Using Menthol Crystals For Lung Cleansing

Using Menthol Crystals For Lung Cleansing

If you’ve experienced congestion, and we all have, you know it’s not only a miserable feeling, but it also, mechanically, can be difficult to breathe. Regular lung cleansing may just be the answer to many respiratory ailments. 



We’re always breathing so, unlike some conditions, which may be easy to temporarily ignore, clogged sinuses and lung congestion are a constant and literal in-your-face malady that can make every second miserable. When congestion or upper respiratory irritation happens, most of us long for days prior when easy breathing wasn’t even a thought. Fortunately, menthol crystals can help provide that relief as studies have demonstrated that menthol reduces bronchoconstriction and airway hyper responsiveness.

Often found in mouthwashes, toothpaste, balms, and a host of other products, menthol is the primary active ingredient in essential oil of peppermint that provides the familiar cooling sensation and minty odor and taste. Menthol crystals are produced by rapidly cooling the essential oil of peppermint. Menthol crystals are very concentrated and beneficial if added to a lung cleansing formula in small amounts.



Menthol Crystals for Cough and Congestion Support

Lung cleansing products that contain menthol crystals can provide tremendous relief for symptoms of congestion, upper respiratory problems, sore throat and coughs. In fact, most lozenges, cough drops, and respiratory balms will list menthol as the chief ingredient. It’s no surprise, if you’re congested and start inhaling the scent of menthol crystals, you can almost feel the menthol vapors attacking and breaking up lung congestion. The cooling and soothing sensation can be very relieving.

Although many ready-to-use lung cleansing products such as AllerTrex® http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=30709 contain menthol crystals, they’re also easy to use in several at-home remedies. Adding menthol crystals to hot water and inhaling the vapors can begin to soothe congestion and irritated nasal or throat passages. Before getting in the shower, try dissolving some menthol crystals in a little water and add a few drops to the shower walls. The steam will release the menthol and provide you with an invigorating shower that provides aroma therapeutic benefits.

Research Supports the Efficacy of Menthol

An article in Professional Care of Mother and Child noted that menthol can be extremely effective for blocked nasal passages. Furthermore, when used to relieve cough symptoms, menthol, unlike other cough suppressant formulas, does not contain antihistamines http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=123&t=33681, which often result in drowsiness. [1] A separate article in the same publication cited menthol as an effective remedy for nasal congestion. [2]

A study by the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan found that menthol was very beneficial for respiratory symptoms because of its ability to inhibit airway smooth muscle contraction. [3]



In a related vein, research conducted by the Monell Chemical Senses Center and published in Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics found that inhaling menthol vapors significantly decreases coughing. The tendency of menthol to reduce the cough reflex explains why menthol alone is an active ingredient in many respiratory therapeutic products and may be almost as effective as pharmaceutical products with drugs added. Unfortunately, the reduction in airway sensitivity may also explain the questionable practice of some cigarette manufacturers to add menthol to their products. [4]

The Common Cold and Nasal Research Centre in the United Kingdom published an article in the May, 2003 edition of Current Allergy and Asthma Reports that said, “With the recent discovery of a menthol receptor on the sensory nerves that modulate the cool sensation, menthol has graduated from the realms of herbal medicine into the field of molecular pharmacology.” [5]

If you suffer from symptoms of respiratory ailments, or would like to cleanse your lungs on a regular basis, try a lung cleansing formula such as AllerTrex® http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=30709.

by Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM

References:

1. Silverstone T. Coughs and colds: advising on what to take http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Coughs+and+colds%3A+advising+on+what+to+take. Prof Care Mother Child. 1997;7(1):13-6.

2. Sinclair A. Remedies for common family ailments: 10. Nasal decongestants http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Remedies+for+common+family+ailments%3A+10. Prof Care Mother Child. 1996;6(1):9-11.

3. Ito S, Kume H, Shiraki A, Kondo M, Makino Y, Kamiya K, Hasegawa Y. Inhibition by the cold receptor agonists menthol and icilin of airway smooth muscle contractionhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Inhibition+by+the+cold+receptor+agonists+menthol+and+icilin+of+airway+smooth+muscle+contraction. Pulm Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Oct;21(5):812-7. doi: 10.1016/j.pupt.2008.07.001. Epub 2008 Jul 5.

4. Wise PM, Breslin PA, Dalton P. Sweet taste and menthol increase cough reflex thresholds http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Sweet+taste+and+menthol+increase+cough+reflex+thresholds. Pulm Pharmacol Ther. 2012 Jun;25(3):236-41. doi: 10.1016/j.pupt.2012.03.005. Epub 2012 Mar 23.

5. Eccles R. Menthol: effects on nasal sensation of airflow and the drive to breathe http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Menthol%3A+effects+on+nasal+sensation+of+airflow+and+the+drive+to+breathe. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2003 May;3(3):210-4. Review.


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What Is Riboflavin?

What Is Riboflavin?

You may have recently heard about the importance of having enough riboflavin in your diet. But what is riboflavin? Riboflavin is simply another name for vitamin B2. It’s one of eight B vitamins that your body uses to metabolize fat and protein and to convert carbs into the glucose your cells require for energy. Your nerves and brain need riboflavin to function properly and it also helps keep your skin, eyes, hair, and liver healthy. As a water-soluble vitamin, your body doesn’t store it, so you need to regularly get enough in your diet.



Riboflavin Health Benefits

If you feel good, you’re probably doing something right in terms of nutrition http://bit.ly/food-mood-connection. That means getting enough riboflavin and all the other key nutrients your body needs. When it comes to staying healthy, riboflavin is important because it boasts the following benefits.

Migraine: Adults and kids who don’t get enough riboflavin tend to experience frequent headaches http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/hh/clusterheadache.php and even migraineshttp://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/mm/migraine.php. However, it seems that when a person gets enough riboflavin, the number of headaches is. [1] One trial of 55 patients showed that those who took 200-400 mg of riboflavin had substantially fewer migraines and headaches than those given the placebo. This reduced both the frequency and intensity of the headaches. [2]

Cataracts: According to the National Institute of Health, people who get more riboflavin along with niacin may have a lower risk of getting cataracts. [3] More research is needed to really know the interaction of riboflavin with the eye.

Iron Absorption: Iron is an important mineral for growth and development. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, particularly in women who are pregnant or nursing and young children. Riboflavin helps the body absorb both iron and zinc and also helps make them both more available to your body. [4] [5] This increase in absorption helps to prevent iron deficiency and other accompanying symptoms.

Red Blood Cells: Riboflavin is a key factor in the body’s production of red blood cells. [6]

Riboflavin also plays an important role in how your body functions. It helps lower homocysteine levels, which can help protect against heart disease [7]. It also improves muscle function and helps to prevent cramping.

Dietary Sources of Riboflavin

Some of the best sources of riboflavin are almonds, brewer’s yeast, broccoli, spinach, eggs, milk, yogurt, wild rice and organ meats. Below, you will see some of the best sources of riboflavin. Keep in mind that it is a water soluble vitamin, so when you boil foods with riboflavin, you can lose up to half of this key nutrient (and other water-soluble vitamins) from the food. In other words, enjoy raw food when possible.

Selected Food Sources of Riboflavin [8]

Food Milligrams per serving Percent DV*
Beef liver, pan fried, 3 ounces 2.9 171
Breakfast cereals, fortified with 100% of the DV for riboflavin, 1 serving 1.7 100
Oats, instant, fortified, cooked with water, 1 cup 1.1 65
Yogurt, plain, fat free, 1 cup 0.6 35
Milk, 2% fat, 1 cup 0.5 29
Beef, tenderloin steak, boneless, trimmed of fat, grilled, 3 ounces 0.4 24
Clams, mixed species, cooked, moist heat, 3 ounces 0.4 24
Mushrooms, portabella, sliced, grilled, ½ cup 0.3 18
Almonds, dry roasted, 1 ounce 0.3 18
Cheese, Swiss, 3 ounces 0.3 18
Rotisserie chicken, breast meat only, 3 ounces 0.2 12
Egg, whole, scrambled, 1 large 0.2 12
Quinoa, cooked, 1 cup 0.2 12
Bagel, plain, enriched, 1 medium (3½”–4″ diameter) 0.2 12
Salmon, pink, canned, 3 ounces 0.2 12
Spinach, raw, 1 cup 0.1 6
Apple, with skin, 1 large 0.1 6
Kidney beans, canned, 1 cup 0.1 6
Macaroni, elbow shaped, whole wheat, cooked, 1 cup 0.1 6
Bread, whole wheat, 1 slice 0.1 6
Cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat, 3 ounces 0.1 6
Sunflower seeds, toasted, 1 ounce 0.1 6
Tomatoes, crushed, canned, ½ cup 0.1 6
Rice, white, enriched, long grain, cooked, ½ cup 0.1 6

Riboflavin Deficiency

Inadequate nutrition is a big problem with big consequences. A few common symptoms of riboflavin deficiency include… [6] [9]

- Fatigue
- Your eyes tire quickly
- Throat swelling and soreness
- A swollen tongue with a magenta, or deep red color
- Cracks and sores around the corner of the mouth
- Digestive trouble
- Slowed growth in children or during pregnancy
- An unusual sensitivity to light

Riboflavin is especially important for women. Years ago, researchers found that exercise increases the amount of riboflavin a woman needs. [10] Research shows riboflavin is important for pregnant women, as a deficiency increases the risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy. [11] Low levels of vitamin B2 and nicotinamide also increase the chance of congenital heart disease to babies in utero. [12]

How to Consume More Riboflavin

Riboflavin is widely available on its own or as part of B-complex vitamins http://bit.ly/synthetic-vs-natural-vitamin. Supplementing riboflavin in combination with other antioxidants and metabolic boosters is a great way to promote good health, especially if your diet isn’t providing the nutrients you need. I personally recommend Poly-MVA® http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=34440 which offers riboflavin as one of the key ingredients. It’s a great multivitamin, multimineral, and amino acid supplement that can help support your immune system and boost your energy levels.

by Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM

References:

Schoenen J, Jacquy J, Lenaerts M. Effectiveness of high-dose riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis. A randomized controlled trial http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9484373. Neurology. 1998 Feb;50(2):466-70.
Condò M, Posar A, Arbizzani A, Parmeggiani A. Medline Plus http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/what-is-riboflavin/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19649688%E2%80%9C%3E%20Riboflavin%20prophylaxis%20in%20pediatric%20and%20adolescent%20migraine.%3C/a%3E%20J%20Headache%20Pain.%202009%20Oct;10(5):361-5.%20doi:%2010.1007/s10194-009-0142-2.%20Epub%202009%20Aug%201.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%20id=. Riboflavin https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/957.html.

3. Agte VV, Paknikar KM, Chiplonkar SA. Effect of riboflavin supplementation on zinc and iron absorption and growth performance in mice http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9881515. Biol Trace Elem Res. 1998 Nov;65(2):109-15.

4. Shi, Zumin et al. Inadequate Riboflavin Intake and Anemia Risk in a Chinese Population: Five-Year Follow Up of the Jiangsu Nutrition Study http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24533156. Ed. Keitaro Matsuo. PLoS ONE 9.2 (2014): e88862. PMC. Web. 3 Nov. 2015.

5. Medline Plus. Roboflavin https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002411.htm

6. McNulty H, Dowey le RC, Strain JJ, Dunne A, Ward M, Molloy AM, McAnena LB, Hughes JP, Hannon-Fletcher M, Scott JM. Riboflavin lowers homocysteine in individuals homozygous for the MTHFR 677C->T polymorphism http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16380544. Circulation. 2006 Jan 3;113(1):74-80.

7. National Institute of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements. Riboflavin https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional/

8. University of Maryland Medical Center. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/vitamin-b2-riboflavin.

9. Belko AZ, Obarzanek E, Kalkwarf HJ, Rotter MA, Bogusz S, Miller D, Haas JD, Roe DA. Effects of exercise on riboflavin requirements of young women http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6837487. Am J Clin Nutr. 1983 Apr;37(4):509-17.

10. Wacker J, Frühauf J, Schulz M, Chiwora FM, Volz J, Becker K. Riboflavin deficiency and preeclampsia http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10862839?dopt=Abstract. Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Jul;96(1):38-44.

11. Smedts HP, Rakhshandehroo M, Verkleij-Hagoort AC, de Vries JH, Ottenkamp J, Steegers EA, Steegers-Theunissen RP. Maternal intake of fat, riboflavin and nicotinamide and the risk of having offspring with congenital heart defects http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18779918?dopt=Abstract. Eur J Nutr. 2008 Oct;47(7):357-65. doi: 10.1007/s00394-008-0735-6. Epub 2008 Sep 8. Read more

Doctors admit flu vaccines are useless to people taking statins

Doctors admit flu vaccines are useless to people taking statins

The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued an apology to hundreds of millions of people late 2014, admitting that the flu shot didn't workhttp://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=34769. The strain of virus manufactured in the vaccine did not match the actual dominant flu virus strains going around. Flu viruses mutate now so unpredictably that no scientist can accurately predict what each individual is bound to face in their environment.

If the CDC and the general public continue to believe in the failing, fleeting science of vaccination against individual virus strains, then humanity will continue to struggle with mutating viruses. If public health policy started to focus on the utilization of nutritional components that activate immune system health, then mankind would adapt much faster against all viruses.

Vitamin C and catalase enzyme activate multi-faceted T-cell response in thymus gland to effectively fight all viruses

For instance, vitamin C and the enzyme catalase http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=33116 naturally activate the thymus gland for production of T-cells. T-cells are used to fight viruses once the invasion makes its way past the body's first line defenses. When the thymus gland is activated at full potential, it also produces hormone-like proteins that help T-lymphocytes mature and differentiate. These hormones increase immune responses, giving the T-cells the ability to intelligently recognize differences in bacteria and viruses.

Vitamin D and the globulin component macrophage activating factor that empowers immunity against all viruses

Likewise, Vitamin D can be used to greatly enhance a person's ability to fight all potential virus invasions. A natural process in the body uses a protein called globulin component to bind with vitamin D to activate the acceleration of macrophages to destroy invading pathogens. Current research by the late Dr. Bradstreet and others is discovering that the globulin component macrophage activating factor http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=34792 protein facilities on the surface of one's T and B lymphocytes were being destroyed by an enzyme in vaccines called nagalase. His research shows how vaccine science actually compromises a person's immune system in the long run, inhibiting their natural immunity against all viruses.

Statin drugs, like many pharmaceuticals, suppress and restrict patient's immune system

Now medical researchers are starting to learn the truth about synthetic pharmaceuticals: they strain, inhibit, and suppress the body's natural immune responses. Two new studies on statin drugs show that the commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering statins are actually hindering people's natural immunity and their ability to respond to the viruses in faulty flu vaccines.

As reported by the Daily Mail, Emory University's Dr. Saad Omer, who led one of the studies, revealed: "We found that the effectiveness of flu vaccine in older people may be compromised somewhat if they are on statins, compared to those who are not on statins."

Leader of the second study, Dr. Steven Black from the University of California, said: "Apparently, statins interfere with the response to influenza vaccine and lower the immune response, and this would seem to also result in a lower effectiveness of influenza vaccines."

Statins and flu vaccines both suppress immunity and also cause brain damage

Not only do statin drugs cause muscle pain and type-II diabetes, but they also cause brain damage. This year, scientists at Tulane University in New Orleans revealed that statin drugs "deactivate" the stem cells http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=33414 responsible for cellular repair throughout the body, leading patients to experience memory loss and mental decline. Why are these hoax drugs pushed when people are naturally healing their cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart palpitations and entire vascular systems using simple foods like hawthorn berry, garlic, flax, cinnamon and deep breathing strategies?

Not only do flu shots fail, leaving people more susceptible to mutant virus strains, but they cause brain damage as well. In 2014, ICP-MS laboratory tests found brain-damaging mercury at an astonishing 51 parts per million in the widely used Flulaval vaccine. As lab director Mike Adams confirms, that's "100 times higher than the highest level of mercury we've ever tested in contaminated fish."

The Western medical system that has become so dominant today isn't in place because it's the science that works and heals. The drugs and vaccines that dominate the marketplace today exist because of a system of monopoly medicine that has taken over what was once a life-calling dedicated to healing.

Sources include:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3294474/Taking-statins-prevent-flu-vaccine-working-Findings-impact-public-health-campaigns-treatments-aimed-group-people.html

http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=33116

http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=34769

http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=34792

http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=33414

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Western medicine finally recognises meditation as treatment

Western medicine finally recognises meditation as treatment

After thousands of years Western medicine is finally recognizing the benefits of meditation to treat diseases including mental illness. Under the disguise of MBCT, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, meditation is being accepted as a way to treat various conditions in the field of mental illnesses.



Meditation has long been used in Eastern philosophy and those who practice it report feeling calmer and happier. Now modern scanning technology has started to reveal why. Meditation helps to reduce activity in the amygdala region of the brain which is responsible for governing feelings of stress. It is also involved in the insula, the part of the brain allows us to feel deep emotions, which is why those who meditate are more likely to be less aggressive. This part of the brain also regulates how we view arguments with loved ones and gives us our sense of regret when we emotionally harm someone, triggering an emotional need to put things right.

In mental illnesses which involve high levels of anxiety, this mechanism becomes overactive and gives feelings that feel out of control. Meditation calms these areas and reduces the links between the emotional and analytical parts of our brain. The MBCT can help people suffering emotional stress or depression either on its own or with the help of drugs.

There have been various types of conditions treated with meditation, such as depression, anxiety, forms of schizophrenia, addictions, bipolar disorder, aggressive behavior, and of course stress. There are also studies that are currently researching into the physical healing properties of meditation.

Meditation versus Medication

Over the last 200 years, Western medical therapies for depression and mental illness have included leeches, bleeding, drilling holes in the head to let out 'demons', imprisonment, ECT (Electro-Convulsive Therapy) and dangerous psychotropic drugs. On the other hand, some Eastern cultures have simply used herbal remedies and meditation for hundreds of years.

Meditation therapies are a safe, drug free way to resolve issues by returning control to the patient when they feel that they can't control thoughts or emotions. Unlike drugs, it is not a fast-acting therapy, but it does provide long-term relief without side effects. The side effects of some psychotropic drugs include the very symptoms they claim to treat, such as suicidal feelings, depression, sexual health problems, constipation, rapid heartbeat, menstrual problems, restlessness, drowsiness, blurred vision, hallucination, tremors and tardive dyskinesia (muscle movements that the patient can't control). These side effects are enough to make most people feel worse than their original condition made them feel. These symptoms also get worse when the drug is taken for extended periods of time, whereas meditation will in provide greater help the longer the practice is carried out.

In a world where people seem to want instant cures as fast as they can get an instant coffee, meditation may not seem to be the kind of answer that would be popular, as it takes time and effort to work. However now that Western science is finally catching up, we may finally see progress in the field of mental health, a field that has seen little real progress in the last 200 years.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2103095/Once-dismissed-pretentious-brain-scans-prove-Eastern-philosophies-effective-treating-mental-illness.html
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/complete-index.shtml
http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/depression/treatment/how-electroconvulsive-therapy-works.html
http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk
http://www.medigrace.org/methodsmg1.html

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The Benefits of Organic Hemp Milk

The Benefits of Organic Hemp Milk

Though its name might be a bit misleading, organic hemp milk is a perfectly legal, not to mention healthy, alternative for vegetarians or non vegetarians. Produced from the seeds of the hemp plant, this milk has only begun to be sold in the United States within the past few years.



One concern that people have about organic hemp milk is that it might contain some of the chemical THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is found in marijuana. Rest assured that this ingredient is not present or associated with hemp milk.

Another concern is that the hemp seeds must be imported since it’s currently not legal to grow the hemp plant in the US. Some hemp milk producers have to rely on obtaining hemp seeds from farmers in Canada or Europe, where the growth of hemp plants for oil or milk is perfectly legal.



Health Benefits of Organic Hemp Milk

Organic hemp milk is also a great alternative to toxic cow’s milk http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33165 and those who cannot consume dairy because of dietary issues.

One 8-Ounce glass contains the following healthy nutrients:

900mg Omega-3 Fatty Acid
2800mg Omega-6 Fatty Acid
All 10 Essential Amino Acids
4 grams of Digestible Protein
46% of RDA of Calcium
0% Cholesterol
Potassium
Phosphorous
Riboflavin
Vitamin A
Vitamin E http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=32131
Vitamin B12
Folic Acid
Vitamin D
Magnesium
Iron
Zinc http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33419
And more…

How To Make Your Own Organic Hemp Milk!

Combine the water and the Shelled Hemp Seeds in a blender. Use more water to achieve a skim milk consistency and less water to produce a heavier cream consistency of the milk.

Turn blender on high for 2-3 minutes, or until you reach your desired consistency. (I use the VitaMix™ brand blender)

After blending you can sweeten the milk by adding: Organic Agave Nectar, raw honey http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33343, or Organic Vanilla. Blend again to mix sweetener. You can drink it thick or strain it through cheese cloth to remove the large seed particles. The seed pulp can then be used as an excellent body scrub, facial mask or compost.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup hemp seeds (shelled)
- 5-6 cups of purified water
- Natural Sweetener, such as Agave Nectar or Raw Honey

Recipe Makes: 6-7 cups and will stay fresh for 3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed glass container (use a mason jar). Shake well before each use.

Parents: This is a very easy way to supplement a good source of organic protein, Omega-6 & Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33213 in your child’s diet.

Organic shelled hemp seeds can be purchased online. (I personally use ManitobaHarvest.com or Nutiva.com)

Other Things You Need To Know About Organic Hemp Milk

It can be purchased in plain, vanilla, or chocolate flavors http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33069, and the boxes they are packaged in do not have to be refrigerated until after you open them. There are now multiple stores selling multiple brands, so if you are a consumer who prefers to stick to organic products, you should not have too much difficulty finding them.

Plain organic hemp milk contains no sugar, no cholesterol, and is free of soy and gluten. For many people, these factors make it an obvious choice for an abundant source of vital nutrients. The essential fatty acids, vitamins & nutrients that are contained in organic hemp milk provide a wide variety of health benefits.

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Hemp Milk Benefits Include:

- Strengthened Immune System
- Clear, Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails
- Strong, Healthy Heart
- Increased Mental Capacity

NOTE: As with anything, you should always conduct a sufficient amount of research on any products that you are considering trying. There are actually quite a few different brands available on the market, and not all of them are made with organic ingredients.

Try to get in the habit of reading product labels on everything, not just food and beverage items. When you regularly read ingredients of the things you and your family are using or consuming, you will develop a greater understanding of labeling practices and what to look for to be safe.

Organic hemp milk may very well be the best alternative for those of you who either do not like cow’s milk, suffer from lactose intolerancehttp://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/ll/lactoseintolerance.php, or are vegans. While the taste of it may be something that you have to adjust to, you might just find that you actually prefer it to any of the other milk products you have tried.

– Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM

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