Marijuana is originally a medicine. Its' true!

Did you know that marijuana is a vegetable? Yup – it’s true.

The marijuana plant’s leaves and buds are actually loaded with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer compounds. These compounds are known as cannabidiols (CBD) and they make marijuana, cannabis, or whatever you want to call it, a superfood.

Yup – it’s true.

Don’t Get Dazed And Confused

But when heated, all of that goodness evaporates – it goes up in smoke and is blown away. Instead, be blown away by the health benefits of juicing the raw marijuana plant.

When heated the psychoactive compound – tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)  – is released from the plant. Most people don’t want medicine to get “high” though. Our bodies were made to receive cannabidiols and the plant does not need to be heated to get these healing properties.

We have cannabinoid receptors built-in to our bodies. Getting CBD into your body can normalize functional systems like cell communication and immune functions. This means that the systems that make up your body, from cells to organs, will talk to each other better, have a better understanding of what’s going on, and help to clean things up.

Whole Lotta Love

It’s like a good relationship – both people should talk to each other and work with each other to keep the house clean.

And with cannabinoid receptors in our brains and pretty much no other way to get cannabidiol, marijuana seems to be the perfect medicine to ensure our bodies are working at peak performance. Major league sports would disagree.

CBDs bridge the gap of neurotransmission in the central nervous system by providing a two-way system of communication that completes a positive “feedback loop” says Dr. William Courtney, a medical marijuana expert and founder of Cannabis International. This is instead of a one-way transmission which promotes chronic inflammation.

CBDs mimic the body’s natural two-way communications system.

Stairway To Heaven

“The endogenous cannabinoid system acts as a modulator in fine-tuning a lot of these systems, and if something is deranged biochemically in a person’s body, it may well be that a cannabinoid system can bring things back into balance.” – Dr. Ethan Russo, a Seattle area physician, Senior Advisor to GW Pharmaceuticals.

Juicing marijuana ensures you’ll get the healing benefits of the plant without the high. No smoking, no high, and you can ingest higher doses of the drug, which will inevitably have your system running more smoothly and you feeling better. Juicing the plant also offers versatility: you can add other fruits and veggies to make delicious juices and incorporate cannabis into your diet.

Communication Breakdown

Smoking promotes inflammation which leads to infection and potential dysfunction or communication breakdowns in your body. While lots of doctors suggest vaporizing over smoking, most promote edibles over vaporizing. But you still need to heat up the drug to make edibles. That’s why, medically speaking, juicing the plant works best.

 

4 Health Benefits To Juicing Marijuana

Dr. Courtney and others are working hard to legalize the drug and work it into mainstream diets. They’ve found that using cannabis as a food (instead of a smokeable) it can help prevent, diminish, and fix:

1.        Autoimmune Disorders

2.        Cellular Dysfunction

3.        Chronic Inflammation

4.        Cancer Cells

Of course, be sure to talk to a doctor – not a dealer – when expressing interest in the drug. It is only currently legal in Colorado, Washington, Alaska, and Oregon, but it has been allowed for medical use in 23 other states.

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Jackfruit, a miracle fruit!

Jackfruit is a sweet, delicious and exotic fruit that is packed with many nutrients and benefits. Jackfruit is known as the jack of all fruits. It is a rich source of vitamin, minerals, phytonutrients, carbohydrate, electrolytes, fiber, fat and protein. This fruit also contains calorie but no cholesterol or saturated fats. Consume jackfruit for the best taste, nutrition and its many health benefits.

Amazing Jackfruit Benefits:

1. Fights wrinkles:

Dip jackfruit seed in some cold milk for a minute. Grind this well and apply gently on the wrinkles. This can reduce wrinkles in just about 6 weeks. Use regularly for best results.

2. Helps to get a glowing complexion:

You can consume jackfruit seeds directly to prevent constipation. This fibre rich fruit also detoxifies your system to add a glowing complexion.

3. Flawless skin:

Jackfruit seed can give you flawless skin. Soak some dry seed with milk and honey. Grind them into a fine paste and apply on your face. Let it dry, and then wash off to reveal flawless skin in just few minutes.

4. High in protein:

Jackfruit seeds contain a good amount of protein. This can be added to different dishes that you prepare. You can also replace lentils in your daily diet with jackfruit seeds!

5. Promotes hair growth:

Jackfruit seeds can aid in healthy blood circulation that is vital for good hair growth.

6. Vitamin A:

Jackfruit seeds contain vitamin A that is an essential vitamin for healthy hair and to prevent dryness and brittle hair.

7. Immunity:

Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, which can strengthen your immune system. A strong immune system can protect the body from many common diseases such as cough, cold and flu.

8. Energy:

Jackfruit is loaded with carbohydrate and calorie. This is a rich source of simple sugar like fructose and sucrose that gives instant energy. The fruit contains zero cholesterol that makes it a safe and healthy food.

9. Prevents cancer:

Jackfruit has antioxidants, phytonutrients and flavonoid that provide protection from cancer. Antioxidants in jackfruit protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals are produced due to oxidative stress in the body. This damages the DNA of your cell and produces cancer cell. But, antioxidants can neutralize these free radicals to protect DNA from free radicals damage. Jackfruit also provides protection against colon, lung and oral cavity cancer.

10. Maintains blood pressure:

Jackfruit has potassium that maintains the sodium level in the body. Good level of potassium helps to maintain the fluid level to balance electrolyte. Hence, it is useful to reduce high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack.

11. Improves digestion:

Jackfruit is a rich source of dietary fiber that makes it a bulk laxative. This helps to improve digestion and prevents constipation.

12. Prevents colon cancer:

Jackfruit is high in dietary fats that cleanse the toxins from the colon. Hence, it reduces the toxin effects in the colon and gives protection from colon cancer.

Antioxidants in jackfruit protects from cancer, ageing and degenerative disease.

13. Improves eyesight:

Rich antioxidant content in jackfruit increases eye vision and provides protection against cataract and macular degeneration. Jackfruit also contains vitamin A that is a vital nutrient for eye health.

14. Skin health and ageing:

Many natural factors such as increase in age, menopause, and low nutrition cause the body to age. Pollution, UV radiation and smoke also promote ageing process at an early age. Antioxidants present in jackfruit can destroy the free radicals in the body to slow down the ageing process.

15. Asthma:

Jackfruit provides relief to people suffering from asthma. Asthma is a respiratory disorder affecting a number of people today.

16. Bone health:

Jackfruit contains calcium, which strengthens and promotes healthy bone. This can also prevent osteoporosis. Jackfruit also contains good level of potassium, which can decrease the loss of calcium through the kidney and increase bone density.

17. Anemia:

Jackfruit comes loaded with Vitamin A, C, E, K, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic acid, Copper, Manganese and Magnesium that are required for blood formation. This also increases your body’s capacity to absorb iron, thus preventing and curing anemia.

18. Cold and infections:

Vitamin C supplements are known to prevent cold and infections. One cup of jackfruit can give your body a good amount of this antioxidant, strengthening your immune system.

19. Regulates blood sugar levels:

High blood sugar level can be caused due to manganese deficiency in the body. Jackfruit has a rich amount of this nutrient and thus helps regulate blood sugar levels in the body.

20. Prevents bone loss:

Jackfruit is rich in magnesium that helps build and strengthen your bones. People who consume potassium and magnesium rich food have higher bone density and stronger bones.

21. Keeps thyroid healthy:

Copper is vital for thyroid metabolism, especially for hormone production and absorption. Jackfruit is filled with this potent micro mineral and keeps your metabolism rate healthy.

22. Supports bowel regularity:

Jackfruit has high a fiber content that can give relief and prevention from constipation.

23. Helps prevent night blindness:

Jackfruit can be very good for your eyes. This ‘jack of all fruits’ contain a good amount of vitamin A and can prevent night blindness.

24. Lowers risk of heart disease:

Jackfruit is very heart-friendly. Vitamin B6 present in the fruit helps to reduce homocystein levels in your blood and keeps your heart hale and hearty!

25. Ulcers:

Jackfruit has strong anti-ulcerative properties that can cure ulcers and many other digestive system disorders.

USDA Nutrition Chart Of Jackfruit:

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	95 Kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	23.5 g	18%
Protein	1.72 g	3%
Total Fat	0.64 g	3%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.5 g	4%
Vitamins
Folates	24 µg	6%
Niacin	0.920 mg	6%
Pyridoxine	0.329 mg	25%
Riboflavin	0.055 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.105 mg	9%
Vitamin A	110 IU	3.5%
Vitamin C	13.7 mg	23%
Vitamin E	0.34 mg	2%
Electrolytes
Sodium	3 mg	0%
Potassium	303 mg	6.5%
Minerals
Calcium	34 mg	3.4%
Iron	0.60 mg	7.5%
Magnesium	37 mg	9%
Manganese	0.197 mg	8.5%
Phosphorus	36 mg	5%
Phosphorus	21 mg	3%
Selenium	0.6 mg	1%
Zinc	0.42 mg	4%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	61 µg	—
Crypto-xanthin-ß	5 µg	—
Lutein-zeaxanthin	157 µg	—

With so many benefits, jackfruit definitely deserves a place of honour in your diet! So, eat jackfruit and enjoy its health benefits! 

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15 വർഷത്തെ ഗവേഷണത്തിനു ശേഷമാണ് ഈ നിഗമനത്തിൽ എത്തിയത്. ഒരു ഗവേഷണവും പഠനവുമൊക്കെ നടത്തിയ കാർഡിയോളോജിസ്റ് വില്യം ഡേവിസ് തന്റെ ‘wheat belly‘ എന്ന തന്റെ പുസ്തകത്തിൽ ചില വസ്തുതകൾ പറഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നു. 

ഹൃദയസംബന്ധമായ ചില അസുഖങ്ങൾ, പൊണ്ണത്തടി, പ്രമേഹം തുടങ്ങിയ രോഗങ്ങൾക്ക് കാരണം ഗോതമ്പുമാവിലെ ചില ഘടകങ്ങളാണെന്നാണ് അദ്ദേഹം പറയുന്നത്. ഗോതമ്പ് നമ്മുടെ ബ്ലഡ് ഷുഗർ വല്ലാതെ കൂട്ടും. ഗോതമ്പ് ഒരു മാസം ഉപേക്ഷിച്ച രോഗികളിൽ പൊണ്ണത്തടിയും ഷുഗറും അതിശയകരമായ രീതിയിൽ കുറഞ്ഞതായി അദ്ദേഹം കണ്ടെത്തി. ഷുഗർ മാത്രമല്ല കുറഞ്ഞത്, ആസ്മ, മൈഗ്രൈൻ, അസിഡിറ്റി, ആർത്രൈറ്റിസ് ത്തുടങ്ങി ഒട്ടനവധി രോഗങ്ങൾ സുഖമായതായി രോഗികൾ സാക്ഷ്യപ്പെടുത്തി.

ഗോതമ്പിൽ വില്ലനാകുന്നത് അമിലോപെക്ടിൻ ആണ്. ഇത് ഷുഗറിന്റെ ഒരു ഘടകമാണ്. ചീത്ത കൊളസ്‌ട്രോൾ (LDL ) ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്നതിൽ പ്രധാന പങ്കുവഹിക്കുന്നത് ഈ ഘടകമാണ്. ഈ ചീത്ത കൊളസ്‌ട്രോളാണ് ഹാർട്ട് അറ്റാക്ക് ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്നത്.

ഗോതമ്പ് ഒഴിവാക്കുന്നതോടെ ഈ LDL 80 മുതൽ 90 ശതമാനം വരെ കുറയുന്നതായി അദ്ദേഹം കണ്ടെത്തി. അതുപോലെ ഗോതമ്പിലുള്ള മറ്റൊരു പ്രോട്ടീനാണ് ഗ്ലിയാഡിൻ. ഇത് വിശപ്പുകൂട്ടും. അതോടെ കൂടുതൽ ഭക്ഷണം കഴിക്കുകയും പൊണ്ണത്തടിക്കു കാരണമാകുകയും ചെയ്യും. ഇതിനു അഡിക്‌ട് ആക്കാനുള്ള ഒരു കഴിവുമുണ്ട്.

ഒരു ഇരുപതുവര്ഷം മുൻപുള്ള ഗോതമ്പുമായി ഇപ്പോഴുള്ള ഗോതമ്പിനു പുലബന്ധംപോലുമില്ല എന്ന് ഡോക്ടർ പറയുന്നു. കൂടുതൽ വിളവുകിട്ടുന്നതിനായി നടത്തിയ പരീക്ഷണ വർഗ്ഗങ്ങളും ഹൈബ്രഡൈസേഷനും എന്നാൽ ചേർന്ന് ഗോതമ്പിനെ അടിമുടി മാറ്റിയിരിക്കുന്നു.