You can’t believe it! You went to the doctor for your annual check-up and the normally healthy you
Diabetes is a serious disease that in addition to other ailments it could also harm your kidneys. But you were told that it was caught early enough that it’s not a problem for your kidneys, and you thank God for that.
You were also told that there are steps you could take to prevent that from happening. You breathe a sigh of relief.
The doctor had a long talk with you and gave you a pamphlet with several steps you could take to continue with normal kidney function and you’re literally trying to take this all in. You’re devastated but happy at the same time because it could’ve been much worse.
Before now you prided yourself in the fact of having a clean bill of health at your age. You know as we age we become more susceptible to disease and injury – but you never gave it a second thought because you were doing and feeling fine. Now you have to rethink everything.
We slow down as we age…
And so does our immune system. There’s nothing you can do about that, it’s called the progression of life. Things must and will change. And even though you can’t do anything about your age you can do what it takes to be as healthy as you can.
So what can you do
There’s an herb that fights diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of Diabetes in 2012. You can go back to feeling your best and living your best life with this superfood. It’s nutritious and it’s a treatment for many health conditions.
In fact, this superfood was recognized by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United States in September 2014 as the Traditional Crop of the Month. It’s a nutrient-dense superfood that’s rich in antioxidants. So what is it? It’s moringa
What is Moringa?
Moringa is a plant native to India, that’s cultivated worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions. It’s known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Researchers show it could be used as a treatment for cancer, asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other diseases.
A 2017 study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention found the extract from moringa leaves acts as an anti-cancer agent that reduces cancer cell growth and promotes cell death in several cancers.
It protects the cardiovascular system…
Moringa leaf powder has heart-healthy benefits, particularly in blood lipid control, the prevention of plaque formation in the arteries, and reduced cholesterol levels.
Nutritional Benefits…
- It’s nutrient-packed. Moringa is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids...
- it fights free radicals...
- It fights inflammation…
- It helps reduce some diabetes symptoms…
- It protects the cardiovascular system…
- It supports brain health…
- It protects the liver…
- It contains antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.
It’s a relative newcomer to the mainstream health community…
Moringa has seven times the amount of vitamin C in oranges, four times as much calcium and double the amount of protein in milk. It has four times the vitamin A in carrots, three times the amount of iron in spinach and three times the potassium in bananas.
Moringa tree leaves registered a higher ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score (157,000) than most antioxidant superfoods that are traditionally talked about, including Acai berries, green tea, blueberries, dark chocolate, garlic, goji berries, pomegranates and red wine!
In places where no one can afford fancy pharmaceuticals, moringa trees keep people healthy.
It goes by a variety of names…
Such as, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, ben oil tree, or vitamin tree – with good reason. Almost all parts of the tree are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines. This especially applies to the leaves and pods, which are commonly eaten in parts of India and Africa.
Moringa can be incorporated into your daily diet…
The leaves can be eaten fresh, cooked or crushed, and they can be stored as dried powder for several months without loss of nutritional value. It tastes great in fruit smoothies. You can try combining passionfruit, moringa and honey for a tasty, nutritious snack or use the dried powder in a curry recipe and serve it over rice. It’s commonly used as a replacement for spinach in almost any recipe.
The moringa family actually has 13 species found in tropical and subtropical climates. They all look very different, ranging from tiny plants to tall trees. The most widely cultivated species is Moringa
Bottom line…
Try to stay as healthy as you can for as long as you can. And if you can help yourself with that process…then why not? Moringa is a good place to start.
3 John 1:2
2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
