Tomatoes have Numerous Health Benefits

Tomatoes are known for their impressive array of health benefits along with their incredible flavor. 

Here is a detailed look at the health benefits of tomatoes, their botany, primary compounds, traditional medicinal uses, and findings from recent human clinical research.

Gotu Kola: A Dozen Proven Medicinal Benefits (Video)

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has a long and successful history of use in traditional medicines. This video describes recent human clinical research that proves twelve medicinal benefits of Gotu kola. The research covers the clinical application, duration and dosages for each of the medical uses of Gotu kola. 

Each study has been peer reviewed and authenticated by medical journals and their review boards. 

 Among these various traditions, Gotu kola is also referred to as Kaki kuda, Gagan-gagan, Brahmi, Brahmi-buti, Panegowan, Hydrocotyle, Tungke-tunfke, Calingan rambat, Centella, Kerok batok, Tete karo, Kos tekosan, Thankuni, Lui gong gen, Pagaga, Tsubo-kusa, Puhe beta, Tete kadho, Papaiduh, Tungchian, Pegagan and Idrocotyle. Gotu kola has also been referred to as Marsh penny, Water pennyrot, Sheep rot and Indian pennywort.

This wonderful herb grows profusely throughout Asia, Africa, Indonesia, South Pacific Islands and in tropical regions of Australia and New Zealand. It is a small, ground-creeping vine that will also grow over stumps and up trees if given enough moisture. The leaves are mostly used as medicine. 

These small heart-shaped leaves can readily be eaten raw. They have a crisp, tangy taste. For medicinal uses, Gotu kola is often concentrated and extracted and put into topical creams or oral herbal supplements. This is not anecdotal evidence. This is proven in human clinical studies.

Sesame and Rice Bran Oil for Diabetes, Hypertension, Bad Cholesterol

Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high levels of bad cholesterol are three of the most prevalent medical conditions today. That’s why drugs that treat these three conditions sell in the multiple billions every year.

Yet research has confirmed a number of natural strategies that can help treat these conditions. To these we can add another strategy: Instead of using other cooking oils – using a blend of virgin, unfiltered sesame oil and rice bran oil.

Celery Antioxidant, Antifungal, Fights Metabolic Syndrome

A number of studies have recently shown that celery (Apium graveolens) has some unique medicinal benefits, including being significantly antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antifungal. Let’s take a quick look at these studies, as well as a warning about over-doing it.

 celery is a significant antioxidant that can fight metabolic syndrome and is antifungal.

Plant Fiber Reduces Secondhand Smoke Effects

Researchers have confirmed that increased intake of fiber doesn’t just help colon health. It also reduces the toxic effects of secondhand smoke.

Banana Peels Help Prevent Hardening of the Arteries

Banana peels may be more valuable to our health than many assume. The peels of bananas contain many compounds that help the body heal. They may also prevent artery disease.