve damage is very often
one of them.
Read; A
Side Effect of Surgery
Research Supports Anti-Aging Benefits of Traditional Tonic Herbs
Essence Tonic Herbs
Tonic Herbalism – the practice of combining traditional 'tonic herbs' to achieve a synergistic effect greater than that obtained by taking individual herbs. The basis for tonic herbalism is the understanding that, through regular consumption, tonic herbs can aid the body in maintaining its self-regulatory capacity for optimal functioning. Tonic herbs – referred to in Asia as the "superior herbs" – comprise an elite class of just 60 of the approximately 3,000 herbs used today in traditional herbal medicine.
By definition, tonics can be taken continuously over a long period of time, yielding cumulative, long-term benefits without any unwanted side effects. Consistent daily consumption is the key to gaining the benefits of tonics.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, there are three categories of tonic herbs. Each category represents one of the three key energies of the body. These energy categories are referred to as Three Treasures: Jing (Essence), Qi (Energy Flow) and Shen (Spirit). Tango formulas are based primarily on Jing or Essence Tonics, which are commonly used to prolong the years of life without aging, and are often referred to as the "antiaging" herbals.
Research on Tonic Herbs Traditional Chinese Medicine has an extensive history-going back some five thousand years-of using tonic herbs to support health and extend lifespan. Not surprisingly, research into the physiological actions of tonic herbs has exploded in the last 20 years. The following is a brief review of recently published papers on three tonic 'superstars'
Astragalus
Astragalus has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, often in combination with other herbs, to
tone and strengthen the body. Modern research shows that Astragalus slows formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs)1 and supports learning and memory.
Additionally, astragulus has been shown to aid in restoring insulin receptor sensitivity
in skeletal muscle.
In one recent study researchers demonstrated that administration of astragaloside IV, a major active constituent of Astragalus, significantly
improved glucose tolerance and endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation (EDVR), resulting in
reduced blood pressure and triglyceride levels in fructose-fed rats. These findings support the traditional use of Astragalus for the
prevention of hypertension and endothelial dysfunction related to
dietary-induced metabolic syndrome.
Astragalus is also the primary active ingredient in traditional Chinese formulas for
cardiovascular support. This benefit is supported by a recent study that found Astragalus is especially effective at protecting the aorta from damaging effects of high levels of free fatty acids (FFA).5 In a related study, scientists in Shanghai have shown that Astragalus
inhibits cardiac fibrosis (stiffening of the heart muscle) while protecting heart tissues from the damaging effects of ischemia (restriction of blood flow) following a heart
attack.
Astragalus has also been shown be a potent
immuno-supportive agent, capable of stimulating immune cell activation and modulating inflammatory responses, resulting in
enhanced wound healing, growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) and normalization of blood
pressure.
Perhaps the most exciting benefit of Astragalus is its ability to boost production of telomerase, the enzyme that controls short bits of DNA, known as telomeres that
play a key role in cell replication, cancer and human aging
In 2008 researchers from UCLA described how a compound derived from Astragalus, called cycloastragenol, prevented the progressive loss of telomeres in key immune cells,
inhibiting the aging process of the cells and enhancing their response to fight off viral
infections.
In 2011 Spanish researchers identified another compound in Astragalus, dubbed TA-65, that also activates telomerase. In their study the researchers noted that TA- 65 significantly increased average telomere length in treated mice,
leading to improvements in glucose tolerance, osteoporosis and skin fitness.
Notoginseng
Notoginseng (also called Panax Notoginseng and Tienchi Ginseng) is commonly used in Eastern countries for
cardiovascular health. Panax Notoginseng is rich in ginsenosides – the main active ingredients of all ginseng types – and exhibits many of the adaptogenic properties of its related species.
Panax Notoginseng Saponins (PNS), the major ingredients, have recently been shown to
improve blood vessel health and to support healthy cholesterol
levels. In related research, Notoginseng has also been shown to support healthy blood vessels by
reducing inflammation and by normalizing elevated blood
lipids.
Notoginseng has been shown to be clinically effective for improving vascular reactions, supporting its use in
treating hypertension and myocardial ischemia.
Researchers from the Institute of Molecular Medicine in Beijing recently identified two active components of Notoginseng-ginsenosides Rb1 and Rg1 -that support
healthy blood pressure levels by aiding L-arginine transport within endothelial cells and elevating NO (nitric oxide) to increase blood vessel
dilatation.
In another study, researchers recently demonstrated that Notoginseng fractions can
aid in preventing hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) by reducing arterial inflammation and subsequent formation of atheromas (plaques) in
arteries.
Cordyceps Sinensis
Cordyceps sinensis is a powerful, all-purpose tonic herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years to
promote health and longevity, restore energy and enhance
athletic endurance, especially at high altitudes. This is fitting, given that natural Cordyceps is only found at extremely high altitudes in the Himalayan Plateaus. Harvesting in such extreme conditions has made this exotic medicinal one of the most highly valued of all traditional crops.
Even today, high quality, naturally harvested Tibetan Cordyceps can cost over $8,000 per pound.
Despite the expense, the adaptogenic and medicinal benefits of Cordyceps made it one of the most highly prized staples of Tibetan, Chinese and traditional herbal medicines, which was often reserved for the
elderly as a rejuvenating agent to fight fatigue and prevent aging. The introduction of modern cultivation techniques twenty years ago allowed for production of Cordyceps at reasonable prices, and virtually all scientific research conducted today is with extracts of cultivated
Cordyceps.
Early research revealed that Cordyceps exerts powerful antioxidant properties
that contribute to its wide range of antiaging and adaptogenic health
benefits.
In one study Cordyceps was shown to
fight fatigue, enhance performance and promote lung health by enhancing production of mitochondrial adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the universal energy
molecule.
These findings are supported by recent research published in 2011 that describes how Cordyceps
fights fatigue and enhances athletic ability.
Researchers found that groups of exercising and nonexercising rats both benefited equally when given Cordyceps. Cordyceps was shown to work by activating skeletal muscle metabolic regulators, acting as a potent natural exercise
mimetic.
Cordyceps' antioxidant properties have also been shown to improve serum lipid profiles by reducing serum total
cholesterol (TC), increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and lowering LDL (low density lipoprotein) and VLDL (very lowdensity lipoprotein)
levels.
Additional animal studies have shown that Cordyceps also inhibits oxidation of low-density lipoprotein by free radicals to
prevent the formation and accumulation of cholesterol deposits in the
aorta.
In a related study in 2011, researchers in China demonstrated that the antioxidant properties of an extract of Cordyceps
enhanced immune activity to protect mice exposed to ionizing radiation by reducing oxidative injury and modulating the secretion of cytokines
One of the most important adaptogenic properties of Cordyceps is its ability to
aid in reversing insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a condition that severely impairs the body's ability to absorb glucose, resulting in dangerously high glucose and insulin blood levels, and contributing to obesity and diabetes.
In 2002, researchers discovered that Cordyceps extracts restored insulin sensitivity in both healthy and diabetic animals after only 17 days of treatment. The researchers reported significant improvements in fasting blood glucose levels, fasting plasma insulin levels, glucose insulin index and oral glucose tolerance in treated
animals.
In a related study in 2006, researchers demonstrated that animals treated with Cordyceps for as little as 10 days had significant improvements in whole-body glucose disposal, accompanied by a reduction in insulin secretion after eating meals high in
carbohydrates.
That same year researchers at the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences in Macau found that Cordyceps extracts significantly
reduced blood glucose levels in diabetic mice. Serum insulin levels were also normalized, indicating that Cordyceps was stimulating pancreatic release of insulin while reducing insulin
resistance.
In a related study, scientists revealed that Cordyceps can exert anti-hyper cant reductions in blood glucose concentrations in diabetic rats, further supporting its potential role as a functional food for
metabolic disorders and for people at risk of becoming obese and developing
diabetes.
The most recent study on Cordyceps, published in March 2012, measured the antidiabetic effects of Cordyceps and taurine as compared to glibenclamide, an antidiabetic drug in a class of medications known as sulfonylureas. Oral administration of Cordyceps was shown to decrease serum glucose, fructosamine, total cholesterol, triglyceride levels, insulin resistance index and pancreatic malondialdehyde content.
Cordyceps also significantly increased serum insulin, HDL-cholesterol, total antioxidant capacity, β cell function, and pancreatic reduced glutathione (GSH) content. In their conclusion the researchers reported that while Cordyceps demonstrates less potent hypoglycemic effects than glibenclamide, it is superior at
reducing insulin resistance and exhibits stronger antioxidant
properties.
Summary
While the three "tonic herbs" reviewed here represent a small fraction of the many "elite" herbs that have passed the tests of time, they do serve as excellent examples of how nature can provide safe, effective methods of improving health and quality of life.
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