The Superfoods

Written by Melissa Gordon | October 20 2004


Through clinical studies, observation of long-lived societies and chemical analysis of foods andrepparttar substances they contain, a variety of foods have been identified as "superfoods". The vitamins, minerals, fats and other substances particular to these foods have been found to greatly extend life, sooth food allergies and prevent illness.

The superfoods include:

Fruits Organic or frozen non-organic only:

Blueberries Lemons Grapefruits Limes Raspberries Bananas Tomatoes Oranges Nectarines Apples Organic and non-organic:

Noni fruit juice Aloe Vera Papaya Mango Avocado Tomato based sauces Coconut (not canned) Cranberries Pineapple Vegetables Organic Only:

Broccoli Spinach Most dark green leafy vegetables Cucumber Organic and non-organic:

Cabbage Shitake, maitake & reishi mushrooms Onion Pickles Seaweed (is wrapped around sushi) Blue-Green algae, spirulina & chlorella Artichoke Kelp Most sea vegetables *note-fruits and vegetables are best juiced

Grains Organic and non-organic:

Whole and steel cut oats Barley Jerusalem artichoke Non-GMO only:

Mesa corn flour Animal Products

Yogurt Eggs Beef or chicken bone marrow broth Butter Grass-fed cattle only:

Raw milk Raw milk yogurt Raw milk cheese Raw beef: organ meats, regular cuts and fats Cooked beef organ meats: heart, liver, etc Cooked beef & chicken fat (insect fed chickens)

Wild Game (not from an urban area)

Fish and all other seafood (not farm raised, not from a polluted river or lake) Other proteins With enzyme tablets or enzyme rich foods:

Beans Almonds Brazil nuts Oils

Coconut oil Sesame oil Grape seed oil Olive oil & olives Borage Oil Black currant Oil Wheat germ Oil Flaxseed oil Primrose oil *note- oils are best expeller expressed, which means they are cold processed. Spices

10 Steps to a Perfectly Clean Face

Written by Shreelata Suresh


Did you know that you have a great deal of control overrepparttar texture, clarity, suppleness and long-term health of facial skin just based on how and how often you cleanse? Whether you're young or old, man or woman, you can do your skin a big favor by cleansing correctly.

Cleansing is arguablyrepparttar 114466 most important part of your basic skincare routine. Proper cleansing gets rid of old surface skin cells, dirt and dust, grime, make-up and bacteria, and keeps skin pores free of clogs and able to breathe freely. Cleansing also aids circulation and preparesrepparttar 114467 skin to receive topically applied nutrients and lipids.

Here are some tips for proper facial cleansing fromrepparttar 114468 5,000-year-old healing tradition of Ayurveda:

1.Cleanse twice a day, no more. Unless you have exposed your skin to excessive dust, grime or pollution, twice-a-day cleansing is more than adequate for any skin type. Cleansing too often strips your skin of precious natural oils. Not cleansing regularly, particularly before you retire forrepparttar 114469 night, may lead to build-up and eruptions.

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Traditional ayurvedic cleansers are made fresh with natural ingredients such as ground oats, lentils or chickpeas, complexion enhancing or clarifying herbs such as turmeric, Amalaki, Neem and sandalwood, emollients such as milk, cream yogurt or honey, and floral or citrus waters for pure healing fragrance. You can make your own by mixingrepparttar 114471 dry ingredients to last a week or two and blendingrepparttar 114472 mix with milk or cream right before use. Otherwise, look for a natural cleanser that's gentle and fortified with skin-friendly herbs.

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