FYI-HEALTH TALK

What do you know about Papaya? I could go into a long discussion on this, but I will keep it short.

• Papaya is a tropical fruit. It is melon-like in shape from a long cucumber to a huge round or pear-shaped melon.
• When ripe the fruit is shades of yellow, orange or light green, and some may have a tinge of red coloring.
• Flavor? “When it is good it is very, very good…but when it is bad, it is horrid.” (quote from a poem I had to recite in Kindergarten). In other words it can be real sweet, fairly sweet and then bitter. Control of the flavor is something that no one seems to know how to do. I have been growing Papaya trees for many years here in Florida and have never experienced a bad tasting papaya.
• What is the papaya good for in terms of health maintenance? It is called the  ‘Miracle fruit,’ due to the presence of an enzyme similar to pepsin which is called Papain. It aids in the disturbances of the digestive tract, bowel disorders, gastric ulcers, gastric fermentation and gastritis.
• It is the basis of many of the meat tenderizers and digestive products on the market. The ‘papain’ is not only in the fruit it is also in the leaves, flowers and stems of the plant.  Pure ‘papain’ is often used in removing warts…in the natural world of healing.
• Eating papaya? I cut it and eat it as I do a cantaloupe, sprinkling it with lemon or lime juice.
• It is a fruit that has many seeds, which also can be eaten, but it is not recommended because the seed is very hot and can be harmful to your system.
• I take the seeds out and use them to grow my own trees.
• The fruit can also be used in smoothies, mixed with other fruit, or juiced.
• When cooking meat – small chunks of green papaya can be added, especially to roasts and the tenderizing quality of the papaya will make the meat so tender it will almost fall apart.
• I have never cooked papaya, but a green melon  can be cooked like squash. Only the green or unripe papaya fruit can be cooked.
• There are many uses for papaya. You may want to research them for yourself.

The below article and link that I found goes into detail on some of the many other ways you can fix and eat not only the papaya but the seeds. Check it out. You may want to add PAPAYA to your list of HEALTH RELATED foods.

https://www.wikihow.com/Eat-Papaya-Seeds

Happy researching and Happy eating. Papaya is one of my favorites. Mix the juice with juice from a few grapes and enjoy.

GOD BLESS!

What is DMSO you ask?

I first became acquainted with DMSO when I dated a great guy who bred and raised ‘race horse’. This was a liniment that they used to relieve the pain, swelling and inflammation on race horses when they are pushed to their physical limits and experience leg injuries.

To my surprise, my friend told me that it worked just as well for humans. I never really thought much about it until I took up running as an aerobic exercise to improve my health per the doctor’s orders. As many of you know, when you start something new, especially in the exercise field, you experience pain in your muscles, your bones, your whole body. Then, I remembered what my cowboy friend had told me. I went to the farm store and bought a bottle of DMSO. I rubbed it on my sore muscles and experienced wonderful and almost immediate relief.

When I came across these videos, my mind got blown. I had no idea that DMSO was such a valuable commodity, and for the health of humans in the field of health. Check them out.

https://beforeitsnews.com/health/2024/11/dmso-dimethyl-sulfoxide-d-heart-disease-what-you-really-need-to-know-about-one-of-the-safest-medically-active-substances-in-existenceddd-3060477.html

https://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2024/12/pain-killer-dmso-why-isnt-it-in-use-by-1st-responders-military-video-3826060.html

I learned a lot from these videos…as I only thought DMSO was used as an ointment or liniment. It will be another of my ‘go for’ products, especially as I am many years older and you who are up there in age 60 – 90, you know that it doesn’t take much to put your body in the pain mode.

It’s back in my medicine (herbal) cabinet. I’m glad that it is.

I you are interested in learning more about this product for knowledge and purchase of product…here is a great link.

https://dmso.com/collections/all

God Bless.

CUCUMBERS – What do you know about them?

Many of you, who have discovered the real meaning of good health, are thinking about changing your eating habits. I have been in this mode for years, and have been sharing what I know and am aware of food wise, in order to help each of you on your health changing journey.

Cucumbers are a food that offers many health benefits which include the following:

1. Nutrients: They are low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals.
2. Antioxidants: They contain antioxidants.
3. Hydration: They promote hydration due to their high water content.
4. Weight loss: They may aid in weight loss.
5. Blood sugar control: They are helpful in lowering blood sugar levels.
6. Digestive health: They are good for support of regular bowel movements.
7. Bones: Cucumbers are high in vitamin K, which is beneficial for bone health.
8. Heart: They improve heart health.
9. Cancer protection: Cucumbers may also offer protection against cancer.

I know people who hate cucumbers, but can only say that they don’t like the taste. Writing this blog makes me think of all that they are missing in their health journey.

I love cucumbers and have known my whole life that they are one of the best foods you can eat for maintaining good health. As a child we grew them in our ‘victory garden’ as it was called in those days.

While researching I came across the following video and would like to share the link. It verifies much of the information I have already given above and more.

Because I usually buy more cucumbers than I can eat up quickly, they deteriorate and I end up throwing them away. So I checked out information about freezing them. There wasn’t much on this subject – but I did find out that you can freeze them. However, because of their high water content when you thaw them they are mushy, but are still edible.

I found that freezing them on parchment paper helps to keep them crisper and less mushy. In this condition they can be put in soup, in smoothies, and in water with a touch of lemon and honey or your preferred sweetener.

After watching the video, and/or doing your own further research, what is your conclusion? Is this a food that you only eat when you have a salad at the restaurant, or on special occasions? How can you apply what you learned to your own life…not only as a food to eat, but as a beauty product as  well?

GARLIC has had a bad rap for years with people avoiding it, because of it’s  pungent taste, and as they say, “it makes you ‘stink”- your breath, your body the whole you. This is a typical example of people judging something they know little about.

GARLIC, for centuries, since biblical times, has been used as a natural medicinal method for healing.

Today, it has even been capsulized in the form of ‘garlic oil capsules’ and made ‘odorless’. This form is quick and easy to take and has no after effects. I use this supplement form as a natural antibiotic. Bacteria, viruses, ‘Jimmy microbes’ as germs were referred to when I was a child, cannot live in a garlic environment. Believe me, it works in this capacity.

The videos attached, refreshed my knowledge of garlic, and hopefully will be beneficial for each of you watching as to the wonderful health effect that garlic can have on your life. Check them out.

The only constant in life is change. If you are one of those people who as a little kid decided that you ‘would never eat a specific food again’ because you didn’t like the way it tasted, I hope what you learned today has put a different perspective on that decision.  The more adaptable you are to change, the better equipped you’ll be to navigate life’s ups and downs especially when it comes to your health.

And here is another one. Honey takes the edge of taste from the garlic and together they are their own, again, natural miracle medicine.

At this point consider shifting your focus from your old way of thinking to a new way of thinking and making what’s wrong in your life to what’s right. This is called positivity. Make this a strength and try to cultivate it within yourself. You’ll find that not only will you in this situation be able to endure the change, but you’ll also emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient, and healthier than ever.

When God created the world, and all that is in it, He knew what we needed as humans to survive mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Have a great day and remember – There is no us without GOD!

Sometimes I run into interesting websites. The link below is one of them. With ‘home schooling’ becoming popular, mom’s are probably tearing their hair out trying to think of ways to keep the young ones occupied.

I remember when my kids were in school they had ‘science fairs’. The kids loved them and were always trying to come up with new projects to impress the teacher and their friends. Remember the ‘volcano’ one?

The link below could be a great help for you mothers. Check it out and let me know what you think.

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/

GOD GAVE EVERYONE TALENTS SPECIFIC TO THEIR ABILITIES…why not use them. However, use them only for the betterment of the people and to praise and honor God. 

Good morning readers.

The following link provides information that I didn’t even know. Most people are familiar with ‘liver disease’ basically culminating from the overuse of alcohol. However, even though it is true, there are other factors that contribute to the cause of liver issues, one of which is obesity.

I felt I had to share this, as my trying to explain it would not do the topic justice. It is about a 6 minute read.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/the-3-unhealthiest-foods-that-burden-your-liver-5721002?utm_source=Health_integrative&utm_m

Remember to do your own research when having catastrophic health issues. The amount of information on the internet is phenomenal.

This blog is short, but offers much. God loves us all.

“A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by the majority.” Amen!

A comment most heard from my friends is “I Hate Mushrooms.” Also said is “they have no taste, they are ugly.” In my mind, what ever does that have to do with them being healthy for the body. 

Did you know that mushrooms have been used as a means to heal in the world for centuries. Why? Because they contain compounds called beta glucans that have many health benefits, to include antiviral and immune-boosting effects. 

It is interesting to know that mushrooms are considered to be fungi. There are thousands of species and all have healing qualities, however, in todays world we are familiar with very few. The ones most familiar to folks are basically what you see in the grocery store…which are generally just called mushrooms. However, other species are slowly making their way into familiarity such as the Shitake – which have long been a staple of East Asian cuisine and used in traditional Chinese medicine. They have antiviral effects against several types of viruses, bolster immune defenses, boost secretion of antibodies that protect the digestive tract and reduce C-reactive protein, a marker of harmful chronic inflammation.

Another is Maitake – these mushrooms grow in various parts of the world and are commonly used in cooking. This one activates immune cells to fight infection.

Chaga – new on the scene grows primarily on birch trees in cold climates. They are powerful immunomodulators. In studies of mice they have been shown to keep down levels of the tumor necrosis factor – a marker of potentially harmful inflammation. They are also antiviral.

Studies show many mushrooms have been shown to “encourage the growth of healthy microbiota.”

In summary beta glucans are most responsible for all of the above mentioned benefits.

Not to be left off the list is a mushroom called ‘Lions Mane.‘ This mushroom, I learned about recently, is being found by researchers to lower cancer risk. 

All mushrooms, are low in calories , can be eaten raw as a healthy snack, mixed into a salad or cooked into different dishes. The latest – shown me by my daughter is crunchy mushrooms – mushrooms which are similar to potato chips. 

Again – DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!!!!

TIPS...After I read what these 2 articles had to say, I thought they needed to be shared.

The first link is about aluminum foil. I was aware that the use of aluminum foil can lead to heavy metal toxicity – so this was of extreme importance to me as a detox specialist.

Through the years, aluminum foil has been a staple in many households, because of its versatility for use.  However, new scientific information  seems to be leading us in a different direction indicating the detrimental effect it can have on ones health.  My conclusion! Everyone should be concerned. Read the article and then come to your own conclusion. Click on the link.

https://thealternativedaily.com/3-scary-reasons-ditch-aluminum-

Coughing seems to be prevalent these days. Everywhere I go someone is coughing. So why is this happening? For one thing the air these days is filled with all kinds of chemical activity, as is the food that we eat.

I suggest you read this article as well. Just click on the title and find out for yourself if the information here might apply to you.

8 Alarming Causes of a Lingering Cough and How to Treat It

As always, everyone should be actively doing what you can to maintain a healthy immune system. The information I bring to you is for information purposes only. Continue to do your own research.  Apply the steps you think are necessary in regards to your health issues. If you feel you need to consult a doctor, the choice is yours.

MAY THE LORD BE WITH US ALL AND MAY HE CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU WITH GREAT HEALTH!