by Susan Dean | Feb 2, 2018 | Benefits of Certain Foods, Health
The Alkalizing BLUE and PURPLE FOODS:
Purple Cauliflower, Purple Cabbage, Purple Kale, Purple Eggplant, Purple Onion, Acai Berries, Black Currants, Black Salsify, Blackberries, Blueberries, Eggplants, Grapes, Plums, Prunes.
These foods are good for protecting the urinary tract and memory function from metabolic and dietary acid and for slowing down aging & keeping the lungs healthy. They lower the risk of some cancers. Blue and purple shaded fruit and vegetables add health-enhancing flavonoids, phytochemicals, and other antioxidants the buffer excess metabolic and dietary acid.
The blue and purple fruit and vegetables contain alkalizing nutrients that support retinal health, lowers LDL cholesterol, supports the immune system activity, supports healthy alkalizing of the foods and liquids ingested, improves calcium and other alkaline mineral absorption, buffers all acids that cause inflammation, prevents and reduces tumor growth, acts as an anti-carcinogen in the alimentary canal, and limits the activity of acid that causes cancerous cells. Blueberries contain high amounts of alkalizing vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, potassium and fiber.
Nutrients in The Alkaline Blues and Purples:
1. INDOLES: Purple Cauliflower, Purple Cabbage. Derived from sulfur compounds in cruciferous veggies, these may slow the metabolism of carcinogens and metabolic and dietary acids. Steam cauliflower to retain indoles. Toss chopped kale with mashed avocado and olive oil.
2. ELLAGIC ACID: Purple and Blue Berries. The phytochemicals may lessen the effect of the acid estrogen in causing breast-cancer cell growth. Keep frozen berries on hand for smoothies. Blend them with spinach, avocado, and alkaline ice to buffer the acids or sugars in the mildly acidic berries.
3. ANTHOCYANINS: Red Cabbage, Purple Eggplant, Grapes, and Berries. These antioxidants or anti-acids improve brain function and balance, and they reduce metabolic and dietary acid that increases the risk for cancer, stroke, and heart disease. Try swapping in finely shredded cabbage for your typical salad greens and toss with avocado and purple onion.
by Susan Dean | Feb 2, 2018 | Benefits of Certain Foods, Health
Instant Mood Boost
Eggs contain a beneficial blend of omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, B vitamins, and iodide, nutrients that work together to battle fatigue and reverse bad moods. Don’t be tricked by “free-range” eggs. The hens may still be housed inside of warehouses but at least not in tiny cages.
Nourish Your Muscular System
Eggs are one of nature’s best food sources, packaging muscle-protecting protein in a low-calorie food. The B12 in eggs aids in muscle contraction, a must for avid gardeners! Don’t be fooled by the word natural on your egg carton. “Natural” eggs could come from hens fed antibiotics and genetically engineered feed, two things banned in organic eggs.
Guard Against Cancer
Women who eat higher levels of choline, a nutrient found in eggs, are 24 percent less likely to develop breast cancer, according to a recent study. One large egg boasts about 30 percent of your recommended dietary allowance of choline. Most choline is concentrated in the yolk.
Feed Your Brain
The choline in eggs helps keep your memory sharp while increasing the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps your brain store and recall information better. Eggs from hens raised outside on grass pastures contain more omega-3 fatty acids that help power your brain. Find a farmer who raises birds on pasture and supplements with organic feed. Eggs from chickens raised on grass produce eggs with much vitamin E, which scientists believe could help protect you from developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Save Your Sight
Eggs are a rich source of lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that help stave off macular degeneration and cataracts. (eat the yolks!) For a more potent eye-protecting meal, mix lutein- and zeaxanthin-rich kale or spinach into your omelet.
Slim Down
Here’s a delicious way to lose weight! When obese people choose an egg breakfast over bagels at least five times a week, they lost 65 percent more weight. And Saint Louis University scientists discovered that eating eggs in the morning led to eating fewer calories throughout the rest of the day, too. Organic, Animal Welfare Approved, and Certified Humane eggs ban the practice of routinely feeding antibiotics to hens.
Stop Extinction
You can help preserve old-school chicken breeds based on the eggs you choose to eat. Industrial farming generally uses one or two different hen breeds, which threatens the diversity of the species’ gene pool. Demand for heritage breed eggs is causing a surge in other breeds—some were or are on the verge of extinction!
Search LocalHarvest.org to find farmers in your area that raise heritage breed hens out on pasture.
How to tell if an egg is rotten. How eggs should look in cold water:
If one to two days old, the egg will lay almost flat along the bottom of the pan.
When one week old, it will angle upwards a bit, but still touch bottom of the pan.
About two weeks, egg will start to stand upright, with tip of egg still touching bottom of pan.
If egg is a few weeks old, it will bob off of bottom of pan. Egg isn’t necessarily rotten, but serve it hard-boiled or baked well.
Beyond four to five weeks after egg is laid, it will float to the top of the water. This is what you call a “rotten egg.”
Eight reasons to eat eggs for breakfast
1. Keep you feeling full longer than cereal or toast. Help sustain your energy levels and reduce the need for mid morning snack.
2. Assist weight loss.
3. A most complete sources of protein. Contain all essential amino acids we need.
4. Inexpensive.
5. Don’t increase risk for heart disease.
6. Help brain development and memory.
Choline stimulates brain development and function and is linked with increasing memory retention, recall,, and improving alertness.
7. Help protect eyes from damage related to UV exposure. Reduce the likelihood of developing cataracts in old age.
8. Your hair and nails grow faster and stronger.
by Susan Dean | Feb 2, 2018 | Benefits of Certain Foods, Health
EAT YOUR GREENS – Kale is king when it comes to nutrients, but many of these leafy greens are not far behind. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just named leafy greens as the number one source of food borne illnesses in the U.S. But by no means should you stop eating them. Opt for organic greens or grow your own—they’re super easy.
Chard is rich in vitamins A, K and C, minerals, fiber and protein, chard is full of healthy nutrients.
Arugula is a spicy winter green perfect for salads and sandwiches or lightly stir fry it. It is a great source of vitamins A, K and folate and is high in potassium, calcium and contains omega fatty acids.
Watercress has a delightful bite similar to arugula. It’s been touted as a superfood and believed to have anti-cancer properties.
Mustard is a good option for reducing cholesterol by eliminating bile from the digestive tract. Mustard is full of potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties and flavor!
Dandelion is one of nature’s most dynamic healers. It can cleanse the blood, heal the liver, dissolve kidney stones, purify skin and help you maintain your ideal body weight! Add them to your favorite green smoothie recipe, sauté them up or use like lettuce in a salad or sandwich.
Mizuna is a mix between arugula and mustard, mizuna’s flavor is piquant, bright and earthy. Try it with sliced cucumbers, a pinch of salt and lots of lemon.
Bok choy called Chinese cabbage, bok choy is much lighter than cabbage. It’s watery and sweet and very flavorful as well as a great source of vitamins A and C. Use it as you would cabbage—raw or cooked. It’s excellent in stews and Asian-inspired stir-fries. Rapini is full of calcium and iron, vitamins A and C, and incredible flavor and texture. It really needs little else—saute in a bit of olive oil (add garlic if you like) and a bit of salt and pepper and a dash of lemon.
Lamb’s quarters grow wild in this country. It’s easy to grow too. Sometimes it’s sold as mache. A very rich source of vitamins A, C, K and folate, it’s also high in calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium. Eat them raw in a salad or lightly sautéed with olive oil.
Tatsoi also called spinach mustard, looks a little like baby bok choy. Rich in calcium, potassium, and vitamin C, it’s a healthy addition to your salads or sautéed greens.
Collards are a staple in Southern cuisine and is rich in soluble fiber and anticancer properties. Use it as a raw tortilla wrap, or stuff it like cabbage leaves.
by Susan Dean | Feb 2, 2018 | Health, Kitchen Recipes, Medicinal Recipes
The traditional Chinese medicine has used the combination of honey and cinnamon for thousands of years, and this mixture has a long tradition of use as a homemade medicine.
Honey is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, while cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known. The cinnamon essential oil and the enzyme found in honey which produces hydrogen peroxide, are the two most powerful anti-microbial components of this combination that prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria.
This potent mixture offers numerous health benefits, and is extremely helpful in the following cases:
Cold – To treat a chronic cough, common cold, and nasal congestion, you should take a tablespoon of honey with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon for three days.
Flu – Honey contains a natural ingredient which effectively destroys viruses and prevents influenza.
Cholesterol – In a cup of tea, add 2 tablespoons of honey and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon, and drink the mixture. It will reduce the cholesterol levels by 10% within two hours.
Arthritis – To cure chronic arthritis, drink the following mixture twice daily, in the morning and in the evening: add two tablespoons of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a glass of warm water.
Boost the immune system – The regular consumption of this mixture will boost the immune system and prevents viruses and bacteria.
Stomach ache – You should regularly consume the mixture of cinnamon and honey to alleviate stomach ache and treat ulcer issues.
Acne – Mix cinnamon with some honey to prepare a paste and apply it on the acne at bedtime.
Gallbladder infection – Add two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey to a glass of warm water, and consume it daily to kill microbes in the gallbladder.
Cancer – Scientists have recently found that this combination can treat stomach cancer. Therefore, in this case, one should consume a mixture of a tablespoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon of honey daily for 3 months.
Heart disease – Prepare a paste of cinnamon and honey and spread it on a slice of bread every morning. This will lower cholesterol levels and prevent a heart attack.
Hair loss – In the case of hair loss or baldness, mix a tablespoon of cinnamon, a tablespoon of olive oil, and a tablespoon of honey. Apply this mixture on the scalp and leave it to act for 15 minutes, and rinse.
Weight loss – You should boil some cinnamon powder and honey in a glass of water and consume it on an empty stomach 30 minutes before your breakfast. This will help you lose weight in an easy and fast way. You should put some honey in a pot and heat it. Add cinnamon and wait until you get a thick, caramel-like mixture. You should take a teaspoon of this mixture 30 minutes before meals.
HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol. Regular use of cinnamon honey strengthens the hearbeat. As one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.
ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients take one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken daily even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain — and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.
BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.
CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient reduced the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol-could be cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.
COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses, and it’s delicious too!
UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also is said to clear stomach ulcers from its root.
GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.
INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals
INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ‘Ingredient’ that kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.
PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.
SKIN INFECTIONS: Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin Infections.
WEIGHT LOSS: Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
CANCER: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for one month.
FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.
BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.
HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.
He-alth Benefits of using Cinnamon and Honey Honey and cinnamon helps prevent heart attacks, lowers cholesterol, strengthens the respiratory system, and strengthens the heart.
Toothache – Apply a paste of cinnamon and honey onto an aching tooth to make pain and infection go away.
Acne – Mix cinnamon and honey in equal parts together and apply to your pimples before going to bed, wash away when you wake up the next morning.
Stomach Distress – Mix one tbsp. of honey with ½ tsp of cinnamon in a glass of warm water and drink on an empty stomach to improve digestion, alleviate gas, and ease stomach pain.
Common Cold – Mix a tsp of honey with ¼ tsp of cinnamon and take it 2 times daily.
by Susan Dean | Feb 2, 2018 | Health, Herbs
Burning Frankincense, the resin from the Boswellia tree, has been a part of religious and cultural ceremonies for a millennium. It is believed to be an aroma that will help your soul reach spiritual exaltation.
Recently a team of researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem did a study to see what the effects were of this age-old practice. They studied Frankincense to determine why it has psychoactive effects. Researchers administered a primary Boswellia resin, incensole, and acetate to mice. They found that the ‘incensole acetate’ influences the areas of the brain that regulate emotions.
The incense activated the protein TRPV3, common in all mammal brains. This protein plays a role in our skins perception of warmth. The effect on the mind, however, has a strong anti-depressant and anxiolytic effect which can leave you feeling open and relaxed. Frankincense helps your mind to rest and simply perceive the world around it. Going to a ceremony with Frankincense would generally help people feel calmer and happier. This could help participants induce a sense of calm observation and reflect on life. It may not be a coincidence many religions and spiritual practices have you burn Frankincense.
In ancient times Boswellia resin was considered a precious commodity that came in from the sub-Saharan regions on caravans. It is still a major export in modern days.
“In spite of information stemming from ancient texts, constituents of Bosweilla had not been investigated for psychoactivity,” said co-author of the study Raphael Mechoulam. “We found that incensole acetate in mice lowers anxiety and causes anti-depressive behavior. Apparently, most present day worshipers assume that incense burning has only a symbolic meaning.”
Today frankincense is recognized for its spiritual role and a form of treatment for depression and anxiety. According to the National Institutes of Health, major depression is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for people between the ages of 15-44. Anxiety and depression affect almost 60 million people in the United States. Depression and anxiety are linked and often overlap. It is a battle to return to a balanced state of mental peace. Natural remedies such as frankincense and tools like yoga, meditation, and proper nutrition help us return to a balanced state of health. Our sense of smell is strongly linked to the limbic system in the brain where we regulate motivation and emotion.
Frankincense possesses analgesic, anti-arthritic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, sedative, and tonic properties. Frankincense is also used as a remedy for nausea, chest coughs, fever, and hypertension and is a great way to keep insects like mosquitoes away!
Frankincense water has been a traditional drink in the Middle East for Centuries. People soak 4 or 5 pieces of this resin in water overnight and drink the water.
Frankincense is a fragrant plant resin that comes from the Boswellia sacra tree found in Africa and on the Arabian Peninsula, including Yemen and Oman. Frankincense possesses analgesic, anti-arthritic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, sedative, and tonic properties.
Scientists have found that there is an agent within frankincense that helps stop the spreading of cancer. It induces cancerous cells to close themselves down. According to the latest studies: “Cancer starts when the DNA code within the cell’s nucleus becomes corrupted. It seems frankincense has a re-set function. It can tell the cell what the right DNA code should be. Frankincense separates the ‘brain’ of the cancerous cell – the nucleus – from the ‘body’ – the cytoplasm, and closes down the nucleus to stop it reproducing corrupted DNA codes.”
Benefits of Frankincense Water:
Prevents digestive problems
Strengthens immune system
Works As A Natural Diuretic
Strengthens, tones, and lifts the skin, muscles, and internal organs
Promotes skin and tissue regeneration
Helps the body to get rid of toxins
Helps with stress relief and inflammation
Anti-carcinogenic
Eases Fever And Headaches
Penetrates the blood-brain barrier
Helps with bronchitis
Helps relieve sore throats
Frankincense Water:
Frankincense tears
Clean purified water
A quart glass jar
Place the Frankincense Resin in the jar. Boil water and pour over resin to fill the jar. Cover and let sit overnight. Drink a few ounces throughout the day. If it’s your first time drinking Frankincense water, introduce it to your body slowly.
Frankincense Essential Oil
One of the oldest known medical records from the sixteenth century B.C., the Ebers Papyrus, mentions frankincense oil. The ancient Egyptians listed the oil on hundreds of prescriptions and recipes.
Frankincense oil is one of the most highly prized essential oils in the world and one of the best oils you can use for your health. The astringent property of frankincense oil can help strengthen gums, stop the bleeding from wounds and cuts, help with skin health, reverse signs of aging, and reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars. Frankincense oil can break up phlegm deposits in your respiratory tract and lungs, and can relieve bronchitis-related congestion. It can suppress the production of key inflammatory cells, helping to prevent the breakdown of cartilage tissue in patients with arthritis.
Quality frankincense oil is hard to find. Make sure you are getting the real pure organic oil.
by Susan Dean | Feb 2, 2018 | Benefits of Certain Foods, Health
Beets are rich in nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide—a compound that relaxes and dilates blood vessels, turning them into superhighways for your nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood. That means better circulation, and possibly lower blood pressure.
They are rich in a plant alkaloid called betaine, as well as the B-vitamin folate, which together deliver a one-two punch for lowering blood levels of homocysteine, which in high levels increases your risk for artery damage and heart disease.
Increase endurance. Lots of athletes eat beets and know research has suggested that nitrates boost endurance performance. In one study, cyclists who drank beet juice could pedal hard 15% longer in a time trial to exhaustion. It takes about three to five beets to get a performance boost, says study author Andy Jones, PhD, dean of research in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter. “Peak nitrate levels occur two to three hours after you eat or drink them,” he says. So time your intake accordingly if your want to crush your 5K PR.
Nitric oxide relaxes and dilates your blood vessels, which in turn increases blood flow to the brain. As we age, research finds that our capacity to generate nitric oxide diminishes along with our brain’s energy metabolism and neuron activity. So give your brain a boost with beets. In one small 2010 study, 14 men and women (average age of 74) ate a high-nitrate diet, including beet juice, for two days and enjoyed more blood flow to the frontal lobe of their brain, a region known to be involved with executive functioning skills like focus, organization, and attention to detail.
Research shows that betaine, an amino acid found in beets (as well as spinach and quinoa) can help prevent and reduce the accumulation of fat in the liver. Animal studies show that rats given beet juice have higher levels of detoxifying enzymes in their bloodstream. Research on people with diabetes shows that betaine improves liver function, slightly decreases cholesterol, and reduces liver size.
Beets are rich in betalains, a class of potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that battle free radical- and inflammation-related chronic diseases like heart disease, obesity, and possibly cancer. Research suggests that betacyanin, the pigment that gives beets its pretty purple hue may help protect against common carcinogens; it has shown promise against laboratory-grown breast cancer.
One cup of beets delivers about 4 grams of dietary fiber, particularly insoluble fiber, which helps reduce the risk of constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticulitis.
Nitric Oxide is made from one atom of nitrogen (N) and one atom of oxygen (O), this simple, gaseous molecule penetrates every cell, tissue and organ in the body and sends signals to direct a multitude of critical functions such as:
1. Relax and widen blood vessels for improved circulation and blood pressure.
2. Strengthen and rebuild bones from the inside out.
3. Order immune cells to kill “bad” bacteria and abnormal cells before they do harm.
4. Help the brain send and receive messages and boost memory and concentration.
5. Support the healthy function of virtually every organ in your body.
Most studies found nitric oxide levels start to sink gradually as early as 40 years. Japanese researchers found by the time you reach 70s or 80s, you produce and use a staggering 75% less nitric oxide than you did when you were in your 20s.
When your body doesn’t have enough nitric oxide:
1. Arteries tighten and constrict, sending blood pressure up.
2. The lining of blood vessels weakens and cracks, allowing plaque to build-up and shooting cholesterol levels up.
3. Dangerous, artery-clogging blood clots are more likely to form.
4. Risk of heart disease, stroke and other age-related health concerns rise.
Preserving healthy levels of nitric oxide in your body is so crucial for your overall health. MIT researchers uncovered a hidden flaw in nitric oxide. They discovered that the lion’s share of nitric oxide is produced in the mouth – not in the stomach or intestines. The saliva and beneficial bacteria in the mouth are necessary to create nitric oxide. The most important part of producing nitric oxide takes place before you swallow. The longer nutrients are in your mouth, the more nitric oxide you produce. If food, drink, or supplements don’t have time to interact with the saliva and bacteria in your mouth, you can’t produce much nitric oxide.
Beets are a good way to naturally increase nitric oxide levels in your body. In a study at Wake Forest University, researchers had people drink beet juice and then took blood samples and MRIs of their brains. They compared the results to blood samples and MRIs taken of the same people when they didn’t drink beet juice. The blood samples proved that beet juice increased nitric oxide levels. The MRIs showed that within hours of drinking beet juice the blood flow increased in participants’ brains. Blood flow was greater in areas of the brain associated with memory and concentration. They concluded that beets help keep brain cells healthy, and helps you think clearer, remember better, and respond faster.
Hawthorn has been used to treat heart disease for centuries and is a well-known natural solution for heart and circulation health. When mixed with beets, hawthorn creates nitric oxide.
1. Vitamin B12 enhances the ability of cells to process nitric oxide and keeps the brain and nerves healthy.
2. Vitamin C helps make nitric oxide available to cells throughout your body and helps grow and repair tired tissues.
3. Magnesium helps maintain a healthy heart rhythm and prevents calcium from building up in arteries. It relaxes the muscles in arteries so blood flows smoothly.
