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“This afternoon I throw off my outside
coat. A mild
spring day. I
must hie to the Great Meadows. The air is full of
bluebirds. The
ground almost entirely bare. The villagers are out
in the sun, and every man is happy whose work takes him
outdoors. I go by
Sleep Hollow toward the Great Fields. I lean over a rail to
hear what is in the air, Liquid with the bluebirds’
warble. My life
partakes of
infinity.”
Henry David
Thoreau
March 15,
1852
Thoreau
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The Omega
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allowance of Omega 3 essential fatty acids in only 2
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6) (1) See our
article on Chia Seed and Omega 3’s in our January Newsletter.
The
Antioxidant Smoothie Formula, with 2.8 grams of ground
organic milk thistle seed in each serving, along with other
immune boosting ingredients, provides nutritional support to
the liver, an overworked organ
that detoxifies blood and performs numerous vital
functions. See
our article on Milk Thistle in this newsletter.
Finally, who among us would not be interested in
a little extra brain power. Our Brain Power and Cholesterol Killer
products provide 61% of the RDA for choline which is found in
every cell of the body. Lecithin is a precursor of choline
which is also needed to make acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter
that is essential for normal brain function. Additionally, lecithin
acts as an emulsifier, helping to dissolve fats and
cholesterol. In
the bloodstream, lecithin helps prevent cholesterol and other
fats from accumulating on the walls of your arteries and may
actually help dissolve away accumulated deposits. It also helps regulate
the processing of fats in the digestive process.
(1)The November 19 issue of Circulation,
the journal of the American Heart Association, summarizes the
evidence relating to omega-3 and the risk of heart
disease. It
concluded that people with established heart disease should
try to get at least 1g of omega-3 daily. They admit that this
amount may not be feasible from diet alone and accept that
supplements may be needed. The Statement further
points out that management of high triglyceride levels might
be achieved by omega-3 therapy and suggest that intakes of
2-4g per day will be needed for this. See the full paper on
www.circulationaha.org
(2)
Sakai M, Yamatoya H, Kudo S. Pharmacological effects of
phosphatidylserine enzymatically synthesized from soybean
lecithin on brain functions in rodents. J NutrSci Viaminol,
42;1:47-54 1996
(3).
Polichetti E, et al. Cholesterol-lowering effect of soyabean
lecithin in normolipidaemic rats by stimulation of biliary
lipid secretion. British J Nutrition, 75;3:471-478
1996.
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Ingredient
of the Month:
Milk Thistle
Seed (Silybum
marianus)
Milk
Thistle seed, one of the major ingredients in our cereals,
toppings, oatmeals, and power formulas, is native to
Europe and has been used as an herbal
medicine since before 100 A.D.. Early Christian
tradition dedicated milk thistle to Mary calling it Marian
Thistle.
The
liver plays an important role in digestion, detoxification,
blood sugar regulation and fat metabolism. Milk thistle
nutritionally supports the liver's ability to maintain normal
function. The active ingredients
in milk thistle are contained in silymarin, a group of three
plant compounds called flavolignans, that have both protective
and restorative effects on the liver. The detrimental
effects of environmental toxins, alcohol, drugs and
chemotherapy may be countered with this valuable herb
(1). Silymarin
binds directly to the liver cell membrane and blocks toxins
from entering the cell (2). Also, exposure to
chemicals that can damage the liver substantially reduces the
levels of glutathione, an antioxidant more potent than
Vitamins C and E.
Silymarin helps prevent the depletion of glutathione
which is directly linked to the liver’s ability to detoxify
(3)(5). Evidence
also exists that milk thistle stimulates protein synthesis
resulting in the production of new liver cells
(4).
In
the 19th century the Eclectics used the herb for varicose
veins, menstrual difficulty, and congestion in the liver,
spleen and kidneys (4). It is currently used to increase
breast-milk production, stimulate the secretion of bile, and
as a treatment for depression. It’s stimulating, decongestive
action is also useful in the treatment of problems of the
kidney, lungs, heart, bladder and uterus (6)(7). It has been used as a
proven antidote for poisoning with the death cap mushroom
(Amanita phalloides) (8).
These hepatoprotective effects of milk thistle exist
with little to no side effects. In conclusion, modern medical
research is confirming the many benefits of milk thistle
centering on the liver with other systems being positively
affected as well.
The
information provided by Thoreau
Foods.com
is for educational purposes only and is not intended for
self-diagnosis nor self-treatment of conditions that should be
managed by a qualified health care provider. Unless otherwise
indicated, research, ailment and product information have not
been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration
("FDA").
1.
Murray,
Michael, ND; Pizzorno,
Joseph, ND. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine,
second ed. Prima Publishing, Rocklin. 1999.
2.
Giese LA
(2001). "Milk thistle and the treatment of
hepatitis."Gastroenterol Nurs. 2001
Mar-Apr;24(2):95-7
3.
Valenzuela
A, Asplaga M. et of Selectivity of Silymarin on the increase
of the glutathione content in different tissues of the rat
pronto Med 1989; 5542
4.
Pizzorno,
Joseph, ND; Murray, Michael T, Eds. Textbook of Natural
Medicine, second ed. Churchill Livingstone, 1999.
5.
Berkson,
B. M. (1999). "A conservative triple antioxidant approach to
the treatment of hepatitis C. Combination of alpha lipoic acid
(thioctic acid), silymarin, and selenium: three case
histories." Med Klin 94 Suppl 3: 84-9.
6.
Blumenthal, Mark; Goldberg, Alicia;
Brinckmann, Josef, Eds,; Tyler, VarroE, PhD, ScD. Herbal
Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. American Botanical
Council, 2000.
7.
Blumenthal, Mark; Busse, Werner R;
Goldberg, Alicia; Gruenwald, Joerg, PhD; Hall, Tara; Riggins,
Chance W.; Rister, Robert S., Eds, Klein, Sigrid, PhD; Rister,
Robert S, Trans, Tyler, VarroE, PhD, ScD. The Complete German
Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal
Medicines. American Botanical Council, 1998.
8.
Lapis, K.,
A. Jeney, et al. (1986). "Experimental studies on the effect
of hepatoprotective compounds." Tokai J Exp Clin Med
11(Suppl): 135-45.
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