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How Rhubarb Root is a great Body Cleanser- especially when it’s mixed with 8 other herbs!

24 Saturday Jun 2017

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Things that Make a Difference in How Well Rhubarb Root Works…

  • Rhubarb’s name is from the Greek verb, ‘to flow’.
  • Europeans have used Rhubarb Root medicinally since the 1200s.
  • By the end of the 1800s, it was clear that the medicinal characteristics of rhubarb are affected by the soil composition and climate, so it’s really important to purchase Rhubarb Root from a company which ensures proper soil composition & climate.
  • When Rhubarb Root is combined with 8 other herbs, the synergistic effect is powerful!!  Here’s the only Rhubarb Root I purchase because I trust its safety.

11 Reasons You’ll want to get Rhubarb Root in Your Body Every Night!

1) Rhubarb Root Helps Digestion, constipation & diarrhea!

  • When constipated, the colon is not spontaneously contracting, therefore fecal matter sits and builds in the colon causing the constipation. It’s the purgative actions of Rhubarb Root that will not only move the fecal matter but will also tone the colon so it contracts on its own more regularly.
  • The colon does not become dependent on the Rhubarb Root to contract, so once cleansed, constipation should not return.
  • It’s difficult for the contractions to completely clean the long and winding colon, therefore pockets of debris might be left behind.  This is when the astringent, tannin acid, comes after the purgative action and does a thorough wash of the colon.  It removes any left over pockets of fecal matter or infectious bacteria.
  • It gives us smoother bowel movements!  The A-factors (or anthraquinones) in Rhubarb Root act as a time released healthy laxative which is smoother than other laxatives.
  • Emodin (found in Rhubarb Root) is metabolized by the large intestine’s gut flora to help absorption, secretion, motility & peristalsis without affecting the stomach or duodenum.  1  
  • It’s helped GI bleeds by eliminating blood, bacteria and toxins.  2 , 6, 7

2) Rhubarb Root aids in weight loss!

  • It aids weight loss by dramatically increasing the rate the human burns fat
  • It optimizes metabolism by improving circulation.  The copper and iron in rhubarb stimulate the production of new red blood cells, which boosts metabolism.

3) Rhubarb Root is Antimicrobial!

  • Rhubarb’s anthraquinone has been used as antifungal 16 , 17 and molluscicidal 18 agents.
  • Rhein, from anthraquinone, has in vitro antimicrobial activity against a wide variety of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. 3, 17, 19

4) Rhubarb Root Helps Ulcers (Helicobacter pylori)!

  • Rheum emodi extract was found to inhibit ‘in vivio’ all strains of Heliocobacter pylori (both sensitive and resistant) at a concentration of 10 mg/mL.  The H-Pylori didn’t develop any resistance to the Rhubarb Root after 10 times even though they usually acquire resistance to Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin after 10 passages.  (25)

5) Rhubarb Root Helps the Kidneys!

  • Clinical studies have evaluated rhubarb extracts in patients with CRF and report reduced uremic symptoms and reduced blood urea nitrogen. 13 , 14
  • A number of animal studies have observed the effects of rhubarb in rats with Chronic Renal Failure. Rhubarb Root tannins produced an increase in glomerular filtration rate, decreased levels of uremic toxins, and increased blood flow to the kidneys. 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12

 

 

6) Rhubarb Root Helps us Avoid  Alzheimer’s!

  • Traditional Chinese medicine suggests rhubarb improves the memory in senile patients. 15  This is because it has vitamin K which plays a significant role in brain and neuronal health.  It can prevent the oxidation of brain cells & stimulate cognitive activity to help delay or prevent the onset of this disease.
  • In in vitro experiments, rhapontigenin exerted a dose-dependent protective effect on mitochondrial functioning against amyloid beta (1-42) neurotoxicity. 1 

7) Rhubarb Root Helps Menopause!

  • Rhubarb Root’s lindleyin significantly reduced the frequency and severity of hot flashes in perimenopausal women.  (25, reference 76)
  • Lindleyin has potential beneficial applications as selective ER modulators ‘in vitro’ (25, reference 77)

8) Rhubarb Root Helps Cancer Patients!

  • Apoptosis, as well as anti tumor action, has been demonstrated, and rhubarb extract has been suggested as an adjunct to chemotherapy. 2 , 3 , 4 
  • Rhubarb is anti inflammatory.  Rhubarb extract 20 mg/kg daily administered for 6 weeks to patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer resulted in a reduction in radiation-induced lung toxicity in a randomized clinical trial. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory markers suggests that an anti-inflammatory action of rhubarb is responsible. 5

9) Rhubarb Root helps Bones!

  • The vitamin K in Rhubarb Root stimulates bone growth & repair.

 

10) Rhubarb Root helps the Heart!

  • It protects against cardiovascular conditions due to the high antioxidant content.

11) Rhubarb Root Helps the Liver!

  • In rats with induced cholestatic hepatitis, emodin caused a decrease in total bilirubin, improvement in the liver enzyme profile & liver regeneration. 20
  • 2 Other great things rhubarb does include anti platelet properties, 21 anti hypertensive effects, 22 anti inflammatory action, 23 and glucose homeostasis. 24

 

 

When Rhubarb Root is combined with 8 other herbs, the synergistic effect is powerful!!  Here’s the only Rhubarb Root I purchase because I trust its safety.

References

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    2. Srinivas G, Babykutty S, Sathiadevan PP, Srinivas P. Molecular mechanism of emodin action: transition from laxative ingredient to an antitumor agent. Med Res Rev . 2007;27(5):591-608.
    3. Huang Q, Lu G, Shen HM, Chung MC, Ong CN. Anti-cancer properties of anthraquinones from rhubarb. Med Res Rev . 2007;27(5):609-630.
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7 ways to stop hormonal weight gain in its tracks!

01 Sunday Jan 2017

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The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation

Did you know that sleeping just 5.7 hours a night for one week changed the expression of 711 genes!  (Many of these cause obesity, heart disease & dementia.)  [see gene study]  Just one night of severe insomnia can cause the same injury to the brain as a concussion.  It’s alarming to know that occasionally taking a sleeping pill (like Benadryl or antihistamine) raises the risk of premature death by 300%!  Insomniacs are 55% more likely to die from heart disease!  [see insomniac study]

Three Ways Insomnia Hurts our Hormones

  1. It Bombards us with Stress Cortisol & Adrenalin

    • Cortisol makes us gain weight.  Did you know steroids like Prednisone are a form of cortisol?  One of their common side effects is weight gain.

  2. It Floods Us With the Raging Hunger Hormone Ghrelin

    • Ghrelin tells us we’re hungry… sooo, sooo hungry!  Insomnia steals our Leptin hormone that tells us we’re full.  Imbalance leads to sugar & fat cravings that are out of this world.

  3. It Skyrockets Blood Sugar

    • Some reasons this happens is that the brain can’t use glucose efficiently when we become insulin resistant.  So, our blood sugar raises.  Then, we produce more insulin.  Insulin stimulates hunger & we eat more than we need.  This causes even higher blood sugar.

7 Ways to Stop Insomnia & Weight Gain

  1. Stop Eating @ 7pm

  2. Eat Tryptophan Seeds & Nuts

    • This amazing amino acid found in turkey, nuts & seeds, helps us produce sleep inducing melatonin.  Nuts & Seeds help us stay full (with protein, fat & fiber).
    • Eat:  walnuts, cashews & sesame seeds.

  3. Eat Lots of Calcium & Magnesium

    • Calcium & Magnesium relax the nervous system & muscles & help us sleep.  Calcium can help our brains make melatonin from tryptophan.
    • Eat calcium: broccoli, soy, sardines, sesame seeds, spinach, kale, dairy
    • Eat magnesium: almonds, pecans, sunflower, sesame and pumpkin seeds, and spinach
    • Get my trusted calcium / magnesium blend here.
    • Get pure & tested magnesium here.

  4. Eat Lettuce Opium 

    • The milky fluid part of lettuce produces opium like effects as it reduces pain & promotes sleep. [see lettuce sleep study]

  5. Eat Lots of B6 Foods

  6. Eat Lots of Cherries 

    1. Cherry juice raises melatonin!  [see cherry study]

  7. Give Yourself Gentle Sleep

    • Did you know that passion flower, German chamomile and valerian promotes restful, calm sleep?
source: Dr. John Day The Longevity Plan

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Exercise re-programs your hormones

When we move, our muscles release hormones.  The more fat we have, the more estrogen we store.  This estrogen-dominant situation makes it really difficult to cut weight.  Exercise lowers estrogen.  It’s really helped me to wear a step tracker to make sure I’m getting 10,000 steps every day.   To get the support to reach your great weight, request access to our private ‘Healthy Fit – Move It Challenge‘.

eat-enough

Eating too much or too little can lead to weight gain.

For every pound of overweight mass, the person ate 3500 too many calories.  Or, he/she has a thyroid problem or they’re in ‘fasting mode’ because they didn’t eat enough.

If you’re eating too much, determine your basal metabolic rate (bmr).  This number will tell you how much you’ve been eating to get to your current weight.  Set your caloric goal to be less than your bmr.   Women can go as low as 1200 calories a day, men as low as 1500.  Breast feeding women 1800 a day.  If you’re not eating enough, increase your caloric intake with healthy, nutrient dense foods.

Eat enough of the right fat & protein foods to produce happy hormones!  I use veggie protein and triple purified fatty acids every day.

Try out our correctly proportioned Freezer Fiesta meals and our Salad Bar in the Fridge to make it easy to eat healthy even if you’re really busy!

cleanse

When the bowels are covered with mucus, they can’t absorb nutrients very well.  So, we overeat.  Herbs and flora help keep the intestines clean!  When the liver is sluggish, we feel sluggish and gain weight.  The liver’s job is to remove toxins (chemicals, etc).  Milk thistle, reishi mushroom, schizandra, dandelion, turmeric and artichoke all help the liver do its job.    Here’s a great 7 day Healthy Cleanse I love!   For more private support, request access to our ‘Detox This‘ group.

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Here’s an inspiring video about how stress can actually be a signal for growth.

It’s really important to identify what’s stressing us out and solve the source of the problem.

If you want support in your journey, request access to our ‘Stress Relief | Brain Power‘ private Facebook group and let us know Deb Headworth sent you there.

remove-cortisol

High cortisol causes weight gain and inflammation.  It can damage nearly every organ.  90% of all illnesses are stress related.  We must find ways to remove this stress induced excess cortisol.

My 4 favorite ways to remove cortisol

  1. Exercise till I’m dripping with sweat.
  2. Contemplation / Meditation / Prayer till I feel peaceful love and slow breathing.
  3. Ashwagandha, L-theanine, beta sitosterol & L-tyrosine all help remove excess cortisol and support a calm, relaxed state without drowsiness.  It really helps to use these stress relieving herbs before bed.

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Inflammation leads to pain which leads to excess weight.

4 Things that Deflate Inflammation!

  1. Eat an anti-inflammatory diet.
  2. Keep joints strong with glucosamine and boswellia extract.
  3. Keep joints lubricated with non contaminated omega oils.
  4. Help overworked joints & promote flexibility with safflower & boswellia extract.

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